Camp 17: The Palms (and y'all) Have a Story to Tell

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Camp O. Wednesday, 5:00 PM.

LAS VEGAS -- Last night and this morning, our campers were initiated with immersive storytelling program from the Moth. Every one of us has great stories to tell. The art is taking the typical anecdote and turning it into something that is interesting, engaging, and meaningful. Each team had an opportunity to do just that, finding themes where there were previously just topics, pulling out the important examples and tossing away some favorite parts of their stories to get to that critical insight. All received great feedback and everyone learned something that useful in both work and play.

Some of our counselors offered up stories related to their own experience as campers. One person in particular shared how Camp had truly been a life changing experience. It will be interesting to see what our campers at #17 learn and how they grow as a result of this experience.

Jon Gray, the Palms VP of Brand and Revenue Development, was a special guest at Camp today, offering some very candid stories and insights into the world of Vegas hotels. For those of you that don't spend much time in Vegas, the Palms is a very youth oriented, celebrity oriented hotel.  I admit, it makes me feel old and not nearly hip enough or scantily dressed enough.  Jon did have some pretty good celebrity stories of his own, one involving a donkey...and... well, 'nuff said.

After receiving instructions, tips and advice, the campers were set free to explore Vegas and the world of sin. Right now, they are fresh, awake, have had no caffeinated beverages, and really are still working out what they should actually be doing. We'll be checking back in with them throughout the night to see how they are progressing in their quest for insight and a great story.

--tracy cote