Spring Newsletter 2015
onnected C ...the Walden Way Camp is a place that needs #nofilter… One of the things I’ve always loved about camp is that it is an opportunity for so many of us to let go of the day-to-day stresses of the year, let our hair down, and have some fun. What I love most Owners / Directors about Walden is that for so many of us, we are able to let our true selves shine through and shed some of the outside pressures for the summer. As we played with the idea of technology and different forms of social media for this newsletter, I began to do a little research on Instagram. In my everyday life, I’m not much of an Instagram- guru, but as I looked at it more, I began to learn about the different filters that you can put on your pictures. I saw how a spontaneous moment can be altered by making it dull, bright or changing the color. It made me think about all of the, and filters that we put on when sharing our everyday lives how special a photo, or a situation, must be if it can be shared with #nofilter. Thinking about it further, it made me realize that Camp Walden is a place where we are able to live with no filter. The beauty and honesty of camp allows us to remain present in the moment, enjoy raw, uncensored experiences and be our best and truest selves. Walden has been and will always be a place that allows for people to accept one another for exactly who they are and allows our campers to share experiences in real time and without the need to filter or alter the moment … this is what makes our community so special. We look forward to a summer filled with friendship and memories and feel fortunate to share it with all of you! ays until we are together! Counting down the d With lots of love from Mark and me,
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s…. 4. Creative art and drama teachers… 1. Nurturing role models in their 20’
Reasons why Top 6Staff # Rank1
To decorate our art and hobby center with masterpieces Who are kind and responsible and FUN young adult and to bring down the house on our Walden stage. care givers. 5. Hardest working support people from 2. Most caring, selfless and loving education, USA, Hungary, England, Mexico, Colombia, social work, science, arts and business Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Poland… students in the World…
Who can master culinary, laundry, driving, office, Who will rank amongst the top 10 positive and spirited maintenance, housekeeping and security details. mentors for children. 6. Most empathetic and dedicated Nurses 3. Skilled and encouraging athletics and Doctors licensed in NY… coaches and lifeguards…
Who will cure all sore throats, tummy and head aches To teach land and water sports, good sportsmanship and scrapes and bruises and provide a loving hug. and fair play.
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Ashley Sederoff Profiles 1 mutual friend: The Spirit Ashley Psychologist/Educational Consultant for Toronto School District Works at Camp Walden NY (Older Camp Girls Head Counselor) Lives in Vaughan, Ontario
All of this cold weather makes me miss my Older Camp Girls and Camp Walden even more! How many days until summer?
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Are you new to Walden this summer? Whether you are a fi rst time camper or staff member, I can’t wait to meet you! Lorne Sederoff 30 people liked this. 1 mutual friend: The Spirit Principal in Toronto School District, Toronto, Canada Works at Camp Walden NY (Boys Head Counselor) Attention on camp, attention on camp…who’s ready Lives in Vaughan, Ontario for a dance off??
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Already working on some interesting ways to present Instant Wow winners this summer. Already planning new programs and group schedules for Summer 2015! 35 people liked this. 41 people liked this.
Who’s excited about trying something new for the fi rst time in Summer 2015? The waterfront is a great Lorne Sederoff > Ashley Sederoff place to take advantage of lots of fi rst time activities. Just trying to organize times for our special events days. Boys get the upper fi elds on Super Bowl Day. All good? 50 people liked this. Ashley Sederoff Call me or let’s discuss at home Busy brainstorming some amazing rainy day activities. Don’t worry, 30 Second Olympics is here to stay.
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Looking forward to creating some amazing tournament teams with our Boys Camp…the countdown to summer is on. Lorne 62 people liked this.
One of my favorite moments of the day is when we get to meet around the fl agpole for line-up. Interested in leading one of our morning line-ups? Let me know!
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Ange Sullivan
1 mutual friend: The Spirit
11th Grade History Teacher at Blue Valley High School Works at Camp Walden NY (Younger Camp Girls Head Counselor) Lives in Leawood, Kansas
Counting down the days until I’m back at Camp Walden with my Younger Camp Girls! 56 people liked this.
Anyone have any great books for bedtime? Trying to Erin Salem fi nd some great stories to read to my girls at night this summer. 1 mutual friend: The Spirit
60 people liked this. Special Education Teacher in Montreal, Canada Works at Camp Walden NY (Younger Camp Boys Division Head) Lives in Montreal, Canada One of my favorite things about the beginning of the summer is getting to know and spend time with all of our new campers and staff! I can’t believe this will be my 20th summer at Walden! Where has the time gone?? 65 people liked this.
52 people liked this. Attention all Younger Camp Girls! Any new ideas for Wacky Water Day? Trying to brainstorm some ideas. One of the best parts of working with our Younger 25 people liked this. Camp Boys is that I get to be silly and watch them play gaga ball any chance they get!
37 people liked this. Ashley Sederoff > Ange Sullivan Just started organizing lists and planning for Big/Little Day 2015. Send me your ideas! Someone at work today told me that they thought I would look really nice in blue and grey . Maybe I’ll give Ange Sullivan it a try… So exciting! Let’s talk tomorrow. 68 people liked this.
Missing my nightly bunk chats with the boys and hearing all about their accomplishments each day. Counting down the days…
28 people liked this. Erin I’ve got spirit, yes I do, I’ve got spirit…how about you?
Jon Veitengruber I’ve got it all…WHAT! I’ve got it all!
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Katelyn Gillum
1 mutual friend: The Spirit Works Full Time for Camp Walden NY (Girls Division Head) Lives in Hillsdale, New Jersey
I cannot wait to see Girls Camp try new and exciting things this summer! #bebrave
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Jon Veitengruber I love a good lip sync battle – who do you want to see 1 mutual friend: The Spirit on stage in Summer 2015? Student at Central Michigan University Works at Camp Walden NY (Boys Division Head) 38 people liked this. Lives in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Attention Older Camp Girls – looking for new and Who’s ready to dance in the Rec Hall this year? I have exciting options for this summer. Send me your ideas! some new moves I can’t wait to try out! 56 people liked this. 67 people liked this.
Katelyn Gillum > Jon Veitengruber Guys, we are taking our second annual Color Run to Hey, Jon? an all new level! #spartanrace
Jon Veitengruber 72 people liked this. Hey yeah? One of my favorite parts of camp is helping plan fun Katelyn Gillum and exciting special activities for counselors to do with Dooooo the FREAKOUT! their groups. Group Leaders – send me your ideas and let’s start planning now! Jon Veitengruber 47 people liked this. I am freaking out…I am freaking out!
Can’t wait for Waterfront 2k15! It is the place to be – see you out on the infl atables!
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5th time’s the charm #fi veyearjacket Jon 72 people liked this.
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9 Welcome Emerson! Our Walden family is so excited to welcome Emerson Thomas to the team! Emerson will be our new Assistant Meet Reinis! Athletic Director, as well as assist in a variety of other Let’s give a nice, warm welcome to Reinis Miljons, areas on camp. Emerson is married to his wife Stephanie Walden’s new Head of Tennis. Reinis brings an and they have two children, Elisha and Jayden. impressive amount of talent and experience to our tennis program. Emerson has spent the past nine years working as the Coordinator of Athletics and Student Life and School Latvian National Champion in Doubles U-18 Administrator at Bialik High School. Top 10 junior ranking, Latvia He’s a lefty! Ranked 250th in ETA (European Tennis Emerson lives in Switzerland with his wife and 2 kids! Association), U-14 He thinks camp is the greatest thing since sliced bread! #1 player and captain, University of Roehampton, London Emerson loves music and even plays a little guitar. National Professional Tennis Coaching Played semi-pro basketball in Switzerland for 6 years! qualification, RPT Emerson’s favorite camp memories are always on those (Registro Profesional de Tenis) first days of camp when he’s learning everyone’s names LTA UKCC Level 1 Coaching certificate and getting to meet new people.
New 2015 Summer Gear Now Available!
Wear your vintage Walden clothing or update with our new apparel
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Life’s a stage and we can’t wait to see our Walden talent come to life Tw i t te r in summer 2015 as we put on some of our best plays yet! #drama Head of Drama: FOLLOWED BY: Jodi Colasurdo
TRENDING Feed #CampWaldenNY
#instantwow Athletics #TheSpirit @allwedoiswin Man, we’ve been missing our new soccer fi eld! Who’s ready for Super Bowl #sinners and Stanley Cup? What about our Second Annual Color Run? #waldensports
#colorwar FOLLOWED BY: #tribals #newlodge
Ropes Athletic Assistant @challengecourse Director: Athletic Director: High Ropes? Low Ropes? Zip line? Matrix? Slingshot? We’ve got Donald Eggleston Emerson Thomas something for everyone at #ROPES! #camperfavorite #belay
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Waterfront @Waldenh20 We are daydreaming about sunny days and time spent on Trout Lake Head of Ropes: with all of our favorite friends! #infl atables #wakeboarding #tubing Hannah Shaffer FOLLOWED BY:
Art and Hobby @tiedye4life , wait until you see the amazing projects we have in Hey, @CampWaldenNY Head of store for next summer! #tiedye #pottery #woodenpingpongpaddle #A&C Head of Art Waterfront: FOLLOWED BY: and Hobby : Susan Brown Steph Zarakas Brian Boyce & Head of Swim: & Jill Hayden Lucie Strakova 9 Dear Lodge, Canteen lines became crowded, office space became limited, First off, thank you so much for your kind letter. I wanted and to be honest – I wasn’t in the best condition health wise you to know that I did receive it – good to know that my mail either. Simple tasks were becoming much more difficult, and is forwarding correctly. As you know, I am just settling into I even needed some additional support to keep my roof up retirement and loving it! While I miss my summer home, I am SO during the harsh Adirondack winters. Needless to say, it was glad to see that it is in such great hands... thanks for sending time to retire and find someone who would take the absolute me the photo of you in action! You’re coming along great! best care of my amazing summer home.
83 years is a long time, I know. I’ve seen camp from the very I was on the phone with the Flag Pole a few nights ago and beginning... from the days when it was an all boys camp to he said that he was so impressed with how far you’ve come in when the bunks were painted yellow. And you’re not going such a short amount of time! I also Skyped briefly with the to believe this, but there was a time when all of A-Campus Stone House and it sounds as though you’re fitting in really was completely covered in trees! I was lucky enough to see nicely and will be a big hit when the kids arrive. I’m honestly so many campers grow up; some of them even becoming not surprised; I knew you would be great from the minute I counselors themselves. When I was much younger, I never had a first heard about you! problem keeping up with all the late nights, early mornings and Please let all my friends at Walden know that I miss them, busy afternoons. I could have several people on the phone and but am happily enjoying my time relaxing in sunny Florida! It sorting mail in the office while providing plenty of space for just made sense for me to relocate to a place where it is campers to line up and get their canteen, play ping pong, etc. summer year round. Please write to me in the summer so I can My porch facing the lake became one of the favorite places hear all about Color War, Tribals, and – most importantly –what on camp, and I loved getting to share so many Walden sunsets everyone’s favorite canteen item is! with some of my closest friends. Hope to hear from you soon, As I began to get older, though, I realized that I wasn’t able to accommodate the new amount of campers as I once did. The Lounge
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