Tag Archives: environmental stewardship

Camp Westminster’s Dark Skies

Posted on November 5, 2012 by admin

Camp Westminster has definitely earned a reputation for its encompassing pines, clear water, and beautiful lake views; but spend the night and you will realize that Camp’s prettiest picture is revealed only after the sun goes down. Those of you … 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 If they arrive withdrawn and shy, they end up leading songs, acting crazy and hugging new friends before they leave. 2.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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Nature: God’s work on earth…

Posted on October 4, 2011 by admin

 As a counselor for the past two summers, I have worked on the nature program by leading cabin choice, ChooseIts!, and the Natural Wonders camp. Some of my best memories of camp come from leading these programs with campers who … Continue reading →

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Nature and God at Camp Westminster

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

The morning watch bell rings at 7:50 every morning—a familiar occurrence for those of us who have spent time at Camp Westminster. While this early morning bell announces ten minutes to breakfast, it is more than just a call to … Continue reading →

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Sugar Cane & Corn on the Camp Green: Environmental Stewardship, Part 2

Posted on April 23, 2011 by admin

Once a week, we gather on the Camp Green (the area between Frehse Hall and the Jamieson Health Center) for a cookout, the perfect outdoor setting with large picnic tables for this event.  As we continue to make environmental stewardship … Continue reading →

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Ways to Spend Earth Day 2011, “A Billion Acts of Green”

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

Looking for more information and ideas to recognize Earth Day? Here are some resources to provide you with information about celebrating Earth Day nationwide and specifically in Michigan. National The American Camp Association provides information about events happening online as … Continue reading →

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Join us tonight, April 18th!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by admin

An Invitation… Join us in watching a film tonight, April 18th at 9 pm (EST) about a great explorer and pioneer of the outdoors, John Muir in the New World. For viewers in the United States, check your local Public … Continue reading →

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Replicating Camp at Home: Environmental Stewardship, Part 1

Posted on April 16, 2011 by admin

Leftover vegetable scraps, leftover fruit scraps, egg shells, coffee grounds, used coffee filters, used tea bags, and leaves have a new home in our Camp Compost Bin built by the Westminster Service Corps in Summer 2010. It is a visible … Continue reading →

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Nature Studies and Outdoor Living Skills

Posted on April 12, 2011 by admin

Since 1925 Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake has specialized in nature studies and training young people in outdoor living skills. In many cases those experiences led to life changing careers. In other cases those experiences impacted their lives in various … Continue reading →

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The All-Inclusive, Green Vacation

Posted on April 5, 2011 by admin

Camp is the perfect place for a green vacation that gets kids outside. Besides the fact that we teach and practice environmental stewardship, we are so green that even our buildings are painted green and our bath houses are called … Continue reading →

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