A Friend We’ll Never Forget

The girls of Camp Crestridge lost a special friend yesterday, as Arko our beloved camp dog passed away.  Arko has been the faithful companion of our Summer Director, Marva Rawlings for over 13 years. Our thoughts and prayers reach out to her today.  It’s hard to think about our favorite dog not being there to oversee the 4-square courts, or to allow us some good cuddle time when we need it.  We’ll miss you very much Arko.

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Congratulations to Kaitlin Harlow-December Winner for Free Store

Congratulations Kaitlin!  We are so happy to announce that because of her wonderful comments on our blog Kaitlyn has won the December Drawing for Free Store.  Kaitlin is already signed up to return for another summer at Crestridge, and will be climbing the many stairs on her way to joining the mighty Cheyenne Village.  Kaitlin will be enjoying her Sprite and Nestle Crunch bar as the anticipation of another summer in the mountains approaches.  All Kaitlin had to do was to comment on the blog and she was entered into the drawing.  The more you comment, the more your name gets entered.

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Crestridge Staff Reunion

Every year on December 27-29, we host our Staff Reunion.  A few weeks ago, 27 staffers came and reunited at Crestridge!  We were able to catch up, eat good food, laugh, share our favorite memories, play at Fun Depot and just relax. A group of people were even brave enough to do a sunrise hike up to Rattlesnake and took in a beautiful sunrise.  We still had a lot of snow around, so those who were from Florida really enjoyed seeing it.  Here’s a look at the fun we had!

Those who are coming back to work this summer are so excited for another opportunity to spend a summer with all you wonderful campers!

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Our Intern Has Arrived

Back in September, I wrote a blog introducing our 2010 Crestridge Intern-Kathleen Hobbs.  Kathleen started work last Monday and is working hard.  Here’s a word from her:

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Construction and Ice

Within the past few weeks, the construction crews have finished putting the new metal roofs on all the cabins and are now putting the siding on.  They have finished the Chippewa and Chickasaw cabins and are now working on Cherokee Hill.  They will eventually paint the cabins the same color as the new cabins added last year.  Most the electrical and plumbing has been completed.  They have slowed down a little because of the cold weather and all the snow.  But they are still moving forward!

We’ve decided to keep a section open in each cabin so you can see old signatures from the past.  Here’s what it will look like.

I know all you Floridians have been experiencing some cold weather recently.  We are excited about next week because the weather channel is saying the temperature may actually reach 40 degrees!  There is still quite a bit of snow left from the storm 3 weeks ago and the lakes are freezing over.  It is unusual to see the Crestridge lake frozen because there usually isn’t any water in there.  So savor these next few pictures!

Check back soon for more updates!  Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Christmas Time is Here

Greetings from Ridgecrest Summer Camps!  I hope you were able to read our last blog about the Snow Storm here at camp.  By the time the snow ended, we had over a foot of snow!  It was absolutely beautiful!  Not much has melted so we are still enjoying the remnants.

Well, it’s Christmas time and we’d like to bring you another Norman Rockwell Christmas card.  Thank you Wayne for your talent and inspiration.

We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Winter Storm at Camp

It is currently cold and snowing here at camp!  There is a big system moving up through the Southeast and because it’s below freezing, we are getting all snow!  There may be an inch on the ground right now, but they are calling for over 8 inches!   We took a drive over to Crestridge so we could show what it looks like under snow.

I wish you all could be here right now enjoying a good snowball fight or even playing 4-square!   We hope you enjoy your Friday, whether it’s in the sun, rain, or snow!

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Almost Finished with Roofs

They only have 1 metal roof to put on and they’ll be finished with phase #1.  It’s hard to believe the work they’ve already accomplished and it’s only December!  They are almost finished with the electrical work.  They’re still working on installing the new floors and inside walls.  They recently started putting the siding on Chippewa 1.  When finished, all 25 cabins will look the same but their cabin sign will be painted the color of their village.  It’s going to look so nice!  Here are a few pictures to show you the progress.

The siding has not been painted yet, so it looks a little light in these pictures.  I’m sure the construction workers will be taking a little time off for the holidays so it may be a few weeks before the next construction update.  Thanks for your prayers as we continue to move forward with this construction!

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It’s Campfire Day

Today is Tuesday!  Do you know what that means?  It’s Campfire day which means cookouts, singing, fires, and hearing a message from God’s Word.  We’d like to take you back to the summer and remind you of our time around the fire!  If you know the song, sing along!

Now if you really want to treat today as if it were a Tuesday at camp, ask your parents if they can cook your dinner over a fire.  I’m sure they would love that!

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Congratulations to Delaney Phillips-November Winner for Free Store

Congratulations Delaney, on winning the November drawing for Free Store!  Delaney was a Cheyenne this past summer during 2B.  All Delaney had to do was comment on a blog and she was entered into the drawing.  The more you comment, the more your name gets entered.  We went to the store and got a Cheerwine and a pack of Rolos which are being mailed to Delaney as I write.

Don’t forget, you too can win a Free Store!  All you have to do is comment on any of our blogs and your name will be entered into our monthly drawing.  You can comment as much as you want for more chances to win.  We choose a winner each month, so be sure to comment each month.  If chosen, we’ll get your order and send it over to you!

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