I went to camp for 11 years, 8 of those years to overnight camp, each session lasting 3 1/2 weeks.  It was only 45 minutes away, as I realized later as an adult, but it was worlds away from my everyday life.  The spirit, camaraderie and the sheer joy I felt at my home away from home kept me coming back year after year.  Singing camp songs and cheers gave you the instant feeling of belonging. Friends you made at camp are life long.  They have seen the very best and worst of you and the...