Keys to a successful camp = Keys to a successful life

Summer is for being outside- running, jumping, swinging, skipping, dancing, swimming - you get the idea. Summer is also the time for blogging (it is hard to blog when running, jumping or swimming) and so I sometimes find it hard to sit down at my desk to make time to write about what we have been doing this summer. I thought I would write about some things that make camp special and then maybe you can transfer them into your daily life a little.

• Start everyday with dancing and music When we leave the dining hall every morning we have music playing and there is a great energy to start the day. What a great opportunity every day brings; we should take full advantage to meet new people and try new things.
• Work on skill development At our activities throughout the day our campers get the opportunity to develop lifelong skills and master various activities. Work on something new today. Get better. Master a skill.
• Take time to rest and reflect We always take a rest period at camp! We can change a lot of things but we never change our rest period. It is good for you to sit down everyday and rest or reflect. Don't forget to take time to take care of yourself.
  
• Eat your vegetables We encourage our campers and staff to try everything that is served at a meal. Its a good habit to get into and you never know, you might like it. We need to eat healthier and it starts with our fruits and vegetables.
• Spend time outdoors Take time for yourself or with your family to spend intentional time outdoors with nature. Listen and observe what is going on around you.
• Spend time with positive people Everyday at camp we are surrounded by positive people that love life and enjoy sharing this "positivity" with others. Make sure to find positive friends that build you up and don't drain you of your joy for life.

There are hundreds of other things I could write that are key parts of camp that would make a successful day anywhere but I will save those for another time. Enjoy your day, invest in others and don't forget to smile.

Your Camp Director,

Dave