--- title: Summer Camp and Youth Development Blog | Camp Champions | Steve Baskin (66) description: Owner/director of Camp Champions. Unapologetic camp geek. Married to lovely Susie Ma'am and have 2 boys and 2 girls. (66) --- [Register Online](https://champions.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/camper/App) [Camp Champions](https://www.campchampions.com/) # Camp Champions Blog ## Steve Baskin ![Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/hs-fs/file-377256139-jpg/Head_Shot_Profile/SteveSir.jpg) Owner/director of Camp Champions. Unapologetic camp geek. Married to lovely Susie Ma'am and have 2 boys and 2 girls. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [Rain and Swims](https://blog.campchampions.com/camper/rain-and-swims) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on Jul 17, 2013 2:19:52 PM [![Boys in Pond](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Boys-in-Pond-300x199.jpg)](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Boys-in-Pond.jpg)The rain today has been a lovely variation from the last few weeks. [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/camper/rain-and-swims) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/camper/rain-and-swims#comments-listing) Tags: [Camper](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/camper) ## [Am I a Rookie?](https://blog.campchampions.com/counselor/am-i-a-rookie) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on Jul 14, 2013 6:04:53 PM [![T-bone kilt](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/T-bone-kilt-300x199.jpg)](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/T-bone-kilt.jpg)As a 48 year-old father of 4, I generally do not think of myself as having much in common with 8 year-olds.  I am less flexible, am less excited my slushees and rarely play gaga. But as I sit here looking out at camp at 7:15 - 90 minutes before wake-up call, I realize that I actually do. [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/counselor/am-i-a-rookie) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/counselor/am-i-a-rookie#comments-listing) Tags: [Counselor](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/counselor) ## [Making My Day](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/parents/making-my-day) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on Jul 13, 2013 3:39:43 PM [![Flag and house](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Flag-and-house-300x192.jpg)](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Flag-and-house.jpg) [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/parents/making-my-day) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/parents/making-my-day#comments-listing) Tags: [Parents](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/parents) ## [Chaos, Cavemen and Drums](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/camper/chaos-cavemen-and-drums) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on Jul 12, 2013 6:22:13 PM [![Drum cafe](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Drum-cafe-300x199.jpg)](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Drum-cafe.jpg)I am in a somewhat reflective mood today, so let me share how camp has helped me grow as an individual and parent. [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/camper/chaos-cavemen-and-drums) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/camper/chaos-cavemen-and-drums#comments-listing) Tags: [Camper](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/camper) ## [Wonderful Wednesdays](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/counselor/wonderful-wednesdays) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on Jul 11, 2013 1:34:31 AM [![20130710-195943](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130710-195943-300x199.jpg)](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130710-195943.jpg) I love Wednesdays.  *During the day, Susie Ma’am and I meet with each of the three Senior Camper groups: those who just finished 9th grade (7-11 and 007), 10th grade (CATS and 008) and 11th grade (SCATS and 009).  In these talks, we discuss a wide variety of topics.  In some, we talk about ways to improve their leadership and interpersonal skills.  Other times the topic is intentionality and living a life of passion and service.* [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/counselor/wonderful-wednesdays) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/counselor/wonderful-wednesdays#comments-listing) Tags: [Counselor](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/counselor) ## [Appreciation in the Man Cave](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/appreciation-in-the-man-cave) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on Jul 8, 2013 2:24:06 PM [![Boys over firepit](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Boys-over-firepit-300x200.jpg)](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Boys-over-firepit.jpg) [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/appreciation-in-the-man-cave) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/appreciation-in-the-man-cave#comments-listing) Tags: [Camper](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/camper), [General](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/general) ## [Sunday at Camp](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/parents/sunday-at-camp) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on Jul 8, 2013 3:38:07 AM [![Vespers 2_13](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Vespers-2_13-300x200.jpg)](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Vespers-2_13.jpg)Sundays at camp feature a different schedule and special activities. [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/parents/sunday-at-camp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/parents/sunday-at-camp#comments-listing) Tags: [Parents](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/parents) ## [Camp Connections](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/camp-connections) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on Jul 6, 2013 7:06:02 PM [![Night sail](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Night-sail-300x200.jpg)](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Night-sail.jpg) [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/camp-connections) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/camp-connections#comments-listing) Tags: [General](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/general), [Counselor](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/counselor) ## [The Quote Board](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/camper/the-quote-board) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on Jul 5, 2013 1:00:02 AM [![Quote Board](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Quote-Board-300x224.jpg)](http://files.campchampions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Quote-Board.jpg) [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/camper/the-quote-board) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/camper/the-quote-board#comments-listing) Tags: [Camper](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/camper) ## [Lizards and Fireworks](https://blog.campchampions.com/blog/camper/lizards-and-fireworks) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on Jul 4, 2013 6:31:12 PM After Torchlight, Susie Ma’am was walking behind a group of campers. Here is the conversation she heard. 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