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The Rookie Meets the Veteran 
Recently, I had the immense pleasure of spending an afternoon with Albert Appel, our camp’s founder. While sitting next to a warm fire in Albert’s studio, as piano music played in the background, I was swept into Albert’s memories and beliefs of Appel Farm. Did you know Albert thinks the campers should have fewer rules? Well, kids don’t get too excited; he also believes they should have more chores! Either way, I now know a ton more about our founder. Check out below for some of the fun things we talked about to help you get to know the Rookie and the Veteran of Appel Farm!
Interview Question |
Albert |
Cori |
If you could be a camper, what would you want to major/minor in? |
Major: Music - violin, cello or viola |
Major: Theater |
Where is your favorite spot on camp? |
The Garden. “I like to see things grow!” |
Sitting in the Adirondack chair under the tree by Beauty and the Beast. “I stare at it everyday from my office and can’t wait sit there and talk to all the campers and staff!” |
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What do you look forward to most each summer? |
Registration Day. “I love to see the kids having fun! I don’t like seeing them leave.” |
Mid-Session. “I love that moment when you look around and realize everyone has made friendships that will last a lifetime!” |
What mural on camp is your favorite? |
The blue Albert painting…soon to be hung in the dining hall! |
The water and sunset mural outside the Art Gallery… “It reminds me of the beach at home in S.C.” |
What do you like to do in your free time? |
Drive around on the golf cart to see what’s happening around Appel Farm. |
Read, watch TV (Grey’s Anatomy), hang out with my friends |
What wisdom would you like to pass onto the campers? |
“Be an individual! Think and decide for yourself! Don’t follow the crowd!” |
“Cherish the friends you make at camp.” There is no other place where you can build friendships like these in such a short amount of time. |
