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Many character traits are reinforced during a week at Camp Colton. Last week at Camp students wrote in their journals specifically about the responsibility and respect. Here is what students from Sechrist and Cromer Elementary School had to say about respect about responsibility in regard to their time at Camp Colton.
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Camp Colton teaches sixth-graders how to become responsible adults. Camp Colton has taught me how to be responsible for my own things and to pick them up without being told. At Camp Colton I learned that to be respectful to everyone and everything around me; to respect wildlife and nature. At Camp Colton respect is a big thing because you need to respect yourself, your teachers, the children at camp, the wildlife and nature. Camp Colton is a camp that helps you respect all the things around you.
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At Camp Colton I learned that respect and responsibility are very important things in life. You have to respect the environment and the people you live with in your tent. For responsibility, I learned that you have to take care of your things and things you will need for the day. Camp Colton was a fun experience. I liked all of the classes. I learned a lot about nature, that we must respect nature, and we must take responsibility for nature, too. Like not stepping on flowers and by cleaning up litter. Camp Colton was really FUN.
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Camp Colton is a wonderful way to learn how to be responsible because here your parents can\'t remind you to clean up or tell you to remember all you gear. Without adults watching you constantly we have to make our own choices. In camp you must be on time for all classes. You must respect the environment and other people without being told to. I am learning to collect all my stuff, keep track of time, watch out for where your group is, listen carefully to instructions, and not be told twice. We must also have enough responsibility to complete all our projects. I believe that Camp Colton was a great experience for me because I can really take responsibility for myself and the environment. All Camp Colton graduates are becoming mature young adults. This is one of my best school events ever. I hope that Camp Colton goes on for many years! Thank you, Camp Colton. We love you!
\\r\\n -- Logan

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We learned responsibility because we had to take care of our tent and us. We are responsible for our trash after we eat. If we did not take responsibility for ourselves we would get hurt and get into trouble. Respect at Camp Colton is important because we have to respect the environment or it would get destroyed. We also have to respect our camp counselors and teachers because they are the ones teaching us. We also have responsibility for our tent friends. Camp Colton helps kids learn respect and responsibility.

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Students from Marshall, Kinsey and Sechrist elementary schools attended Camp Colton last week -- we even saw frost on the peak. For the second week we send you poems from the hills -- filled with our thoughts, adventures and thrills.

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\'A Day at Camp Colton\' by Jasmine
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\\r\\n Seven in the morn, and the chicken music is born.
\\r\\n From east to west, Camp Colton always knows best.
\\r\\n Its bacon today; chilly cold mornings even in May.
\\r\\n At tent inspection, don\'t forget to sweep, for if it\'s not clean,
\\r\\n You\'ll have a dirty sock with which to weep.
\\r\\n Morning classes are always fun,
\\r\\n Only two-and-a-half hours until you\'re done.
\\r\\n When you get back it\'s time for lunch,
\\r\\n As you go crunch, crunch, crunch.
\\r\\n After afternoon class
\\r\\n It is time for a tasty snack,
\\r\\n So Catch your apple and don\'t slack.
\\r\\n Presenters come with birds or trees,
\\r\\n They teach about fire and Raptors, each with different breeds.
\\r\\n When they are finished, it\'s time for dinner,
\\r\\n Remember your manners and you could be a winner.
\\r\\n Come see the sunset on our nighttime hike,
\\r\\n In the clouds you see ships, castles and all the like.

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\\r\\n \'Camp Colton Is the Best\' by Julianne

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Camp Colton is the best
\\r\\n They won\'t let you fail the test
\\r\\n I\'m in a good mood
\\r\\n Cause I eat the yummy food
\\r\\n When we get up its very cold
\\r\\n Then we make our sleeping bags fold
\\r\\n The food is yummy
\\r\\n It goes in my tummy
\\r\\n Sometimes it rains
\\r\\n I\'m not very ashamed
\\r\\n We go on hikes
\\r\\n All day and all nigh
\\r\\n I would always run
\\r\\n And of course, have lots of fun!
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Students from Marshall, Kinsey and Sechrist Elementary Schools attended Camp Colton last week. During the week, students reflected on their camp experience through poetry. Although acrostics are the usual camp favorite, here are a few others that reflect the magical experience of holding class at 8,500 feet.

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Camp Colton is the greatest by Matt

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Camp Colton is so nice
\\r\\n You get to eat spaghetti with lots of spice.
\\r\\n On Tuesday night we have a fire
\\r\\n It just gets higher and higher.
\\r\\n You go on lots of hikes
\\r\\n But you don\'t use any bikes.
\\r\\n I hope you come to Camp Colton
\\r\\n It\'s really bangin\'!
\\r\\n Camp Colton poem by Mackenzie
\\r\\n Camp Colton is fun
\\r\\n Because you play in the sun
\\r\\n Camp Colton is a blast
\\r\\n But you wish it didn\'t go by so fast.
\\r\\n The teachers are fun
\\r\\n But they teach a ton

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\\r\\n A Camp Colton Haiku by Kayla

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We love Camp Colton
\\r\\n We learn about everything
\\r\\n We got to do chores
\\r\\n I loved Camp Colton
\\r\\n I learned photosynthesis
\\r\\n We got to play games
\\r\\n We played tug-o-war
\\r\\n We loved to go to classes
\\r\\n We loved Camp Colton
\\r\\n Camp Colton Diamante by Nikaila
\\r\\n Serious fun
\\r\\n Very cold weather
\\r\\n Sleeping in the tents

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Character traits such as respect are instilled and reinforced during a typical week at Camp Colton. This last week students from Christensen Elementary School attended Camp Colton, here is what they had to say about respect:

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Some kids don\'t know what respect means, but I do. Respect is like when someone says please and thank you, or when someone just holds the door. Respect can also be applied to the earth, like not littering or conserving water. Camp Colton taught us to respect our surroundings and the tents we live in at Camp. Respect is very important.
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At camp we respect all the wild animals and pets, you also have to respect the rules of Camp Colton. We all respect the other people here, the property and its surroundings.
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Before I came to Camp Colton, I thought respect just meant to be nice to people but when I got here I found out that respect means things like not picking the flowers at Camp so that other sixth-graders that will be coming can enjoy them too. At Camp we all learned to respect the supplies, now when I use something I will keep that in mind.
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I think that respect is very important. I think people should be treated the way you want to be treated. Respect people that are older than you, your parents, teachers and Camp Colton.
\\r\\n -- Lupe

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I respect Camp Colton for letting kids come up here and have fun. I like the way everyone at Camp respects the tents, basketball court and volleyball court. Thank you for all the stuff you teach us and what you know about respect. At Camp they let us play with practically everything because they know we will respect it.
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Here at Camp Colton respect means a lot. Every time we go to classes or go outdoors we need to have respect. We have to respect the plants, animals and we have to respect each other. I respect Camp Colton for what it does for children. Everything deserves respect.
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I think all children should come to Camp Colton. Camp is a wonderful experience in many different ways. Camp Colton teaches us about maps, how to use a compass and survival. They also teach you about plants, animals, water and respect. I think when children visit Camp Colton they will go home telling other people about their exciting, most excellent trip; they will also tell them about lessons in respect.
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Camp Colton is like a school except it is near wildlife. The outdoor classes are great because we move around a lot and we also learn a lot about the environment. In conclusion, I think that Camp Colton is helping us young adults prepare for the future.
\\r\\n-- Domingo, Moenkopi Day School

Camp Colton is the best, most interesting experience I have ever had in the outdoors! At Camp Colton, you can meet new people, make friends and have fun. At Camp Colton they have snacks twice a day and they have magnificent food. At camp there are cool activities and fun hobbies to do. There is volleyball, basketball and of course gaga ball. There are really beautiful hikes and the coolest plants and most beautiful flowers. It is great at Camp Colton. This is probably going to be the best week of sixth grade.
\\r\\n-- Audrie, Killip

Camp Colton is a nice place for kids. Fun is the theme for kids. You meet other people from the state of Arizona and make new friends. A child can see different creatures here at Camp Colton and your child will be filled with food. Camp Colton is a must for sixth-graders I am having the fun of my life here. I hope gets to go to Camp and meet new people and learn about plant life and the environment. Camp Colton is so much fun!
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April, TX, 1983 Camper:
\\r\\n\\"When I attended Camp Colton (many years ago), Christiansen was my elementary school. Mr. Aguirre was my teacher and he was great! I especially enjoyed the lava caves and the campfire stories. We also had a square dance on the last night and that was a whole lot of fun! My sister also attended Camp Colton - about six years before me - and she also enjoyed it! I really enjoyed my experience!!!!!!\\",\\"Camp Colton is a great opportunity for all students! Too bad other districts don\'t have this!\\"

Brian, Flagstaff, 1983 Camper:
\\r\\n\\"I have very fond memories of my experience at Camp Colton and I hope my children have an opportunity to experience it during the next few years. I remember the survival courses, the friendship building, story telling around the fire, and a sort of rite of passage of being away from home with other kids for a week on the mountain I consider sacred to me and my family. You are doing a wonderful thing. Please don\'t stop!\\"

Melissa, WI, 1985 Camper:
\\r\\n\\"I remember how cold it was. I remember how fun it was to go on exploring hikes and sitting around the campfire. I remember doing crafts in the lodge, and the food wasn\'t bad either. I remember that I had the time of my life!\\"

Laurie, Flagstaff, 1988 Camper:
\\r\\n\\"I remember the friendly atmosphere. Everyone was learning and enjoying life. The singing around the campfire every night was my happiest memory. I really bonded with my friends and the camp counselors and was sad to see it end. I\'d love to go back again (even as an adult).\\"

Naomi, Gilbert, 1991 Camper:
\\r\\n\\"Camp Colten was so much fun and I learned a ton! I got sick but I still remember square dancing and my best friend\'s grandpa calling it.\\"

Jennifer, Flagstaff, 1993 Camper:
\\r\\n\\"I loved Camp Colton...I remember that our week to go was so cold up there. The cover to the bunks blew off the in the middle of the night. And we ended up getting a freak storm rolling in and they cut our experience short by a couple of days. It was fun, adventurous and something I\'ll never forget. I\'m not sure if I attended in 93 or 94...\\"

Katherine, MD, 1997 Camper:
\\r\\n\\"We had so much fun - Mr. Piper was our teacher and our guide one of the last groups to have such an awesome man! It was beautiful and I loved it - nothing like it!\\",\\"I miss flagstaff something terrible we moved out here because my mom got a job with NASA...now im in college but ill be headed back soon - lots of love and keep up the hard work!! You make such a difference in those kids lives!\\"

Emily, Flagstaff, 2005 Camper:
\\r\\n\\"I had the best time ever at camp colton. I wish I could do it all over again!

Joey, Leupp, 2006 Camper:
\\r\\n\\"My experience was a fantastic journey in the wild and forest. It was very cool for us to see many different animals. People would like this camp!\\"

Mica, Flagstaff, 2006 Camper:
\\r\\n\\"Camp Colton was a lot of fun, especially with Loren & Galaxy. I really liked Ricky Bobby\'s food!\\"

Kaylee, Flagstaff, 2006 Camper:
\\r\\n\\"Camp Colton is so awesome! The classes are so much fun and the food is great.The counselors are really funny.Camp Colton is the best.\\"

Celeste, Flagstaff, 2006 Camper:
\\r\\n\\"Camp Colton is the best not only is Ricky- Bobby\'s food good but the counselors are great! At Camp Colton it\'s a fun learning experience!\\"
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