Camp Silver Beach Spring 2011 Newsletter
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SAVE THIS SUMMER It’s almost here with huge savings! Sign up now to see those friends you made! We have some great savings this summer so be sure to take advantage of them. $50 Buddy/Sibling-Friend Benefit Refer a camper and both you and the camper you refer will receive a $50 discount! Host a home show; a camper representative will come to your house to tell your friends all about CSB. $100 YMCA Member Benefit All YMCA members receive a $100 member benefit off the full price of $820! Save $340 on Each Additional Session Additional resident camp sessions may be added, for the same camper, at the reduced rate of $480 per session (weeks don’t have to be consecutive). Open House Dates: Sunday, April 17, 2–4pm Sunday, May 1, 2-4pm Come take a tour of the facility, meet the directors and enjoy refreshments while learning more about camp! Visit www.campsilverbeach.org to download a camp brochure and application, view our video and see our Camp Fair Schedule. Call 1 877 231 2012 to request a DVD by mail and to reserve your child’s spot today! WELCOME The American Camping Association is one of the leading researchers on the outcomes of camping. In a 2005 study, the American Camp Associa- tion found that summer camps provides several benefits for children who attended camp programs. These benefits included increased confidence and self-esteem, development or improvement of appropriate social skills, and increased willingness to try new things (Directions, 2005). In another study, the National Camp Evalu- ation Project evaluated the effectiveness of summer residential camping program for youth and young adults with disabilities. This research found that campers experienced significant growth in self-esteem, social inter - actions, and communication (Brannan, Arick, Fullerton, 1998). Additionally, research shows children thrive in an environment with caring adults. Children not only learn the skills necessary for healthy lifestyles but they learn about caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. Additionally children, through their participa- tion at camp, have opportunities to gain a sense of achievement. A child who is gaining a heightened sense of self-worth and his or her place in the community is one who is more able to share, to assume responsibility, and to cooperate more effectively with others. This process may also include many opportunities for children to think and make decisions, and to assume responsibility for carrying out these decisions. In this context participation in camp cannot help but give a child a sense of competence and of confidence. Sincerely, Dan Credle As Executive Director at YMCA Camp Silver Beach, Dan brings 33 years of camp leadership experience, holds a masters degree in organizational manage- ment and leadership, and is a Human Services Board Certified Practitioner. SILVER BEACH SPLASH Camp Silver Beach, celebrating 11 years of Camping and Conferencing Spring 2011 Register for camp today! Application available at www.CampSilverBeach.org.
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YMCA Camp Silver Beach newsletter. Spring 2011
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Save thiS Summer It’s almost here with huge savings!
Sign up now to see those friends you made! We have some great savings this summer so be sure to take advantage of them.
$50 Buddy/Sibling-Friend Benefit Refer a camper and both you and the camper you refer will receive a $50 discount! Host a home show; a camper representative will come to your house to tell your friends all about CSB.
$100 YMCA Member Benefit All YMCA members receive a $100 member benefit off the full price of $820!
Save $340 on Each Additional Session Additional resident camp sessions may be added, for the same camper, at the reduced rate of $480 per session (weeks don’t have
to be consecutive).
Open House Dates:Sunday, April 17, 2–4pm
Sunday, May 1, 2-4pm
Come take a tour of the facility, meet the directors and enjoy refreshments while learning more about camp!
Visit www.campsilverbeach.org to download a camp brochure and application, view our video and see our Camp Fair Schedule. Call 1 877 231 2012 to request a DVD by mail and to reserve your child’s spot today!
WeLCOmeThe American Camping Association is one of the leading researchers on the outcomes of camping.
In a 2005 study, the American Camp Associa-tion found that summer camps provides several benefits for children who attended camp programs. These benefits included increased confidence and self-esteem, development or improvement of appropriate social skills, and increased willingness to try new things (Directions, 2005).
In another study, the National Camp Evalu-ation Project evaluated the effectiveness of summer residential camping program for youth and young adults with disabilities. This research found that campers experienced significant growth in self-esteem, social inter-actions, and communication (Brannan, Arick, Fullerton, 1998).
Additionally, research shows children thrive in an environment with caring adults. Children not only learn the skills necessary for healthy lifestyles but they learn about caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.
Additionally children, through their participa-tion at camp, have opportunities to gain a sense of achievement.
A child who is gaining a heightened sense of self-worth and his or her place in the community is one who is more able to share, to assume responsibility, and to cooperate more effectively with others. This process may also include many opportunities for children to think and make decisions, and to assume responsibility for carrying out these decisions. In this context participation in camp cannot help but give a child a sense of competence and of confidence.
Sincerely,
Dan Credle As Executive Director at YMCA Camp Silver Beach,
Dan brings 33 years of camp leadership experience,
holds a masters degree in organizational manage-
ment and leadership, and is a Human Services
Board Certified Practitioner.
SiLver beaCh SpLaShCamp Silver Beach, celebrating 11 years of Camping and Conferencing Spring 2011
Register for camp today! Application available at www.CampSilverBeach.org.
Camp SiLver beaCh’S COre vaLueSCaring—Loving CSB so much you stop to pick up someone else’s trash because it is the right thing to do.
Honesty—Being truthful about your achieve-ments so you can attain higher dog tags at your activities.
Respect—Respecting your counselors enough to listen to them when they wake you
at 7:15am and getting your cottage in order to win the cleanest cottage!
Responsibility—Setting a good example that all your friends and everyone wants to follow.
Faith—Believing in yourself enough to reach to the top of the Alpine Tower, even though you are scared to death!
Share—Gathering with friends, new and old, to say goodnight to Camp Silver Beach each evening when the entirety of camp comes together to sing “TAPS”!
Fun—sailing on the Chesapeake Bay
Knowing that when you are looking out at the unforgettable sunsets, you suddenly realize that it is not where you are, but who you are with that truly matters. A good sport at Camp Silver Beach does what is right by showing; Consideration, cooperation, courage and integrity.
teen adventure Camp Message from Ben GrubbsThe Teen Adventure Camp program has become a major highlight of Camp Silver Beach, offering freshman, sophomores and juniors a three-week experience, packed with loads of activities to make life-long friends. They have the unique opportunity to see the true beauty of the Eastern Shore along with their pristine beaches and ocean that surround it.
Combining elements of leadership training, community service and personal growth, teens help our community with service projects and learn the importance of giving back and helping others. They develop a self worth that paves the road for a more successful, meaningful and fulfilled life. This year we have many fun and inspiring things planned! Space is limited in this program, so get your application in soon and plan to join the fun!
hOSt a ShOWBring Camp Silver Beach to your home! Host a Camp Silver Beach Open House in your home. Invite your friends to
come hear more about CSB and come to camp with you this summer. A Camp Silver Beach Staff Member will come to your house to tell your friends all about camp!
Don’t forget to visit the Calendar of Events at CampSilverBeach.org to view camp fair listings and any YMCA Open House dates.
Camp SiLver beaCh iS the pLaCe tO beFind us on Facebook! We have two fan pages —one for Alumni and one for Fans.
Find us today and like our page for all the latest news from Camp. We will be posting photos and updates throughout the year! CSB (Facebook) is the place to be!
Survey StatiStiCSThank you to all who participate in the phone survey conducted by Four Square Research. This is valuable information as we continue to grow and learn what we are doing well and where we need to improve.
Camp Silver Beach Top 10 Results
My child had fun1.
Activities were challenging and helped 2. my child learn new skills
Good variety of activities3.
Staff and counselors provided feedback 4. on my child’s camp experience
Staff and counselors are interested in 5. my child
Staff and counselors are well-trained and 6. qualified
Staff and counselors are good role 7. models
Activities were well supervised8.
My child liked his or her counselor9.
Overall quality of the camp facility such 10. as pools, cabins and dining hall was good
Level of Overall Satisfaction among Current Members—Very Satisfied
Perceived Value of Camp among Current Members—Very High
Likelihood to Recommend the Camp among Current Members—Very likely
Awareness of International Counselors at Camp Silver Beach among Current Campers—Very High
Perceived Value of International Counselors at Camp among Current Members—Very High
prOjeCt 212Last summer 212 children were able to share the magic of a fun-filled week of Camp Silver Beach thanks many generous individuals and organizations!
As Camp Silver Beach enters is 12th year in operation, we know that with support of caring folks like you, we have had an amazing impact on the lives of thousands of children and families.
Through your generous support of Project 212 we will remain committed to ensuring
that no child is turned away because of their financial inabilities. These kids are counting on us and we’re counting on you!
For more information or to make a donation to The Project 212 Scholarship Fund please contact Rhonda Marsh, Director of Development at 877-231-2012 or [email protected].
meSSage frOm miShMy passion is summer camp and I am excited to see the summer of 2011 on the horizon. March 1st always brings excitement and drive as we prepare for the summer season. We are adding new things this year and continuing to improve the services we already offer.
This year we are adding a new video communication initiative to give our camper parents a unique insight into their campers experience at CSB. We will post personal, group and counselor videos each week telling the story of each camper’s experiences and everyday camp life.
I am also excited to be implementing an additional effort to spread the word about Project 212 throughout camp this summer. My intent is to involve everyone connected
to the camp experience. Watch closely for ways you can join our efforts!
—Mish Hood, Camp Director
returning StaffSam Cornwell—Program Development Chief, the only Australian CSI you will see at CSB this summer! Sam is from Perth, Australia. Last year was his first summer at Camp Silver Beach and he hasn’t left yet! Sam has a Bachelor’s
degree in Forensic Biology & Toxicology and Biomedical Science and Molecular Biology from Murdock University.
Other Returning Staff Favorites include:
Allie Crowder—Land Program Director; Allie has spent 10 of her 20 summers at CSB.
Emily Brantley—Program Development Chief; positive, bubbly, full of energy.
Olivia Horne—Head Girls Counselor; she al-ways knows how to put a smile on your face.
Ben Grubbs—Teen Adventure and Counselor In Training Director; our southern charmer.
Kyle Johnson—Program Development Direc-tor; often seen riding his famed doodlebug, and giving camper’s hi-fives!
Famous Jamin Brothers—Danny and David; our waterfront wiz kids!
Sam Bartel—Water Chief; a sailing master!
Steaming up the beaCh at the ymCaCamp SiLver beaCh OySter rOaSt!Benefits our Camper Scholarship Campaign Saturday, April 23, 2011, 3–7pm
Tickets are $50 per person and include food, beverage and live entertainment. Call 1 877 231 2012 to learn more and purchase your ticket or visit www.CampSilverBeach.org/beachbash to view the silent auction items.
COntaCt uS 6272 YMCA LaneP.O. Box 69Jamesville, VA 23398
p 757 442 4634p 877 231 2012 (toll free)f 757 442 4786W CampSilverBeach.orgW SilverBeachConference.org
bOard Of direCtOrSBoard Chairman: Virginia Brown
Paige AddisonJohn AtwoodPeggy BarneyRobert BloxomDebra BowdenVirginia FoggMark FreezeDavid HambergGeorge KorzenskyDoug KennedyBabs NeffHenry PittmanKelly SaundersLarry TralaRichard and Sherry Jamin
ymCa miSSiOnTo put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
famiLy CampWant to be a camper and come to camp just like your children? Grab your family and head to Camp Silver Beach for Family Camp during the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends! Package price includes three nights lodging, eight meals (Saturday breakfast through Monday lunch) and all activities for a family of four (additional fees apply for numbers greater than four).
Memorial Day Weekend: May 27–30, 2011
Labor Day Weekend: September 2–5, 2011
We look forward to seeing you!
YMCA Conference & Retreat Center at Silver Beach is the ideal setting for restorative inspiration. Whether you’re planning a day of team-building activities or a week-long family reunion, we offer full-service dining and lodging for up to 400 guests.
Join us for:
Church Ministry Retreats•
Corporate Meetings & Seminars•
Leadership Development Programs•
Workshops•
Family Reunions & Weddings •
School & University Events•
Accommodations Include:
Full Service Dining & • Bayside Grille
Outdoor Chapel & Amphitheater•
Adventure & Relaxation Activities•
Meeting Space with Audio/Visual • Capabilities
State-of-the-Art Fitness Center•
Wireless Internet •
Visit www.SilverBeachConference.org for additional information. Contact Justin Gallup, Conference Coordinator, at [email protected] or 757 442 4634 ext. 104 to request a packet in the mail.
pLan yOur next COnferenCe Or retreat at SiLver beaCh!
heLping OtherSLarry Parker Scholarship Fund
Camp Silver Beach’s Board of Directors, Staff and Camper Families send a very special thank you to all the people responsible for supporting the Larry Parker Scholarship Fund, especially Margaret Parker, Robert Rentz and Pam Barefoot. This very generous group of individuals and businesses has made it possible for many, many children to come to camp this summer for a life changing experience.
Thank you for supporting our mission of helping children!
Stay a WhiLe, pLay a WhiLe, ShOp a WhiLeVisit our website to download a flyer with suggested places to visit when you come to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. These businesses support our camper scholarship campaign and offer Friends of Camp a discount when visiting their establishments.
