FRIDAY, February 6th
7:30 PM Arrival/Be registered/Get things settled
8:00 PM Snack
8:30 PM Intros/Worship/Speaker
9:15 PM Ground Rules/ Counselor meeting
9:30 PM Ice Breakers
10:00 PM Cabin Time
10:30 PM Get ready for bed
11:00 PM In bed/ Lights out
SATURDAY, February 7th
8:00 AM Wake-up Bell
8:30 AM Breakfast
(Don’t leave breakfast area)
9:30 AM Solo Time
10:00 AM Worship/Speaker
11:00 AM Cabin Time
12:00 AM Cabin Activity
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Free-Time
4:15 PM Go back to cabins and get ready
4:30 PM Speaker/Worship
5:30 PM Cabin Time
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Game/announcements
8:30 PM Snack/ Free time
10:00 PM Start packing/ Get ready for bed
11:00 PM In bed/ Lights out
SUNDAY, February 8th
8:00 AM Wake-up/pack everything
8:30 AM Breakfast
9:15 AM Worship/Speaker
10:30 AM Cabin Clean-up
11:15 AM Be lined up for busses
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Winter Camp... & food
Our Winter Camps!
Winter is upon us. We have a great season of camps planned and I hope to see many old and new friends there. Make sure to register if you have not already, and just incase you are wondering what's on the menu, I'm posting it too. As soon as we get the schedules finalized, I'll try to post those for you too.
Have a wonderful Winter! We'll see you soon!
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Winter Camp Menus 09:
High School
Friday Snack: Pizza & Cookies
Saturday Breakfast: Egss, Bacon, Hash Browned Patties, & Cereal
Saturday Lunch: Cheeseburgers, Fries & Fresh Fruit
Saturday Dinner: Pasta & Meatballs, Red or White Sauce, Garlic Bread, & Salad
Saturday Snack: Brownies
Sunday Breakfast: Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit, & Cereal
Junior High
Friday Snack: Pizza & Cookies
Saturday Breakfast: Egss, Bacon, Hash Browned Patties, Cereal, & Fruit
Saturday Lunch: Chicken Tenders with Barbeque sauce, Chips, & Veggies with Dip
Saturday Dinner: Cheeseburgers, Fries & Fresh Fruit
Saturday Snack: Brownies
Sunday Breakfast: Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit, & Cereal
Juniors
Friday Snack: Pizza & Cookies
Saturday Breakfast: Egss, Bacon, Hash Browned Patties, Cereal, & Fruit
Saturday Lunch: Chicken Tenders with Barbeque sauce, Chips, & Veggies with Dip
Saturday Dinner: Cheeseburgers, Fries & Fresh Fruit
Saturday Snack: Brownies
Sunday Breakfast: Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit, & Cereal
Winter is upon us. We have a great season of camps planned and I hope to see many old and new friends there. Make sure to register if you have not already, and just incase you are wondering what's on the menu, I'm posting it too. As soon as we get the schedules finalized, I'll try to post those for you too.
Have a wonderful Winter! We'll see you soon!
____________________________________________________
Winter Camp Menus 09:
High School
Friday Snack: Pizza & Cookies
Saturday Breakfast: Egss, Bacon, Hash Browned Patties, & Cereal
Saturday Lunch: Cheeseburgers, Fries & Fresh Fruit
Saturday Dinner: Pasta & Meatballs, Red or White Sauce, Garlic Bread, & Salad
Saturday Snack: Brownies
Sunday Breakfast: Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit, & Cereal
Junior High
Friday Snack: Pizza & Cookies
Saturday Breakfast: Egss, Bacon, Hash Browned Patties, Cereal, & Fruit
Saturday Lunch: Chicken Tenders with Barbeque sauce, Chips, & Veggies with Dip
Saturday Dinner: Cheeseburgers, Fries & Fresh Fruit
Saturday Snack: Brownies
Sunday Breakfast: Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit, & Cereal
Juniors
Friday Snack: Pizza & Cookies
Saturday Breakfast: Egss, Bacon, Hash Browned Patties, Cereal, & Fruit
Saturday Lunch: Chicken Tenders with Barbeque sauce, Chips, & Veggies with Dip
Saturday Dinner: Cheeseburgers, Fries & Fresh Fruit
Saturday Snack: Brownies
Sunday Breakfast: Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit, & Cereal
Monday, November 3, 2008
A long time in not posting deserves a long post
As with all things that are "new", there is an interesting phenomenon that occurs. It seems that no matter the grandness with which something starts, or the enthusiasm behind a fresh idea, it inevitably goes through a definite period of "dwindling". It is, in my opinion, this period in which makes or breaks the original idea... Let's get this conversation out of the abstract and consider what exactly this means. Take a moment to think about someone, perhaps it is even yourself, who made a decision to start something new, or create a new habit. This decision or habit probably starts out great, be it a New Year's resolution, creating a timely homework schedule, or let's say someone creates a new blog. In most cases, it usually begins with a desire to see something happen, for example:"Wouldn't it be great to let people know what is going on at Camp?!"
The idea is in place! Next, if the desire is strong enough, it moves into a new phase...
"yeah, that would be great... but how?"
At this point in the process, the person begins, bit by bit, to see how it might be possible, and the desire grows (if it's strong enough).
"Well, we have a Newsletter, which is awesome, but what if I miss the deadline? Also, what if I want to print the Camp schedule? Do I really want the donors to know the kids stay up until 12am? Hmm, what if I tried doing something on the Internet? I'm no web designer, but maybe I could find something to make this work"
Before too long, a plan is beginning to form and steps are created to make it happen, so long as that original desire is strong enough to keep it going.
"Ok, I know this person who made a blog and everyone read it, so it could work. All I have to do is make an account, find a technology person to make it visible to people interested in camp, & I can publish Camp Schedules and post things that people might read half of!"
From there, as long as that original desire is still strong enough, it's not much farther before the steps slowly start falling into place, and desire, means, and plan form into action.
Certainly, this is a silly, and as you might have picked up on, a real life example of how ideas become reality. What, though, does this have to do with the "new" things in life dwindling? Well, even in the creation of new habits and decisions, many times these things fade before they even start. They dwindle before they even have a chance to become reality. Sometimes this can be a good thing: I once wanted to live on a boat that would sail around the world for two years. For me, that was not a great idea, and thank God, I did not want it badly enough to see it through to reality. If we go through this process in the things we think we want, why on Earth, would we not think the things we are doing also need to be checked by our desire to see them through? Often times we get so busy with life that our doing supersedes our reasons for doing. This, once again, probably sounds a bit abstract, so to put it concretely:
(July 18th, 2008)
"Wow, Summer Camp is coming really fast, but I still need to post something. I have a blog, better not let it get old."
(4 weeks later)
"Wow, I only posted the Juniors' schedule, I probably should post something else... oh my gosh! I totally forgot to do the check in sheets, I'd better do that!"
(5 weeks later)
"Oh yeah, the blog... I am so tired... I'll do it later"
(8 weeks later)
"Oh. The blog... forgot all about that... how embarrassing."
(12 weeks later)
"Ok, this is silly. I wanted this blog to keep people informed and the last post was from week one of Summer Camp. I really want anyone who cares about Camp to have every opportunity to know what's going on that they can have. Even if I have to make fun of myself for not writing for 12 weeks, this is important enough for me to do it."
In the end, our reasons for why we are doing something are what will either: give us the motivation to keep doing what we need to do, or call it quits because our reasons for doing it in the first place aren't enough to keep going.
The idea is in place! Next, if the desire is strong enough, it moves into a new phase...
"yeah, that would be great... but how?"
At this point in the process, the person begins, bit by bit, to see how it might be possible, and the desire grows (if it's strong enough).
"Well, we have a Newsletter, which is awesome, but what if I miss the deadline? Also, what if I want to print the Camp schedule? Do I really want the donors to know the kids stay up until 12am? Hmm, what if I tried doing something on the Internet? I'm no web designer, but maybe I could find something to make this work"
Before too long, a plan is beginning to form and steps are created to make it happen, so long as that original desire is strong enough to keep it going.
"Ok, I know this person who made a blog and everyone read it, so it could work. All I have to do is make an account, find a technology person to make it visible to people interested in camp, & I can publish Camp Schedules and post things that people might read half of!"
From there, as long as that original desire is still strong enough, it's not much farther before the steps slowly start falling into place, and desire, means, and plan form into action.
Certainly, this is a silly, and as you might have picked up on, a real life example of how ideas become reality. What, though, does this have to do with the "new" things in life dwindling? Well, even in the creation of new habits and decisions, many times these things fade before they even start. They dwindle before they even have a chance to become reality. Sometimes this can be a good thing: I once wanted to live on a boat that would sail around the world for two years. For me, that was not a great idea, and thank God, I did not want it badly enough to see it through to reality. If we go through this process in the things we think we want, why on Earth, would we not think the things we are doing also need to be checked by our desire to see them through? Often times we get so busy with life that our doing supersedes our reasons for doing. This, once again, probably sounds a bit abstract, so to put it concretely:
(July 18th, 2008)
"Wow, Summer Camp is coming really fast, but I still need to post something. I have a blog, better not let it get old."
(4 weeks later)
"Wow, I only posted the Juniors' schedule, I probably should post something else... oh my gosh! I totally forgot to do the check in sheets, I'd better do that!"
(5 weeks later)
"Oh yeah, the blog... I am so tired... I'll do it later"
(8 weeks later)
"Oh. The blog... forgot all about that... how embarrassing."
(12 weeks later)
"Ok, this is silly. I wanted this blog to keep people informed and the last post was from week one of Summer Camp. I really want anyone who cares about Camp to have every opportunity to know what's going on that they can have. Even if I have to make fun of myself for not writing for 12 weeks, this is important enough for me to do it."
In the end, our reasons for why we are doing something are what will either: give us the motivation to keep doing what we need to do, or call it quits because our reasons for doing it in the first place aren't enough to keep going.
Lamentations 3:40
Let us examine our ways and test them,
and let us return to the LORD.
Let us examine our ways and test them,
and let us return to the LORD.
What we need to ask ourselves is this: what is truly important to me? What is worth my time, and worth the effort I put in? Do I do things "just because", or because the reasons I have for doing them are driving me forward? It seems, unless I am alone (which I doubt) that we all go through times of dwindling, whether it be in our resolutions, our habits, or our faith. This time, though often frustrating, can be vital if we respond appropriately... "is this still important... and why?"
...so is the blog still important to me?... yes... and I apologize for going this long without realizing it.
...so is the blog still important to me?... yes... and I apologize for going this long without realizing it.
Friday, July 18, 2008
What are they eating? Menu Summer 2008
Sunday nite: Pizza & salad
Snack: granola bars
Monday:
Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, cereal, juice and milk
Lunch: Chicken tenders with ranch or BBQ sauce, chips, and veggies with dip
Dinner: Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread and tossed salad with ranch or italian dressing
Snack: Brownies
Tuesday:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, cereal, juice and milk
Lunch: Hamburgers, tator tots, fruit and dessert
Dinner: BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes, corn and cornbread with butter
Snack: Choc Chip cookies and chips and dip
Wednesday:
Breakfast: French toast, fruit, cereal, juice and milk
Lunch: Sack lunches- Ham Turkey or PB & J, chips, veggies and dip and cookies
Dinner: Kebab Nite
Thursday:
Breakfast: Cereal, muffins, bagels, fruit , juice and milk
Lunch: Corn Dogs, French fries, Fruit or veggies, and rice krispie treats
Dinner: Tacos, rice and beans, chips and salsa, tossed salad with ranch or italian dressing
Snack: Ice cream
Friday:
Breakfast: Pancakes, bacon, cereal, juice and milk
Lunch: Grilled cheese sandwiches, chips, and fruit
Dinner: Oven Roasted Chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, steamed veggies, rolls and butter
Snack: S'mores
Saturday:
Breakfast: scrambled eggs, hash brown patties, biscuits, fruit, cereal, juice and milk
Juniors Camp Schedule Summer 2008
Juniors Camp
5:00 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Ice Breakers/ Team Games
9:00 PM Snack
9:30 PM Cabin Time
10:00 PM Lights Out
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Solo Time
10:00 AM Armenian Heritage
11:15 AM Cabin Discussions
11:30 AM Cabin Clean Up
12:00 AM Lunch
1:00 PM Game
2:00 PM Free Time
5:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Night Game
8:30 PM Snack
9:00 PM Cabin Time
10:00 PM Lights Out
Juniors Camp
8:00 AM Breakfast
8:45 AM Solo Time
9:00 AM Craft
10:00 AM Morning Speaker
11:00 AM Cabin Time
11:30 AM Cabin Clean Up
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Game
2:00 PM Free Time
5:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Night Game
8:30 PM Snack
9:00 PM Cabin Time
10:00 PM Lights Out
Juniors Camp
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Cabin Clean Up
10:30 AM Leave for
3:30 PM Leave for Camp
8:00 PM Movie & Snack
8:00 AM Breakfast
8:45 AM Solo Time
9:00 AM Track 1
9:45 AM Track 2
10:30 AM Track 3
11:15 AM Cabin Time
11:30 AM Cabin Clean Up
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Game
2:00 PM Free Time
5:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Night Game
8:30 PM Snack
9:00 PM Cabin Time
Juniors Camp
8:30 AM Breakfast
9:15 AM Solo Time
9:30 AM Crafts
10:30 AM Morning Speaker
11:30 AM Cabin Time
12:00 PM Cabin Clean Up
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Game
2:00 PM Free Time
5:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Fire Pit
8:00 PM Snack at the Fire Pit
9:00 PM Cabin Time
10:00 PM Lights Out
8:00 AM Breakfast
8:45 AM Final Ceremony
11:00 AM Goodbyes & Line Up to Leave
Camp is Upon Us!!!
It's hard to believe that Camp is here!!!
I wanted to say a big thank you for all of your prayers and support over the last 4 months of planning. God is so gracious to "see to the details" (Gen. 22) Through all the craziness of planning and waiting, I am now at a point of excitement! I can't wait to see the staff, ready to serve God. I can't wait to see all the details fall into their places. Above all else, I can't wait to see the campers as they interact with the lessons, friendships, and beauty of God's creation!
Please keep praying for us as we continue to lead young people into lasting relationships with the Lord!
PS. If you wish to see what we're doing at camp, check out the schedules & Menu!
In Christ,
Jennifer Abadjian
I wanted to say a big thank you for all of your prayers and support over the last 4 months of planning. God is so gracious to "see to the details" (Gen. 22) Through all the craziness of planning and waiting, I am now at a point of excitement! I can't wait to see the staff, ready to serve God. I can't wait to see all the details fall into their places. Above all else, I can't wait to see the campers as they interact with the lessons, friendships, and beauty of God's creation!
Please keep praying for us as we continue to lead young people into lasting relationships with the Lord!
PS. If you wish to see what we're doing at camp, check out the schedules & Menu!
In Christ,
Jennifer Abadjian
Monday, May 19, 2008
Anxiously awaiting
Every day it seems like there is something that I am waiting on. Who will be our speakers? What type of activities will we have? When will the brochures be ready to send? Where will the staff sleep? Why didn't more people register early? How many kids are going to come?
In some areas of life one action will produce another. If you push the ice button on the refrigerator, ice comes out. If you dial a number, the phone rings. Simple right? What if like in my case, you don't have an ice button, or your phone doesn't work? See, not everything is so instant, no matter how hard we try.
If I could find a "complete all the steps needed to make camp happen" button, wouldn't it be great? All our staff, speakers, activities, campers, buses, food, everything to make a great camp would magically appear in a flash. What I wonder though, is what would be missing in the hours of calling, e-mailing, thinking, rearranging cabins, appologizing, & coordinating that would no longer be needed?
It's pretty hard to have an answer to a question like that... what if? What comes to mind though, is the picture of a parent who is expecting a baby. There is tension, and uncertainty, hours of preparation, and definately pain. When the long awaited child arrives, there has been so much thought and feeling poured into his or her arrival that the parents can truly say, "this was worth the wait".
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