In Appreciation of Camp Counselors

For two months a year, with Hashem’s help, camp has the amazing opportunity to create an impression on boys that lasts a lifetime. But to paraphrase Moshe Yess, my question is: Who will be the counselors of our children?

Let’s explain the question.

Camp counselors work hard. Very hard. Especially coming from a zeman and a world where they have little to be concerned with other than their own personal needs. When a counselor makes the decision to spend a summer giving to others, its effect on him lasts forever.

Bochurim who decide that they’re going to be counselors during their bein hazmanim are to be applauded and should know they are doing themselves and their future families a tremendous service.

When this young man, who has been worried only about yiush shelo midaas for an entire zeman (pause here to appreciate the thousands of shteiging and soaring bochurim), wakes up at 3 a.m. to bring a sick camper to the infirmary, he’s become that much more prepared for parenthood and for life.