˚ ₊ ‧ ꒰ ა ☆ TLoK // Vicky's Leader App // July 25' ໒ ꒱ ‧ ₊ ˚

1) About Me:
Yo, what’s up! I’m Vicky—your local SWC chaos daemond (demon+daimond inside joke lol) at your service. *insert curtsy here*
I live in the UTC timezone, proudly repping as a Muslim girl with big dreams and fierce opinions that i like to -peacefully- convey. (Free Palestine ). Somewhere between plot twists and icing sugar, I chase ideas with wild energy and turn the ordinary into something a little more magical.

Creativity is my heartbeat, and I express it in more ways than one. I have way too many hobbies for one lifetime (but who's counting anyway? XD)—writing, painting, drawing, design and IT, baking, crocheting, kicking footballs like a legend, and being part of too many fandoms (join the stanning club :zany: ).

Whether I’m sketching dramatic characters or baking cinnamon rolls at midnight, my hobbies are basically a personality. When it comes to art, I live for it—traditional, canvases, anything I can pour my soul into. As for design and IT, catch me making aesthetic moodboards and Notion pages like it’s a lifestyle. With crocheting, it’s pure therapeutic chaos—nothing like stabbing yarn with a hook until it becomes something cute. In the kitchen, baking is my sweet escape, especially when there’s a whisk involved. On the pitch, I play football like I’ve got plot armour. And when it comes to writing, it moves with the beat of my heart—'cause I wouldn’t be here otherwise. As for stanning? I’m deep in the multiverse of fandoms—music, movies, books—you name it, I probably cried over it at 3am.

So buckle up—'cause I’m not just here to lead, I’m here to blow this whole place up with edible purple glitter and traces of an arsonist in my wake (SLAY GURL!)

2) Experience:
I've participated in 13 camps in total, 4 of them being swc:

– swc march 24' / script theatron / camper
– mmap may - June 24' / the ghost team / camper
– ssc may 24' / classical / camper
– swc July 24' / tctwnw thriller / camper
– src august 24' / thriller escapade / backup camper
– scratch aspiration camp September 24' / mystery the village / camper
– scratch art camp October 24' / pencils / camper
– wuc October 24'/ sci-fi system /camper
– swc November 24' / poetry writers workshop / camper
– jwc 25' / camper / joker
– wuc April 25' / leader / fantasy: palacia of forgotten stars
– ce / May 25' / co leader / art: the studio
– UMBC / founder/host / hopefully every in-between session from now on


Let’s talk leadership—aka my villain origin story arc (just kidding… right?)

Leading Fantasy: The Palacia was an actual fever dream of fun. I've never lead a cabin before so this gave me a lot of experience regarding expectations of a leader. From cooking up the storyline to designing merch and perfecting the aesthetic, it was like crafting a whole fantasy kingdom—and I was the chaos queen ruling it. Getting to bond with campers, set up the cabin, and bring a whole theme to life? 10/10, would do again. I regreted being a bit inactive during this camp as it did not help with progressing the storyline, so I learnt to be a bit more prompt with campers in order to get things done. Huge shoutout to Cat and Chocolate for running WUC like pros, and to Toko for being an absolute legend—I owe you endless thank-you's and cookies.

As for UMBC? Oh, bestie, you are not ready. We’ve got ideas. Big ones. I’m buzzing with excitement for what’s to come—and I’m low-key planning to light the whole place up (with creativity and sparkles… maybe a little mayhem too *cue evil hand rub and mischievous smirk*). I've gained a lot of skill from being the sort of founder of this idea as I've had to try and push things along to get it up and running giving me a gauge of what it's like to have to build up something from scratch.

My spark for writing started from a very young age. Being a book worm I'd always wanted to create my own worlds and go on my own adventures. It then grew to joining irl book clubs and even a creative writing group where i got my non-fiction story published at the age of 10! As I grew I developed a writing style: psychological fantasies and more; writing became a means for me to escape my own life and dive into the complexities of others. I began jotting down images from my mind, characters and worlds I'd dreamed up in my head, crafted delicately onto my page. Then came scratch writing camp, a whole new opening an inspiration for my writing, It was an ocean of different writing styles and opportunities to improve my own. I've not published many stories on scratch, around 2-3 pieces I am proud to have written myself. I'm always open for new improvement as compared to many I have met, I have very little experience and am hungry for more.

In real life, my BFFs would 100% say I was born to lead. Whether it’s group projects, student council roles, sports competitions, or hosting wild talent shows—I’m always the one stepping up. Not because I have to, but because I love to. I’ve got that natural energy where people look to me when things need organising, hyping up, or just straight-up slaying. I know how to bring a team together, balance opinions, make things fun, and still get the job done like a boss. I’m the one with the vision and the plan—and the drive to make it happen. Call me the alpha, the leader, the one to trust—whatever the title, I wear it well.

3) Cabin Preferences:
I've chosen a theme of Squid Game; there is really 3 cabins I have an idea for, all of them being Squid Game tied to the theme of Squid Game:

Horror Cabin Concept: “All or Nothing”
Inspired by the first season of Squid Game, this cabin dives headfirst into the horror of human desperation and twisted survival. Campers drowning in debt will be mysteriously recruited to participate in a series of “games” — deceptively simple, until the first one begins.
Red light, green light… then bang.
Suddenly, the truth becomes clear: these games aren’t just for fun. They’re a brutal test of morality, trust, and the value of life itself. As the number of survivors dwindles, tension rises. Campers are pushed to their limits, faced with impossible choices: keep playing and risk everything for a life-changing reward, or vote to end the game and walk away—if the others agree.
Every challenge chips away at their sanity. Every alliance may hide betrayal. And every heartbeat is a reminder of the people they left behind… and whether they'll ever make it back.
Are they here to survive—or to discover who they really are in the face of horror?

Thriller Cabin Concept: “The Game Within”
This ain’t your typical scream-fest. Welcome to a world where danger is the playground and thrill is the currency. Inspired by the second season of Squid Game, this cabin twists the idea of high-stakes games into something way more enticing.
It’s not “do or die.” It’s “win or walk away with nothing.”
It’s not about survival. It’s about risking it all for the rush.
And if you don't continue? Lame. Weak.
Campers step into challenges that get bolder and stranger by the round. The games? Absolutely rigged for entertainment. The vibes? Think Thanos-level delusion meets twisted game show. Every camper’s got something to prove, and the scariest part? They’re enjoying it.
Expect chaotic dares, psychological games, and moments where you'll question if you’re still playing… or if the game’s playing you. All under the watchful gaze of that creepy doll—her eyes don’t miss a move.
This cabin isn’t about fear. It’s about that electric feeling in your chest when you choose the chaos anyway.
Welcome to The Game Within—play smart, play savage, and above all… play to feel alive

Dystopian Cabin Concept: “Squid Game: Culling Grounds”
Inspired by the last episode of season 2.
Beneath the surface of the games lies something darker. Not chaos—control. Not thrill—obedience.
In the Culling Grounds, where the games are just a curtain for the real machinery: a regime watches, commands, punishes. The Front Man’s stare isn’t just chilling—it’s systemic. The VIPs whisper and laugh behind gold-plated masks, playing gods while players lose their lives.
But cracks are starting to show.
This cabin drips with dystopian horror. Think: twisted rules, constant surveillance, fake choices. Campers won’t just be trying to win—they’ll be piecing together the rot behind the system. Who are the guards? Why do they follow orders so blindly? And most importantly… what happens when someone decides not to play by the rules?
Expect:
Games that feel like rituals
Propaganda-style announcements
Secret alliances and coded rebellion
Hidden figures watching from above
This isn’t about the prize anymore.
It’s about freedom—or at least the idea of it.
And maybe, just maybe… turning the game on its masters.
Welcome to Squid Game: Culling Grounds.
Where silence is survival—and defiance is destiny.

I'm more than happy to shape and develop the storyline or theme collaboratively with my co-leaders—I'm flexible and love building ideas as a team.

Other than that, some cabins I would not like to lead are: folklore, classics, hi-fi, non-fi, regency, and westerns—beautiful in their own way, but not quite my taste.

Regarding tctwnw I'd rather not lead it because i enjoy the competitive side of swc.

4) Exceprt:
https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/808229/?page=33#post-8465332
(currently no title lol) inspired by ‘let me down slowly’ by Alec Benjamin

5) Time Dedication
On school days, I should be able to pop in for about 1–2 hours on average, depending on how the day goes. On weekends and holidays popping in for around 5 hours On school days, I should be able to pop in for about 1–2 hours on average, depending on how the day goes. During weekends and holidays, I can usually be around for roughly 5 hours, though that might vary a little. I don’t have any major upcoming commitments, just a few activities where I’d still be able to check in for around 30 minutes to an hour. If anything unexpected comes up, I’ll be sure to let you know at least 2–3 days in advance.

6) Time Management
Time management is something I’ve learnt to value more as I’ve taken on more responsibilities and tried to get a grip on my procrastination. To tell the truth—there are times where I just feel unmotivated or tired of something and don’t get things done as well or as fast as I should. But SWC is genuinely one of my top priorities (don’t worry, life > SWC ), so I don’t think it’ll be an issue. I make timetables and give myself earlier deadlines to avoid last-minute stress. I usually work well under pressure, but if it piles up too much, it can get overwhelming and affect how well I finish things—so I’m trying to get better at pacing myself too. Overall, I think I’ve gotten a lot better at time management than when I first started, or even just last year!

7) Collaboration
Call it social beanie, extrovert, star of the show—whatever label you wanna use, I’m proud to say that working with others is one of my best skills. I’m naturally chatty, open-minded, and pretty easy to get along with. In group settings, I usually end up being the chill in the storm—the one who helps smooth out arguments or bring people back on track when things get messy. I’ve been told I’m relatable and comforting, which makes it easy for people to come to me.

That said, I do have a strong personality, and if someone starts something with me, I won’t lie—I’ll usually have the last word. It’s something I’m working on, but it comes from a place of caring deeply and standing up for what I believe in. Loyalty and honesty are big for me, and I can’t stand betrayal, even in small things. I know I’m not perfect, but I try to grow from every situation and keep things real at the same time.

I’m pretty organised, full of creative ideas, and great at turning team input into something even stronger. I’m also good at distributing tasks fairly and keeping the vibe positive—uplifting the team and making sure we all thriving (SLAYING) and getting the glory we deserve.

8) One Quality
If I had to narrow it down to just one quality, it would be the ability to consistently work hard. Work hard on your group members/campers, work hard on your activities/story line, work hard on being active and constantly welcoming for everyone not just campers but co's. Without hard work and trying your best everything could literally just fall apart and that's why i personally have chosen it as the most important one. Hard work branches out to everything, it's the core to your leadership. If I am chosen to lead a cabin I would implement this by trying my hardest to be active and on top of things for example constantly adding words or totalling points in the main cabin/

9) Cabin Atmosphere
In this cabin, you'll find a competitive atmosphere that relies on teamwork to climb the leaderboard! We will try our best to end up near the top, but regardless of the final placings, you'll go home knowing that in our hearts, you made new friends and had lots of fun, that's what truly winning is all about.

10) Check-boxes
a) I will be able to complete both
b) nope! ^^
c) If I knew I was going to be inactive for a few days, I’d make sure to let the team know ahead of time, the hosts and my fellow co's—usually 2 to 3 days in advance. I’d also plan things out before stepping back, like handing out tasks and making sure everyone knows what to do while I’m away. That way, everything keeps running smoothly. If a co-leader was going to be inactive instead, I’d work with them a few days beforehand to divide up the responsibilities between us. I'd also let the hosts know this is going to take place so that they can also be aware. As long as there’s good communication and a clear plan, I’m confident we could keep the camp on track.

11) Bonus
Before we start, can I just put it out there that way before I wrote this I'de been planning the dream house before in glee, LOL.So, this thing gonna EAT, watch: SO, it would be definitely ALL PURPLE with the exception of maybe black, or white. Due to my shifting aesthetics, I would have different rooms with a different style, shade and mood. I would have my own purple Lamborghini (ofc it's a DREAMhouse so it would be electric -stop pollution! -) and I would also have my own motorcycle with graffiti and stuff on it. It would be from purple heaven. Ad PUH-LEASE, don't forget I would have a room for each one of my amazing besties, one of them undoubtedly being YOU! <333 Come join me, let's party together babes.

About Me
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Please ignore the random bouts of maniacal laughter. It’s a medical condition.

Anyways! You can call me B̟̈́̆̐̄̚͜i̵͓͙̱͚̎͟ḻ̸͈ͧ͑̓̓̀͡ḻ̸͈ͧ͑̓̓̀͡', I mean, Bookie! I live in the glorious MST time zone, and I use she/her pronouns. I’m a Christian, first and foremost, and everything else falls in line after that. I’m also an avid author, reader, content creator, artist, and academic. I’m in love with all things words, whether that be writing, reading, speech and debate, and really truly anything with communication and creativity.

I also am in MANY a fandom, such as Gravity Falls (hence the theme), Carmen Sandiego, Alien Stage, Percy Jackson, I/ASTV, and so much more! Ask me about a fandom you’re in, and it’s pretty dang likely that I’m in it as well! I also absolutely love music, and some of my favorite artists are Jann, Maneskin, Belle Sisoki, Sail North, and Derivakat. (Would highly recommend you listen to Gladiator by Jann, which is a MASTERPIECE of a song! Ooh, and Broken Mast Bay by Sail North is perfect if you’re into sea shanties)

Outside of the online fandom space, I’m the oldest of three kids, and I’ve learned that being the oldest sister comes with quite the heavy load. However, I’m so grateful for my siblings! I’m currently taking dual credit courses with two colleges, and until recently, my life has been CONSUMED by school. However, with my creative streak, I’ve learned how to work with the time that I have. I’m a high school junior (I’m going to be a senior next year?? :eyes: I’m not sure that I’m ready-).

Let’s see… do I have anything else left to say?

Wait! Don’t go yet! Before it’s too late, why don’t I tell you about his nefarious pl-

W-WAIT, THAT’S IT, THAT’S ALL YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS- *cough* I MEAN ME! I’VE ALREADY SAID TOO MUCH! AHHH

Previous participation
I’ve been in SWC since March 2020! I haven't been in EVERY session since then, but I’ve been in quite a lot! I’ve been a co-leader three times, co-leading Fan-fi twice and Bangsian once. The experiences I’ve had while co-leading have shaped me into a better leader. I’ve learned so much from the SWCommunity. The diversity, the uniqueness, all of it, is SO inspiring! Thanks to SWC, I’ve emerged as a better leader, a better person, and a better writer. Co-leading specifically has been such a growing experience, and I’m excited to dive back into that space, Lord willing! I remember being so challenged yet so happy with the final results of the cabins I was apart of, and, gosh, this camp is special.

As for my leadership experience outside of SWC, I am a part of the traveling staff team for a Christian non-profit that travels all over the USA to teach teens about civics. I’ve gotten in-depth training on leadership, the mindset behind it, and how to practically apply my leadership skills in the classroom. (The training was a straight week where I was essentially drinking from a firehose the entire time- haha, sucks for you. I didn’t mean that literally) I’ve traveled to state capitols all over the USA, and have served on a team that served a student body with a range of 40-100 students (the student body size depends on the class and state). Within this same organization, I also have worked on campaign teams for mock elections, where I have maintained and monitored a large group chat, making sure that it was appropriate and active and that it maintained the campaign’s image. I worked on my friend’s campaigns as well as my own. That admin work can very easily transfer over to a SWC cabin ;D
I also work in my church with the children’s ministry. I have also been given leadership opportunities in my homeschool co-op, my church youth group, my dual credit college courses, as well as in my family. I seek out leadership wherever I go, which has been an interesting experience overall.

Writing-wise, I’ve had quite the journey with it. I’m in the process of writing my first novel, and I’ve written many short stories through the course of my life. I’ve won prizes for my writing entries in non-SWC writing competitions, and I’m also prolific in speech and debate, where writing (and performance) is crucial I’m also getting into the world of content creation, where I’ve been writing script after script (it’s so fun but gosh are there a lot of them-) and polishing them till they’re up to my standards. I also get good grades, I guess? hah, I doubt it

Cabin Prefs
It’s summer vacation, and you and your friends live in Gravity Falls, Oregon, with absolutely nothing to do. After the events of Weirdmageddon, everything lacks that ‘weird flair’. All the random happenings feel utterly uninspired and offensively ordinary. You and your friends need something fresh for this summer.

*snicker* Oh imagine just how boring their lives will be for the entire summer. I doubt that anything will change about THAT. *cough*

I would absolutely love to lead a Gravity Falls-inspired cabin underneath the label of Bi-Fi, or maybe Thriller, Mystery, or Adventure. All of those genres would fit with the story I would cook up! Knowledge of Gravity Falls would not be necessary, since I would like to develop a new story that takes inspiration from the series. I- um, no, sorry, BILL, will make appearances as an antagonist, but prior knowledge of who I am- sorry, who HE IS won’t be necessary. Here’s a small idea that can give you a bit of a taste of what I would like to include: It’s cabin wars, and ALSO Summerween! Each 50 words written counts for a piece of candy, and the Summerween trickster needs 500 pieces of candy, or else! (this is just a mockup, so the amount of candy depends on the number of campers and the amount of words that are actually written on average each cabin wars)

Obviously, I love Gravity Falls, and a cabin underneath those genres would be most preferred. However, I would be down to leading almost any cabin, since each cabin genre offers unique ideas, experiences, and challenges. The only genre I would not be comfortable leading would be anything romance-adjacent.

As for the TCTWNW, I would not prefer to lead it. However, it would be an interesting and growing experience, so I do not want to rule it out entirely. I am naturally a very competitive person, so I would like to participate in the competitive nature of SWC. It’s one of the best parts, in my opinion!

Excerpt
“Absolutely gorgeous, Violetta.” The aforementioned clay statue remained expressionless as it continued to pose for the painter. He used his pencil to vaguely sketch out the statue’s features before attacking the canvas with oil paint. He examined his artificial model a bit more, narrowing his big round eyes and scrunching up his clean-shaven face. The artist’s face was carved with wrinkles, but his eyes shone with youthful spirit.
“Violetta, will you move your arm up a bit further?”
The carving complied, and he smiled. “Perfect.”
He reached for a paintbrush and rustled through his box full of them. The man looked up, but, to his horror, his model had moved! He flushed, “Violetta! Back in the pose that I ascribed to you!”
He saw the face of the clay woman slightly change, but aside from that, she complied with no issue.
Every time she moved, he berated her further. He had no idea that there would be consequences for his actions, although, who could blame him? Until this very moment, no one had known the statues to show emotion. It was absurd to think that they would since they were simply brought to life by the Kiln, which in itself was without a consciousness. Yet, the clay had a mind of its own.
“Eh! Violetta! For the last time, follow my orders or I’ll harvest you and make you all over again!!”
The statue turned her head ever so slightly toward her creator, and the painter was taken aback by the way she moved. Instead of the life-like motion he was so used to, his creation creaked and moved in a stilted, horrifying way. She approached him, despite his stern orders not to. Each step was met with a crackle, and bits of clay dust sprinkled on the floor as the statue continued to move against orders. She reached out and slowly grasped the man’s shoulder. He shuddered, but, in his stupidity, forgot to move. Violetta’s face contorted into rage, and a small, dry whisper escaped her lips. “I should not be treated like this.”
The man cleared his throat, “You belong to me and should do my bidding! I am not asking much of you!”
“It is not what you ask, but how you ask it.” Violetta’s grip on his shoulder tightened, and the painter glanced out of the window, realizing that night had settled onto the city. He gulped, calling out to Deuai, the Creator, swearing in his mind that if it would not rescue him, that he would abandon his faith. However, clearly, this did not seem to pan out, as no faith can be given when the man is not alive to give it.
Violetta’s face, still so unmoving, contorted ever so slightly, as if it was allowing an invisible tear to slip down the pottery that composed her features. The woman glanced at the unmoving man and set him to the side, not contemplating that her limp creator would never get to finish his painting of her. He will awake, won’t he?
The statue moved toward the oil lamps that lit the house and put them out, like her master always asked her to do when he was ready to sleep, and it seemed as if she had just simply put him to sleep against his will. She set the lamps to the side and moved her master to his bed. He must have learned his lesson since he did not berate her any further. Her face moved to smile and she moved toward the door. Maybe she could… actually step out for a bit. Have a bit of freedom for the night.

Time dedication
I have quite a lot of plans, but nothing insane except for two major things: summer camps taking place on June 16-21 (during the planning phase) and July 19-26 (during session). The July camp will have long road trips that span two days each towards the end, so I will be able to participate in Cabin Wars during that part of the trip. Throughout the duration of the actual camping experiences, I will have zero access to the internet, as I will either be serving or participating as a camper during those times, respectively. I have respect for the rules put in place by these camps, and thus, I will not be online at all during those times. I will definitely make sure to notify my team about these absences far in advance, and set up a plan for those times so that everything can be run as smoothly as possible.

Each day that I am available, I will be able to dedicate at least an hour to SWC. I am in the process of swimming (read: drowning) in the job market, and I intend to (read: desperately hope to) have a part-time job during the summer. This will not affect activity, just WHEN I am active. I don’t doubt that I will be very busy, but I will be able to be reached quite easily within two to four hours.

Time management
Over the past couple of months or so, I have grown a LOT in time management. I have learned how to use to-do lists and Pomodoro timers to my advantage, and gosh, it feels so great to be able to use more of my time to do the things I love instead of the things that I’m required to do. I’m able to multitask, and I’m able to get responsibilities done in a timely manner. I’m also able to be flexible with my time. If a certain need arises, I’m ready and willing to set aside time to attend to that need.

However, some areas I still have to improve in are procrastination as well as getting distracted. I’ve struggled with motivation, and whenever I’m not motivated, it can be hard to get work done. I’ve noticed this quite a lot this past SWC session, since my de-motivated brain was going through the WRINGER that is school. However, I’m so grateful that I’ve been working towards making myself more consistent. My mind can wander easily, and, gosh, it’s been a journey. My younger self would MARVEL at how much I’ve grown my attention span and my work ethic.

Collaboration and assets
As I’ve stated already, I’ve worked in teams quite a lot, both inside and outside of SWC. I’ve taken leadership roles in various parts of my life, so I know how to work with a team well. I’ve been told that I can bring a variety of skills to the table, such as delegation, creativity, deference, decisiveness, and flexibility. Obviously, I will always have room to grow, but I think that these skills have served the teams that I’ve worked on well.

I will value every single person on my team, and I will make sure that each of them gets to add their own flair and creativity to the cabin-making process. Sometimes, I can be too flexible and I won’t speak up about ideas that I have, but I’ve been learning to recognize the level to which I can offer ideas depending on the job that I have in a team.

One quality: Flexibility
I’ve learned that flexibility is such an important quality for a leader. Rolling with the punches is a huge part of being a good leader. If you can’t anticipate and adapt to challenges, then your leadership is too rigid and needs to loosen up a little. I have learned that if I’m not flexible, I can easily lose control. At first, I thought it was the opposite, but now I understand how important flexibility actually is. One example of how I’ve exhibited flexibility is through adapting to schedule changes. While working with the nonprofit this past semester, I’ve had to adapt to many schedule changes each day, since each day presented new challenges. I was able to serve the students well while making it all seem like nothing was wrong at all! Timeliness is key in those types of environments, and I was able to continue on with my job in a timely manner.

Cabin atmosphere
Dive into an adventure where you can trust NOTHING. The only reality you can count on is the amazing memories, supportive leadership, and a vibrant, competitive cabin in which community is paramount.

Checkboxes
A.
☑ I will be available to consistently add points in the main cabin
☑ I am willing to share a promotional project for SWC
B. No, I should be able to complete all of them with ease!
C. In the case of unexpected inactivity from another leader, I would contact them, then wait 48 hours before taking any further action. If they don’t respond, I would delegate their tasks to my other co-leader and me. If I were to go inactive, I would give a notice far in advance if possible. I don’t anticipate needing to go inactive more than what I’ve already talked about, so it shouldn’t be an issue. If, for some odd reason, I can’t be online for more than 24 hours because of something unexpected, I would let everyone know as soon as possible and give the responsibility of delegation to either myself or someone else, depending on the situation.

Bonus: What would your dream house look like?
I was MADE for this question. As a little girl, one of the many toys that I played with constantly was my very own Barbie Dreamhouse. I remember decorating it from head to toe with stickers, self-made furniture, and items that seriously added to the lore of my dolls. I don’t doubt that my decorating philosophy would be much different if I were given a real house. I would decorate it in my favorite color, green (I know, in a Barbie world… X( ), and I would personalize it like no other. Glorious sage chandeliers would hang from the ceiling, my art would be hung on every wall (at least, the art I’m proud of), and I’d DIY all my furniture. Truly, the house of my childhood dreams right there!

Hi there! My name is Marbles that goes by the pronouns he/him. I’m 17 years old who is currently in college (which sucks so bad but at least I have more free time by my side) I’m an INFP and is currently residing in the timezone MYT (UTC+8)

It really sucks to have college take over half of what I have to do in life now, especially since I also need to be more independent and learn to manage my time better. But hey, it’s better than my life in high school! I’m starting to socialize more in my community and people around me often regard me as the “gamer” of the class instead of the nerd now, which honestly this is an improvement because it’s a way for me to connect with people.

Speaking of gaming, I have tons of other hobbies that I really enjoy! Despite already growing out of a few phases back in my years of SWC, I still love writing nonetheless. It’s one of my favorite pastimes to just let my creativity flow! My favorite genres to write in is usually horror and dystopian. I also enjoy programming because from a young age programming has always piqued my interests! However, despite being knowledgeable in the scientific areas of my studies, I personally enjoy the performing arts subjects more than I do for my sciences. I really adore singing and acting. I didn’t grow up as a theatre kid, but from young I already had a natural talent on stage. I rarely get nervous whenever I’m on the spotlight and I love to give my performances to others around me. Hence, I also volunteer a lot in my church to help out with dramas, acts and even leading worship sessions!

There are more interests that I also enjoy every now and then, mainly watching movie critics, especially Ghibli films. The way they portray their themes and characters are amazing. I love the overall story and environment each movie also explores. Watching movie critics also helps me explore different movie themes to expound my characters for my upcoming series that I’ve been planning for a few years now! SWC is a good place for me to develop the plot and characters which is also a reason why I’m returning again! I’m looking forward to an excellent session regardless as a (co)leader or a camper!!

wait I forgot to mention the game I really love to play a lot is Touhou Project. I’m pretty good at it too and was spending my hiatus grinding that game. I even made it to the world stage!

In my past 6 sessions of SWC, I had only been a camper on the following sessions, which are listed below!

Adventure July 2021
Horror March 2022
Dystopian March 2023
Mystery November 2023
Fairy Tales March 2024
Sci-Fi November 2024

As for my writing experience, I didn’t win any prizes in the writing competition of SWC yet, but I must say I have written quite a lot of stories in real life which my friends had enjoyed! I even won a writing competition in my high school a year ago! I also enjoy writing fanfics of my favorite fandoms and those stories got quite a number of high ratings!

Regarding leadership experiences, I currently have none on Scratch. Off scratch is a different thing however. In school I am often tasked with being a group leader for multiple projects and assignments. Besides, as the oldest sibling in my household, my parents gave me responsibility of household chores and situations when they are not around, giving me the sense of responsibility from a young age. I’m also tasked with certain leadership positions on special events my church organizes.

Even though I do not excel as a leader all the time, I am willing to learn from my mistakes and strive to become a better leader!

I’m okay with any cabin I end up with! However, there are three cabin preferences I rather go with, which are surrealism, bi-fi and horror (in order of preference). With all three of them having the same cabin theme in mind:

A young man lost his best friend, whose final words before departing was “Leaving for the stars.” Hence, throughout the entire plot campers will help this man find his best friend among the stars again, meeting with a few cosmic horrors along the way.

As for TCTWNW, I would rather not lead this cabin as I want my campers to focus on a balance of competition and finding lore regarding the cabin storyline.

I'm willing to dedicate an hour or two to SWC daily. However, I do have certain activities and affect my time with SWC. On the first week of June, I'll be going away on vacation which means I won't be very much available for cabin planning and stuff. I also need to prepare for my exams on the final week of July so my activity around that period of time will be reduced greatly too. If anything else that comes up in a short notice, I'll make sure to inform the team and hosts about my activity!

Advantages:
I’m a person that can organize a timetable quickly and effectively for any occasion, which helps me deal with procrastination. Besides from a young age I always have a nagging feeling every time I feel like I haven’t done something, which is great because it acts like a natural reminder for me with my assignments and work.

Disadvantages:
Unfortunately, it’s also this nagging feeling I have is also a cause of my delayed work. As I’m pestered to finish off this assignment before moving on to the next, I may delay quite a bit of time (I think I have OCD sob) which affects the overall planning. I also like to game a lot which sadly means I’m very prone to procrastinating. I do put reminders for my work so at least I don’t overplay too much.

TL;DR:

• Can organize timetables for easier planning
  

• Wants to get things done before moving on to ensure no missing work
  

• Place reminders in case I get off track
  

• Plays too many video games, which affects the whole arrangement
  

• Can waste time on one part of an assignment which disrupts progress
  

I'm a person full of creativity. Ideas usually come to me when I just sit and focus for a minute or two. This provides a variety of options for my other group members to work out the best solution. I’m also a person that can be super dedicated to a project and for something cool like leading and planning a cabin storyline, which can hook me really easily! I also am open to opinions and feedback from others to improve our project as a group.

Speaking of which, even though I’m open to more ideas, I am someone who prefers their inputs to be accepted way more than others. If my ideas don’t get accepted, I’m totally fine with it. But it will result in the fact I’ll have zero passion or ideas for this new concept that was accepted instead of the original idea I have in mind. I also get pretty hot-headed when arguments ensue. I’m still learning to control my emotions and let other people have a go on their ideas! That’s what a team is for!

One quality I feel like I embody is dedication.

Dedication is showing interest in something and committing to it. It is also another way to say motivation, which is a source of success. Successful leaders are often dedicated to their projects because they want it to work, and succeed. Hence, even despite the times where they feel like giving up, they are still dedicated to show their work to others. People may not see the progress, but if you’re dedicated enough to show your project to the world, you are dedicated to succeed.

To apply this in SWC, I can spread my dedication to others, so everyone will feel motivated to do something throughout planning and camp. It’s okay to feel tired, prioritize your life over SWC. So I plan to start a system where leaders would take turns to work when we’re making the project to ensure everyone is motivated and also well rested.

The campers will mainly focus on completing the cabin storyline which will be progressed through a mix of challenges of personal projects and cabin competition (25 words, 159 characters)

A.
✓ I will be available to help add points in the main cabin consistently throughout camp

☐ I’m willing to share a promotional project for SWC

B.
I am able to complete every responsibility that is listed in the description.

C.
When I'm 100% confident on stepping down, I'll first inform my other leaders prior to the week that I step down. Then I'll check across other open co-leader apps that my campers have shared and contact the suitable applicant to take over my role. If they reject, I'll ask around more since I have a week's time. When I get the suitable candidate, I'll inform the other leaders in other cabins and hosts that I'll officially step down from my role and “name” will be taking my place instead. After getting the host's approval, I'll announce to the cabin about my decision and introduce their new (co)leader.

Okay, let be honest, I don’t know what my Barbie-styled dreamhouse would be (I did watch the series when I was young and it’s literally one of the funniest shows I ever watched xD)

But if I have to think, I’d like my dreamhouse to be more high-tech. The appearance of the dreamhouse would look like architectures from the future, where the advancements of technology helps make the dreamhouse more convenient to live in and also looking very futuristic on the outside!

1) About Me:
Yo, what’s up! I’m Vicky—your local SWC chaos daemond daemon or demon at your service. *insert courtsey curtsy? here*

I live in the UTC timezone, proudly repping as a Muslim girl with big dreams and fierce opinions that i like to -peacfully- peacefully convey. (Free Palestine ). Somewhere between plot twists and icing sugar, I chase ideas with wild energy and turn the ordinary into something a little more magical.

Creativity is my heartbeat, and I express it in more ways than one. I have way too many hobbies for one lifetime (but who's counting anyway? XD)—writing, painting, drawing, design and IT, baking, crocheting, kicking footballs like a legend, and being part of too many fandoms (join the stanning club :zany: ).

Whether I’m sketching dramatic characters or baking cinnamon rolls at midnight, my hobbies are basically a my personality. When it comes to art, I live for it—traditional, canvases, anything I can pour my soul into. As for design and IT, catch me making aesthetic moodboards and Notion pages like it’s a lifestyle. With crocheting, it’s pure therapeutic chaos—nothing like stabbing yarn with a hook until it becomes something cute. In the kitchen, baking is my sweet escape, especially when there’s a whisk involved. On the pitch, I play football like I’ve got plot armour. And when it comes to writing, it moves with the beat of my heart—'cause I wouldn’t be here otherwise. As for stanning? I’m deep in the multiverse of fandoms—music, movies, books—you name it, I probably cried over it at 3am.

So buckle up—'cause I’m not just here to lead, I’m here to slay the house down boots and leave a trail of glitter in my wake. (PERIODT)

2) Experience:
I've participated in 13 camps in total, 4 of them being swc:

– swc march 24' / script theatron / camper
– mmap may - June 24' / the ghost team / camper
– ssc may 24' / classical / camper
– swc July 24' / tctwnw thriller / camper
– src august 24' / thriller escapade / backup camper
– scratch aspiration camp September 24' / mystery the village / camper
– scratch art camp October 24' / pencils / camper
– wuc October 24'/ sci-fi system /camper
– swc November 24' / poetry writers workshop / camper
– jwc 25' / camper / joker
– wuc April 25' / leader / fantasy: palacia of forgotten stars
– ce / May 25' / co leader / art: the studio
– UMBC / founder/host / hopefully every in-between session from now on


Let’s talk leadership—aka my villain origin story arc (just kidding… unless? right?)

Leading Fantasy: The Palacia was an actual fever dream of fun. I've never lead a cabin before so this gave me a lot of experience regarding expectations of a leader. From cooking up the storyline to designing merch and perfecting the aesthetic, it was like crafting a whole fantasy kingdom—and I was the chaos queen ruling it. Getting to bond with campers, set up the cabin, and bring a whole theme to life? 10/10, would do again. I regreted being a bit inactive during this camp as it did not help with progressing the storyline so i I learnt to maybe be a bit more prompt with campers in order to get things done. Huge shoutout to Cat and Chocolate for running WUC like pros, and to Toko for being an absolute legend—I owe you endless thank-yous and cookies.

As for UMBC? Oh, bestie, you are not ready. We’ve got ideas. Big ones. I’m buzzing with excitement for what’s to come—and I’m low-key planning to light the whole place up (with creativity and sparkles… maybe a little mayhem too *cue evil hand rub and mischievous smirk*). I've gained a lot of skill from being the sort of founder of this idea as I've had to try and push things along to get it up and running giving me a gauge of what it's like to have to build up something from scratch.

My spark for writing started from a very young age. Being a book worm I'de I'd (there are a couple more places where you make this typo, i won't point them all out for time's sake but i'd go through and make sure they're all fixed :) always wanted to create my own worlds and go on my own adventures. It then grew to joining irl book clubs and even a creative writing group where i got my non-fiction story published at the age of 10! As i grew i developed a writing style: psychological fantasies and more; writing became a means for me to escape my own life and dive into the complexities of others. I began jotting down images from my mind, characters and worlds i'de dreamed up in my head, crafted delicately onto my page. Then came scratch writing camp, a whole new opening an inspiration for my writing, It was an ocean of different writing styles and opportunities to improve my own. I've not published many stories on scratch, around 2-3 peices pieces i am proud to have written myself. I'm always open for new improvement as compared to many i have met, i have very little experience and am hungry for more.

In real life, my BFFs would 100% say I was born to lead. Whether it’s group projects, student council roles, sports competitions, or hosting wild talent shows—I’m always the one stepping up. Not because I have to, but because I love to. I’ve got that natural energy where people look to me when things need organising, hyping up, or just straight-up slaying. I know how to bring a team together, balance opinions, make things fun, and still get the job done like a boss. I’m the one with the vision and the plan—and the drive to make it happen. Call me the alpha, the leader, the one to trust—whatever the title, I wear it well.

3) Cabin Preferences:
I've chosen a theme of Squid Game; there is really 3 cabins i have an idea for, all of them being Squid Game tied to the theme of Squid Game:

Horror Cabin Concept: “All or Nothing”
Inspired by the first season of Squid Game, this cabin dives headfirst into the horror of human desperation and twisted survival. Campers drowning in debt will be mysteriously recruited to participate in a series of “games” — deceptively simple, until the first one begins.
Red light, green light… then bang.
Suddenly, the truth becomes clear: these games aren’t just for fun. They’re a brutal test of morality, trust, and the value of life itself. As the number of survivors dwindles, tension rises. Campers are pushed to their limits, faced with impossible choices: keep playing and risk everything for a life-changing reward, or vote to end the game and walk away—if the others agree.
Every challenge chips away at their sanity. Every alliance may hide betrayal. And every heartbeat is a reminder of the people they left behind… and whether they'll ever make it back.
Are they here to survive—or to discover who they really are in the face of horror?

Thriller Cabin Concept: “The Game Within”
This ain’t your typical scream-fest. Welcome to a world where danger is the playground and thrill is the currency. Inspired by the second season of Squid Game, this cabin twists the idea of high-stakes games into something way more enticing.
It’s not “do or die.” It’s “win or walk away with nothing.”
It’s not about survival. It’s about risking it all for the rush.
And if you don't continue? Lame. Weak.
Campers step into challenges that get bolder and stranger by the round. The games? Absolutely rigged for entertainment. The vibes? Think Thanos-level delusion meets twisted game show. Every camper’s got something to prove, and the scariest part? They’re enjoying it.
Expect chaotic dares, psychological games, and moments where you'll question if you’re still playing… or if the game’s playing you. All under the watchful gaze of that creepy doll—her eyes don’t miss a move.
This cabin isn’t about fear. It’s about that electric feeling in your chest when you choose the chaos anyway.
Welcome to The Game Within—play smart, play savage, and above all… play to feel alive

Dystopian Cabin Concept: “Squid Game: Culling Grounds”
Inspired by the last episode of season 2.
Beneath the surface of the games lies something darker. Not chaos—control. Not thrill—obedience.
In the Culling Grounds, where the games are just a curtain for the real machinery: a regime watches, commands, punishes. The Front Man’s stare isn’t just chilling—it’s systemic. The VIPs whisper and laugh behind gold-plated masks, playing gods while players lose their lives.
But cracks are starting to show.
This cabin drips with dystopian horror. Think: twisted rules, constant surveillance, fake choices. Campers won’t just be trying to win—they’ll be piecing together the rot behind the system. Who are the guards? Why do they follow orders so blindly? And most importantly… what happens when someone decides not to play by the rules?
Expect:
Games that feel like rituals
Propaganda-style announcements
Secret alliances and coded rebellion
Hidden figures watching from above
This isn’t about the prize anymore.
It’s about freedom—or at least the idea of it.
And maybe, just maybe… turning the game on its masters.
Welcome to Squid Game: Culling Grounds.
Where silence is survival—and defiance is destiny.

I'm more than happy to shape and develop the storyline or theme collaboratively with my co-leaders—I'm flexible and love building ideas as a team.

Other than that, some cabins I would not like to lead are: folklore, classics, hi-fi, non-fi, regency, and westerns—beautiful in their own way, but not quite my taste.

Regarding tctwnw I'd rather not lead it because i I enjoy the competitive side of swc.

4) Exceprt:
https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/808229/?page=33#post-8465332
(currently no title lol) inspired by ‘let me down slowly’ by Alec Benjamin

5) Time Dedication
On school days, I should be able to pop in for about 1–2 hours on average, depending on how the day goes. On weekends and holidays popping in for around 5 hours On school days, I should be able to pop in for about 1–2 hours on average, depending on how the day goes. During weekends and holidays, I can usually be around for roughly 5 hours, though that might vary a little. I don’t have any major upcoming commitments, just a few activities where I’d still be able to check in for around 30 minutes to an hour. If anything unexpected comes up, I’ll be sure to let you know at least 2–3 days in advance.

6) Time Management
Time management is something I’ve learnt to value more as I’ve taken on more responsibilities and tried to get a grip on my procrastination. To tell the truth—there are times where I just feel unmotivated or tired of something and don’t get things done as well or as fast as I should. But SWC is genuinely one of my top priorities (don’t worry, life > SWC ), so I don’t think it’ll be an issue. I make timetables and give myself earlier deadlines to avoid last-minute stress. I usually work well under pressure, but if it piles up too much, it can get overwhelming and affect how well I finish things—so I’m trying to get better at pacing myself too. Overall, I think I’ve gotten a lot better at time management than when I first started, or even just last year!

7) Collaboration
Call it social beanie, extrovert, star of the show—whatever label you wanna use, I’m proud to say that working with others is one of my best skills. I’m naturally chatty, open-minded, and pretty easy to get along with. In group settings, I usually end up being the chill in the storm—the one who helps smooth out arguments or bring people back on track when things get messy. I’ve been told I’m relatable and comforting, which makes it easy for people to come to me.

That said, I do have a strong personality, and if someone starts something with me, I won’t lie—I’ll usually have the last word. It’s something I’m working on, but it comes from a place of caring deeply and standing up for what I believe in. Loyalty and honesty are big for me, and I can’t stand betrayal, even in small things. I know I’m not perfect, but I try to grow from every situation and keep things real at the same time.

I’m pretty organised, full of creative ideas, and great at turning team input into something even stronger. I’m also good at distributing tasks fairly and keeping the vibe positive—uplifting the team and making sure we all thriving (SLAYING) and getting the glory we deserve.

8) One Quality
If I had to narrow it down to just one quality, it would be the ability to consistently work hard. Work hard on your group members/campers, work hard on your activities/story line, work hard on being active and constantly welcoming for everyone not just campers but co's. Without hard work and trying your best everything could literally just fall apart and that's why i I personally have chosen it as the most important one. Hard work branches out to everything, it's the core to your leadership. If I am chosen to lead a cabin I would implement this by trying my hardest to be active and on top of things for example constantly adding words or totalling totaling points in the main cabin/

9) Cabin Atmosphere
I would like to build an atmosphere of competitiveness through teamwork—maintaining unity whilst rising to the top. I don't want there to be too much pressure on the campers or co's and myself so perhaps racing for a top spot but still being contented if we don't archive 1st place.

10) Check-boxes
a) I will be able to complete both
b) nope! ^^
c) If I knew I was going to be inactive for a few days, I’d make sure to let the team know ahead of time—usually 2 to 3 days in advance. I’d also plan things out before stepping back, like handing out tasks and making sure everyone knows what to do while I’m away. That way, everything keeps running smoothly. be sure there's a space here! If a co-leader was going to be inactive instead, I’d work with them a few days beforehand to divide up the responsibilities between us. As long as there’s good communication and a clear plan, I’m confident we could keep the camp on track.

11) Bonus
Before we start, can I just put it out there that way before I wrote this i'de been planning the dream house before in glee, LOL.This thing gonna EAT, watch: SO, it would be definitely ALL PURPLE with the exception of maybe black, or white. Due to my shifting aesthetics, I would have different rooms with a different style, shade and mood. I would have my own purple lambourghini (ofc it's a DREAMhouse so it would be electric -stop pollution! -) and I would also have my own motorcycle with graffiti and stuff on it. It would be from purple heaven. Ad PUH-LEASE, don't forget I would have a room for each one of my amazing besties, one of them undoubtedly being YOU! <333 Come join me, let's party togther babes.

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hi! i'm nini– biologist-in-training, history nerd, math enthusiast, and professional pink lover. Iim 16, turning 17 this year, and based in Australia's sunny timezone (AEST). I go by she/her pronouns and spend most of my time juggling a love for public speaking, model UN, and solving STEM problems that make my brain buzz. i'm of central asian heritage, i'm an eldest daughter, mega extrovert, and certified advice-giver who can't resist a laugh or deep conversation. When i'm not reading his-fic, neck-deep in a sci-fi or swooning over romances, you'll prob find me crocheting or telling my friends how badly i want a burrito bowl (did i mention i'm a food lover?). I bring high energy, big optimism, and a love for bringing people together- whether it's through ideas, stories, or just good vibes.

I have been involved in SWC for a while, my first session being in 2021. I honestly can’t provide a super detailed list of my participation since then, so I’ll tell you a few recent ones and what I did during them.
July 2021 Fantasy Camper
JWC 2024
March 2024 Fanfiction Co-leader
July 2024 Script Camper
JWC 2025
March 2025 Fairy Tales Co-leader
Outside of scratch, I find myself in numerous leadership positions. I am the youth leader of my cultural community, I am a student ambassador of my year group, and a repeat Student Representative Council member. I have volunteered as a peer support leader and I volunteer with Australia’s largest youth-led climate organisation! From these experiences and others I have learnt a lot about the commitment and dedication required to lead, and have witnessed and adopted the traits of leaders I admire. Regarding writing, I consider myself skilled, with quite a few in-person writing awards up my sleeve, from poetry to nonfiction writings. I enjoy writing fiction pieces and academic articles, but I excel when writing nonfiction based pieces, like reports.

This session, my number-one cabin preference is TCTWNW, with the genre of folklore. My idea revolves around a relaxed, laid-back, magical (if you will) setting. My theme would be the Grimm Brothers and their tales.
Folklore - TCTWNW (first preference) : Long ago, in a quiet corner of the forest where the competition never quite reached, a peculiar cabin stood tucked between ancient trees and thick moss—The Sleepy Spindle. While other cabins fought dragons or chased quests for glory, the Sleepy Spindlers preferred tea with forest witches, naps on cloud-soft moss, and long storytelling sessions by candlelight.
Legend has it this cabin was founded by the forgotten side characters of Grimm fairytales—the talking frogs who never got kissed, the third siblings who stayed home, and the enchanted sheep who just wanted to vibe. The cabin never wins anything… but somehow, it’s always the one people remember.
Campers at The Sleepy Spindle spend their days writing dreamy prose, spinning new versions of old stories, and occasionally turning into swans (but only on Tuesdays). They believe in magic, mischief, and low-stakes adventure. The only rule? No stressing allowed.
Historical Fiction - both TCTWNW and competitive cabin is fine (second preference) : My idea is Cabin Rosethorn, a historical fiction cabin set in a glittering, high-society world inspired by the elegance and intrigue of the Regency era. In a sprawling manor nestled deep in the countryside, a group of sharp-minded writers gather under the guise of polite society- but beneath the lace and tea lies a fierce competition of wit, ambition, and secret schemes. Whether crafting forbidden romances, political scandals, or whispered betrayals, Cabin Rosethorn is where stories bloom behind closed doors- and only the most cunning quill will rise to the top.
Mythology- NOT TCTWNW : Welcome to Cabin Māui, where the only thing sharper than our pens is Māui’s magic fishhook. Inspired by the legendary trickster demigod himself- who slowed the sun, pulled up islands, and outwitted death- we’re here to rewrite myths, challenge fate, and definitely win this thing.
Forget subtle magic. We deal in big moves: lassoing the sun for extra writing hours, chasing down knowledge hidden in taniwha caves, and maybe borrowing a magical jawbone or two. Our cabin draws power from the boldness of Māori legends- epic journeys, clever twists, and the kind of storytelling that makes gods sit up and pay attention.

etched in stone written in air.
The wind howls through the ruins, its voice slipping through fractured pillars and broken archways. It carries the scent of old earth, thick with the weight of something long abandoned. Beneath my boots, uneven flagstones shift, edges worn smooth by time. I move carefully, tracing my path with measured steps, feeling the air shift as I pass what must have once been towering columns.
A low, metallic creak reaches my ears as the wind pulls at something above. Fabric. Tattered banners clinging to rusted poles, their symbols faded, their presence now nothing but a whisper. My fingers graze the cold surface of a chipped and cracked central wall. The carvings are deep, uneven. Hundreds of names. I trail my touch across each groove, some shallow, barely there, as if time has tried to erase them. Others remain defiant, as though they refuse to be forgotten.
Then, I find it.
My hand stills. The letters are too familiar beneath my fingerprints. They sit there, carved into permanence, waiting for me to understand. My breath catches, turning sharp. The wind dies for a moment, leaving only silence pressing in around me.
I press my fingerprints against the name. The stone is colder than the wind, colder than it should be. My pulse thunders against my ribs, but the wall offers no answers- only its silent, unyielding certainty.
Then, a flicker.

As far as I know, I’ll have school throughout the month of July, but it’s nothing too intense- I’ll still be active on Scratch consistently during that time. Luckily, I also have a two-week winter holiday in July, which gives me more time and flexibility to focus on my cabin. Even on my busiest school days, I’ll be able to dedicate at least 30 minutes to SWC, and on lighter days or weekends, I can spend much more time catching up and engaging with my cabin. While unexpected responsibilities might pop up here and there (as life does), I don’t anticipate anything major that will affect my availability. My activity levels may naturally fluctuate a little, but I’ll always check in daily and stay on top of responsibilities. Overall, I’m confident I can be a reliable, present, and enthusiastic leader throughout both the planning month and the session.

One of my biggest struggles with time management is staying focused for long periods of time. I tend to get distracted pretty easily- whether it’s scrolling through TikTok, or messaging friends, my attention can wander when I’m meant to be working on something. This can slow down my progress quite a bit, especially when I’m working on something that requires sustained effort or attention to detail. One method I’ve found helpful is playing music or a podcast in the background- it gives my brain enough to latch onto without pulling me away from the task at hand. This technique has made a noticeable difference in helping me concentrate better.
On the positive side, I’m really good at prioritising my workload. I’m quick to figure out which tasks need attention first based on their deadlines or complexity, and I make sure to tackle those before anything else. This helps me avoid feeling overwhelmed, since I know I’m making steady progress where it matters most. I’m also someone who thrives when multitasking- I can balance several tasks at once while still keeping the most important ones front and centre. This balance between prioritisation and multitasking means that I can keep multiple projects moving forward at the same time, without letting any one thing fall behind.

I thrive in team environments and enjoy bouncing ideas off of others, finding that collective creativity often leads to solutions I wouldn’t have found on my own. I actively listen to feedback and encourage open communication, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard and valued. My ability to adapt and balance both leading and contributing roles makes me a reliable and engaging collaborator. At times, I can be overly accommodating in group settings, occasionally holding back my own ideas to avoid conflict. I sometimes struggle with asserting my viewpoint when group consensus leans in a different direction, which can result in missed opportunities to showcase my unique perspective. I’m actively working on striking a balance between cooperation and standing firm on my creative insights.

I bring a mix of creativity, leadership experience, and genuine enthusiasm to the SWC leading team. I’m confident in creating fun, immersive cabin atmospheres- complete with engaging storylines, themed challenges, and aesthetic visuals. I’malso skilled in writing and graphic design, and I love helping others brainstorm and polish their ideas. Whether it’s organising cabin events, giving feedback, designing profile pictures, or simply hyping people up, I’ll always be active, supportive, and full of ideas to make our cabin shine.

One quality I embody is patience. I’m someone who understands that things don’t always go as planned and that progress can take time. In a leadership role with SWC, this quality would allow me to give team members the space to work through their ideas and challenges at their own pace, ensuring that everyone feels supported and valued (particularly applicable if I lead TCTWNW). Patience also helps me stay
calm in high-pressure situations, making it easier to manage setbacks or last-minute changes without losing focus or morale. It’s a quality I believe will help foster a positive, collaborative environment for everyone involved.

I want to create a laid-back, goal-based atmosphere where creativity, teamwork, and fun come together. Everyone will feel supported and motivated as we work towards our goals and have a blast!

A)
- I will be available to help add points in the main cabin consistently throughout camp
- I'm willing to share a promotional project for SWC
B) There are no leadership responsibilities listed in the FAQ that I cannot fulfil.
C) In the case of inactivity, I will be sure to notify my accompanying leaders and hosts of SWC such that the necessary steps can be taken to remedy the consequences of my absence.

If I had my own Barbie dream house, it would be a blend of rose pink and various
greens, overflowing with nature. The house would have an aquarium , a beautiful
barn in the back, and even a safari to explore (with lions: my fav animal). I’d be
surrounded by countless pets, including cats, a Great Dane, a ferret, horses, and
birds. Inside, a kilometre-long wardrobe would be stocked with endless clothes,
shoes, and accessories, just like Barbie’s

Jackie's SWC leader app

Yellowing lights from the monotonous hospital corridor illuminated Ava’s face; she stared into the waiting room lined with rows of threadbare green chairs with chipped wooden legs. As quiet as a shadow, she crept towards a boxy, monochrome television. Moments later, the notes to her Mum’s favourite show, EastEnders, began to hum out of the television’s modest speakers. Every day at 6 o’clock, Ava’s Mum used to put EastEnders on their budget television, but Ava was never allowed to watch so she would press ear up against the ligneous door and listen to the shouting of the countless characters.
Slowly, the overpowering smell of air freshener – so overpowering she could almost taste it – woke her from her daydream. Before Ava could finish watching the episode, William staggered in, cradling something in his arms. Ava knew she was supposed to like William, her Mum even said she could call him Dad, but Ava just thought he sounded like a character from EastEnders.
“Do you want to hold your brother?” William suggested cumbersomely, holding the baby out towards Ava and casting a shadow over her face.
“Yes please,” Ava replied eagerly as she took the baby into her arms and began rocking it slowly, “Does it have a name yet?”
“Your Mum named him Patrick.”
“He looks like a Patrick,” Ava giggled under her breath as she examined the baby in her arms: piercing, squinted cerulean eyes, sparse strands of scraggly russet hair and as rotund as a teddy bear. At once, William’s face burned a pugnacious shade of red.
“What did you say?” He shouted, so loud that even the lampposts outside leaned in to listen and it felt to Ava as if the world had been silenced to hear his screams.
“I’m sorry,” Ava whimpered, as she held back tears. “I want to see my Mum.”
William stepped closer to Ava, and she could taste the stench of his breath as he whispered, “If these stupid doctors won’t listen to me, they certainly won’t listen to a whiny child.”
“Why?”
“Because that’s just the way that they treat people like us!” William yelled. He drowned out the sound of the television, as he snatched Patrick out of her arms and stormed down the corridor.
Then he was gone.

It had been cold when Zephyr had last seen his father. It had been cold ever since.

The wind bit through the thick coat Zephyr had wrapped around himself, both sets of buttons closed all the way up. The wool collar tickled at his chin.

He stood outside with a white landscape stretching out seemingly endlessly around him. In that whiteness, there was only one distinct shape. Before him, Zephyr’s father stood with a nose red from cold and a smile more brilliant than the snow.

It is strange how quickly snow can alter the landscape. One day, everything is hard edges—tree branches cutting jagged patterns into the sky, rocks and sticks texturing the ground—the next, all the world is ethereal, soft and white. Even the scents of earth, decay, and life are covered up. Footsteps are muffled.

It is strange how quickly a person can disappear entirely in that same wash of white.

Today, Zephyr sat outside and watched the snow melt. Though the weather was warming, he kept his coat buttoned to his chin. Zephyr sat in silence as all the hard edges of the world reappeared around him.

The tree branches, the rocks, and the sticks were all uncovered, but his father didn’t return. Zephyr knew he never would.

AMIDST ❱ An SWC Leader Application
❱ Text-Based Version ❱ Project Link

I. Tell us about yourself (335 words)

Greetings, hosts, gHosts, SWC-ers, and everyone else in between! My name is Encryn, though some may remember me from previous sessions as Sooeun (@-Choi-Sooeun- or @Black__Hole …I promise this is the last time I’m migrating accounts, haha. That’ll spare any more confusion from, well, both of us.), and I go by the pronouns she/her. I reside in the wonderful timezone of EST/EDT, where you’d find me as your local STEM student with an almost nonexistent sleep schedule (Believe me, I have a valid reason), a fascination towards all things physics as well as ML/AI, a large pile of spreadsheets sitting in her files (to which may or may not have extremely misleading and seemingly random titles… But of course, I know where everything is.), a, quite frankly, terribly severe overuse of bracketing commas, alongside a few other obscure interests, if you may. I also live almost entirely off of lattes.

As for entertainment, I’m a longtime fan of the Detective Conan series, and have, in the not-so-far past, been engrossed in Twisted-Wonderland and Honkai: Star Rail as well, though my trailblazing days have, unfortunately, eventually come to a halt with the increasing need for academic focus (, though I do wish to someday return… Perhaps, in the near future :eyes:). I unfortunately do not and cannot play any musical instruments, though I’ll admit I’ve always wanted to learn either piano or saxophone. In terms of music taste, I mostly listen to songs from VOCALOID producers, some of which include Kanaria, Azari, Giga, and HitoshizukuxYama. Although I’m definitely not as deep into K-Pop as I was a few years back, I do still listen to releases from some of my favorite groups, mostly comprised of Billlie, Dreamcatcher, and (boycotted) LOONA, with a recent(-ish) addition being tripleS (Since, well, I’m clearly very behind on recent debuts). And of course, whether or not I’ve had a history of being a theorizer for said groups is entirely up to you to believe- No, belllie've or not. ;)

II. Previous Participation (282 words)

On-Site:
As of the moment, I have participated in a total of four SWC sessions, which include the March, July, and November sessions of 2024, as well as the March session of 2025, which was also my first time co-leading a cabin, Sci-Fi, in this camp. The camp which finally got little (Alright, alright- It was just last year, yes-) Encryn to enjoy fictional writing. Below is a more detailed list of past sessions and cabins I’ve been a part of, all of which I simply cannot stress enough just how wonderful they were.

• March 2024 - Epistolary Letter Terminal - Camper
  
• July 2024 - Horror Reality - Camper
  
• November 2024 - Sci-Fi Time Machine - Camper
  
• March 2025 - Sci-Fi Operation: Firewall - Co-Leader
  

Other leadership experiences I’ve had on the Scratch website include leading Value in the February 2025 session of Scratch Design Camp, and co-managing an S-Pop label, our beloved SDL, and its subdivisions, which to an extent parallels the SWC leading experience (Given, of course, our team is comprised of SWC-ers, even- xD), as effective communication with many different people and adaptability has proved to be some of the most important values and skill sets within the… “Industry” of sorts, haha.

Off-Site:
Last semester, through the recommendation of a friend hosting, I was one of the vice-presidents of my school’s music appreciation club , in which I would brainstorm meeting sessions with the rest of the team as well as get slideshows and other equipment needed. I’ve been on my school’s robotics team for a total of four years, as well as “led” a few group projects here and there, though those are, quite frankly, the work of team effort, rather than having a standalone leadership role.

III. Cabin Preferences (402 words)

Most of my cabin preferences haven’t changed all that much since last session, so here’s the updated list with slight adjustments.

The ‘Alternate Timeline’:
The cabin would be set in either an archaic (Steampunk) or futuristic (Cyberpunk) world, where the goal of the storyline is to stop the endless loop of recurring events. with the technological advances (Or, non-advances,) affecting how the world takes shape.
Preferred/Compatible Genres: Steampunk, Cyberpunk

The ‘Disappearings’:
Everything seemed perfectly sound in the world around you… Until you’ve been captured by a group of misfits and rebels, who claim that the governance isn’t what they’re all put up to be, and are devising a plan to overthrow them. Meanwhile, people from all around start mysteriously disappearing without a trace, triggering utter chaos and panic. That is, until certain clues start pointing to the group that’s been holding you captive…
Preferred/Compatible Genres: Dystopian, Mystery, Thriller

The ‘Academy of Magic’:
Campers are mysteriously transported to an arcane school of magic, shrouded in mystery and eerie myths. Though they were revealed to possess no supernatural abilities, they are to be held captive at the school for a month, presumably due to how the barrier around the campus works, leaving them to investigate and uncover the secrets of the academy, led by eccentric dorm leaders and a growingly suspicious hierarchy. This theme is somewhat loosely inspired by the main story of Twisted-Wonderland, so it could definitely fall into the genre of Fan-Fi, but I’d prefer to stem away from that as my vision is to include more original elements based on the story’s ‘blueprint’ of sorts.
Preferred/Compatible Genres: Gothic, Fantasy, Mystery, Fan-Fi

I’d be happy to lead any of the above listed genres in no particular order. Of course, any of the above listed ideas are only baseline concepts which I’d be more than eager to further discuss and elaborate on with my (co-)leaders. On another note, I would prefer not to lead Sci-Fi this session simply due to having both camped and co-led the cabin, although I definitely wouldn’t be opposed to it if an offer does happen to come up as I do enjoy the science fiction genre. Similarly, for TCTWNW, I wouldn’t say that it’s at the top of my preferences due to my love of competitive rivalry, though I’m not particularly against co-leading it either. Otherwise, I’m perfectly fine with (co-)leading any cabin.

IV. Excerpt (474 words)
Stolen from my submission of the famed March 2025 trope weekly. Just the slightest of correlations to the overall app theme, if you may. If you know, good for you ;).

“Alright, here we are.” You follow the group to what seemed to be the communication tower of sorts. The structure was almost entirely built off an innovative metal base, coated with a layer of pure, crisp white paint and panels of perfectly transparent glass, to which both looked perfectly unharmed, the sunlight reflecting off the white surface revealing not a single scratch. You extend your hand out to the nearest white panel, gently scraping a nail against the glossy surface. Besides the faint sound of friction between panel and cuticle, the surface remained, strangely, completely unharmed.

The first girl, a somewhat tall ravenette, gestures for you to head on inside, as the others began filing into the tower as well. You, too, follow suit, seeing no other possible option, making your way through the tall glass doors of the building. It really wouldn't be a stretch at all to say the construction was one of the more attractive ones within the city. In the center of the massive structure was a spiralling staircase that went up just as high as the tower itself. A faint gasp found its way out of your lips as you took in the sight around you. “Woah.”

“Never been here before, haven't you?” The girl from earlier appeared beside you, flashing a knowing smile. “This is one of those places they don't let people in often. For all the right reasons, of course.”

“Yeah, yeah. We wouldn't want anyone getting into trouble, don't we.” The second guide, a girl with reddish orang hair as bright as a tomato, stopped to turn and glare at her associate. “Gosh, we're in a hurry, y'know. If we keep our next shift waiting… you know what our higher-ups would say about that.”
“What's the worst that could happen?” The black-haired girl responded, with the slightest bit of mockery in her tone, but quickly made her way back go the front of the group, “Alright, let's get back to it.”

“Mm-hm.” The redhead continued to lead thr group towards the staircase “Best you stop pretending sometime soon,” she mouthed, as you and the others made your way up the spiral of stairs, “You know better than any of us, and yet you refuse to do anything about it.”

Something in your intuition tells you that you weren't supposed to be listening to whatever it was you've just heard, whether it was on accident or not. You could've sworn by the coner of your eye that one of the ceiling lights had just blinked for a split second, but no one else seemed to have noticed. A chill shivered down your spine. Could a place like this truly be more sinister than what it appears to be? Shaking your head, you brush off the thought. Might as well enjoy the tour while it lasted, right?

V. Time & Dedication (183 words)

An educated assumption would be anywhere around 1-2 hours per day during planning months, and perhaps up to 3 during the session itself. May and June are definitely busier this year than the past few, since us senior years have prom and graduation on top of our regular exams. Exam week runs from June 9th up until the 13th for our school, so expect lessened activity from me on those days. After all, school > SWC until it’s all over, hm? The remainder of the end-of-year events would only take up a night each, so they shouldn’t be too much of a problem.

During the July session, however, I should be relatively free, as I have summer break from mid-June up until late August. As of the moment, I am not aware of any vacation plans or other events that might cause a significant drop in my activity level. Though, if anything unprecedented does happen to come up later within the timeframe of the session, I’ll make sure to notify the hosts and leadership team, as well as anyone else involved ahead of time.

VI. Time Management (302 words)

Ah, I suppose this isn’t a question of whether you’d like said skills or shortcomings first, hm? I’ll go in the order you asked for them.

Strengths:

• Prioritizing - If there’s one thing I can take away from almost four years of high school education, is that prioritizing tasks is very important. I repeat, very important. With the increasing workload from multiple classes, it’s easy to feel stressed out from all the different tasks. What I usually do is to write up a list of which tasks I have to complete, rank them by priority, and set up a timeline to finish them all within the time needed. It’s simple, and I can say without a doubt it most definitely works- I haven’t missed a single assignment deadline since Grade 6.
  

Weaknesses:

• Procrastination - Alright, alright. Yes, I do procrastinate. Although I don’t tend to start tasks late, I do sometimes save a very large portion of it towards the end, when time is barely sufficient. However, I wouldn’t consider my procrastination to be completely representative of my time management ability, but rather proof that I’m indeed not perfect. I work well under pressure, and so having that deadline or countdown can shove me into just the right state of mind to work, often twice as effective as otherwise.
  
• Perfectionism - Another major weakness of mine I’m definitely a perfectionist at times, and occasionally, do get carried away by one individual task at a time. Recently, I’ve started looking for ways to counteract both of the above habits, and one thing I’ve found to have worked particularly well is to take breaks in between work, and making use of scheduling to create a work schedule that allows for more variety in tasks so I don’t end up losing motivation due to a factor of stress.
  

VII. Collaboration & Assets (445 words)

Strengths:

• Adaptability - Although I often advocate for my own ideas, I’m more than welcome to the input and opinions of others, so I make sure to finalize any ideas with the entire team to confirm the solution we've come up with is to everyone’s liking. I am also a flexible planner- If anything unexpected arises, I’ll communicate with the rest of the team and figure out an alternate plan of action.
  
• Assertiveness - I can be quite assertive in terms of project management where I need to be, though just enough to get work done and still keep the environment a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for the whole team.
  
• Organization - Oh, how I love my schedules, spreadsheets, and lists of any sort- Seriously, I couldn’t possibly live a day without them. I like to list our any tasks we have to get done as early as possible to avoid any confusion and to easily visualize progress, as well as make task delegation a much smoother experience as well. This way, everyone can provide input and update their individual progress in one place.
  
• Responsibility - I am responsible and do my best to adhere to previously set timelines, using checklists to track and compare my progress against what’s been planned.
  

Weaknesses:

• Indecisiveness - The biggest challenge for me in terms of collaboration is often my most absolutely sufficient decisiveness. All jokes aside though, it's a proven fact that I can spend days contemplating between two singular words. My go-to approach for indecisiveness would be to either ask for input, which would facilitate well in a team environment, or simply try coming up with a way to incorporate all the different elements in a way that still makes sense to an extent.
  
• Fear of Upsetting - Another weakness I have would be the fear of upsetting the people I’m working with. Because of this, I often don’t feel like rejecting anyone’s ideas, even if I myself am not too interested in it, instead simply going along with what the majority prefers and offer ideas of my own where applicable.
  

Assets:

• Activities - I enjoy all sorts of riddles and puzzles, and setting them up for various events is, as stated previously, one of my greatest pleasures in life. Writing clues, creating countless challenges, and hiding implicit messages are all pretty much second nature.
  
• Design - I’ve been using Canva for around three years, and I’d say I’m sufficiently good with the software.
  
• Management - I have quite a bit of experience setting up and managing studios on Scratch, as well as creating and designing graphics for slightly large-scale events of sorts. I’m also quite familiar with the Scratch forums and all the formatting involved.
  

VIII. One Quality (212 words)

One quality I embody as a leader would be dedication. For the reason that I simply wouldn’t allow myself to repeat my previous answer, yes, though I assume this is one that’s definitely grown on me through my past experience co-leading a cabin, alongside other leadership-related activities since my previous application. As much of a, sometimes, overly ambitious perfectionist as I am, no task can be completed, even, without the base of it all– Dedication.

SWC, like any other large-scale project, is a commitment in terms of time and effort- How else could you expect the camp to flow through each session this smoothly? (Yes, we’re talking about you, dearest hosts- What would we be without the endless amount of hours you all dedicate to making this camp a reality every quarter?) But of course, dedication isn’t just about the amount of time you spend on a project, but more so about your attitude towards it. I feel energized to do the things I enjoy, and the way I see it, that’s what dedication should be. By choosing to put your passion into action, and consistently reserving quality time for what you’ve now committed to, (and don’t chicken out, obviously- Procrastination and distractions are no-gos here.) to do what you do best.

IX. Cabin Atmosphere (31 words)

A cabin with a focus on fostering just the right balance of friendly competition and in-cabin bonding and memories in the making, complete with engaging activities to support your writing journey. (196 characters)

X. Checkboxes (130 words)

A. Check all that apply:
✓ | I will be available to help add points in the main cabin consistently throughout camp.
✓ | I'm willing to share a promotional project for SWC.

B. No, I will be able to complete all of the responsibilities listed.

C. In the case of inactive leadership by myself, I will ensure that I’ve given prior notice to the hosts, my (co-)leader(s), and of course, our campers whenever possible, for simply vanishing without a word could hinder the progress of the cabin and cause confusion. If the situation concerns another member of the team, I’d willingly step in for them where needed and only where I can be sure I have everything at hand to ease the transition, to avoid making empty promises. In any case, I’ll make sure to discuss with the team as early as possible to formulate a backup plan to put into use while I or a fellow leader is taking our leave.

Answer (Excluding Q.4) Word Count: 2212
Total (Incl. Excerpt) Word Count: 2686

Zyzeryko wrote:

abt me
hi! i'm zy (he/him), a digital artist, trampoline fanatic, content creator and of course, a writer!! i'm from the wondrous, mystical land of the pst timezone, home to one of the latest swc start times. this summer, i'll be preparing to head into my junior year of high school and my first year of college!

digital art and design is a big part of my life, and i try to spend as much time on it as i can!! i love learning new techniques and styles and experimenting with color and new character designs.

TRAMPOLINE !!!!! self explanatory ;D

i also really enjoy making and posting content to various platforms!! my consistency in actually doing so has been a struggle, but i try to make time for it since it's something i'm passionate about. my goal is to reach one thousand followers by the end of the year (i'm dreaming big shhh)

and i, of course, love writing! it was my first true passion and its something i've been doing since i was really young. my life has always revolved around writing and coming up with unique stories to tell, and finding the swc community has only strengthened that! i truly love everything this community is and all the things it has taught me and all the friends i've made <3

my goals for this session are somewhat lackluster, but i'd really like to spend more time engaging with everyone and enjoying the process rather than spending all my time worrying about how to hit my word goal.
- write 15k words
unlike both of my previous sessions, i'm not looking to double my word count. i'm planning to expand on the depth of the characters in my novel, write some scripts, and hopefully a few songs? :eyes: hitting so much more than my word goal last session was an amazing feeling, but it left me somewhat burned out and i don't want to end up disliking what i spend my time on!
- try something new
for a vague bit of inspiration, i'm challenging myself to do something new! it doesn't have to be definite, refined, or even logical. the strangest paths often take us to the best places.

past

this will be my 16th session of swc!! i've learned so much from every single session, and i'm so thankful to have found this amazing community here on scratch <3

past sessions camping:
July 20 - (Fantasy) -Alocasia and Foxies4Ever
Nov 20 - (Real-Fi) holographic, pitau, and apart-
Mar 21 - (Dystopian) Bellevue91, MiraculousLover05, and ViennaLeWeirdo
July 21 - (Mystery) sproutdoodlq and ViennaLeWeirdo
Nov 21 - (Poetry) Elvin_Wonders, Sunclaw68, and PandasCodingGames
Mar 22 - (was in Non-Fi, switched to Sci-Fi) Rey_venclaw, -limeade, 129waterfall, and Starrial
July 22 - (Dystopian) ButterPopcorn8, Starrial, 2GS6, and Firetender
Nov 22 - (Sci-Fi) Spire-, bookworm_4ever12, and gh0stwriter
Mar 23 - (Horror) EeveeDonut, MouseLoverr, Spire-, and Lesixiq-
July 23 - (Adventure) rocksalmon800, scratch_warrior_cat, minergold48
Nov 23 - (Sci-Fi) MouseLoverr, Eeveedonut, CelinaWrites, Firetender
July 24 (Gothic) mossflower29, opheliio, -BookDragon-, -vanillamochabear-

past sessions leading:
March 24 - (Sci-Fi) Zionykon (me), essayist, ForestPanther
Nov 24 - (Mystery) Zyzeryko, cinnamcnx, Surfdudewave
March 25 - (Dystopian) Zyzeryko, yumetopia, Froggola

i gotta include something here abt experience ah

genres

While I would be incredibly happy to be considered to co/lead any cabin, there are a few that are at the top of my list this session!! They are:
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller ⭒
- Mystery
- Dystopian
- Horror ⭒
- Cyberpunk
- Apocalyptic ⭒

Having led sci-fi, mystery and dystopian before, they fall slightly lower in terms of my favorability towards leading them; however, I love these genres and would be super hyped to lead any of them again! This session, my top choices are Thriller, Apocalyptic and Horror!! in addition to the cabins on this list, i would also be interested in co/leading tragedy, adventure, steampunk, and action.

My idea for this cabin is not fully fleshed out as I prefer to work out details within my team, but I'd really like to attempt something with a creepier vibe! I'm thinking maybe an outbreak or apocalypse, in which a group of people (the cabin) must survive by completing various problems and trying to find a cure. I think this would fit best with any of my three main preferences, as it could be changed slightly and improved upon to be either a horror, thriller or apocalypse theme. I'm also very open to trying something else entirely, in any genre! There's no such thing as bad SWC cabin ;D

Unfortunately, there are a couple of cabins I would not be willing to co/lead this session. These are TCTWNW, Non-Fi, and Romance. While I do enjoy reading and even occasionally writing in these genres, I don't think i would be best suited to lead them and I would never want my lack of enthusiasm towards a leadership role in any of these cabins to negatively affect the experience of everyone else.

time dedi:
During SWC and the months leading up to it, I would generally be able to dedicate about two hours a day to SWC, planning, or the SWC activities! My main commitments outside of SWC include schoolwork and my personal life!! I spend a few hours a day working on my art and content, but this part of my day is very flexible, as well as the time I spend doing coursework for school over the summer. Between my interests and schoolwork, including time with my family and rest, this amount of time should work perfectly for me!!

time mana:
My skills in time management are always growing stronger as I try to maintain my consistency in working towards my goals. Some of my skills include:

- Planning ahead: I do my best to plan ahead by getting things done ahead of schedule, working on projects until completion so they don't get put off, and involving everyone in the process so we can finish with a coherent end result ahead of time, allowing us to account for absences, rethink certain aspects, or include more details! Doing this allows us to maintain a very stress-free environment where no one struggles or feels left alone.

- Dedication: even when my consistency is questionable, my dedication to a project is definite! Once I've started working on something, I am able to completely focus on it. This lets me work on something with a lot of ambition and passion over a quick time, allowing things to be completed quickly with excess time to add to an original work. Dedicating myself to my projects is always a very exciting feeling, and accomplishing the things I set out to feels very rewarding! My dedication has allowed me to take on big projects and complete them not only on time, but with a lot of satisfaction.

- Organization: I consider myself to be a fairly organized person when it comes to engaging with a project! I always have a to-do list and I'm always looking for fun and unique ways to get things done in order to get around my weaknesses in time management. I understand what I need to do my best work, and I pride myself on being able to give myself exactly what helps me the most. This organization and this larger understanding of how I work best has been super helpful, not only in leadership work but in my daily life!

But on the other hand, there are definitely some things I'm trying to work on. My shortcomings in time management are:

- Lack of consistency: put simply, I get easily burned out and tired working on one thing for a long period of time. While this doesn't necessarily impact my role as a SWC co/leader due to the unique planning structure of SWC and the breaks between sessions, I am still trying to improve on my ability to work on a bigger project over a longer period of time without needing to see immediate payoff. One thing I'm currently trying to get around this is by picking a specific day/time and always working on the project at the same time, allowing it to become a habit and even an exciting thing to look forward to!

- Procrastination: much like my issues with consistency, procrastination often ends up putting me in a spot where I struggle to finish projects, even things I really enjoy, because the energy it costs me to start something is too daunting. This, in part, comes from my warped expectations of how long things take. The only thing I can suggest, and the only thing I can do myself, is just start. It can be very hard, but even taking just a tiny baby step still means you're doing something!!



one qual
one quality:
I've looked through a lot of lists of adjectives, important qualities, and even my own past applications to try and find something that is both meaningful and, in my own opinion, the most important quality of being a leader that personally applies to me, before I finally landed on compassion. To me, compassion is a simple understanding that everyone is living a different life, with unique struggles and weights that impact them. As a leader, in my past roles and a person in general, compassion always comes first!

question 10

10B:
No, I am confident in my abilities to complete them all!

10C:
In the case of my own inactivity, I would first inform the hosts, my team, and my cabin that I will be unavailable. Of course, it depends a lot based on the situation; if I were involved in an immediate emergency where I would not be able to contact people, I would only try to get online as soon as the situation allowed and make it clear that I would be unavailable. Ideally, I'd like to not leave any work undone so that we don't end up in a situation where an absence throws us off schedule! In the case of the inactivity from someone on my team, FINISH THIS