After having to deal with being accused of stealing shoes of a famous baseball player from a charity, Stanley went to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention camp that did not have a lake and was filled with diamondback rattlesnakes and deadly yellow-spotted lizards, which were dangerous as both had deadly…
Everyone has those moments, whether it is an experience or an achievement, that has special meaning to them. My experience happened in the middle of nowhere in Missouri at a place called Camp Barnabas. Camp Barnabas is a Christian camp for kids with special needs. Each week is designed for different disorders.…
Stanley should no go to Camp Green Lake. I think sending Stanley to Camp Green Lake was a mistake because he was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. It's like saying he is a thief . Who Just walks with Clyde Livingston's shoes when everyone is panicking about where the shoes are. The first reason is that Camp Green Lake isn’t a Camp, the place is just a cruel punishment.…
Shin In Geun was born in a prison camp in North Korea where he spent his entire childhood not knowing life outside. His father was imprisoned because his relatives fled to south korea during the war. Throughout his life in the camp, shin benefited from extreme luck. Though shin had a harsh and violent life he was very fortunate in his 23 years of living. I believe that Shin from the book Escape from Camp 14 is very fortunate.…
When it comes to summer sleep-away camps, some parents are reluctant to let their children join their peers in the woods. They worry about not only the cost, but the experience that comes with it. After all, these are children and supervisors the children may not be familiar with. However, there are many benefits to sleep-away summer camp. Summer camp will not only meet new people, but avoid the pitfalls of summer vacation that include boredom and reclusive behavior.…
It was my first time away from my family for more than a day or two. Camp seemed like a different place to me. It was fun with all sorts of activities to do you could do, any one of them. I remember making rope by spinning 3 pieces twine around each other. Making rope is the only fun thing that I can…
I started sailing at the age of six or seven at an all girls summer camp in northern Minnesota. Camp Lake Hubert is an award based, there is a series of awards in several areas. From the beginning, I excelled in sailing, winning races to truly understanding the complex sport. There were times when I struggled, but I always persevered and kept going. There are five awards in the sailing program, crewman, seaman, seaman 1st, mate, skipper; skipper being the highest.…
What an amazing camp day! The weather was beautiful, the pizza was yummy, the kids went home sufficiently exhausted and you were amazing! We can’t thank you enough for your willingness to choose Camp Lifetimes to give your time and energy too. Whether you had a chance to shake your groove thing, take a silly picture or create a masterpiece, we hope you know that you mentored healthy, positive grieving alternatives to our participants. It was obvious they enjoyed their time with you and took home new, creative tools that will allow them to mourn with even greater intention.…
The word is out! Sea Camp has been canceled this year! What happened to the importance of tradition and bonding? What about the hands on educational learning experiences that will be missed? Most importantly what happened to the reward long anticipated after eight years of hard work?…
School is almost out and Summer is almost here, so you know what that means... ASI Camps are back! Here are five reasons ASI is the best place for your child this summer! Click here for times and schedules of our camps. Three different types of camps; At ASI, we offer Summer Camp, Skills Camp, and Team Camp.…
Have you ever wondered how the noun and verb form of the word camp could differ? How is it possible to have a noun and verb for of the same word? Although that may seem outrageous there are plenty of words that have a noun and verb form that are closely related to each other. For example; record, escort, insult, crash, phone, shop, etc all have a noun and verb form and this list could go on-and-on. Today we will focus on analyzing the word 'camp'.…
Are You Preparing For Camping In Yellowstone? Are you preparing for camping in Yellowstone? If so, there are some important tips that you need to consider before heading out to the Yellowstone National Park. Nighttime is usually cold in Yellowstone even during summer months.…
I cannot forget that beautiful sunrise. Those beautiful rays of color are one of my favorite camp memory. The memory is so vivid sometimes I wake up in the morning and check the sky simply to draw a layer of my old camping memory over the moment. The sun heating my cold body is a feeling worth experiencing. Another favorite thing about going camping is waking up early in the morning and walking through the wet grasses.…
My harassment with Northwest YMCA Counselor Sensei begun at the mandatory staff training, May 16- May17, located at the Lexington YMCA Outdoor Camp Facility. Sensei began taking articles of my clothing, and fled when asked to return the item. Sensei would look at me inappropriately at work, scanning between my legs and scanning back up to my face. This occurred especially during dinner at training and as well as the entire first week of camp. Sensei even texted me asking me to go on a walk late at night during training.…
Can you remember when you enjoyed a great camping last? Camping allows you to relax and an opportunity for personal reflection. You can just escape your daily routine for a little while and completely unplug from your every day life. Take some time to read through this article; it will help your next camping trip great. Pick a type of sleeping bag that happens to be appropriate for the season.…