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“THOSE WERE THE DAYS” Cape Cod Sea Camps Alumni Magazine Cape Cod Sea Camps Alumni Magazine 1 Dear Friends: Camp is a string of magical moments threaded together into a vibrant tapestry which creates the story of camp each summer. Every moment at camp can potentially change a life, make an impact or create signif- icance. All summer long, but especially at the end of the summer, we hear stories of the undeniable influence the camp experience has had on a child, an individual or a family. For example, an article titled “The Afterglow” written by Stephen Wallace, Resident Director of Counselor Training, for Psychology Today, invokes the following response from a recent CCSC graduate of the Counselor Training Program. The article deals with the role of summer camps in helping young people master the three primary developmental tasks of late childhood and adoles- cence, “Reading ‘The Afterglow’ brings back so many learning experiences and memories of camp! I still think about how much it (camp) helped me grow and prepared me for more independence in my life!“ How are these flashes of camp memories so gripping and profoundly emotional? Maybe they are the result of campers and staff focusing their energies only on the camp experience, forcing distractions of the world outside the “camp bubble” to disappear and sharing each tiny piece of summer camp with genuinely interested adults and peers. The in- tensity of this focus imbues each person to be fully participatory, engaged and seeking ways to create positive connections and contributions with each other and with the camp community as a whole. Magic happens naturally and especially when groups of people of all ages work together towards a common goal. The magic of camp includes sharing in the world of nature and this spectacular location on Cape Cod, the energy created by a song at a campfire or an all camp gathering, cele- brating a milestone reached, linking up with a friend or favorite counselor, or just listening to the silence of a summer evening. Magic also happens when voices are heard and listened to. “The positive peer culture it (camp) provided and the thoughtful, engaged guidance of the coun- selors really cultivated a strong sense of being inside of me, one who became a confident and compassionate leader.” ~ A CCSC Alumni enrolling her son for his first experience in a resident camp. The meaningful consequences of the shared experience called “CAMP” generates a better un- derstanding of “self”. The importance of making decisions independently, using the many community resources available to ask for help and support when experiencing difficulties; be- ing self-reliant by making positive choices and accepting responsibility for personal behavior; demonstrating self-confidence by expressing confidence in an ability to succeed educationally and socially; embracing opportunities to try new things through exploration, making new friends, and contributing positively to the community as a whole; and finally, respecting oneself, oth- ers and the institution of camp are the valued outcomes of the camp experience. The path of self-awareness nurtures one’s growth and well-being. “She has been forging friendships (at camp) that carry her through the year, beyond camp. She has an enthusiasm to participate and attempt just about any sport. I feel the exposure to your multitude of programs is much to credit for this. She feels like she is a part of camp…….like going home.” ~ Parents of a 2014 camper The memories, the magic and the ultimate meaning of the camp experience expand beyond the summer, like ripples in a pond from a thrown pebble. The dazzling tapestry created each sum- mer at camp is woven with unending magical moments …… I encourage your connection to Cape Cod Sea Camps and if you have a friend or family interest- ed in our programs or would like current information, please let us know. Visit us in person or check out our website at www.capecodseacamps.com. Cheers to a healthy, happy and prosper- ous New Year. From my council ring to yours, Nancy W. Garran Executive Director 2 Cape Cod Sea Camps Alumni Magazine Jingle Juniors, Junior Scout Gentleman, Mid- dler Minions, Surfer Scouts, PO Power Rangers, Guide Survivors, WSR’s on Safari, MSR Spartans, WJC Genies, MJC Generals…Counselor’s host the Sunset Show…Little Mermaid at the Orleans Playhouse…Babies – Finnegan, Eliza, Sawyer, guest appearances by Chet and Wyatt…Bust- er’s WOW awards…LP Fishing…Blue and Green Cup, Sunsets…Rainy July 4th…Thrilling Thursday…Guitar…Hepza-Bro… Big Ball Tournament….Breakfast Burritos…Videostars…HC’s – Clare, Josh/Da- vid, Catherine, Justin, Kellsie, Matt, Katie, Jack, Jen, Tomas…Cape Cod Baseball Games…Sip, Sip, Sip…Have you seen the dodge balls?...Morning Lifeguard Swims…Wono Egg Muffins…Phone Calls home…Hurricane Arthur that Wasn’t…Office duty…Unit swim races…Hoo-ra…Golf Trips… Assistant Directors – Daniella, Jim, Carol, Patrick…Movies in the Boathouse… New ping pong tables...“Because you’re happy”…JT’s ice cream…Cabin Inspections…Art Show…Cabin Inspections by Carol and Jim…Greeters Booth…Whale watches…Camper Council…Mini Golf… Staff soccer games…Do you want to build a snowman?...Christie wears the Director’s Whistle…Jr. Sct Kiss- ing Booth…Stuffed Potatoes…72 On Low Tide Walk…Separated at Birth…Fencing…Chess…Quid- ditch…John Gabordi returns…Stealth to the cabins…Chocolate Chip Muffins…The Waters…Golf Cart Rides…Sunday Bay Swim…Daniella’s New Book…Brinner…Sherry and Trudy visits…Quad Cooking…Chocolate Chip Muffins…Kari the Picture lady… One in a Minion…Neon…Roll Call at Colors…Angle Ball…Soccer vs. WK…Peg does Drama…Mail, Mail and More Mail…Unit pictures… New Store Swing…PMC Da Hedge…McIntyre Cup…Nugs and Puffs, Spirit Shirts…You do the Jel- lyfish…Who ya gonna call? Grant Francis…Raftco –Garran, Jim, Jimmy, Tom, Abby, Liz, Tanja, Kathleen…First Cousin 2 clams removed…Frisbee mod…Wono JC Marching…Art Show…Camp Danc- es…Leo’s Recycling Reminders…Crosby mansion tours…Ocean Edge Tennis Matches…Jomama’s… Birthday Cakes…Track Meets…Spirit Jerseys…Plaques…The Canon…Sports ON Land…Geese on the Front Field…Dog Show…Nurses – Kathleen, Alcida, Debby, Noreen, Mary Lou, Liz & Ellie…Bogo Bingo…Emma Del Super Wono…Staff Soccer vs. MDC…bucket hats…Hebzibah guest appearance… Junior Scout Gym…Aladdin…PSP’s Jenny, Emma, & Allan…Cricket the Laundry Dog… Scavenger Hunts…Deep Sea Fishing Trips…Keegan gets the newspaper… Rick returns for Cinderella and Thoughts at Bedtime…Department Head Morning Assembly…Director’s Efficiency Lexa Har- pel & Brian James… Service Cup Winners Hannah Berggren & Dimitri Der Megreditchian… The Bear at Colors…Cup Night Speeches…Cup Night Buffet…Lighthouse Ice Sculpture…Afterglow… End of a Wono Day....Taps…Best Summer Ever…. Cape Cod Sea Camps Alumni Magazine 3 Cape Cod Sea Camps STAFFDIRECTORY Nancy Garran David Peterson Stephen Wallace Christie Peterson Executive Director Resident Camp Resident Camp Resident Camp [email protected] Associate Director Associate Director Associate Director ext. 303 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ext. 206 ext. 242 ext. 245 Rick “Otis” Moyer Andy “Crash” Sims Christina Peterson Chris Peterson Monomoy Day Camp Monomoy Day Camp Monomoy Day Camp Monomoy Day Camp Associate Director Assistant Director Assistant Director Assistant Director [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ext. 220 ext. 227 ext. 202 ext. 345 Garran Peterson Ed Barber Cheryl Kimberley Henri Rauschenbach Groups & Sailing Facilities Office Manager Alumni Associate Director Associate Director Alumni Assistant Associate Director [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ext. 244 ext. 205 ext. 300 ext. 226 Stay in touch with us at Camp by searching Cape Cod Sea Camps on any social media app. Alice Guariglio Carol Thibert Business Office Manager Assistant Bookkeeper [email protected] [email protected] ext. 207 ext. 208 4 Cape Cod Sea Camps Alumni Magazine LINGER LONGER By the Sea Want to get away? Come relax on the beach at the place you know the best! Where else can you sit on your deck, sip a glass of wine, and watch CCSC sailboats off in the distance. Come back, reminisce, and watch the sun set over Cape Cod Bay. Check for our discounted off-season rates. Open Early April through Late November. Linger Longer By the Sea PO Box 1880 Brewster, MA 02631 email us at [email protected] 508-896-7714 Cape Cod Sea Camps Alumni Magazine 5 a cape cod sea camps alum chronicles camping Daniella Garran is a well-known ing environment clearly helped her member of the CCSC camp family, through what seemed to be a chal- with her camp roots dating back to lenging time at home. CCSC has al- her start as a camper in 1984. She is ways and will always allow children a “camp cultist” as many of our alum- and adults the opportunity to become ni are, but not all of us have written a themselves, to be given a chance to book about it! Daniella’s new book express themselves in the final camp “Hello Mother, Hello Father: Cele- show or on the sports fields, to get brating Summer Camp”, is a love let- a bulls eye at BB’s or win a race on ter to summer camps. This book was Sunday afternoon sailing. We pride an excellent effort by Daniella to pay ourselves in offering a positive oppor- homage to her love of the summer tunity for every child of every back- camp experience. ground. It is understandable that she is enamored with sum- “Hello Mother, Hello Father: Celebrating Summer mer camp. Not only has she met some of her best Camp”, is a book that doesn’t just cover the histo- friends, but she also met her husband, Jeff Garran, ry of Cape Cod Sea Camps, but includes the evo- and was married at CCSC.