Trout Lodge
Camp Lakewood

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YMCA Trout Lodge & Camp Lakewood will put Christian principles into...

Manuel Behrendt

Nickname: Tetris
Hometown: Bottrop, Germany
Age: 20
University: Ruhruniversitaet Bochum
Major: Undecided
How long I've been at Lakewood: First year
Sports/Hobbies: Badminton, reading books, listening to music, surfing the Internet
Why I chose to work at Lakewood this summer: To experience living at an American camp
My dream job: Event manager
How I chose my nickname:It was given to me because I wear a hoodie with a tetris design on it.
The best part about camp/kids: Getting to know new people, teaching kids new things and learning from them as well
One thing I hope to experience this summer is: Having a blast for nine weeks
One thing children will remember most about me:The crazy counselor from Germany.
My favorite food, animal, song, book or movie: My favorite song is The Days of the Phoenix by AFI (I'm a huge fan). My favorite book and movie is The Lord of the Rings (I love Middle Earth).
A quote or phrase that best represents me: "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."
Oh, and one more thing:Hey all you East Camp fans let me hear you clap your hands!

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AUGUST 14-16, 2009

So you've been off in the "real world." As many perks as it may have, it's just not the same as being at YMCA of the Ozarks. Your days here were spent with good friends and activities you never thought you'd have the opportunity to try. Now you can come back to where some of your best memories are preserved.

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