"I Love Those Chickens"

Posted by Steve Baskin on Aug 4, 2016 10:04:17 PM

Susie_BU_Shot.jpgSusie Ma’am knew exactly what her wedding would be like.

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Secret Agents on a Mission

Posted by Steve Baskin on Aug 3, 2016 6:39:04 PM

Secret_Agents_Henry_Wilbert.jpgDid you know that there are secret agents at Camp Champions?

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Susie Ma'am, The Educator

Posted by Steve Baskin on Aug 2, 2016 8:09:45 PM

Fox_Dance_Robby_Leah_STB_SRB.jpgLook at this picture and think about the following statement: the woman in the chicken hat is helping craft youth development policy for the State of Texas.

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Greeting the New Campers

Posted by Steve Baskin on Aug 1, 2016 8:27:02 PM

Cookies_and_milk_3_2016.jpgTwo years ago, we started some new traditions designed to smooth the transition of first-time campers. We realized that coming to camp for the very first time is meaningfully different from returning as a veteran.

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Savoring our Community

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 31, 2016 9:43:49 PM

Liam_Pablo_Gustavo.jpgCamp has an odd rhythm to it.

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Getting a Boost From Ben Sir's Band

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 30, 2016 7:08:34 PM

Basketball_Shorts.jpgPeople often ask whether I ever get tired being a camp director.

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Bonus Blog: A Letter from a 7th Grader

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 29, 2016 6:49:38 PM

Flaming_CC_3_2016.jpgSeveral years ago, a 13 year-old wrote a lovely letter when he was nominated for Bearer of the Torch.  I came across it today and thought you would enjoy it.

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The Tiger Story and the Tiger Club

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 29, 2016 6:28:14 PM

Tiger.jpgWhen a camper brings a friend to camp, he or she becomes a member of the Tiger Club, to thank them for helping make our community better.

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I'm So Glad I Came Back

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 28, 2016 7:24:04 PM

Letterman_Cookout.jpgOnce each term, the 9th grade Senior Campers (7-11) read letters that they write to the girls side of camp. They are often insightful and always heartfelt. Sadly, I miss them as I am with the boys when this happens, but Susie Ma’am always returns and shares the best thoughts and stories.

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Our Warrior Sons

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 27, 2016 6:15:19 PM

Liam_and_WIey_as_TS_leaders_w_SRB.jpgSusie Ma’am and I are going through a series of experiences that lead us to the question “Are we getting old?”

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