We’re often asked by incoming campers what they should bring to YPI. To help you pack accordingly, we compiled a top 10 list: Extra-long bed sheets: The beds in the dorm rooms are slightly longer than most, and do not come with sheets. Bring these sheets to be comfortable all week long! A fan: Dorm rooms can get warm during …
Finding the Perfect Place
Editor’s note: This week’s blog post comes to you courtesy of Tessa, a camper at YPI 2013. I’m in a permanent YPI state of mind. To me, being in a YPI state of mind is the state of feeling a warm spot in your tummy, a facial expression of happiness or contemplation, and being inspired. When I think about the people …
A Place to Step Away
Editor’s note: This week’s blog post comes to you courtesy of Arianna, a camper at YPI 2013. YPI – It is definitely not just a place. YPI to me is a place to step away from the real world. It is a place where I can let all of my burdens float away and have new memories sink in. When I …
Noises Off a Smash Hit at YPI
Editor’s note: This week’s blog post comes to you courtesy of Sara Luka, Acting Master Teacher at YPI (she also teaches Acting for Film and Musical Theater – a real lady of all trades). Sardines, and doors and accents, oh my! Noises Off was nothing short of a smash hit last summer (2013). Starring 5 newcomers to the YPI Stage: Meghan, …
Discovering Pieces of Myself
Editor’s note: This week’s blog post comes to you courtesy of Gina, a camper at YPI 2013. How has YPI changed me? Where to start…as the song I wrote in songwriting this year says “I used to be meak and mild, ’til I was set free.” I like to think that YPI was a big part of setting me free. I …
Celebrating Moms!
To all the mothers of YPIers, YPI staff member mothers, YPI alum who have become mothers, YPI campers who sometimes act like mothers, and all the YPIers who love mothers, we wish you a Happy Mother’s Day! Don’t forget to thank a mother today! Let us know if you did something special to celebrate.
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Editor’s note: This week’s blog post comes to you courtesy of Jessie, a camper at YPI 2013. To me, YPI always was and always will be more than just a place. YPI is where you can go when the world beats you down and leaves you afraid, lonely, and uncertain, without taking a step from your house. Although people leave and …
I Met People Who Changed My Life
Editor’s note: This week’s blog post comes to you courtesy of Tessa, a camper at YPI 2013. When people say “YPI is not just a place, it’s a state of mind” it may sound cheesy at first. Really cheesy — like roll-your-eyes-at cheesy — but it’s not. And it’s not cheesy to believe in it, because I do. And when …
It’s the Day of Love!
Happy Valentine’s Day, YPI family! Poetry/songwriting teacher Sal and counselor Emily want you to remember to share the love today. Camp is the place of true love; don’t forget to carry that with you all year.
The Color of Insanity
The color of her eyes were the color of insanity. -“Devil’s Dance Floor” by Flogging Molly