Mia’s teacher nominated her for the April Canopy Camp because she’d stopped putting her hand up in class. On the bus to the hinterland, she sat alone with her headphones in.
By Wednesday she’d taught two cabin-mates to make damper. On Friday night she led the group along the boardwalk with a torch, pointing out the Christmas bells.
I didn’t talk to anyone on the first day. By Friday I was leading the night walk.
Every camper is offered a next step when they get home. Mia chose a mentor, and joined the Youth Voice Council this year.
Mia’s name has been changed. $350 sends a young person to camp for a week.