What is your name?  Michael Lindley

How long have you been coming to Camp Ernst?  I have been coming to camp since I was in 2nd grade. This will be my 16th summer.

What have you done in your time at Camp Ernst?  I as a camper for 8 years, worked on crew, was a lifeguard on e-team, counselor mostly in Lakeview, Lakeview color leader for two summers, and E-team Unit leader last summer. I work most weekends, open houses and SMOREFEST!

What do you like most about Camp Ernst?  My favorite thing about camp is the people you meet. Camp is the place for people to just relax and have fun and be themselves, making camp friendships genuine and longer lasting. It’s cool to do all the exciting activities, but what makes them awesome and memorable is the people you do them with.

What do you do when you’re not at Camp Ernst?  I go to Ohio State University, majoring in Human Development and Family Science with a minor in Psychology. I graduated from Walnut Hills High School in 2008. I play ultimate Frisbee for OSU and I coach at Dublin Coffman High School. I also play tennis and soccer, I am constantly reading (for fun), I love watching movies, and going to concerts. In high school I played for four years in the Steel Drum Band. Other cool things I enjoy are glow-in-the-dark stars, dry erase boards, headbands and bandanas, and my Nerf Vortex football.

What do you want to do when you “Grow Up?“  IF I “grow up,” I want to be a Middle School math and science teacher. I would also like to continue coaching (any sport) and working with kids in general.

Favorites:
    Food – Macaroni and cheese, closely followed by strawberry pop-tarts
    Camp Song – Froggy!
    Camp Skit – Light and fluffy
    Camp Meal – Grilled Cheese
    Camp Game – Four Square…seriously
    Camp Place – Ropes course-specifically the top of the zip line
    Camp Memory – I think my favorite memory of camp is when I was leaving after a week as a camper, I realized that camp is my a second home and I wasn’t sad the week was over because I knew that the next time I’d be here would be even better.

What keeps you coming back to Camp Ernst?  I keep coming back to camp mainly because it’s the coolest place ever. It’s the coolest place because of the people that work there and the opportunity to be a positive influence on kids and watch them having fun and making friends.

Any advice for future campers?  Future campers: try something new. It may sound like a cliché, but camp is honestly the best place to try something new like the ropes course, boating, or just making a fool of yourself without caring who sees you. Camp is a place for you to be yourself but also to discover who you really are. So have fun and try something you’ve never done!

What are three things essential for camp?  Pillow, extra shoes(socks optional), and a week’s worth of energy and enthusiasm.