Camp Legends Podcast - Double H Ranch

We are extremely excited to invite you to join us for the launch of the Double H Ranch Camp Legends podcast. Through storytelling from different camp perspectives, this podcast shines a light on the power of camp and helps us stay connected to our camper families and community in a way that is easily accessible to all. Podcasts are available to stream below, or subscribe to Camp Legends on your favorite streaming service including Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.

Find Camp Legends on the following platforms by clicking below or searching “Double H Ranch” in their respective apps.

Share Your Story

Have something you would like to share with the Camp Legends Team? We want to hear from you! We are always looking for stories to share on future episodes of the podcast. Tell us how you found Double H, your “because of camp…” story, or any ideas you have for the podcast by writing in the form below or by leaving a voicemail on the Double H Story Line. We are excited to hear from you!

Camp Legends Story Line: (518) 222-8063

Camp Legends Story Form

Thank you for your submission! Due to high volume, we are unable to share every entry on the podcast. Please know that our team reads and appreciates every single story shared with us.

Remember camp is not just a place, it’s a feeling, and it’s with you wherever you go.

- Ranch Stories -

Home Away From Home

5 / 5 stars

I lost my mother to AIDS when I was just 7 years old. I was confused and a lost child, trying to understand and find answers. “Why her? Why me? What is “AIDS”? What is “HIV”? How can it be cured?”. I started camp shortly after and eventually received the best answers I could of got. I spend the rest of my childhood, growing into who I am today, at this wonderful place. When I was away from camp, I didn’t feel like I “fit in” anywhere else, but the moment those bus doors opened and we were greeted by our counselors, it felt like home. It felt right. The next decade I spent 1 week of my summer here, and always begged for more time. The boat ceremony was always the hardest. So many tears were shed that night, but we all were hopeful. Hopeful we all were able to make it back the following year. Some didn’t, but most did. I haven’t been back to camp in a decade now. I miss it so much. There is plenty of times when I just sit and think about it, and dreamed of coming back one day as a counselor, or just a visit. I now have my own 7 year old beautiful healthy little girl that calls me mommy. I take what I learned at camp with me through every day parenting. Never to judge others, always be kind, have courage in everything you do, and to never give up. Double H Ranch is my home away from home, and I cherish it so deeply. I even have it tattooed on me! If anyone is looking into bringing your child here, do it. You wont regret it, and they won’t ever stop sharing the memories with you that they had there. I’m turning 28 years old this year, and I feel amazing. Beating odds is an amazing feeling, but not thinking about turning 30 soon is!! Haha! I want to say a huge thank you to all of the counselors because without all of your encouragement and love, we may not of pushed ourselves to try harder. So thank you all!!

- Erica G. - Binghamton, NY

07/24/2017

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