"And next year, I hope that wherever you are, you're having just as much fun as you would have had here!" Ms. Martin's voice trembles, even though she's still trying to smile brightly through the darkness. "This is the last year that Camp Cedarcrest will be open."
Gasps and sobs burst out all around you.
"No!" Casey shouts in pained disbelief. Zoe buries her head in Jared's shoulder, while he pats her awkwardly. Maddie and Ava collapse on each other, crying. Justine kicks furiously at the ground, screwing her face up in a scowl that she's probably hoping will hide her sorrow, but doesn't at all.
Cody stares up at you with wide, tear-filled eyes. "But I wanna come back!" he whispers.
"Oh, Cody," you sigh. "I wish you could." You shake your head helplessly, fighting back your own sadness so you can console your campers. You worked so hard all summer to keep this camp open, but somehow, it wasn't enough.
Tomorrow, you're all going to have to say goodbye to Camp Cedarcrest for good.
Next