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Originally Posted by Pickles
Do a lot of clowns go to camp not knowing anybody? I have this fear that I'd be a loner/outsider the whole week.
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Yes, absolutely. You have nothing to worry about there. In fact, for many it is the first time they will ever be in greasepaint and costume. Absolute beginners. Indeed, I would say that most of the clowns at Mooseburger are there for the first time and likely don't know many (if any) of the other attendees when the week begins. But you make friends fast.
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Also, how does it differ from Mooseburger's shorter events? I did her Clown Adventure in Vegas a few years ago, and, although fun, I wouldn't say it changed my life.
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I think that the key to the camp is the cameraderie built in an almost retreat like setting. You're literally off in the country away from it all with nothing else to focus on but clowning for a week. So there is a lot of focus and intensity. Plus the "course" which one takes on a daily basis provides some sense of purpose which helps one to grow, especially, in a particular area. But, generally, I think that it is just a lot of fun. You meet people from all kind of different background and area of interest. You learn things you may not have expected. And you're all in it together. I dare say that there is something special on an intensely human level happening there. Call it almost spiritual, in some sense, if you like.
Will the experience be "life changing" for you and your clown? That I can't predict. Everyone will get something different and individual out of the camp. But I do think that what Moosecamp offers is something like nothing else.
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Everyone who has done Mooseburger says you leave more confident in your clowning. Admittedly, I have this phobia of clowning in front of clowns I don't know. I tend to get intimidated by them and, when I go to conferences, I hardly ever compete (intimidation factor again). The one time I did compete, it kind of freaked me out a little.
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I'd agree with the confidence factor. They want you to get comfortable and feel able with yourself and your clown. You may be challenged to do something more than before, but it is in an environment where you will be supported rather than having to worry about getting torn to shreds. Again, the general feeling is one of, "We're all in this together."