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Happy Thanksgiving
Posted by SharonWhat a great time of year we are getting into! Great food, extra time spent with friends and family, fun music, time away from school and work, and most importantly, the reminder of what God has done for us. As we were thinking of how we could best say “Happy Thanksgiving” to you, we kept coming back to our video from last year. It was just too hard to top! So here’s another look…
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This Month’s Honorable Mentions
Posted by SharonThe Honor Band assignment was a definite hit, and many of you submitted awesome photos wearing your honor bands. Here are some pictures of you ladies looking good!
Catherine Green sports her honor band at the center of the state of Alabama on her campus of the University of Montevallo. It’s just a coincidence she is wearing green and white.
Grace Valentine eats at Cafe do Monde in her home of New Orleans while wearing her honor band.
Ragan Story and Kierston Haddock represent Crestridge and show off their honor bands while away at school.
Thank you to all who participated! We love to see your submissions. December’s assignment coming soon!
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November Assignment Winner!
Posted by SharonThis month, Ron wanted you to get creative and snap a picture wearing your honor band. A bunch of you submitted fabulous pictures of yourselves looking stylish with your honor bands on. However, we did choose a winner. This month’s assignment winner is Mary Massey. Mary snapped a picture of her other Crestridge gal pals wearing their honor band’s while riding on a carousel.
Allie Buchalski, Molly Speese, Cari Phillips, Kayla Gula and Ashley Gryska all sporting their honor bands at North Point Mall in Alpharetta, GA.
Winner will receive a free store item of her choice sent to her door! Enjoy, and everyone stay tune for next month’s assignment.
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The 2011 Crestridge Intern…Kayla Dulhagen
Posted by SharonThat’s right…Kayla is here, ready to work hard and prepare for the summer! Kayla started working November 1st and has already been a huge help. She will help recruit and hire staff, brainstorm some new activities, write devotionals and blogs, and more. We are excited that she is here! Check out the video to get to know her better.
Don’t forget, submissions for the November Assignment are due this Monday, November 15th!
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Surprise Contest Winners!
Posted by KarahWe were blown away by how many of you submitted pictures during our week long pumpkin carving contest! It was tough to find just one winner for each camp, but after much deliberation we have selected two winners. We want to thank everyone who participated, and we will be posting as many of the submissions as we can in the next few days. So, without any further ado, the winners are:
Mabry Craddock is the winner for Crestridge
The Krugman Brothers show off their council ring pumpkin
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Ron Wants You to Wear Your Honor Band…
Posted by KarahFollow everyone’s favorite camp director as he goes about his daily life here at camp. Ron even takes time out of his busy schedule to explain November’s assignment. This month we make things a bit more challenging. Ron wants you all to take a picture holding your council ring sign or wearing your honor band. Feel free to get creative with your pictures. Take them in public places or surrounded by your best friends. The winners this month will be the people who complete the assignment in the craziest place. The prize will be something from our grab bag (water bottles, sweatshirts, sweatpants,etc.) as well as the customary free canteen/store delivered to your door. As always, submissions are due MONDAY THE 15th. Submissions can be sent to RHBARNHARDT@GMAIL.COM. Good luck!
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Surprise Assignment-Pumpkin Carving Contest
Posted by SharonAs most of you know, Halloween is right around the corner. In fact, it’s this coming Sunday! One way to celebrate Halloween and the fall season is to carve pumpkins. So we decided, why not have a Pumpkin Carving Contest! Come up with a design that has a camp theme, carve your pumpkin, then take a picture and send it to us. All submissions are due by this Sunday, October 31. Winners will be posted Monday. Please send your photos to rhbarnhardt@gmail.com.
Here is an example that was done this weekend:
When you’re done carving, you can even roast the pumpkin seeds for a delicious snack! Have fun and be creative!
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This Month’s Honorable Mention…
Posted by KarahDue to the overwhelming number of entries, we have decided to share just a few more of our favorite pictures. If you like these posts, then stay tuned because next month’s assignment is even better!
The Cothrans show their camp pride. Mr. Cothran claims that shirt is from 1971, unfortunately our records don't go back that far
Ben Silvious and Ron arrrrr crazy about camp!
Wilson Bullington Shows off Camp Ridgecrest in Rome, Italy.
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And the Winners Are…
Posted by KarahAs promised, here are the winners. We have one Ridgecrest winner, one Crestridge winner, and two Staff winners. Winners receive a free t-shirt as well as canteen/store shipped to their door. Enjoy, and get ready for next months assignment!
Joey Day fixes the nation's capitol one blob shirt at a time.
Grace Valentine shows some firefighter what's hot...Camp t-shirts
Harrison Collins poses with his shirt before going skydiving!
Ryann Andrews rocks Camp Crestridge on a billboard in Time Square
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Winners coming soon…Will you be one?
Posted by KarahAlright folks, this month’s secret mission is coming to a close soon. You have until Monday the 18th to get those pictures in. So far we have had some great submissions, both from campers and staff. And since the deadline is quickly approaching, any camper or staffer that includes Ron Springs in their picture will get extra points! That’s right, you get a picture with you in a camp t-shirt standing beside our esteemed director, you will instantly be rocketed to top of the submission pile. It is not too late to enter! Now get out there and show us your camp spirit!
In the meantime, here are some of our favorite submissions thus far…
Cari Phillips is Chillin' like a Cherokee
Mary Massey helps out at an orphanage in Russia
Some of your favorite boys' and girls' camp staffers went to the Mississippi State vs Georgia Football Game
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