Let the Work Projects Begin

The Off Season is a great time to fix up camp.  As you know, the past two years have been big for us in getting new cabins and renovating the old cabins.  This year won’t be as big but we are doing a couple things.  The first is building a roof for the Crafts porch.  This will add some extra covered space so if it’s raining, you can still sit out on the porch and work on your crafts.

Marty and Pop are working hard out there!  I’ll be sure to show you the finished product in a couple weeks.  Also, don’t forget to submit your pictures and/or videos for the first Secret Assignment by October 15th!  We’ve got some great submissions already!

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As a Dad, I needed this…

As a father if 2 little girls, one of which is going through a stage that tries our patience as parents, this was a book that offered great words of wisdom when raising our kidos. Grace Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel is a book worth reading. Although I wouldn’t limit my reading seeking parenting advice to this one book, I was glad I read it. I’ve heard that lots of folks enjoy the Video Study, although I’ve never looked at it. In the end, if it’s time for another book, then check out the links above. Enjoy!

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ONE TIME OFFER!!!

Attention Ridgecrest Nation! The Nibblenook is getting rid of the overstocked ice cream left over from summer. No tickets required for this one folks! Gallon upon gallons of free ice cream will be slowly melting in this unseasonably perfect weather. Do you want to enjoy your favorite  flavor served up by the kind-hearted volunteers you have come to love? All you have to do is be here in the next five minutes and bring your appetite. That is where Ron, Phil, and Sharon will be. Imagine the joy of enjoying a cone with that all-star cast. Will you be there?

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What’s Coming Up

It’s that time of year again.  Camp is over and empty, you’re back in school, sports are starting, the weather is getting cooler.  It’s quite an adjustment right after camp ends to see it empty.  I’d much rather have you all here to make camp…well, camp!  Here’s a couple things to look forward to as you are reminiscing about the summer.

If you haven’t signed up for next summer, consider doing so quickly.  Spots are filling up fast!

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Crestridge Singspiration

Singspiration is something that is unique to Crestridge.  It’s basically a big dance party with all of camp only to songs that have been used throughout the history of Crestridge.  Most of the songs we sing are from the mid-90’s until now.  We sing songs, dance to them, share favorite Bible verses, and others may perform a song they may have written or they really like.  We have Singspiration every Sunday night and it’s a favorite!

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Help a Kid Become a Camper

Could there be anything better to give than the chance for a child to have a life changing experience at camp? We believe that this is perhaps the best way for you to give your resources. Ridgecrest Summer Camps is committed to continuing to give away about $80,000 in scholarships each year. Currently we receive maybe half that amount in donations. We need to close that gap! Please consider giving so that we can continue to offer financial aid to campers in need.

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1B Newspaper Party

Who would have ever thought you could have so much fun with newspapers?  Well, here at Crestridge, we’ve found a way!  We play different games such as Word Search, Tallest Tower, Smallest Pile, Look-a-Like Contest, Stuff Your Counselor, Hide your Village, Snowball Fight, and more!  We haven’t played this game in a while, but decided to bring it back for a Campwide Activity.

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Maintain the Memories

Each summer, the Alumnae of Camp Crestridge come together for a weekend and clean camp like crazy.  They come in on a Friday night, eat dinner and fellowship, then work all day Saturday painting, raking, spreading mulch, cleaning, etc.  They finish the day with a beautiful campfire.  Then on Sunday, they have Chapel and say their goodbyes.  It’s really a mini Reunion so you don’t have to wait 5 years to come back to camp.  We are so grateful for the work they do because it allows us to have more training time during Staff Week instead of spending the whole week to clean camp.

Here’s a flyer that was sent out recently on Facebook:

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL WORK WEEKEND IN THE MOUNTAINS. MAINTAIN THE MEMORIES WEEKEND, MAY 28-30, 2010

BRING YOUR TOOLS AND GLOVES, WEAR YOUR GRUBBIES AND PREPARE TO BE A PART OF SPRUCING UP CAMP. LODGING IS AT THE CONFERENCE CENTER AND THEY HAVE GIVEN US A RATE OF $35 A NIGHT PER ROOM.
We are feeding you Friday night off the grill at camp. FREE MEALS at the Conference Center. Pizza lunch in the camp dining hall on Saturday-when was the last time you got to eat in the dining hall?? (We will purchase your meal ticket for Saturday and Sunday.) Remember, mileage, meals and lodging are tax deductible.

SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE We are only $4,000 short of the 2010 goal. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference in a girl’s life. Even the smallest donation will help.And, as always whether or not you can make it in person this year, we give you a chance to make a donation toward the weekend. We also ask for your prayers.

_________ Yes, I’ll be there
________Adults ________Children
_______ I’d like to sponsor a worker for the weekend with a $40 donation
______I’d like to make a contribution toward expenses for the weekend
_________ I’d like to make a donation to the Arvine Bell scholarship fund

Name________________________________________
Address______________________________________
Phone________________________________________
E-Mail________________________________________
Arrival Date_______________
Nights Staying_____

Please return by May 15 To: Karen Aiken 463 Ben Ave. Lilburn, GA 30047 or just e-mail stittkaren@yahoo.com

TOP 10 REASONS TO COME TO MTM
10. Reconnect with old camp friends and make new ones.
9. Play in the creek.
8. Sleep in bunk beds at the Conference Center.
7. On the mountaintop, you feel closer to God and forget about the outside world.
6. Spend the weekend with people who “get” camp.
5. Spread mulch with 50 of your closest friends.
4. Brush up on your 4-square skills.
3. Shop at the camp store and add to your Crestridge t-shirt collection.
2. You don’t have to wait five years for the next reunion; it’s a mini-reunion every year.
1. Sing songs, campfire and s’mores!

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April’s Free Store Winner!

We want to send out a big Congratulations to this month’s Free Store Winner- Keller Anderson.  Because of Keller’s wonderful commenting she will be munching on some yummy Peanut Butter M&Ms and washing them down with a cool, refreshing swig of Cheerwine- nothing will get you excited about summer quite like that! Keller is so excited about coming back to camp to reunite with some old counselors and friends, as well as see all the new cabins!

Keller will be enjoying life as a Choctaw this summer, and we cannot wait for her and the rest of you to get here!  Remember if you want to receive a Free Store in the mail, all you have to do is comment and your name goes into the drawing.  Summer is approaching quickly, are you getting excited?

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Dodgeball is Making a Comeback

As you know Seth, Kathleen and Wayne have been our interns throughout this off season.  They don’t stay at camp 24/7 despite what some of you may think.  They like to get out in the community and participate in random events.  One thing we were apart of this Spring is the Black Mountain Dodgeball League.  We played 1 day a week for 6 weeks and played against other teams made up of Black Mountain citizens.  It was so much fun to get out and feel like we were kids again!  We ended the season with a tournament in which we took some video clips.  Take a look!

We actually never won a game which became a running joke, but it was such a fun season!  We’ll get ’em in the fall!

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