Camp Saranac Lake is a sleepaway camp nestled in the Adirondacks, having operated for decades on the shoreline of Upper Saranac Lake. Generations of campers have passed through its cabins, and many counselors once attended as kids themselves. Every summer follows a predictable structure - wake-up bells, scheduled activities, waterfront time on the lake, and nightly campfire gatherings or all-camp programs - but no two summers ever feel exactly the same.
Players will take on the roles of counselors working at Camp Saranac Lake for the summer. Counselors are the backbone of the camp experience, responsible not just for campers, but for maintaining the routines, traditions, and atmosphere that define Saranac Lake summers. They guide camper cabins, run daily activities like sports, arts, and waterfront programs, and maintain the overall flow of camp life. Beyond their duties, counselors also live and interact on-site - sharing staff cabins, navigating friendships and tensions, and becoming part of the camp’s social structure. The focus of the RP is on these day-to-day interactions, character relationships, and the natural dynamics that form in a shared, enclosed environment like a camp over the course of a summer.
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Camp Saranac Lake is inspired by the many summers I spent at sleepaway camp growing up. There’s something so unique about camp - the traditions, the routine, and not to mention, the drama and lore. With summer rapidly approaching, I’m excited to get into the spirit of the season with this RP.
Anyone is welcome to apply, but all applications will be reviewed and are subject to approval. In terms of player etiquette, I expect those applying be prepared to meet a posting minimum of once every three weeks. I want to be realistic as everyone is busy these days (myself included) but I am hoping we can start off strong and keep the momentum going with this guideline. In order to prevent players from spreading themselves too thin (we've all bit off more than we can chew at one point or another) we will have a cap of 2 characters per player. NPCs are encouraged to create a rich camp environment with a variety of personalities present. Primary characters are required to be between the ages of 18 - 26 but can range from first time counselors to returning veterans - real life faceclaims only.
If this garners enough interest, the OOC will follow in the coming days with a character sheet template and some additional rules and guidelines. PM with any questions!
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