I was being sent off to a summer camp that I didn't know the name of, and i was assigned to a cabin that I also didn't know the name of. In the cabin, by some means, I was the counselor and a kid named Lilly came up to and welcomed me. I looked around and there was a small blonde kid that was running around and a kid in a wheelchair. There were other kids, but those were the three I just kinda looked a t first. It was dark outside so I got everyone in their beds and turned off the lights and went to sleep. I was then woken up in the dream by Lilly, it was dark except for the door to the downstairs of the cabin, which was open and the lights were on. I went downstairs and apparently it was time to start the day. The kids were try to find swim certificates (which were just pieces of paper with the words swim certificate on it). I don't know but I think because I was a counselor I didn't need to sign one. Lilly, the kid in the wheelchair and a smaller kid that was a bit bigger than a toddler and was on a stretcher with a figure I couldn't make out holding only one end of the stretcher. Lilly said that they all signed the same swim certificate and they couldn't find it, and they asked me to find it. I was having a bit of a rough day, so I decided to do into the restroom. When I was in there a disembodied voice spoke to me. He said that he would make through the day, however he called me Percy Jackson instead of saying my name. I went back out and grabbed the stack of papers and looked through them. I went back into the bathroom, and the voice spoke to me again (still calling me Percy Jackson) and helped me find there swim certificate. After that I went out and looked for some activities to do. I saw a group of my friends and we played a game similar to tag, but my mother and another kid I knew were it. We ran away from them and as we passed a hedge I heard the voice again, still calling me Percy but he was encouraging me. We ran from the taggers but I felt like we were running from more than just that. At the end of the dream the voice called out to me again, still, he called me Percy Jackson, but it felt like he was telling me something important. I felt determined after, like determined to stop running away. Then I woke up.
Your dream presents a rich tapestry of symbolism and themes, reflecting various aspects of your inner life and emotions. Let’s break down the core elements and their potential meanings.
The summer camp is often a symbol of exploration, growth, and the transition from one phase of life to another. It can represent a longing for community, adventure, or a simpler time when relationships were more straightforward. Given that you didn’t know the camp’s name, it may suggest feelings of uncertainty or anxiety about new experiences or changes you may be facing in your life.
Taking on the role of a counselor suggests a desire for leadership or responsibility. It may indicate that you are in a position to guide or support others, possibly pointing toward your subconscious understanding of your potential to help those around you. However, your unfamiliarity with the cabin could signify a lack of confidence in this role or feeling unprepared for the responsibilities you perceive are coming your way.
Lilly, the small blonde kid, and the kid in a wheelchair each may symbolize different aspects of yourself or people in your life. Lilly’s welcoming nature suggests a friendly invitation to connect, while the diversity in the children—particularly the kid in a wheelchair—hints at themes of inclusion and overcoming challenges. This could reflect your awareness or concern for inclusivity in your social circles.
The swim certificate may symbolize validation, accomplishment, or acknowledgment of your efforts and progress. It also suggests the notion of passing a test or achieving something significant related to a new experience or challenge. The fact that you are tasked with finding this certificate could indicate your desire or pressure to prove yourself or meet expectations, either from others or yourself.
The bathroom often serves as a place of reflection, cleansing, or transformation in dreams. The disembodied voice that calls you "Percy Jackson" might represent a part of yourself—your heroic self that is pushing you toward personal growth. Percy Jackson, a character known for his heroism, resilience, and ability to confront challenges, could signify your potential to tackle obstacles in your life. The voice giving you encouragement also illustrates your own need for motivation and reassurance.
This part of the dream introduces a playful but also a pressured environment. Running from your mother and another child alongside your friends could mean that you feel the need to evade certain responsibilities or expectations, perhaps feeling overwhelmed by those figures in your life. The idea of running from "more than just tag" suggests deeper issues you might be grappling with—potentially feelings of stress, guilt, or fear in your waking life.
Your determination at the end of the dream—after being spoken to again by the voice—indicates a shift in your mindset. It reflects personal growth, and the decision to confront what you have been running away from. This sense of resolve is critical, suggesting that you are moving toward a place of empowerment and proactive engagement with challenges in your life.
Overall, this dream is an exploration of your feelings toward responsibility, community, and your own identity—especially in relation to how you see yourself and the support you offer others. It indicates a powerful push toward embracing your inner strength while navigating the complexities of emotional and social dynamics in your life.