College students today struggle with making sure they have used every opportunity during college to ensure that they are the most prepared they can be to enter “the real world.” During my time at Wheaton College, I felt pressure to get internships and create networks in order to secure my future. Instead, I chose to […]
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Behind the Scenes: Our Year-Round Staff
As we move into fall, you may ask yourself, what happens at camp during the off-season? Wonder no more! Meet Nancy “Barney” Mauriello and Renee “Peach” Hedeen, two of our year-round staff members, who work through the year to make sure that camp is up and running during the summer! Name and Bird Name: […]
Staff Profiles: Fireback and Mable
A good staff is at the heart of any camp, and we at Camp Cedarbrook know how to pick great staff members! You can read all about our 2017 staff here, but we wanted to give you a more in-depth look at two staff members, one returning and one new! Bird Name: Fireback Position at […]
Introducing the New Bible Ex Curriculum, Part 2
Last week, Whimbrel introduced us to the new Bible Ex curriculum. This week, hear what the team who developed the curriculum has to say! I am so thankful for a team of writers who volunteer their time to work on this curriculum. This team is made up of staff alumnae and current staff members who […]
Introducing the New Bible Ex Curriculum, Part 1
“What is one of your hobbies?” someone asked me recently. At first I struggled to answer because I don’t consider myself much of a “hobby” kind of person. I don’t ski or paint or play backgammon. But when I realized that by “hobbies” they meant, “What do you love to do when you’re not at […]
My Life is a Songfest
“MY LIFE IS A SONGFEST!” is a phrase that originated with the staff ten years ago. At camp, someone would mention how much they love eating donuts, and instantly everyone would break out into song. My life is a songfest. As a camper, I remember thinking that songfests were better than television. It was a great […]
Curious About CILT? The Process of Learning to be a Leader
Many moons ago (ok, two summers ago), I graduated from the Camper In Leadership Training (or CILT) program at camp. CILT is a two-year leadership development program for high school girls interested in serving God and others through a leadership role. My fellow CILTs are the best friends I have ever had and remain so […]
10 Ways Camp Prepared Me for College
I will never forget my very first week at camp. So many moments throughout the day seem to bring a smile a to my face as they make me think of the special place I’ve spent my summers. I started camp as a Challenger, which is older than most first-year campers are. Regardless of my […]
The Best Investment: 6 Simple Reasons to Send Your Daughter to Camp
When I left my job in May of 2015, I told people I was going “back to camp.” What compelled me to make this life-changing decision? To be away from my husband for the summer months and take on a job with more responsibility and stress, and less pay?! Because my life was changed at […]
Camp = College Prep
After reading the article “Creating Advantage in College” by Steve Baskin, I asked our staff for their opinions on whether their camp experience had helped prepare them for college. Here’s what they said… “Camp has truly changed my life. At camp I learned to be a leader through the CILT program and I took that […]