tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48058221104854231022012-02-06T12:19:15.587-08:00YMCA Camp GreenvilleCamp Greenvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266198985626848274noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805822110485423102.post-15130777533669338392012-02-06T12:05:00.000-08:002012-02-06T12:19:15.599-08:00Living Well At CampWho's living well? YMCA Camp Greenville! To learn more please visit LiveWell Greenville.Camp Greenvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266198985626848274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805822110485423102.post-15536544972853070032012-01-03T12:25:00.000-08:002012-01-04T06:22:08.698-08:00Centennial Celebration!<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> 72 1024x768 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONECamp Greenvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266198985626848274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805822110485423102.post-5025840037020067682011-10-10T08:43:00.000-07:002011-10-10T09:55:41.081-07:00Centennial Celebration Summer Here We Come!Opening Campfires-Hiking to Rainbow Falls-Cabin of Excellence-Chapel at Pretty Place-Whitewater Rafting on the Nantahala-Swinging on the Rope swing-Zip linnig-Horseback Riding-Packouts at Sub Camp-Cooking at Outback-Mountain Biking-Morning Shine-Parade Ground-Mom and Me-The Zombies Ain't My Neighbors-Whaling-Pottery at Hill Skills-Water slides-Kayaking-Archery and Target Sports. This list is justCamp Greenvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266198985626848274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805822110485423102.post-30765771782344017172011-03-31T11:26:00.000-07:002011-04-08T21:18:16.587-07:0024 Consecutive Volunteer WeekendsOur Thanks To Sam At the age of 20, Sam Benham, has given much of his time to give back to YMCA Camp Greenville. Sam has participated in 24 consecutive volunteer weekends and hopes to make that number 26 by the end of the spring season.“All in all I plan on coming to the volunteer weekend as long as possible,” Benham said. Benham’s streak started back in the fall of 2007 when Benham was a Camp Greenvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266198985626848274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805822110485423102.post-26385248713329607572011-03-26T06:38:00.000-07:002011-03-26T06:53:34.541-07:00The 100 Camper Challenge is On - FL v GAThe Florida v Georgia 100 Camper ChallengeDecide Where The Burris Family Spends Spring BreakI am challenging Florida and Georgia Camp families to each recruit 100 campers before April 6, 2011. Just send me an email and tell me how many campers you can recruit. The state with the most is the state where my family will spend spring break. We will leave camp Friday, April 15 and return Friday April Camp Greenvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266198985626848274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805822110485423102.post-77404978145446841552011-02-23T06:07:00.000-08:002011-02-23T06:20:38.664-08:00Experiential Learning Abounds At CampSHARPIES NOT WELCOMELast weekend provided yet another experiential learning opportunity at Camp Greenville. Ten volunteers spent Saturday working with camp staff to clean graffiti off of the walls and bunks of the Lakeside Cabins. The impact was startling. Between past counselors hanging their head as we sanded their name off of the bunk, to others pridefully declaring they will ensure camp staysCamp Greenvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266198985626848274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805822110485423102.post-58608785141752224192011-02-18T11:38:00.000-08:002011-02-18T13:02:28.628-08:00The 2011 PEAK (Preparing Educators for Adventures with Kids) conference is in the books and once again it was a great three days of learning. This year the conference drew attendees from all over the Southeast as well as from as far away as Texas.A rich collection of varying workshop topics were covered from Leave No Trace ethics, to Nature Writing and Photography, to grant writing, and winter Camp Greenvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266198985626848274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805822110485423102.post-21392888173106262842011-02-15T12:46:00.000-08:002011-02-15T12:47:26.205-08:00Spring Staff Have ArrivedAll of the Spring Staff have arrived and are deep into staff training. Between now and Friday, February 25th they will complete a multi-faceted training to prepare to serve school groups, community groups and families this season. This high quality group of sixteen of 22 to 31 year-olds come to the season with a vast array of outdoor leadership skills. Like all YMCA staff they are trained in Camp Greenvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266198985626848274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805822110485423102.post-1620286701647240732011-02-02T19:48:00.000-08:002011-02-02T20:11:05.932-08:00What Do You Tell People About Camp?We recently asked a group of volunteers what they tell others about camp. Their answers were inspiring."Kids grow up quick. Camp helps us take advantage of this special time in their lives to make memories we wouldn't want to miss.""I have asked my children if they want to try another camp. They wouldn't go anywhere else.""We are all different when we come back from camp.""My kids talk about campCamp Greenvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266198985626848274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805822110485423102.post-20221055651730451402011-02-02T13:53:00.000-08:002011-02-03T06:40:59.588-08:00Recent Camp Greenville Board HappeningsCamp Greenville recently held two great events involving our wonderful Board of Advisors. Last week a reception was held to honor those board members that will be moving on to other ventures as well as those that are joining us as we move toward the celebration of Camp's Centennial.Our outgoing Board members:Mark Trexler, Jeff Mazzola, Stuart McAlister, Jeff Hughes, Hudson DenneyThank you Camp Greenvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266198985626848274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805822110485423102.post-13696109863221577472011-01-24T11:35:00.000-08:002011-01-24T11:51:14.009-08:00An update on Camp Greenville's recent marketing summit and some new ways to stay connected.It is with renewed energy that we are very excited to be bringing you even more ways to stay connected with Camp Greenville. Please keep an eye on the sidebar of this page for ways to stay in touch through all of our Facebook updates, Youtube videos, Pretty Place and Alumni blogs, and even (coming soon) a Twitter feed. Though camp is quieter throughout the winter months, last week was an Camp Greenvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266198985626848274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805822110485423102.post-58616808076349964892009-07-22T06:18:00.001-07:002009-07-22T06:18:10.236-07:00Flying to Camp? How to Avoid Additional Luggage Costs . . . . - American Camp AssociationWith more and more rules and regulations being imposed on travelers everyday, even getting your luggage to follow you is becoming a challenge. This article, from the American Camping Association, will help camp families plan ahead to save or prevent the additional costs and headaches when flying to camp. We would also highly recommend that parents carefully review their children's flight Camp Greenvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266198985626848274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805822110485423102.post-87270471763758561272009-02-16T08:08:00.000-08:002009-02-16T08:09:39.904-08:00Visit the websiteYMCA Camp GreenvilleCamp Greenvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266198985626848274noreply@blogger.com0