Summer Camp 2025: Anahit Tsaturyan

HRI Camp 2025 was the highlight of my year. Even though a few months have passed, I still think about camp every day and can’t help but smile (and sometimes even laugh to myself when no one’s around to think that I'm crazy). As a member of the GCC HRI chapter, I signed up right away when I heard about the summer camp because I love working with kids. But as the camp got closer, I started to feel nervous since I didn’t know what to expect.

After the first day, though, everyone felt like family — a kind of community I haven’t experienced anywhere else. Everyone looked out for one another and was always ready to help. We shared amazing memories, inside jokes, and real friendships that I’ll cherish forever. 

The camp made me feel every emotion possible — from crying to laughing within minutes. The campers helped me see the world through their eyes and reminded me what it feels like to be a kid again. Their energy spread to everyone, filling the camp with laughter, dancing, learning, and trying new things.
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From being a serious architecture teacher, to a 3-year-old cheering for her team, to a 20-year-old in a pig costume — I felt so much love, joy, and respect from everyone there. It was truly one of the most memorable experiences I’ve ever had. I am forever grateful for this opportunity, and I can’t wait to go back next summer!

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