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Bumble Bee
2020 was her first year volunteering at camp! Get to know her more by reading through the Q & A below ...
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Q & A
How old are you?
15
Did you go to TCBC as a camper? If so, how many years?
Yes. 5 years as a camper.
How did you hear about TCBC?
My brother had a friend who told us about it, and my brother Poncho has been on staff since 2015
How did you decide on your camp name?
Have three stories that lead to my name. First, my last name is Holcomb so the kids at school called me honeycomb. My dean Jiminy was thinking about names for me like a bee. Lastly, a friend of mine texted me this verse “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones” Proverbs 16:24, so I decided to go with the bee theme and chose Bumble Bee.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I would love to work with special needs children.
If you were stranded on an island and had to pick 3 TCBC staff members to rescue you, who would it be and why?
Oh, I would probably choose Riptide because I know that he would bring his backpack of supplies, Scotty because she would make me laugh, and Zulu so we can listen to some sick music on our way back!
What are some of your favorite things about TCBC?
I love worship nights and fireside. I also like all of the quiet places, the camp is very peaceful.
What's your favorite activity at camp?
Fireside with the funny skits and worship.
What is one of your favorite camp songs?
Either “This little light of mine” or “Let Us Adore.”
What is your favorite camp skit?
Important papers!
What is your favorite camp meal?
Chicken Alfredo!
What is your favorite game we play at camp?
Safari.
What are some awesome ways God has moved at camp that you've seen or been a part of?
I have watched my brother Poncho mature and grow with Christ as he has volunteered every summer, and I have heard all of the great mentors he has met at Trout Creek.
How has your life been transformed by working at camp?
I have a better working attitude now that I have worked on Crew cleaning bathrooms and doing dishes.
What has God been teaching you lately?
God has been teaching me to move on & move past my mistakes.
What is one of the funniest things that has happened to you at camp?
I volunteered to clean two-week-old moldy ice cream out of the soft-serve machine.
What is one of your fondest memories from working on staff?
Playing games in the Lodge at night was very fun.
What is your favorite place at TCBC? Why?
One of my favorite places at Trout Creek is the drivable bridge because In the mornings before breakfast I would take my ukulele and Bible and sit on the edge of the bridge taking in the beautiful scenery.
What staff member has had the biggest impact on you at TCBC?
Scotty has made a big impact on me because of her kindness, she is a great role model.
How would you explain working at TCBC to people who have never done it before?
Working at Trout Creek is an amazing experience. If you have the mindset that you are there to work, it is so fun because working may sound rough, but working with your friends while serving the Lord is on a whole other level of amazing.
What are some of the weirdest or funniest things a camper has said or done to you?
I was working in the snack shack, and a camper with blue hair was buying something. I noticed on my computer that he was born on the Fourth of July, and since he was born on the Fourth of July and had blue hair, I started to call him the “America kid.” It turns out he lived in Costa Rica!
What jobs have you had at camp?
Crew in 2020!
What is the hardest part of your job?
By the middle of the summer, when everyone is exhausted, sometimes people, including myself, become short-tempered.
What makes working at camp so fun?
Everyone is so comfortable on staff; it’s like you live with tons of your best friends.
Would you recommend working at camp to someone? Why?
Oh yeah, it provides an amazing opportunity to grow with Christ in a loving and joyful environment!
