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A Poem by Worldwide Sports Girls of Yurt 2- Summer 2012

Posted on August 19, 2012 by admin

On Higgins Lake so blue There are friends, old and new   You do so many things from sky to the sod, Sports, dancing and worshipping God   There are people you can always trust There are always unknown musts … Continue reading →

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10 Things I’ve Learned After 17 Summers at Camp Westminster

Posted on November 7, 2011 by admin

1. Children and youth take on a new personality at camp. If they arrive withdrawn and shy, they end up leading songs, acting crazy and hugging new friends before they leave. 2. If a child is homesick on Sunday, that … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, John Muir!

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

If John Muir were alive, we would sing the camp birthday song to him. The song encourages the one celebrating a birthday, if they wish to do so, to run into the lake at the end of the song. Imagine … Continue reading →

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Rainy Day Activity

Posted on April 3, 2011 by admin

Due to the intermittent rainstorms today, we brought the outside indoors by being physically active and re-enacting a rainstorm just like we do around our Opening Campfires.  Here’s what we do: Start slow by rubbing your hands together, then snap … Continue reading →

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