Camp Blog
More S'mores!
by
Stacie Hoppman
on March 3,2023 in
Camp Talk
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When you think of campfire desserts, one probably tops the list every time: S’mores! It’s hard not to love the classic combo of marshmallow, graham cracker, and chocolate. Whether you like them barely cooked, beautifully golden, or burnt and crispy, just about everyone looks forward to s’mores during the summer. It’s hard to improve upon […]
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Banana,
Caramel Apple,
cookie,
Oreo,
Peanut Butter,
Reese's,
s'more,
s'more variation,
S'moreo
Ode to the Summer Camp Counselor
by
Stacie Hoppman
on February 8,2023 in
Camp Staff
Camp Talk
Summer Camp
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It’s just fun in the sun all summer. That might be what you think of when you think of working as a camp counselor, but in reality, the job is so much more than that. In fact, if you are an employer, you would do well to think about hiring former camp counselors. Here is […]
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camp counselor,
communication,
employment,
flexibility,
hiring,
leadership,
resume,
skills,
summer camp,
work at summer camp,
workplace
Come and See
by
Stacie Hoppman
on January 10,2023 in
Growing Faith
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“Come and see.” This is the invitation Jesus first offers to his disciples. They have heard that Jesus is the Lamb of God. They have heard that he is the promised one, the Messiah they have been waiting for. So a few men drift into his presence, curious to see if what they have heard […]
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authentic,
come and see,
Disciple,
follow,
Jesus,
John 1,
John 1:35-51,
know and be known
When the Phone Owns You
by
Stacie Hoppman
on December 9,2022 in
Parents
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There’s an epidemic spreading among us. It’s not a virus, although it can be contagious. And it’s not a drug, although it is addicting. We carry it around with us everywhere we go. If we leave it at home, we’ll turn the car around and go back for it. If we lose it, we spend […]
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addiction,
Iowa,
smart phone,
social media,
summer camp,
technology
Where There Is Love
by
Stacie Hoppman
on October 12,2022 in
Camp Talk
Growing Faith
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“Kids go where there is excitement, but they stay where there is love.” -Zig Ziglar The above quote tells us so much about why kids come back to summer camp year after year. Think about the excitement of one week of camp for a child. Even before they arrive, there is so much anticipation. They […]
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