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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 If they arrive withdrawn and shy, they end up leading songs, acting crazy and hugging new friends before they leave. 2.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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One Wealthy Camp Counsellor

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin

The beauty of having a growing faith that has developed over many years of my (still youthful) life is that when God pulls you in one particular direction, there is nothing on this earth that can drive you in the … Continue reading →

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I’ve got it figured out!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin

God’s calling often seems to be an expertly coded message. Impossible to decipher. Some people feel they live their entire life unaware of God’s purpose for them. Before my pilgrimage to Iona Scotland, I felt unsure about God’s calling for … Continue reading →

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A servant’s perspective

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

Service Corps. The name brings up images of happy, smiling youth going about the camp doing all sorts of odd jobs. When I signed up for Service Corps, that’s exactly what I was thinking of. I was expecting it to … 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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Thank you!!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by admin

It’s National Volunteer Week, so it’s time to celebrate and thank all the volunteers who have contributed to the unique outdoor environment found at Camp Westminster. Some of the verbs that describe how they have graciously spent their time and … Continue reading →

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3 Advantages of Small Group Out-trips

Posted on April 2, 2011 by admin

Keeping clothing dry on a canoe trip and trying not to burn dinner over the campfire are among the experiences that alumni, campers, and staff can attest to having on out-trips. These formative experiences stick with us for a lifetime. … Continue reading →

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