What a great life I have...

I have to admit that I might have the best job in the entire world (Zach Friesen our Operations Director might argue that point). A big part of the greatness of my job are the people I get to work with everyday. I spent a major part of today walking around camp with Zach (Operations Director) and Jen (Program Director) talking about changes we are making to several areas of camp. It was great to dream about repurposing our blacktop area beside the pool into a sand volleyball court and full basketball court. It was great to discuss the potential for a mountain biking program (summer 2010) and the "bike playground" we are going to build beside the office.  We also talked through potential changes at the gym including a new surface for the court, a permanent sound system to use for dances and other programs and bleachers instead of our old benches.

It is great to work at a place where if an idea enters your mind you get to bounce these ideas off of creative, intelligent, get it done people to see if you can make it a reality.  I think one of the great things we do every year is plan the new "wow" for the coming summer.  The last few years have brought our event field, pool and alpine tower.  I am excited about what we will be able to accomplish before the first day of summer 2009!  

Look forward to seeing you guys this summer.

Your Camp Director,

Dave

Some things I would like to see at camp this summer...

One of the great parts about my job is the fact that I get to dream alot.  I get to spend a good part of the year thinking about what would be a great thing to add at Kanata for the upcoming summer.  Here are some things that I have been dreaming about recently:

• a beach volleyball court beside the pool - how great would it be to have a full size beach volleyball court for our volleyball classes and for things to do as a cabin or during swim time
• a pontoon boat for the lake - wouldn't it be great for your cabin to be able to take the pontoon boat out for a spin on unit night during the summer for a "Kanata Dinner Cruise"
• a disc golf course - I have been playing disc golf like crazy for the past month and we have talked about adding a course at camp for the last couple of years.  I think it would be a great addition to our program and facility

These are just a few of the things I would love to see us have at Kanata, but what are things you would like to see?  If you get a chance send me some things you would love to see at Kanata.

See you this summer.

Your Camp Director

Dave Bell