At a recent Camp Erin, there was a great example of why peer-to-peer bonding is so important during the Camp Erin weekend.As the teens began to share their stories during a Friday night circle-up activity, one teen told her story about the tragic drug related death she was dealing with. The face of a girl teen from across the circle immediately lit up. She had never met anyone her age who had also had someone die of the SAME drug related death. Once the sharing time was complete, these two girls formed an immediate common bond around their stories. Until this fateful moment of sharing, these two girls had felt alone. As the camp weekend continued, these girls were able to share more about thier feelings and experiences which helped them realize they are not alone.
The focus of peer-to-peer interaction allows stories like this to happen at every Camp Erin.
Stay tuned for more stories of peer-to-peer bonding!
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