Category: camping
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Remembering Camp
It is the memories of summer camp that lasts. Summer comes and goes each year. And each year summer camp memories are born. I was sitting in a small hole in the wall BBQ joint last night with my brother and the discussion turned to camp memories. We spoke of evening snack and the feeling…
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Because of camp…the staff experience
At the end of this past summer at Pearce Williams I asked our staff to finish the following sentence: “Because of camp I…” It was very interesting to see our staff’s responses to this simple statement. Here are some of the Because Of Camp answers from Pearce Williams Staff: Because of camp I am able…
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How do I affect change?
In my life, my work, my family, my goals and my mind? How do I affect change that will be meaningful, long lasting and help to make that world a better place? I started my 10th year at Pearce Williams today. What does the future hold for me? As change is happening at camp –…
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A guide to show them the way…
I am just getting ready to speak to the 4-H Ontario Conference. Working through the slides, the words and the stories reminds me of how my brain works. My brain goes everywhere. When I am preparing to do a keynote of this nature, the words I write down are really a guide to show me…
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It all starts at the top.
It all starts at the top. It all starts at the top. Culture is such a hard thing to define, especially summer camp culture. It is one thing to tell people that your camp has a great culture. It is another thing to create the atmosphere that ensures that your camp culture is solid, whether…