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↬ application project: In Full Bloom

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1. About Me .ೃ࿔

why hello hello! i’m Saffron, an avid beach bum and plant fanatic who somehow loves sleep despite being a certified night owl. my pronouns are she/her, and i reside in EST/EDT timezone! i am so grateful to say that most of you may know me in spite of my participation of only two SWC sessions, this community is truly so welcoming! with that being said, i still get to tell you all a little bit about me!

aside from reading and writing, my many hobbies consist of crocheting, photography, graphic design, and watching movies/shows. recently, i've really enjoyed crocheting gifts for others during their birthdays– it makes me so happy! i love watching classic rom-coms, SNL, and Marvel movies! in alignment with photography, i absolutely love spending time outdoors in nature. i adore plants and flowers, landscapes, scenery, and spending time at the beach! every now and then when my camera roll is filled with pretty pictures, i upload them to Pinterst to showcase my photography!

another important thing about me is my love for music! i have been playing the piano ever since i was a young child, and in more recent years have learned the guitar and ukulele. some of my favorite musical artists include Gracie Abrams, Olivia Rodrigo, Audrey Hobert, Noah Kahan, and Sombr! along with classical music, anytime i hear a song with piano or guitar in it, i will learn how to play it! it truly is so fun and satisfying, playing your instrument and singing along! the experience of immersing yourself in melodies and tunes really is such an amazing feeling!

outside of my many hobbies and interests, i’d describe myself as a creative, determined, and friendly person! i love working with others, bringing ideas to life, and helping out wherever i can. i’m always happy to strike up a conversation and get to know new people. so, if you happen to spot me around SWC, come say hi! i’m always up for a conversation!

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2. Previous Participation .ೃ࿔

i have only participated in two sessions of SWC so far! this November will be my third, completing my one year of SWC :0

March 2026: Poetry (camper)
July 2026: Gothic (co-leader)

aside from SWC, i am an active leader and participant in another Scratch camp, SPC!

April 2026: Nature (leader)
August 2026: Architecture (leader)

this past July, i was honored to receive the opportunity to co-lead an SWC cabin for the first time! i am most certainly confident in knowing the basis, rules, and overall structure of SWC, and co-leading a cabin. this experience taught me so much about what it means to be a co-leader, from communicating with my cabin team and keeping up with responsibilities to creating activities and interacting with campers! i definitely learned better how to contribute my own ideas while also supporting the ideas of my leader and fellow co-leaders. i also really think it is such a joy to be able to collaborate activities, graphics, and plan out your cabin stories, then being able to watch it all fall into place during the session <3

outside of Scratch, i am active in my community at school, and even run my own club! (not going to specify due to personal reasons <3) i am also a piano teacher for elementary-middle school students. both of these leadership roles really strengthen my activity planning, communication with others, and ability to work with people of different ages and personalities. through running a club, i’ve learned how to organize events, collaborate with others, and take initiative, while teaching piano has taught me patience, adaptability, and how to explain ideas in ways that work best for everyone! both experiences have given me skills that i can carry into co-leading, especially when it comes to planning activities, communicating with the team, and making sure everyone feels included and supported!

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3. Cabin Preferences .ೃ࿔

since this is only a co-leader application, i am open to co-leading any cabin! the only cabin i would be a little less inclined to is Gothic, since i have just come from co-leading it last session. other than that, i enjoy most genres, and do like the challenge of exposing myself to new genres that i may not know so much about, giving myself the opportunity to discover and learn more about them!

while i love the competitive cabins and their passionate spirits, i am also open to leading tctwnw! i think it would be a nice experience, being able to work in a more laid-back and collaborative environment!

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4. Time Management & Dedication .ೃ࿔

as of October and November, i will be able to dedicate at least 45 minutes to 1 hour during most weekdays, and a little more on the weekends! i always check my Scratch mail every day, so even if i'm not able to plan and work on things conveniently, i will always be available to answer messages, questions, and still input collaboration for cabin planning! there are only a few anticipated occasions that will be affecting my availability on Scratch during these months.

October 9-12 (inactive due to family stuff)
October 31 (less activity because of Halloween)
November 16-21 (away on school field trip, but still able to participate and check in)
November 26-28 (less activity because of Thanksgiving weekend)

to manage my time effectively, i plan to prioritize my SWC responsibilities and keep track of important deadlines, tasks, and cabin plans so that nothing falls behind! i am also very good at organizing my workload and breaking larger tasks into smaller, manageable pieces, which helps me stay consistent rather than leaving everything until the last minute. since i already check Scratch mail every day, i can easily keep up with cabin communication and respond to messages whenever i have the chance. if i know that i have a busier week coming up, i will also make an effort to work ahead and communicate with my cabin team so we can plan accordingly!

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5. Communication & Accountability .ೃ࿔

my communication style in group settings is always clear, organized, and focused! i like to make sure everyone is on the same page, whether that means sharing updates, asking questions, or communicating my ideas and concerns. i also think it is important to be comfortable giving and receiving feedback, because sometimes the best ideas come from building off of someone else's thoughts! if disagreements or misunderstandings come up, i try to approach them with patience and focus on finding a solution that works for the group rather than letting them become bigger issues.

when it comes to accountability, i believe it starts with holding myself to the same expectations that i have for others. i make an effort to follow through on all my responsibilities, keep track of what i need to accomplish, and communicate early if something prevents me from completing a task! within a team, i also like to check in on shared responsibilities and make sure everyone knows what still needs to be done. if someone is falling behind, i would rather offer a helpful reminder or ask how i can help, rather than make them feel pressured or discouraged! ultimately, i want accountability to feel like a way of keeping the team moving forward together, not placing blame on anyone!

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6. Scenario D .ೃ࿔

if my leadership team started falling behind, i would first try to figure out what is causing us to fall behind rather than immediately placing blame on anyone. i’ve learned from previous experiences that sometimes a team member may have unexpected circumstances affecting their availability, and getting stressed or frustrated does not help the situation! instead, i would communicate with the team, check in with everyone, and figure out what each person is realistically able to contribute. from there, i would help break our remaining planning into smaller tasks, prioritize what needs to be completed first, and make sure everyone has a clear responsibility!

i would also make sure that no one feels like they are carrying the entire workload alone. if someone is struggling with their responsibilities, i would offer to help with tasks when necessary, while still respecting everyone’s responsibilities and boundaries. if we continued to fall behind, i would communicate with the appropriate people rather than letting the stress build within the team. ultimately, i would want to approach this situation with patience and initiative– focus on solving the problem, not finding someone to blame! <33

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7. SWC Impact .ೃ࿔

SWC has impacted me in so many ways that go beyond just writing. when i first joined, i expected to improve my writing and participate in fun activities, but i ended up finding a community where creativity feels so much more exciting with the ability to share it with other people! not only have i gotten the chance to write more and improve, i've made so many new friends and lasting friendships. <3 i am always so excited to meet new people each session, whether it be through main cabin interactions, critiques, word wars, penpals, and really in every activity! every single person throughout SWC really displays what a welcoming community it is! i continue to stay beyond grateful to have joined SWC, and will forever be thankful for the friends and community that continue to impact me within my writing!

because of this, i wish for my own impact on SWC to come from helping others discover that same feeling of connection and excitement. i want to encourage campers to participate in ways that feel comfortable to them, while also helping them try new things, collaborate in the cabin, and create new friendships! i also want to pay attention to the smaller moments, responding thoughtfully to someone’s writing, celebrating a camper’s accomplishment, or starting a conversation with someone who may not be interacting much. sometimes, a small interaction can make someone feel noticed and remind them that they are so welcomed in the community! if i can help even a few campers leave SWC feeling more confident, creative, or connected than when they arrived, i would consider that a true meaningful impact. <3

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8. Cabin Atmosphere .ೃ࿔

“a welcoming and lively cabin centered around connection, creativity, and participation, where campers can pursue their writing goals while enjoying friendly competition and a shared storyline!” (194 characters)

i would foster this atmosphere by making the cabin an active and engaging space from the very beginning! i would encourage campers to get to know one another through discussions, QOTDs, and the shared storyline, while also creating opportunities for everyone to participate in ways that interest them. i would make sure the activities balance writing, creativity, connection, and good competition so that campers can work toward their personal goals while also being able to compete at their own liking!

throughout the session, i would maintain this atmosphere by staying involved myself and paying attention to what the cabin is enjoying! i also hope for the storyline to feel like something the entire cabin can contribute to rather than something that simply happens in the background. ultimately, i hope to create a cabin where campers feel comfortable getting involved, excited to share their ideas, and motivated to both improve their writing and connect with the people around them!

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9. Checkboxes .ೃ࿔

✓ i will be able to help add points in the main cabin consistently throughout camp.
✓ i’m willing to share a promotional project for SWC.
✓ i’m willing to put the camper signups link in my “About Me” or “What I'm Working On” on my Scratch profile.

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10. Bonus .ೃ࿔

i decided to draw my dream masquerade outfit! i got inspiration from some dresses and accessories i saw on Pinterst!



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✎ November 2026 ~ co-leader app ✿ ~ 1,905 words total ౨ৎ

~ The Treasure Chest ⚓️ Herm's SWC Leader App ~

~ABOUT ME:
Hi there, I’m Herm (@HermioneVoiceActress)! My pronouns are she/her, I’m an ENFJ, and I’m from the magical land of PST! I love reading, some of my favorite books have to be Harry Potter (but I don’t agree with the author’s views), The Hunger Games, The Lord of the Rings, Anne of Green Gables, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Percy Jackson, Stardust, and a whole lot more I’ve yet to read, (and watch…)! I love writing so much! I’ve been working on writing a book series for at least 6 or so years now called The 12 Zodiac Trials, (which I finished the first draft to for the first book at least a year ago now), which is about 12 kingdoms based on the 12 zodiac signs where each year one royal is chosen to compete in *the namesake* for the crown over the entire world, (except this year, it’s different, because a non-royal has been chosen to compete), an audioseries called Port Shallow, (a series following a 15 year old girl who accidentally discovers her family’s secret fortune and history of piracy which I’ll hopefully be turning into a series on Scratch soon), and a bunch of other fictional stories I hope to have published one day! Other hobbies of mine include musical theatre, (some of my favorite musicals are Hamilton, Into the Woods, and SIX), voice acting, singing, filmmaking, swimming, drawing, learning guitar/piano, and more!

~PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION:
I’ve been doing SWC for quite a few years now! I think my first session was back in March of 2021, in the Fantasy Castle cabin as a camper, and I’ve participated in 9 sessions as campers since then! So far, I’ve been in Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery, and Thriller cabins, (but I love writing Dystopian fiction as well)! As for writing, I’ve been doing it for nearly all of my life, (like about 10-11 years ago–really as soon as I could write my letters pretty much), and outside of Scratch, I currently participate in the leadership program at my school, Girl Scouts, and another writing program!

~CABIN PREFERENCES:
Personally, I’d love to do either a Thriller or Dystopian cabin the most as they both kind of fall into one of my ideas for a cabin, but I’d be very happy too with Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery, (or even a new idea I had… Nautical Fiction)! Also, I would prefer not to lead TCTWNW, but I’m okay working with anyone!
As for some cabin ideas…
~The first one would be based on The Hunger Games! (I have an idea for like a twisted Quarter Quell–so it could kind of be in theme, since I know the SOTR movie is coming out the same month as this session–and I think it could fit really nicely into Thriller/Dystopian!)
~The other one would be based on pirates, (hence my app theme), and I’m thinking it would involve some sort of treasure hunt! (This would be a great fit for Adventure, Mystery, or Nautical!)
~Or I had an idea for just something kind of in between the two, too!

~TIME MANAGEMENT & DEDICATION:
I plan to dedicate as much time as possible to SWC as I can, (this can be seen as typically 30 minutes a day to an hour)! The only things that might deter my ability to help lead would be school and leadership activities, but I’ve got a calendar for that and aim to structure my time as best as possible. Skills I would use to manage my time during this period are planning and writing down, (using my calendar), when certain events are for SWC and when I’d need to get things done for my cabin. As well as this, I would bring up to my fellow leaders if, for any reason, I will need to be inactive, and discuss any planned inactivity ahead of time with them as well. If there happens to be a day when I need to go completely inactive due to an emergency, I will also notify them as soon as possible.

~COMMUNICATION & ACCOUNTABILITY:
I’d say I try to be mostly direct in my communication in group settings, but also still by being as inclusive and understanding as possible because I know that people are often dealing with a lot more than they might admit on the surface. As for accountability, I tend to try to see the middle ground between group members, trying to find commonalities in their work habits, (ex. what are they good at and how can I bring that out of them, why would they want to do something and how can I help them see why doing something is a good idea, and also what can I do to finish the task at hand on my own if I need to and why do I enjoy it too–or if I don’t, what’s the ‘reward’ or achievement at the end of this task?), and I feel like that’s kind of how I manage most groups. What’s the ‘reward’? If it’s hard to see a reward, or if there isn’t one at all, then what’s the point? I try to envision the point or ‘reward’ before I start any sort of project, (and then that’s kind of what I try to help others to see, too–because otherwise I feel like the ‘why’ of why we do things is lost in translation).

~SCENARIOS:
a. I would definitely respond by telling the camper that in the long run, quality is better than quantity, and that their feelings are valid! Life is more important than SWC, even when it feels like if you don’t do something you might never get it done, and in the end, taking care of your mental health is more important. Plus, sometimes even writing things down–whatever it is you’re feeling–is a great way to clear your head, (in essence, pushing the bad stuff out of your head and putting it on paper gets rid of your thoughts), and a great way to get more words which you can always add to your word goal! Writing doesn’t have to be perfect; SWC is a place to practice. And it’s always okay to step away if it becomes too much, just know we’re always here!

~SWC IMPACT:
SWC has been so helpful to me in building writing habits, and just finding such a supportive online writing community in general! I think having a place to go to where there are people who love writing almost just as much as I do, (even if it’s just for laughs sometimes), is so fulfilling. As well as this, I feel like I’ve just been so encouraged to just keep writing, and reading other people’s works as well, seeing all these new dailies, weeklies, and more just pouring into the main cabin is so thrilling. It’s so exciting to see different people’s takes on different prompts, and I love getting so much inspiration too, honestly, from even just reading some of the comments in the cabins! You can learn so much from so many different people all around the world, and I just think that’s truly just what’s so cool about SWC! To create a positive impact on others in SWC, I’d try to ask what people are the most interested in, (ex. what are their goals for SWC, maybe even their favorite genres to write in–or even if they don’t write and they’re new to SWC, what are some of their hobbies?), and try to gauge an understanding, specifically, of who is interested in what in my cabin and maybe their different writing styles/levels, to try to give them as much support as I possibly can. I’d also try to remind people too that Life > SWC, and that things also happen, so it’s entirely okay if they can’t do dailies/weeklies and other things sometimes! Everyone always has their off-days.

~CABIN ATMOSPHERE:
A. I’d love to do a cabin that’s focused on the story, while also being pretty competitive!
B. I want to focus on the story while also being competitive too because I think having a theme for the cabin just makes writing so much more fun, (considering a decent amount of people sign up to certain cabins based solely on the genre/storyline too)! Therefore, people who may have signed up for the theme, (considering I’d truly love to do a The Hunger Games themed cabin at some point as I also know there’s a pretty large fandom surrounding it), might be more motivated to write as they would be getting to participate in a story that they actively engage with! As well as this, there are plenty of people who write fanfiction, and having another outlet for that, (if it is a cabin with the genre they picked too especially), could be really cool! And competing for the honor of your cabin which is based on your favorite story? Even better, in my view!

~CHECKBOXES:
A. ~I will be able to help add points in the Main Cabin consistently throughout camp. (✓)
~I’m willing to share a promotional project for SWC. (✓)
~I’m willing to put the camper signups link in my “About Me” or “What I’m Working On” on my Scratch Profile. (✓)
B. Nope! <3

~OPTIONAL BONUS:
Oooh, I think I’d go with like a satin forest green ballgown with a white and gold jewel-encrusted bodice, and with long matching forest green gloves. As for the mask, I’d love if it was also forest green but had gold decals on it and a few forest green, gold, and white feathers on one side! <3

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Toko's SWC Co-Leader App
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About Me

Hi! I’m Toko, I use any pronouns, and I live in the wonderful PST/PDT timezone. I’m a writer, reader, baker, and general enthusiast of making small things that probably did not need to exist—but I’m very glad they do! I love baking (and more recently, experimenting with cooking), running, journaling, and making tiny trinkets and gifts. If I show up to school with a bag, it probably contains baked goods or some extremely specific little craft I decided someone needed.

I’m also a very enthusiastic reader! I especially love poetry, historical fiction, and realistic fiction, although I’ll happily pick up almost anything. Some of my favorite books I’ve read this year are I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman, The Lilac People by Milo Todd, and On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. I love books that leave me thinking about them long after I’ve finished reading, whether because of a particularly strange idea, a beautiful sentence, or a character I’ve become far too emotionally invested in!

Music is another constant in my life. My taste is eclectic enough that I’ve mostly given up trying to name the genres I listen to. I make playlists for practically every occasion, including my writing projects and individual characters, because apparently fictional people need curated soundtracks too.

More than anything, I’m drawn to small details. I like noticing the tiny things that make a person, place, story, or moment feel real—the oddly specific object on someone’s desk, a line in a poem that makes you stop reading for a second, the song that becomes permanently attached to a memory. I think those little things are often where the most interesting stories hide, and I’m always happy to go looking for them.

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Previous Participation

This will be my seventh session of SWC. I’ve camped in Script, Fan-Fi, Tragicomedy, and Lyric, as well as co-led Magreal and Paranormal. Over the years, SWC has become a space where I’ve grown both as a writer and as a co-leader, and I’m really glad I’ve gotten to experience it from different perspectives.

I’m currently a host of WUC (Writing Universe Camp), where I’ve (co)led three cabins, and I’ve also led a cabin for JWC. Through these experiences, I’ve learned how to balance structure with spontaneity, adapt to different group dynamics, and help create spaces where people feel comfortable sharing their work and taking creative risks. SWC in particular has taught me that a good cabin doesn’t need to be perfectly organized or constantly productive to be meaningful; some of the best moments come from the conversations and ridiculous ideas that happen in between.

My writing experience is similarly wide-ranging. I love experimenting with different genres and forms, and finding new ways to tell a story rather than settling into one particular style. I’ve also been fortunate enough to win a few writing awards and competitions, both on and off Scratch. While those have definitely helped boost my confidence, I think what I value most about them is that they’ve encouraged me to keep pushing myself and trying things outside my comfort zone. I want to keep approaching writing with curiosity rather than worrying too much about whether I’m doing it “right.”

Outside of Scratch, I’ve had the opportunity to take on leadership roles in several different communities. I’ve stage-managed and assistant-directed multiple shows in my school’s theatre department, where I’ve learned how to stay organized, communicate clearly, and keep a project moving even when approximately seventeen different things are happening at once. I also co-lead an affinity group and a poetry club, work as a fellow at my school’s Writing Center, and serve on the advisory board for a creative writing program. These experiences have taught me how to listen closely, work with people who have different needs and perspectives, and support someone else’s ideas without trying to take over their creative process.

Through all of these experiences, I’ve learned that good leadership isn’t necessarily about having the loudest voice or the perfect plan—it’s about paying attention, knowing when to step in and when to give people room, and helping create an environment where everyone feels like they belong. After six sessions of SWC, I’m still excited to come back because I love getting to help build the kind of community that made me want to stay in the first place.

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Cabin Preferences

Since I’m applying only for co-leader, I’m pretty flexible when it comes to cabins! I think it would be fun to be dropped into a genre or concept I might not have chosen for myself and then figure out what I can do with it. That said, poetry and mythology especially catch my attention since those are two of my favorite genres. I’d also be happy with TCTWNW.

Ultimately, I care more about the community than the competition. I’d love to help create a space where people feel comfortable being silly, experimenting with their writing, and sharing half-formed ideas. I think a good cabin can be both genuinely supportive and genuinely fun, and I’d want to help make it a place people look forward to coming back to each day.

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Time Management & Dedication

I expect to be able to dedicate at least an hour a day to SWC through November, with more flexibility on weekends and the ability to check in throughout the day when needed.

There are a few periods where my availability will look a little different. November 6–8 will be my school play’s show days, so I’ll be significantly less available during those three days. I’ll still make time for SWC when I can (and I will, of course, always find time for Cabin Wars!), but I know I’ll need to prioritize theatre during the performances. From November 18–28, I’ll be on a school trip and Thanksgiving break and should generally have more time for SWC, although I’ll be traveling on some of those days—likely November 18, 21 or 22, and 28—and I may be mostly offline. I’ll also be in the EST timezone during that stretch, which may make my usual activity hours look a little different.

Overall, I’m confident that I’ll be able to stay consistently involved. I’m used to balancing SWC with school, theatre, and other commitments, and I plan around busy periods rather than assuming I’ll somehow find extra time later. If anything unexpected comes up, I’ll communicate as early as possible so my co-leaders and hosts know what’s going on and we can make sure nothing gets dropped.

Time management is something I’ve learned largely through having a tendency to say “yes!” to approximately everything I find interesting. Between school, writing, theatre, leadership roles, and other commitments, I’ve had to become pretty intentional about managing both my time and my energy.
I rely heavily on lists and calendars to keep track of deadlines, responsibilities, and the small tasks that are easy to forget when there are a lot of moving pieces. For SWC specifically, I’d use those systems to keep track of cabin responsibilities, deadlines, planned activities, and anything I’ve told my team I’ll handle. I also like breaking larger projects into smaller steps, which makes it much easier to figure out what actually needs to happen today instead of staring at a giant task and hoping it becomes less intimidating on its own.

I’ve also learned how to prioritize. Not everything can be the most important thing at the same time, so when several responsibilities overlap, I decide what needs attention immediately, what can wait, and what can be delegated or simplified. I try to plan ahead for especially busy periods and leave myself some flexibility rather than scheduling every minute.

I can still be prone to overcommitting when I’m excited about something, so I’ve become much more conscious of pacing myself and being realistic about what I can take on. For me, good time management isn’t about filling every available minute—it’s about making sure that when I commit to something, I can actually show up for it. That’s something I want to bring to SWC as a co-leader: reliability, organization, and enough flexibility to handle the inevitable chaos!

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Communication and Accountability

I would describe my communication style as clear, proactive, and collaborative. I like making sure everyone is on the same page, especially when a project has a lot of moving pieces, so I tend to communicate decisions, expectations, and changes rather than assuming everyone knows what is happening. I also try to be approachable when something isn’t working. I would much rather someone tell me early that they are confused, overwhelmed, or unsure about something than feel like they have to figure it out alone.

In practice, this means I’d rather overcommunicate than leave people guessing. At the beginning of a session, I’d want my (co)leaders and me to establish who is handling which responsibilities, what our general availability looks like, and how we want to communicate when something changes. If I’m planning an activity, I’d let my team know what I’m thinking before it becomes a finished plan rather than disappearing for three days and returning with a twenty-one-page document. If something changes, I’ll say so. If I don’t understand something, I’ll ask. And if communication starts slipping, I’d rather check in than assume everything is fine.

When I’m working on a team, I think accountability starts with being accountable to the team myself. If I say I’ll do something, I make sure it gets done, and if something changes or I realize I won’t be able to meet an expectation, I’ll communicate that as early as possible. I also like having clear divisions of responsibility so that everyone knows what they are responsible for and can trust that other people will handle their parts. For me, accountability should feel less like keeping score and more like making sure everyone has what they need to do their job well.

When someone else isn’t following through, I’d try to address it directly but kindly. I don’t want to assume that someone is being careless when there might be a reason they’re struggling, so I’ll start by checking in and figuring out what’s going on. If they’re overwhelmed, I’d rather work out what can be redistributed or postponed than simply tell them to work harder. If the problem is unclear expectations, I’d make those expectations more concrete. And if something genuinely needs to be addressed, I won’t let it quietly become everyone else’s problem just because the conversation is uncomfortable.
One thing I’ve had to work on is becoming more comfortable with those difficult conversations. I sometimes hesitate to point out a small problem because I don’t want to create unnecessary tension, especially when I care about maintaining a positive group dynamic. Over time, though, I’ve learned that clear communication can actually prevent tension rather than cause it. I’m much more willing now to ask questions, clarify expectations, or respectfully say when something needs to change. I think that balance—being kind without being afraid to be direct—is especially important in a leadership team, where people need to feel both supported and able to rely on one another.

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Scenario D

“Your leadership team has fallen behind on cabin planning and everyone is starting to get stressed. How would you help the team get organized without making anyone feel blamed?”

First, I’d have a quick conversation with the leadership team about what is currently unfinished and what is making it difficult to get done. I’d separate things that are genuinely time-sensitive from things that would be nice to have but could be simplified, postponed, or dropped entirely. I’d also ask each person what they realistically have the capacity to handle rather than dividing up the remaining work based only on what seems equal on paper.
From there, I’d turn the remaining work into a short, concrete plan. We could divide larger tasks into smaller pieces, assign clear responsibilities, and set realistic deadlines for the most important things. If someone has too much on their plate, I’d redistribute some of it to myself or another co-leader. I’d also make sure everyone knows that they can say if a deadline or assignment isn’t realistic instead of quietly struggling with it.

I’d want to check in again after we’ve had some time to work. Falling behind once is manageable; continuing to fall behind because nobody revisited the plan is much harder to fix. A short check-in would let us see what has actually gotten done, adjust responsibilities if necessary, and catch problems before they turn into another backlog.

Most importantly, I wouldn’t want the conversation to become about who is at fault. Falling behind is something the leadership team needs to solve together, and blaming individuals would probably make an already stressful situation worse. I’d focus on what we can change going forward and how we can support each other in getting back on track.

I’d also try to keep some of the fun in the process. SWC is supposed to be enjoyable, and I don’t think getting behind means the entire cabin experience has to become a productivity crisis. Sometimes a little humor, a reset, or one small achievable goal can do more for a stressed team than another giant list of things they need to accomplish. My goal would be for everyone to leave the conversation knowing exactly what needs to happen next—and feeling like we can handle it together.

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SWC Impact

When I found SWC, I was feeling pretty lost. I wasn’t sure where I fit in with the people around me, and I was even less sure of how to understand myself. I discovered SWC in March 2024, but I didn’t become especially involved that session. When I came back in March 2025, I was in a very different place, and SWC gave me a community where I could figure things out at my own pace. Part of what made that possible was being around people who didn’t already associate me with all the assumptions and expectations that can come with knowing someone in real life. Through writing, conversations, and simply being part of the community, I had room to explore parts of my identity that I had been struggling to understand. I don’t think SWC magically gave me all the answers, but it gave me somewhere safe enough to ask the questions.

That has probably been the biggest impact SWC has had on me. It taught me that figuring yourself out doesn’t have to happen all at once. Sometimes it looks like trying on a new idea, writing something you wouldn’t normally write, talking to someone you met five minutes ago, or realizing that you feel more comfortable being yourself than you expected. Writing became part of that process for me. It gave me a way to put thoughts into words before I necessarily understood them, and sometimes I understood myself a little better because I had tried to write something down.

I think that experience is also what I most want to give back. I know what it feels like to arrive somewhere without really knowing where you belong yet, and I know that not everyone who needs a community is going to announce that they need one. Some people will be talkative immediately; others might spend most of the first week quietly reading cabin messages before they feel comfortable joining in. I want to make sure both kinds of campers have a place in my cabin.

As a co-leader, I’d make a point of paying attention to who is actually participating rather than assuming that the most visible campers are the only ones who need support. I’d regularly check cabin comments and respond when campers have questions, and I’d make an effort to start conversations that give quieter campers an easy way to join without putting them on the spot. If someone consistently seemed disconnected, I’d check in privately rather than calling attention to it in front of everyone. I’d also make sure that enthusiasm goes beyond word count: if someone shares a paragraph they’re proud of, a strange idea, or even something they think is terrible, I want them to get a response that makes them want to share something again.
I’d also like to be someone campers can actually approach. I remember how intimidating leaders could seem to me when I was newer to SWC, so I want to make that barrier as small as possible. That means being active in the cabin, answering questions without making people feel silly for asking them, joining in on cabin conversations myself, and letting campers see me as a person rather than just the person who tells them when the next activity is due.

More than anything, I want to give other people the kind of space SWC gave me: a place to create, meet people, try things out, and maybe discover something about themselves along the way. SWC has genuinely had a life-changing impact on me, and I don’t think I could ever fully repay a community for that. What I can do is help make sure that someone else who arrives feeling lost can leave feeling a little more like they belong.

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Cabin Atmosphere

A relaxed and welcoming cabin where creativity comes first, friendships grow naturally, and campers feel encouraged to participate without pressure. (148 characters)

I’d want the atmosphere to come from how the cabin functions day to day, not just from a description. I’d keep important information in a clearly labeled, easy-to-find place, make sure campers know about activities and deadlines, and coordinate with my co-leaders so that everyone receives consistent information.

I’d also be active in the cabin rather than expecting campers to create the community themselves. I’d respond enthusiastically to writing and ideas, join conversations, and look for low-pressure ways to include quieter campers. If competition comes up, I’d keep it playful: I’d celebrate word-count milestones and Cabin Wars victories without making campers feel like their value in the cabin depends on how much they write.

Most importantly, I want the cabin to feel like a place people can actually relax. I’d leave room for spontaneous jokes, strange conversations, and activities that exist mostly because we thought they would be funny. My goal is for campers to associate the cabin with people they enjoyed spending time with and a place where they felt comfortable being themselves.

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Checkboxes

A.
✓ I will be able to help add points in the Main Cabin consistently throughout camp.
✓ I’m willing to put the camper signups link in my “About Me” or “What I’m Working On” on my Scratch Profile.

B. No, I am able to complete all the leadership responsibilities listed.

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Optional Bonus

OOOOH my dream masquerade outfit would be a Victorian literary protagonist who has just escaped a 700-page novel: a dramatic dark dress with a corset, lace gloves, an ornate mask, and probably far too much fabric. I'd want to look like I’m either attending an elegant ball or about to uncover a terrible family secret, and as if I have no idea why everyone else is dressed normally :zany:

babyoda1546 wrote:

About Me:

Howdy, y’all! I’m Sage (she/her) and I’m an eagle from the east side that loves reading, writing, and musicals. If I’m not on scratch, doomscrolling, or doing homework, I’m most likely tooting my flute, reading, or playing Cookie Run Kingdom.

Like I’ve mentioned above, I love playing the flute.

for better flow, i would suggest only mentioning the flute here maybe? repeating it so quickly feels a little jarring

I’ve been in band for five years now and it’s become a big part of my life. I participate in marching band, pep band, flute trio, jazz band, concert band, and possibly either flute solo or honor band this year. Along with flute, I am also learning piano, saxophone, guitar, drums, and kalimba as a fun bonus. Saxophone is really fun so far. I’m learning it so I can play a melody part in jazz band this year. Also, from my multitude of band things and just my curiosity, I have learned to translate trumpet, saxophone, trombone, and euphonium music into flute music which is always fun because then I can play whatever I want (MWUHAHAHAHA-).

On the subject of music, let’s talk about musicals. I love musicals, my current favorites being Phantom of the Opera, Hadestown, and SIX. This does change pretty often though. It feels like every couple weeks I have a new dance moms style pyramid of musicals. Moving on, I have been in a grand total of two musicals in my life (yay, Sage!). Those being Cinderella (ensemble and trumpet player) and High School Musical (thespian and skater kid). No big roles yet but I’m working on it. The roles I am currently shooting for include Anna of Cleaves from SIX, Gus Gus from Cinderella, and Hermes from Hadestown.

Last but certainly not least, reading! I love to read in the event that I have free time. I haven’t gotten to read much this year so far, but I plan to hopefully catch up soon. I am currently reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. I’m only a few pages in, but I love it already. It might even wiggle its way up to my new favorite book, beating the Percy Jackson series which has held onto that crown for dear life for far too long now.

Those are just a couple of things that keep me sane in this ever-changing and ever-confusing world that we live in. Each of my interests and activities mean a lot to me so thank you for listening.


Previous Participation:

This is going to be my 7th session of SWC, and it doesn’t feel like it’s been that long but I suppose it has. I started my SWC journey in Fantasy Haven November 2024 and continued on. Four out of my six sessions so far have been camping (needs a comma here) and from that I learned a lot about teamwork and interacting with the people in my community. Two out of my six have been leading my own cabin which taught me a lot about what it meant to lead and I am grateful for those opportunities. I’m also grateful for all my decisions to go back to camping after my time leading because it gives me time to reflect and learn about how to lead better in the future. I also get to look at how other more experienced leaders handle leading their cabins and it’s a cool learning experience.

While I have quite a bit of online experience, I also have way more real life experience. For my first example, I would like to talk about my current project. I am currently working with my art teacher to set up an art club at our school again.

i would suggest finding a way to combine the two sentences here

I loved the art club but due to a few crazy hooligans, it got shut down for a year. Now, I am working to help establish rules, design sign-up papers, pick dates that work around most schedules, and just help in any way I can. So far it has taught me patience, how to work around other people’s schedules and find compromise, and that if you want something badly enough, you can achieve it. My second example is our school’s student-run bank. I have worked there for five years now and have learned more than just money management. I have learned to be professional when needed, to fill out job applications, and (somewhat) calmly get through a job interview. The final example that I’ll share for today is quiz bowl. It helped me a lot with teamwork, expanding my knowledge base, improving memory, and quick problem solving. Plus, I might be the co-coach for the middle school team this year due to me helping with them last year. That should be a learning experience for sure.

In conclusion, I have learned and gained experience from both SWC and real-life, and I believe that I can take on the responsibilities and challenges of being a co-leader.


Cabin Preferences:

Since I am obviously The Most Organized Person On Earth, I have divvied up my preferences into my usual categories. Those being:

“YES” and “Maybe not”
(No “LIGHTBULB” this session because I’m not applying for that position. Also no “I'm okay with this” because I don’t feel like I need it for this session)

YES:
- I’m pretty much open to anything this session!

Maybe not:
- Gothic (I was just in gothic)
- Adventure (I just led adventure back in March)
- Action (I was in Action last session
- Utopian (ditto)
- Myth (ditto)
- Fantasy (ditto)
(These are not definite no’s because I am open to co-leading any cabin. I just like to try a new cabin genre each session.)

TCTWNW (The Cabin That Will Not Win): TCTWNW is amazing and very iconic, but I don’t think that would be the cabin for me. I absolutely love the competitive aspect of SWC and I still don’t think it would be the best fit for me.

would recommend rewording so that the statement isn't repeated

Time Management and Dedication:

A) For September, after I get my app released, I won’t have too much time due to school work and marching band this week and the next. However, that should be around the time that the hosts are picking leaders and leaders are picking cos, so I think I should be okay. In the remainder of this month, I can expect roughly 1 to 2 hours for SWC if needed on weekdays and maybe 2 to 4 on weekends.

For October, the only things I can think of that would affect my activity are school work, marching band gigs, trick or treating, art club, a couple birthday parties, and the possibility of mock trial in the near future. I do not have my October schedule finalized, but I should have to be at football games until late every Friday night and practices from 3pm to 4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Art club happens on Mondays and the time is so far undetermined. Practices and art club meetings won’t affect my activity too much though. I will let my team know every detail of my schedule once it is finalized. I can estimate 2.5 to 3 hours for SWC on weekdays and 3 to 4 on weekends.

For November, I should have very few marching band things, possibly some mock trial stuff, finals to study for towards the end of the month, Thanksgiving, art club, and possibly archery if they start early. I don’t think I even have a schedule for November yet but I will make sure to find out and get back to my team with it. I think I should have the same amount of time I did in October in November as well depending on the week’s workload.

B) Time management has always been a tough skill for me to grasp. Over the years, I’ve gotten better at it, but I’m still not the best. Some things that help me with my time management are getting in the flow, having an organized action plan, and having a to-do list. I enjoy trying to stay as organized as possible because it helps me to calm down and lock in. In fact, the whole reason this app got done is because I scrapped together an action plan and put my mind to it. My action plan usually consists of flexible personally-set deadlines for each task that I adjust depending on what pops up. I also like to make a checklist because checking off each box is like a little reward that makes me want to get more done.

as a quick note here, including concrete details can really help readers see where your specific skills lie! how do you get into the “flow”? how do you stay committed to deadlines?

Communication and Accountability:

I think my communication style is productive and empathetic while still making sure to have fun, be kind, and to be patient.

When working with a group, I tend to try to be empathetic. In fact, I don’t really try to be; I just tend to be an empathetic person and I like to put myself in others’ perspectives. It helps me to communicate and to help make decisions. My goal is to ensure that everyone feels like their thoughts and preferences are valued and taken into account and reaching an effective compromise. I also want to make sure that everyone is still having fun and taking care of themselves as well. I also try to make sure that I’m kind and patient with everyone in the group because I tend to get impatient sometimes and it’s something I’m working to fix.

I try to always hold myself accountable and take responsibility for my actions. I try to always remind myself to complete things in time and remove unnecessary distractions that might get in my way. I am always looking for ways to improve so I take criticism and critique pretty well.

once again, specific examples are great. this section is good, but if you have the chance i'd suggest looking any ways you can include more details about your communication style and how you take accountability. how often do you check in with your team? what methods do you use to keep yourself on schedule?

Scenarios:

A) A camper tells you that they’ve been struggling to write because they’re feeling overwhelmed, and they're also worried about falling behind on their word goal.

In this particular scenario, I would try to reassure the camper that it is going to be okay. I would try and get them to take a break and take care of themself because their life and mental health is more important than anything else. Once they are calm, I will ask them if it would make them feel better if we lowered their word goal a bit so they can focus on writing for enjoyment and for improvement instead of out of obligation. SWC is about quality over quantity and improvement. If they don’t want it lowered, I will just encourage breaks and self-care and make sure to check in frequently.

great section here! i love how you answered this

SWC Impact:

SWC has made a huge positive impact on my life and I hope to share that with other people.

When I found SWC, I was going through a rough patch. Back then, fall was a very hard time for me. The previous year my grandfather whom I was pretty close with had died and months before his passing, he requested that we write a book together. I had excitedly accepted his offer because writing was one of my passions and an opportunity like that is not one you simply shrug off. Long story short, I got busy with starting middle school and he told me he took notes on what he thought we could write about, and we never got to write it. Knowing that we never got to write our book due to my procrastination tore me apart with guilt and I pretty much gave up on writing for fun because it hurt. Fast forward a year and I was invited to SWC by a friend. I had just reluctantly started getting back into writing and I thought it could be fun, so I accepted and signed up.

When I joined, I was very confused at first, but I wasn’t confused for long. I sent a message asking some questions and I was immediately answered. I was shocked with how kind and patient everyone was. Continuing throughout the session, everyone was so kind and welcoming, and SWC just started to feel like somewhere I belonged.

SWC also encouraged me to step up to take some leadership roles in real life and to be a bit more outgoing and get to know my community better. For example, I have recently started to work with our art teacher to get art club up and running as soon as possible and I have been stepping up and working on getting it opened. Just little things so far, but hopefully I can continue to utilize my new confidence to help people around me.

SWC has helped me in so many ways. It has brought me through tough times, it has helped me make friends, it has made me feel open enough to express my feelings through writing, it has helped me be more confident and it has helped me process my grief and jump back into my passion for the pen. Since my first session, it has been one of my missions to help bring newcomers to SWC and treat them with the same patience, kindness, and hospitality that I received in my first session. SWC has made a big impact on my life and I hope that I can play a part in helping it continue to make a positive impact on other people’s lives.

do you have any examples you could include for how you intend to make an impact on other swcers? what are some ways you can extend the hospitality and kindness you experienced?

Cabin Atmosphere:

A) A cabin with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere that encourages participation, getting to know each other, and maintaining a healthy life to SWC ratio. Hopefully making new campers want to return. (197 characters)

as a quick note here, the end sentence is a fragment, which feels a little jarring. otherwise, this looks great! i like that you focused on having a healthy relationship with swc

B) I would help to foster and maintain this cabin atmosphere by making sure to interact with the campers and treat them as I would want a (co)leader to treat me; with kindness and making sure to help whenever they need it. I would encourage taking part in the activities of the main cabin while making sure they maintain a healthy balance between life and SWC and not overdoing it. I want them to have fun and participate, but I don’t want them to get burnt out or overworked so that they can continue to find writing enjoyable.


Checkboxes:

✓ 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

✓ I’m willing to put the camper sign-ups in my “About Me” or “What I’m Working On” on my Scratch Profile

There aren’t any leadership responsibilities that I don’t think I can complete. If I ever struggle to complete one of said responsibilities, I will let my team know.


Bonus:

My dream masquerade outfit would probably be a sparkly forest green ballgown with either a tree-inspired mask or an owl inspired mask. My hair would probably be down with a little golden laurel crown in it. I would probably also wear mainly golden jewelry including earrings, a necklace or two, and a belt.

overall, this application looks really good! my overall tips would be to focus on some of those middle questions like communication + accountability and time management skills, since those tend to be some of the most important parts of the application. remember that including specific details (for example, “i make a color-coded spreadsheet with everything i need to do that day and what time it needs to be done at” rather than “i make lists”) is a great way for your readers to get a good sense of how you handle things in real life. obviously it's fine if you don't actually make color-coded spreadsheets — you don't have to be the most hyper-organized person ever! just remember to try to zoom in on your process rather than making general statements when possible.
i loved reading through your application, and i hope this was helpful!! my apologies if anything sounded blunt or terse — i was trying to finish as quickly as possible so i could get it to you <3 best of luck, and please let me know if you need help with anything else! <33

About Me:

Howdy, y’all! I’m Sage (she/her) and I’m an eagle from the east side that loves reading, writing, and musicals. If I’m not on scratch, doomscrolling, or doing homework, I’m most likely tooting my flute, reading, or playing Cookie Run Kingdom.

I’ve been in band for five years now and it’s become a big part of my life. I participate in marching band, pep band, flute trio, jazz band, concert band, and possibly either flute solo or honor band this year. Along with flute, I am also learning piano, saxophone, guitar, drums, and kalimba as a fun bonus. Saxophone is really fun so far. I’m learning it so I can play a melody part in jazz band this year. Also, from my multitude of band things and just my curiosity, I have learned to translate trumpet, saxophone, trombone, and euphonium music into flute music which is always fun because then I can play whatever I want (MWUHAHAHAHA-).

On the subject of music, let’s talk about musicals. I love musicals, my current favorites being Phantom of the Opera, Hadestown, and SIX. This does change pretty often though. It feels like every couple weeks I have a new dance moms style pyramid of musicals. Moving on, I have been in a grand total of two musicals in my life (yay, Sage!). Those being Cinderella (ensemble and trumpet player) and High School Musical (thespian and skater kid). No big roles yet but I’m working on it. The roles I am currently shooting for include Anna of Cleaves from SIX, Gus Gus from Cinderella, and Hermes from Hadestown.

Last but certainly not least, reading! I love to read in the event that I have free time. I haven’t gotten to read much this year so far, but I plan to hopefully catch up soon. I am currently reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. I’m only a few pages in, but I love it already. It might even wiggle its way up to my new favorite book, beating the Percy Jackson series which has held onto that crown for dear life for far too long now.

Those are just a couple of things that keep me sane in this ever-changing and ever-confusing world that we live in. Each of my interests and activities mean a lot to me, so thank you for listening to my rambles!


Previous Participation:

This is going to be my 7th session of SWC! Time really flies when you're having fun, I suppose! I started my SWC journey in Fantasy Haven November 2024. Four out of my six sessions so far have been camping, and from that I learned a lot about teamwork and interacting with the people in my community. Two out of my six have been leading my own cabin which taught me a lot about what it meant to lead and I am grateful for those opportunities. I’m also grateful for all my decisions to go back to camping after my time leading because it gives me time to reflect and learn about how to lead better in the future. I also get to look at how other more experienced leaders handle leading their cabins and it’s a cool learning experience!

While I have quite a bit of online experience, I also have way more real life experience! For my first example, I would like to talk about my current project. I am currently working with my art teacher to set up an art club at our school again! I loved the art club but due to a few crazy hooligans, it got shut down for a year. Sighhh.. Now, I am working to help establish rules, design sign-up papers, pick dates that work around most schedules, and just help in any way I can! So far it has taught me patience, how to work around other people’s schedules and find compromise, and that if you want something badly enough, you can achieve it. My second example is our school’s student-run bank. I have worked there for a whopping five years now and have learned more than just money management! I have learned to be professional when needed, to fill out job applications, and (somewhat) calmly get through a job interview. The final example that I’ll share for today is quiz bowl. It helped me a lot with teamwork, expanding my knowledge base, improving memory, and quick problem solving. Plus, I might be the co-coach for the middle school team this year due to me helping with them last year. That should be a learning experience for sure!

In conclusion, I have learned and gained experience from both SWC and real-life, and I believe that I can take on the responsibilities and challenges of being a co-leader.


Cabin Preferences:

Since I am obviously The Most Organized Person On Earth, I have divvied up my preferences into my usual categories. Those being:

“YES” and “Maybe not”


YES:
- I’m pretty much open to anything this session!

Maybe not:
- Gothic
- Adventure
- Action
- Utopian
- Myth
- Fantasy
I'd rather not co-lead a cabin that I've already been in and I'm hoping to try something new this session.

TCTWNW (The Cabin That Will Not Win): TCTWNW is amazing and very iconic, but I don’t think that would be the cabin for me. I absolutely love the competitive aspect of SWC and I don't believe I would enjoy it as much.


Time Management and Dedication:

A) For September, after I get my app released, I won’t have too much time due to school work and marching band this week and the next. However, that should be around the time that the hosts are picking leaders and leaders are picking cos, so I think I should be okay. In the remainder of this month, I can expect roughly 1 to 2 hours for SWC if needed on weekdays and maybe 2 to 4 on weekends.

For October, the only things I can think of that would affect my activity are school work, marching band gigs, trick or treating, art club, a couple birthday parties, and the possibility of mock trial in the near future. I do not have my October schedule finalized, but I should have to be at football games until late every Friday night and practices from 3pm to 4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Art club happens on Mondays and the time is so far undetermined. Practices and art club meetings won’t affect my activity too much though. I will let my team know every detail of my schedule once it is finalized. I can estimate 2.5 to 3 hours for SWC on weekdays and 3 to 4 on weekends.

For November, I should have very few marching band things, possibly some mock trial stuff, finals to study for towards the end of the month, Thanksgiving, art club, and possibly archery if they start early. I don’t think I even have a schedule for November yet but I will make sure to find out and get back to my team with it. I think I should have the same amount of time I did in October in November as well depending on the week’s workload.

B) Time management has always been a tough skill for me to grasp. Over the years, I’ve gotten better at it, but I’m still not the best. Some things that help me with my time management are getting in the flow, having an organized action plan, and having a to-do list. I enjoy trying to stay as organized as possible because it helps me to calm down and lock in. In fact, the whole reason this app got done is because I scrapped together an action plan and put my mind to it. My action plan usually consists of flexible personally-set deadlines for each task that I adjust depending on what pops up. I also like to make a checklist because checking off each box is like a little reward that makes me want to get more done.


Communication and Accountability:

I think my communication style is productive and empathetic while still making sure to have fun, be kind, and to be patient.

When working with a group, I tend to try to be empathetic person and I like to put myself in others’ perspectives. It helps me to communicate and to help make decisions. My goal is to ensure that everyone feels like their thoughts and preferences are valued and taken into account and reaching an effective compromise. I also want to make sure that everyone is still having fun and taking care of themselves as well. I also try to make sure that I’m kind and patient with everyone in the group because I tend to get impatient sometimes and it’s something I’m working to fix.

I try to always hold myself accountable and take responsibility for my actions. I try to always remind myself to complete things in time and remove unnecessary distractions that might get in my way. I am always looking for ways to improve so I take criticism and critique pretty well. I will keep myself accountable by making sure to check in and try to be productive and get things done. I will also use my time management skills to make plans and hold myself to said plans in order to help out. I will also try my best to hold others accountable with check-ins and check lists.


Scenarios:

A) A camper tells you that they’ve been struggling to write because they’re feeling overwhelmed, and they're also worried about falling behind on their word goal.

In this particular scenario, I would try to reassure the camper that it is going to be okay. I would try and get them to take a break and take care of themself because their life and mental health is more important than anything else. Once they are calm, I will ask them if it would make them feel better if we lowered their word goal a bit so they can focus on writing for enjoyment and for improvement instead of out of obligation. SWC is about quality over quantity and improvement. I wouldn't try to persuade them because they need to decide for themselves. If they don’t want it lowered, I will just encourage breaks and honor their decision. I will check in on them every two to three days if not every day to make sure they are doing okay and taking breaks.


SWC Impact:

SWC has made a huge positive impact on my life and I hope to share that with other people.

When I found SWC, I was going through a rough patch. Back then, fall was a very hard time for me. The previous year my grandfather whom I was pretty close with had died and months before his passing, he requested that we write a book together. I had excitedly accepted his offer because writing was one of my passions and an opportunity like that is not one you simply shrug off. Long story short, I got busy with starting middle school and he told me he took notes on what he thought we could write about, and we never got to write it. Knowing that we never got to write our book due to my procrastination tore me apart with guilt and I pretty much gave up on writing for fun because it hurt. Fast forward a year and I was invited to SWC by a friend. I had just reluctantly started getting back into writing and I thought it could be fun, so I accepted and signed up.

When I joined, I was very confused at first, but I wasn’t confused for long. I sent a message asking some questions and I was immediately answered. I was shocked with how kind and patient everyone was. Continuing throughout the session, everyone was so kind and welcoming, and SWC just started to feel like somewhere I belonged.

SWC also encouraged me to step up to take some leadership roles in real life and to be a bit more outgoing and get to know my community better. For example, I have recently started to work with our art teacher to get art club up and running as soon as possible and I have been stepping up and working on getting it opened. Just little things so far, but hopefully I can continue to utilize my new confidence to help people around me.

SWC has helped me in so many ways. It has brought me through tough times, it has helped me make friends, it has made me feel open enough to express my feelings through writing, it has helped me be more confident and it has helped me process my grief and jump back into my passion for the pen. Since my first session, it has been one of my missions to help bring newcomers to SWC and treat them with the same patience, kindness, and hospitality that I received in my first session. I will do my best to answer any questions they have and I will try and get to know the newer, SWCers to make them feel welcome, and I will make sure that they know that their life and mental health is more important than a bunch of points on a leaderboard. SWC has made a big impact on my life and I hope that I can play a part in helping it continue to make a positive impact on other people’s lives.


Cabin Atmosphere:

A) A cabin with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere that encourages participation, getting to know each other, and maintaining a healthy life to SWC ratio. (151 characters)

B) I would help to foster and maintain this cabin atmosphere by making sure to interact with the campers and treat them as I would want a (co)leader to treat me; with kindness and making sure to help whenever they need it. I would encourage taking part in the activities of the main cabin while making sure they maintain a healthy balance between life and SWC and not overdoing it. I want them to have fun and participate, but I don’t want them to get burnt out or overworked so that they can continue to find writing enjoyable.


Checkboxes:

✓ 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

✓ I’m willing to put the camper sign-ups in my “About Me” or “What I’m Working On” on my Scratch Profile

There aren’t any leadership responsibilities that I don’t think I can complete. If I ever struggle to complete one of said responsibilities, I will let my team know.


Bonus:

My dream masquerade outfit would probably be a sparkly forest green ballgown with either a tree-inspired mask or an owl inspired mask. My hair would probably be down with a little golden laurel crown in it. I would probably also wear mainly golden jewelry including earrings, a necklace or two, and a belt.

Edited for link to project ! https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1377027428

Seagull's leader app! - 3156 words

About me

Hello there!

I'm seagull! I don't care at all what pronouns you call me, although she/they usually works for most people. I live in the timezone of BST (or what will be GMT by the time November rolls around) :-)

I'd say, other than writing, the most important things to me in my life would be art, animals, science, and my best friend <3

I've loved art since I could hold a crayon, and nowadays I like to experiment with any sort of arts, crafts, and creative endeavors I can possibly get my hands on - I do mostly do digital art, but I also love painting, collaging, woodburning, crochet, sewing, embroidery, linoprinting, sculpting, jewelry making and many more things!! You will mostly (..almost always..) find me painting animals, other nature scenes, or peculiar or spooky things.

I have loved animals for longer and more than possibly anything else ever. At home I own many fish, mice, and a cat. I shall hopefully have some additional critters not long in the future.. :> I volunteer at an animal wildlife rescue centre as much as I possibly can, and I will hopefully be starting my Animal Science course at last before the start of next year!

Speaking of science, at the moment I am studying biochemistry, and I'm hoping to eventually do a degree in Zoology, but I also love very different kinds of science - some of my favourite things of all include Astronomy, and Neuroscience!

Finally, anything I do with my best friend - my favourite person in the world - is what I enjoy doing most. Which mostly involves consuming media from our various shared fandoms, inventing stories together, playing kid's games and talking absolute ridiculous nonsense. No one will ever come close :-)


Previous participation

My first ever experience with SWC as a camper was in 2020! (I actually cannot believe that is now over 6 years ago - absolutely crazy.) I immediately fell in love with it, and from then on proceeded to participate for about 2 years: whenever younger me remembered that scratch existed, I suppose. In 2023, I returned and co-led! It was wonderful, but afterwards I once again dropped off the face of the earth (well, scratch, at least).

That is… until one day, the scratch-ing urge awoke inside of me, and once more I returned with this account. Since my return to scratch older and maybe slightly wiser, I actually do have a list of sessions I have participated in (woah, so organised!), as follows:

July 2025 / Classics / Camper

November 2025 / Thriller / Camper

March 2026 / Cyberpunk / Co-leader / Polar Bear Cub / Memory Book Committee

July 2026 / Xenofiction / Leader / Polar Bear Cub / Memory Book Committee

Which brings us to this session - I am of course applying for Leader/co, and I am also a Polar Bear this time (floater coordinator)! :-)

When it comes to leadership outside of SWC, I do also have several different experiences under my belt which I think will be of help to me.

Lately, I have been working regularly as a volunteer at a wildlife rescue/rehabilitation centre - how this works is that I'm assigned a room/area of up to 20 of the animals (mostly hedgehogs c: ) to take care of for each of my shifts. The centre is extremely busy, and I have to take sole responsibilty for completing all the tasks that need doing in the entire room! I think this has definitely made me much more confident in my ability to take initiative, make decisions, and take on large independent responsibilities, which are all things that absolutely feel super supportive towards helping me in a position of leadership.I've been involved for two years in a row now organising a trip for me and around ~10 other people - it involves researching the possible places/activities, figuring out timings, wheelchair access and other needs, timings, public transport, safety, budgeting, and propositioning it to the ward manager/admin. Although it was very much a decline to the presenting aspect for me lol, I was picked both times to be the lead in this planning. Last year's trip was able to happen and it went super well (this year's has only just started aha).On wards/units I have been on, I have also several times led art activities, mostly helping and teaching people crochet, and I was so so proud to be told that I was apparently a really good teacher <3I was previously also a young leader for the kids in my Brownies and Guides group (this is just the UK Girl Scouts for anyone with no idea what that means lol).

As for writing experience, I've been writing for as long as I can remember and I do not believe I'll ever stop! In SWC I've recieved Best Conflict, First place (ahh!!!) and an HM, I've written a worldbuilding workshop, and I've given many critiques which I always try to write as thoughtfully and thoroughly as I possibly can (although therefore unfortunately usually take eons doing </3). In real life, a few months ago I won the gold award for 2 categories along with 1st place overall for the whole competition for a national writing contest I entered, and I'm still so so proud of myself for this!!! :,-)




Cabin preferences

This session, I have 2 possible concepts for cabins that I would love to lead.

Firstly, for my main idea I think it could work around a lot of genres. I was initially thinking folklore, fairytale or mythology. However, if possible, I would also like to propose a new genre this could fit very nicely into - Anthology!

My premise for this is that the cabin's activities/events/etc will each be based around different stories, legends and folktales from around the world and through history! I absolutely love mythology and folklore of all kinds and I would also love spread some stories from cultures that are maybe a bit more unknown. I'd like this to have a very open, laid back and welcoming feel for everyone - it won't have an overarching storyline as such, but will rather have separate and distinct and so will be accessible for any of the campers to jump into at any point, no matter how active they've been up to that point. Although I would maybe frame the overarching storyline/theme as being a library of some sort or similar.

Secondly - potentially, Horror! This idea is not fully fleshed out, but I would love to lead a horror cabin incoporating lots of found media/ephemara/scraps and epistolary. I would love to take inspiration from the book House Of Leaves ;-D

While I'm not particularly bothered, my preference would be not to lead TCTWNW <3

(These are my ideas for leading, but I'm always happy to help with and contribute to any cabin idea if I am a co!)



Time management and dedication


A. I don't have any particular commitments for the rest of the month, nor October or November! Unless something drastic happens, I will definitely have enough time to complete everything that'd be needed for leading a cabin :-)

I believe I'll be able to consistently dedicate at least 1-2 hours a day from Thursday-Monday, and probably 3+ hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

For specific dates of inactivity, I will probably be rather inactive on:

- the 26th of this month
- one or two days near the start of October (likely the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd)
- the 31st of October, and possibly the 1st of November
- the 27th/28th of November

However, I will still be able to pop in and check my messages or do some quick tasks on each of these days, and I will make sure to sort it out with my team if anything else comes up or if it turns out I can't check in!


B. Over time, I've picked up a lot of time management skills, and I think I've become pretty great at being organised! I like to plan out everything I can. I would set up lists of the tasks that need to be done, and create a timetable and schedule for doing those things, and consider the priority, urgency, and scale of them. When I'm having trouble timekeeping and sticking to things, I often find it helpful to hold myself accountable by speaking to someone else about what I'm doing, or I tell myself that I'll give myself a reward - usually watching an episode of a show haha - once it's done!

I also really value making sure that delegations suit the people taking them on and that everyone is as happy as possible with what they're doing, along with of course what they're good at and what they have the time for, which in my opinion is also a great skill for time management and something I think I'm good at.


communication and accountability


I have found that in general, as a communicator, I am both very direct with an outlook of not being able to back down from things until they are ‘sorted out’, and extremely passionate about making sure that I'm always actively listening and hopefully making everyone feel understood and treated with kindness.

I said something similar in my past app, but I think that one of the clearest examples of my communication is with the people in my life that I've spent the past two years living with in medical/mental health placements. There is such a wide range of personalities, and we have no choice in our situations, so obviously disagreements and misunderstandings are inevitable, but through this I have ended up realising I am very much a mediator. I'm usually able to see where every side in an argument is coming from, and I’m always more interested in understanding why someone feels a certain way and where the disagreement has stemmed from than deciding who is right. Even if I most definitely have a ‘side’, secretly - I make everyone feel super listened to! I am almost never directly involved in drama. I tend to be the person trying to bring people back onto good terms when something goes wrong, and I also tend to succeed!

While I think this is a good trait to have and I'm happy I do, no communication style is perfect and mine definitely also is not. The problems I recognise usually come from the fact that I hate leaving anything ‘up in the air’ - I have a neeeeed to resolve everything, but sometimes that just continues the issues or causes it to spiral, and so I'm trying my best to learn that not everything can be solved and some things I have to let go of and move on! Also, sometimes I can end up compromising my own sense of self too much just to avoid any sort of conflict or tension. I want to remain someone who is diplomatic and considerate without being someone who never speaks up about what I think.

I think my most recent experience leading Xenofiction (and my first time leading!) taught me a huge amount about myself and my communication style and accountability specifically in the context of leading in SWC. We didn't have any disagreements or any issues at all to work through during camp, which I do think was due to our planning period and our communication (and ahem also the fact that Alia and Lune are absolutely incredible….). We had everything we were planning to do already set up and arranged - we had other ideas we didn't end up implementing, but there was nothing riding on them so it was no big deal! We took everything step by step. When deciding what each of us would do we had everyone give their thoughts before making a collective decision, and repeated consistently checking in with everyone. I made sure my cos had opportunity to contribute with anything that they wanted but also emphasised with every task that I was only asking to make sure I was being inclusive - there was absolutely no problem if we couldn't do these things or if no one truly wanted to take it on! Each week during our planning, we also had a communication check in with how we were feeling about things + a few questions to fill out, and that was super helpful :-)

For accountability, I think the most important aspect of this - and the thing I hope to emphasise to my team - is only taking on what you truly believe you can achieve while still being happy and healthy in the first place, and also being ready and able to say when actually things have changed you can't complete something anymore. There is absolutely no shame in not being able or not wanting to do something, as long as you haven't already got people relying on the fact that you will. Be honest about your limits: being reliable does not mean saying yes to everything, and an important part of being reliable is actually knowing when you should say no. I myself have been so guilty of wanting to do everything possible to prove myself and stand out (former burnt out gifted kid experience, I fear) so I absolutely know what it's like, and I'll also be reminding self of this! <3

That also means that accountability shouldn’t just mean making sure people finish their responsibilities. Often it means holding people accountable for looking after themselves, (even if that means bullying people to STOP writing and helping our cabin bwahaha) which I am constantly and will be continuing doing!!


Scenario

A) “A camper tells you that they’ve been struggling to write because they’re feeling overwhelmed, and they're also worried about falling behind on their word goal.”


In a nutshell I would try to remind this camper of the purpose of SWC: to be FUN <3 I think this (a preoccupation with quantity of writing) is actually rather a huge problem in the community, and I definitely want to push back against it and encourage a better mindset for everyone. We're sometimes forgetting what this is all for - it's certainly not for pouring out pages of words you don't truly care about!

First and foremost, I would offer them a place to come and talk if they wanted to talk about anything - being overwhelmed can be so horrible and sometimes it really helps just to share it with someone, so I'd let them know that I was always here for them if they needed. I would then assure them that there was absolutely no reason to be worried about anything to do with SWC or their word goal. Absolutely no one is going to be let down or affected in any way by them writing less, and we would all much, MUCH rather know that they were taking care of themself and feeling good mentally. I would emphasise the point of SWC and word goals: SWC is a place for a community of writers, for making friendships with likeminded people, providing help and advice and inspiration with writing, and helping give you some motivation for your own personal goals with the hobby of writing that (unless you happen to be a professional author with a book deal..?) you should only be doing if you actually love and find enjoyment in. The competition just comes on the side!

If writing feels like a source of anxiety in your life, don't make yourself write. If your SWC word goal feels like a source of anxiety, you can ignore it and pretend it doesn't even exist and nothing will change.

If you need to take a step back there are absolutely zero consequences. Not in SWC, not in your cabin, not with your writing, and not in ANYONE'S perception of you either <3


swc impact


SWC has had a much bigger impact on me than I EVER could have expected it to all those years ago, despite how much I adored my first session.

It has obviously helped me grow as a writer so much, but beyond that I think the biggest influences it has left on me are to do with how I see myself and my place in a community, and in my interactions with other people. SWC truly makes me feel like I belong somewhere, and recognise that anything is about me is important and valuable where I wouldn't have been able to see that before. It means I put myself forward for things I never would have been able to do before, and has taught me that I am actually capable of being someone that people can rely on or even just simply enjoy speaking to and being around. That is so so significant to me.

I can say that this is the reason why I care so so much about the impact that I can have on other new or returning campers by leading a cabin. I know exactly just HOW much of a difference it can make when someone takes the time to encourage you, celebrate something you’ve written, help you through a difficult day, or simply be a part of a silly joke with you. It IS that deep!

I want nothing more than to be able to be that person to someone else, to have any positive impact no matter how small. If I can even make 1 person's day slightly better than it would have been without me, that is worth everything to me, I can think of nothing that would make me feel better.


atmosphere

A. A welcoming and fun connection-orientated cabin, with a focus on interaction & participation with one another away from the main competition <3

B. I would gear all activities and such as much as possible towards writing techniques and improvement, rather than quantity! I would make sure everyone had their voices heard, even if that means just leaving a silly little reply to a comment that would have otherwise been buried. I would encourage everyone to get to know each other with QOTDs, games and discussions, and I would prioritise, above all, KINDNESS within the cabin :-)

checkboxes and bonus

I will be available to help add points in the main cabin consistently throughout camp. (I may have an addiction to adding points in fact ….)I’m willing to share a promotional project for SWC.I’m willing to put the camper sign-ups in my “About Me” or “What I’m Working On” on my Scratch Profile.There are not any leadership responsibilities that I don’t think I can complete!

Bonus question - my dream masquerade outfit would be black with sparkles and twinkles all over to look like space and the night sky, and would have a badger inspired masquerade mask, with the black bits also being space of course :^)

About Me
Hello! I’m Alana also known as a magical banana llama who resides in the (b)EST timezone. Last time I checked, I’m still an ENFJ-T who’s always looking for a new hobby to get into. This past summer I was able to travel around a bit and I do have some exciting trips that I’m looking forward to! I was also able to spend a lot of time with family, which is something that I absolutely love doing <3 One of my biggest passions, as most of you already know, is dance. When I was three my parents put me into dance lessons and once I started, I never looked back.

This along with my passion for music is what keeps me going. Life can be so stressful and it can often feel hard to keep up with everything but I find that I’m always able to just “let go” when immersing myself in the arts. Whether it be the piano (I learned River Flows in You this summer!) or the drums, both playing and listening to music has helped me learn so many new things about myself.

Another thing that I’ve recently gotten into is journaling! Amidst the chaos we know as life, a simple journal completely shifts your perspective. I love how its pages hold secrets that are oftentimes too deeply personal to express out loud, and so, it keeps everything that you’ve said in a safe space ^^ In other words, it’s always been there for me during both my highs and lows, acting as my confidante. This also ties back into my love of poetry and creative writing - though I haven’t been able to do that as much recently, I’m hoping to use this session as a way to rekindle my passion for writing <3

Some other things about me
Favourite subject: Math
Favourite desert: Cheesecake
Favourite drink: BOBA.. such an enthusiast hehe ;D
Current albums on loop: petal, Beauty Behind the Madness, x (Multiply), and eternal sunshine

Past Participation
Nov ‘22: Naan-Fi Camper
March ‘23: Non-Fi Leader
July ‘23: Myth Leader
Nov ‘23: Script Leader
March ‘24: Fairytales Leader
July ‘24: Bi-Fi Leader
Nov ‘24: Magreal Leader
March ‘25: Fan-Fi Leader
July ‘25: Classics Co-Leader
Nov ‘25: Psycho-Fi Camper
March ‘26: Lyric Leader
July ‘26: Xeno-Fi Camper
MBC Committee (March ‘23)
MBC Host (July ‘23 - present)
SWC Tyrant (Nov ‘24 - present)
QUAIL (Nov ‘24 - present)
Sorter (July ‘25 - present)
Polar Bear Cub (Nov ‘23, March ‘24, March ‘26)
Weekly 4 Icons (March ‘24)
Polar Bear Coordinator (July ‘24, March ‘25)
Polar Bear Executive (Nov ‘24, July ‘26)

Cabin Genres
This session I’ll be leading *insert drumrolls* …Bangsian Lantern Society! Many centuries ago, a darkness had fallen upon the world. Light was stolen and hidden away in the trenches below the Guard. From this darkness, rose a group of three brave individuals who came to be known as the Lantern Keepers. This sacred role has been passed down for generations to keep the world in peace and now we’re recruiting more people to join the society!

That’s a bit of the world building for you! I don’t want to reveal all my plans in my app so you’ll just have to stay tuned for the actual cabin to see all the mysteries unfold hehe.

I will not be leading TCTWNW this session.

Time Management
Looking at my schedule for these next few months, I believe that I will be able to realistically dedicate somewhere between 30 minutes - 1 hour on weekdays and something similar on weekends (though my weekend schedules aren’t completely confirmed right now and do have the chance of changing). I do understand, however, that this does have the potential to change and if that does happen, I will ensure that I notify both the host team and respective co-leaders to ensure that everybody is aware about my situation. This allows me to work with my team to find potential work arounds or to reassign tasks in order to ensure that everything continues as smoothly as possible.

One thing I like to do to manage my time thoroughly is to keep a weekly tracker that contains all of my deadlines. It’s a pretty long term tool that I use as it has dates saved up to May 2027 right now! This works really nice for me as I often have a hard time prioritizing tasks. Since this weekly tracker follows a chronological order I’m simply able to go down the list and cross off one thing at a time.

Additionally, this weekly tracker serves as a dual purpose since I also write down key dates or event conflicts that I have. Having all this data stored in the same place allows me to better manage my time and helps me to avoid taking on more tasks than I can manage. In such a way, I would use my weekly tracker to ensure that I stay up to date when falling behind (and even when I’m not) to help me stay confident in my ability to complete my assigned SWC tasks and responsibilities.

Communication and Accountability
I would consider myself to be a clear communicator especially within an SWC setting. I’m not afraid to stand up for my opinions or to voice my concerns and I always hope to create a space where everyone feels like they can do the same. It can often be hard to “oppose” an idea that numerous others seem to like, however, I ultimately believe that it is incredibly necessary to do so within a leadership team to avoid suppressing conflict.

In such a way, I would consider myself pretty direct in terms of my expectations as well as responsibilities I will complete. However, I do consider myself to be both flexible and considerate of others. I would never purposefully disagree with someone or make them feel bad about themselves, though if something doesn’t feel right to me, I will never hesitate to point that out. On the topic of clear communication I would also like to add that I always try to strive for transparency with my communication. Life is unexpected and sometimes you’re not able to meet deadlines (which is totally understandable), however when you’re working in a team, it is crucial that you are notifying others about your availability if a conflict were to arise.

This directly ties into how I treat accountability. In terms of keeping myself accountable, I always keep both a to-do list and weekly planner to ensure that I stay on top of things. I try to do daily check-ins with myself to appropriately prioritize all the items in my list. Sometimes, tasks take longer than expected and in those scenarios, I will always ensure that I make my team aware of my progress. In terms of keeping others accountable, specifically those in my team, I will be creating an ongoing weekly checklist where my team and I are able to discuss our plans for the week. During this time (most likely a Sunday) we’ll discuss the tasks for the week as well as how our schedules are looking like. Throughout the week, we’ll schedule different check-in points for tasks to monitor everyone’s progress and help each other out as needed. At the end of the day, strong collaboration requires both communication and accountability and I hope to achieve that by being an approachable and transparent leader.

Scenarios
chosen scenario - A camper hasn’t updated their word count for two weeks, then suddenly submits over 11k words at once. The proof they provide appears to match the word count, but you’re unsure when those words were written. How would you investigate the situation and decide how to proceed?

Given that it’s been 2 weeks since the camper has submitted any words, it is definitely plausible that they were able to write 11k words during that time. However, there are a few rules that would restrict me from adding the words all at once. The main two that I would like to highlight include the fact that campers aren’t allowed to add more than 10k words at a time as well as the fact that no proof has been provided.

Typically proof is up to the leader's discretion and I only tend to ask if absolutely necessary. With that in mind, I would first let the camper know that I can only add 10k of their words today, and that the other 1k will have to be added tomorrow. Furthermore, I would ask for a clear breakdown of what the words are from, encouraging them to share proof in sections that they’re able to. If the breakdown is pretty thorough (eg: +389 words from daily 2, +108 words from to-do list), I would proceed to add the 10k words. However, if there are large chunks being added within the breakdown, I would request further proof and quote the official SWC Point Adding Guidelines.

If they are unable to provide proof for whatever reason, I would try to work out an alternative that works best for their needs. This could be sharing the proof in a comment within a project or at the very least, providing partial proof of the specified item that they feel comfortable sharing. Ultimately, I would work one-on-one with the camper to come to a solution that works best for them

SWC Impact
Ahh SWC… where do I even begin? I still remember stumbling on backup signups for SWC almost 3 years ago. Though I didn’t know it at the time, SWC became a second home for me. Right from Naan-Fi everybody was super welcoming and eager to get to know people in the main cabin. In a time that felt super isolating, I was able to find comfort within an online community, and honestly speaking, that’s a very special thing to have <3 Daisy, Birdi, and Sophie inspired me to apply for the following session. Though I was incredibly worried, I ended up getting the chance to lead Non-Fi. From there, I got involved with the MBC, continued leading new cabins, and even branched out into the Polar Bears for a while!

Through all of these experiences and opportunities I think the people are what made this journey so incredible. Working behind-the-scenes requires a lot of work but at the same time, it also lets you get closer with so many new people. Each session I got to lead alongside new people, learn new things about both myself and others, while ultimately seeing just how much love flows through this community. As I approach my last session leading a cabin, I want to be able to share my passion for SWC with others.

This community has been so welcoming and supportive to me all these years and I know there are dozens of individuals who could only hope to stumble across a community as amazing as this. And so, I hope to be someone people can look up to - not only in the future, but also someone that seems approachable. I want to be able to foster an environment within the community where everybody feels seen and understands that their voice will be heard. At the end of the day, I want to leave SWC knowing that I was able to make some positive influence in someone’s life. Whether it be encouraging them to apply for (co)leader, finding a new writing genre they enjoy, or encouraging a new hobby - it doesn’t have to be SWC related! Ultimately everybody deserves a friend and SWC is a great place to make some great ones ;D

Cabin Atmosphere
“And it is yours to keep…Welcome to the Lantern Society, a cabin focused on friendly competition, building team spirit while fighting off darkness, and forging everlasting memories as the Keepers. “ (198 characters)

I will maintain this cabin atmosphere by consistently checking in with my campers to ensure that they feel well-supported within the cabin. It can definitely be overwhelming to be in a storyline heavy cabin and hence, I’ll be sure to post updates on a “Storyline Forum” to keep everybody up to date. In addition to this, I will encourage friendly competition through different in-cabin games throughout the session. This will ultimately help individuals improve on their writing skills while also allowing them to get to know other people in the cabin

Now onto the everlasting memories! I feel like what makes a cabin memorable isn’t the storyline or the activities you do by the people themselves <3 Keeping that in mind, I’m hoping to have different interactive “get to know you” activities throughout the session to encourage bonding between the entire cabin. I’ll also take the time to reach out to my campers (and leaders) to get to know them on a personal level – you’ll be amazed to find just how much you can learn by talking to someone new!

Checklist
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. Nope!