Golden Words

I don't even know where to begin on how this made me feel. But first... Before I dive in, I just wanted to acknowledge those who read a previous post, or at least took the time to look at it. I try not to write frivolity, and it is good to know that many people empathized with that ideal, acknowledging the unsung heroes around us. And while the timing of this post coincides with the end of the 2nd session of Scouts BSA at Camp Geiger, I do want to maintain the theme of gratitude. Normally management team exercises to me are just so meh. Been there done that, wish I hadn't bought the t-shirt, etc. So when, as a staff, we were directed to begin an exercise, I won't deny a little eye rolling may have occurred, on my part (hope it wasn't obvious, Ed). As it turned out, you have my feelings summed up in the first sentence of the post.  Our task was to find people, preferably people that weren't close friends, and to write on the paper taped to their back, how they had ha...

 When you think about summer camp, what comes to mind? A. Fun B. Adventure C. Heat and Humidty D. Naps E. All of the above I guess it depends on your perspective. There was a skit frequently done, where different roles were acted out. Staff members, Scouts, and Scoutmasters. While the refrain for the first two are slipping my memory, I will never forget the refrain for the Scoutmaster.  "If I weren't a Boy Scout, a Scoutmaster I would be! 'Do this! Do that! While I take a nap!'" Having been a very long time camper for summer camp (49 years since my first experience at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation), I can speak about the roles played by the various actors in the camping experience. As a kid, as an adult leader, a father, and even as a staff member. I would like to give my perspective for all those preparing to go to camp, as well as those who are contemplating it. When a youth goes to Day Camp, with their Cub Scout Pack, the leaders are right with the kids every...