Win A Prize Blog!

It’s almost April and it’s time for EVERYBODY to start thinking about camp! And what perfect way to start thinking about camp is to read this blog and the CBH staff facebook group! There will be get-to-know you questions posted in the facebook group and there will be opportunities to respond to things posted here. And sometimes, you will have the opportunity to win prizes!

For a chance to win a prize… answer the following questions & email them to Squirrel at squirrel_872005@hotmail.com. Everybody that answers the questions will be entered into a drawing to win a prize.

• What are you most looking forward to this summer? And Why?
• What do you feel is the most important aspect of camp?
• What is a new idea you have for camp this summer? And how do you plan to implement it?

Happy Camping,

Squirrel

Nature Circles

Hey Everybody,


Time to bring nature programming back to CBH!


I went to this session at ACA Nationals about nature programming, and was introduced to nature circles. They work similar to our game cards in that they something to carry around and use with your campers. Each circle has questions or activities about nature. If you want to learn more about them, go to http://naturecircles.org/


If you look into them, you will notice that they are $5/set of cards. So I emailed the company and asked if I could just make my own to give to all the staff, and they said that was perfectly okay. Right now I'm just copying their questions and activities on the cards, but if you have more ideas let me know.


What I really want from all of you are some sweet nature pictures to put on these cards. If you have any pictures of birds, trees, etc. from places you've been, send a couple of your favorites to me and I will put them on the cards. My email is squirrel_872005@hotmail.com


Happy Camping,
Squirrel

Midstates Camping Conference

Midstates Camping Conference!

Midstates is a great opportunity to expand your camp horizons. It’s a gathering of lots of fun camp people from all over the Midwest. You are getting the chance to go to camp-related educational sessions, meet new people, and reconnect with old friends. Believe me, I’m jealous to all of you who are attending. If you are attending, this blog is for you. So please, share! J

Share your Midstates experience with the rest of us…

What sessions did you go to? Who did you meet?

What is a new idea you got from the conference that you would like to see happen at CBH?

What was your favorite part of the conference?

Happy Camping,

Squirrel

Squirrel's Website

I honestly must have too much time on my hands... I started a website! It's called Squirrel's Website. I started by posting team building activities, fun games, camp song lyrics, and nature activities relevant to all camp people. This is just another resource you can use to help be the best camp counselor you can be! Also, for those of you looking to get your lifeguard certification at the beginning of camp (or are already a lifeguard), check out the lifeguard swim challenge, and let me know if you want to be added to the practice months.


Please let me know if you have any suggestions.