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Brooke F.

Hometown: Auckland, New Zealand

I’m a first-time counselor spending my summer at Camp Walden through CIEE. I’m from Auckland, New Zealand and have a passion for storytelling, and documenting ‘real’ life. My goal is to travel the world, share stories, and capture how people live, connect, and grow. 

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Lessons from the Unplugged Life: Rediscovering My Inner Child

By Brooke F.

The first session of camp was about learning the schedule, the routines, and the rhythm of the days. But what was the second session about? Something unexpected.

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The Power of Disconnecting to Reconnect: Finding Presence at Camp

By Brooke F.

At camp, disconnecting from screens opens the door to genuine connections with nature, campers, and ourselves. As a first-time counselor, I witnessed how unplugging transforms moments into meaningful memories.