""I came back as a counselor because I wanted to give the same experiences I had to new kids," Sanoh said."
""It's a transformative experience that supports the academic, social, and personal development of students in powerful ways," Callahan said."
"Camp Uncommon provides campers with a safe, joyful space to grow into their best selves. At camp, kids also learn to trust and be open to new experiences and new people.""
Monjmaa Sanoh graduated from Uncommon Charter High School and is now a camp counselor at Camp Uncommon in Maine. She returned to give back to the camp she loved as a child. Camp Uncommon serves over 500 predominantly Black and Brown campers from under-resourced communities, offering typical camp activities alongside values-based programs. The camp's mission is to enhance personal development, encouraging independence, curiosity, and self-confidence in a safe, joyful environment.
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