This blog post is on the withdrawal feelings after leaving camp, going from community to loneliness where others just don’t understand why you’re always talking about camp and the people you met there. Earlier this fall, Jake Hildebrand coined the term PCDS or Post Camp Depression Syndrome. Its often called “camp-sickness” or camp withdrawal. WhateverContinue reading “Camp Withdrawal”
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Recently on Twitter & Facebook
Here are some camp staff posts seen recently on Facebook & Twitter: Winnie – put my Widji shirt on before a beautiful 12 hour sleep last night #imisscamp & it’s nice to be home, but there’s always something about camp Strudel – 19 hours of sleep later… #Imisscamp Kirby – I MISS CAMP Moose –Continue reading “Recently on Twitter & Facebook”
Leadership Books Resource List
What follows is not a definitive list of books on Leadership. Many are books in my library or that come recommended to me. Books by Title, Author(s) & Publisher 5 Leadership Essentials for Women: Developing Your Ability to Make Things Happen, Linda Clark, New Hope Publishers A Pebble in the Pond: Leadership Skills Every WomanContinue reading “Leadership Books Resource List”
Leadership Resource List
What follows is a list of Leadership resources that I have gathered. This first installment will include email newsletters, some websites and people to follow on Twitter. I will post book resources in the next installment. Try them out and use/keep what you find useful. Tweeters to Follow @rzimcanada @CampLeadership @TED_TALKS @chriswignall @kateeconner @MaxLucado @DisneyInstituteContinue reading “Leadership Resource List”
Pray for You vs. Psalm 35
In the Psalms, David often wrote about God taking revenge on David’s enemies. If David wrote that now, I think it would sound a lot like Pray for You by Jaron And Long Road To Love. Here I’m comparing Pray for You with Psalm 35 from David. Pray For You I haven’t been to churchContinue reading “Pray for You vs. Psalm 35”
Kiss Your Monster on the Nose
Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in a village far from the big city. The village was nestled in a beautiful, sunlit valley surrounded by a tall snow-capped mountain range. As the little girl grew older, she began to hike in the foothills at the base of the mountains, andContinue reading “Kiss Your Monster on the Nose”
The Christian Leaders Creed
The Christian Leaders Creed I cannot do many things. I cannot control everything. I cannot change or fix anyone. I cannot explain many things. I cannot meet everyone’s expectations. I cannot dodge the tough questions, decisions, or tasks. I cannot concern myself with who gets the credit. I cannot cling to the past. I cannotContinue reading “The Christian Leaders Creed”
Campers Teaching Staff
When coming to camp this year, I wondered how God would use me in camper’s lives as we ministered as a team to the hundreds of campers that would come to camp this summer. Now that our team is halfway through the summer, I truly wonder how much I impacted campers throughout my three yearsContinue reading “Campers Teaching Staff”
Failing with Dignity
New leaders need to be able to practice in an environment where they can “fail with dignity”. Camp offers that opportunity to be coached & grow in new skills. We practice this with our SALTers in our Skills And Leadership Training program. Our SALTers have the opportunity to learn lots during their time at WidjiContinue reading “Failing with Dignity”
Cooking with Moose: Cinnamon Roll Cake
Cinnamon Roll Cake has quickly become one of the most popular desserts at Camp Widjiitiwin this summer. We started this at home and amped up the cinnamon by a factor of three or four. Of course, we make it about 10 times bigger than this. So here you have it. Cake: 3 cups flour 1/4Continue reading “Cooking with Moose: Cinnamon Roll Cake”
Meandering Moose 