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YEAR '51 BEGINS WORSHIP AT CAMP The 51 st year of "Camp" began in the Morning Watch, Chapel. and Vespers are all parking lot of Braintree High School shortly after important parts of our daily camp program. 9:00 A.M. when Dave Lewis arrived before After breakfast the entire camp gathers for anyone else. Dave prides himself on a/ways Morning Watch -10 minutes of quiet time. being the first camper to arrive. Within the hour Morning Watch papers, prepared by Terry, he was joined by 414 campers and 72 staff serve as a guide for this quiet time. Included members all looking forward to a great week each morning is a parable of Jesus, a modem at Camp Cody on Lake Ossipee in Freedom, parable, questions to think about, prayer NH. seeds, and quotes from Kermit and friends. Ten yellow school buses The Rev. Dick Hotchkin coordinates worship and 3 trucks, loaded with at camp. almost everything we might The chapel service is held before dinner need for camp, departed each evening in the Council Ring. Chapel from the BHS parking lot at 1 1: 15 A.M. and services are led by various campers, arrived at Camp Cody about 3 hours later counselors, and senior staff members. The best where the campers were welcomed by "Rip" part of chapel is the great singing led by Glenn before being given their cabin assignments. Holt and Greg lopatti ["The Bread and The Within an hour, and just before it rained, the Glenn.") campers were settled into their cabins. Vespers, are held around the campfire just 2008 is our 8th year at "Cody." The first 25 before the campers head back to their cabins years of camp were held at "Winni" - The for the night. Vespers always end with the Geneva Point Center on Lake Winni[esaukee. singing of The Lord's Prayer. The campers hold The next 18 years of camp were at hands and sway gently back and forth, as they "Kingsmont" in the Berkshires. We moved to sing softly together. "Cody" in 2000. Our camp director, "Rip," claims that "Cody" is the very best location CAMPFIRE camp has ever had. "Rip" should know ... he The first evening activity of the week was a has been part of camp for 50 of the 51 years super campfire program put together by Kevin He missed only one year to attend The Scout Worth. Kevin's goal was to make the opening Jamboree. campfire a "real world example of pure At 4:00 P.M. everyone gathered in the rec awesomeness." It was an incredible display of hall to be welcomed by the Camp Cody staff talent by many of our staff ~ k. and to receive their Morning Group members and a few of the ~ {; ~ t.~ assignments. There are 36 Morning Groups with campers. Later in the week ~I c. 'luI,.. two counselors and a dozen campers in each the campers will have the q 1 group. They will meet together each morning opportunity to showcase ;i . for ninety minutes. their talents at Wednesday e The 2008 camp theme is: It's Not Easy Being night's Talent Show. Green. During the week our Morning Groups The campfire featured: will explore the "life thoughts" of Jim Henson, Brian Hickox, Kevin Worth, Glenn Holt, Greg creator of the Muppets. Jim Henson has lots to lopatti, Danielle Walsh, Ashley Hazleton, Andy say not only to the children who watch Sheflin, Cole Burton, John Fiander, Tim Hickey, Sesame Street, but to teens and adults as well. Tom Crosby, Jimmy McClafferty, Vanessa The two "lessons" that will be stressed the most Conners, Mike Degagne, Donal Magrane, The this week are: (1) The importance of being Perfetuo sisters (Adrienne, Gabrielle and yourself; (2) The importance of living your Isabell,) Tiffany Smith, juggling by Harry dream. LaCoste, and an amazing display of artistic talent by Ricky Martin. SATURDAY TIME CAPSULE CAMP CARES Weather: Sunny with an afternoon rain storm ... Two projects at camp this summer show cool at night ... full moon our concern and care for others. Dinner: BBQ Chicken & "Hoodsies" Project # 1 is the collection of the "snap P.M. Program: Campfire tops" from aluminum beverage cans. The Quote of the Day: "You can do anything if you "snap tops" are donated the The Shriners, a put your focus on how to do it rather than on Masonic organization that funds the Shimer's why you can't." IBob Templeton} Burn Hospital in Boston. The "snap tops" are ** ** ** ** ** melted down and sold. The money raised is used to fund 100% of the medical treatment at the hospital. Our campers collect "snap tops" WHO/WHAT IS CAMP? throughout the year and bring them to camp. D Camp 2008 is 41 4campers Project #2 is a raffle to support Team Kermit and 72 staff members - an - one of the many teams that rides in the Pan awesome "family" of 486 Mass Challenge to support the Jimmy Fund. from the five participating Our raffle features some great grand prizes: churches: Q A pair of Red Sox tickets for Sept. 22nd First Congregational of Braintree D A "Dice-K" autographed baseball Union Congregational of Braintree D Ricky Martin's painting of Kermit Bethany Congregational of Quincy D A jewelry basket valued at $250 First Church of Weymouth D Autographed items from the Boston Old South Union Church of Weymouth Bruins Q Camp is teens in grades 7 - 12. The raffle also included more than 75 gift cards D Camp is an incredible staff ranging in age donated by the families of our campers. We from 19 to 60+... all the counselors are thank you for your generous donations. We former campers. were overwhelmed by your willingness to help D Camp is people coming together for an us help others. incredible week that we started planning Please check the final page of this newspaper for in September of 2007... it is an amazing to see how many pounds of "snap tops" we week of sharing, growth, and fun. collected and to see how much our raffle D Camp is a wonderful Spirit that embraces raised. everyone that spends the week together on Ossipee's shores. WH ERE'S ELMO Q Camp is YOU ... thanks for being a part of it. You've heard of Where's Waldo? At camp we're wondering Where's Elmo? SPREE TIME Elmo loves camp, but Elmo often gets lost. Several afternoons Elmo doesn't like being alone. Each day the following lunch the campers have to find Elmo and bring him campers enjoy Spree Time safely to lunch. an opportunity to The camper who finds Elmo is rewarded with choose between a variety seven raffle tickets for the Team Kermit raffle. of great activities. Steve Elmo feels very fortunate that he has been Flaherty is the director of found each day. Elmo thanks the campers Spree Time. The campers' who have hunted for him. Elmo loves you! choices include: tennis, volleyball. basketball, swimming, boating, kickball, ultimate Frisbee, ** ** ** ** ** **
tie-dye, gimp, sunbathing, massage, juggling, "The words say, 'It's not easy being green, I but talent show practice, etc., etc., etc. The one the song is also about knowing who you are. Spree Time rule is that campers may not be in Jim believed that people are good and that their cabins. Spree Time is also a great time to they want to do their best and that no matter visit the canteen to fill up on candy, chips, and how or why we may different from anybody cold sodas. else, we should learn to love who we are and be proud of it."
SUNDAY TIME CAPSlILE CARTOON CHARACTER DANCE Weather: Lots of sun... afternoon clouds ... The first dance of the year is always a nice, moonlit evening. great chance to meet up with your old friends Breakfast: Pancakes and open the door for new ones. With a Lunch: Grilled Cheese different theme and loads of distinctive Dinner: Spaghetti & meatballs costumes each year, the theme dance always Afternoon Activity: American Gladiators has something for everyone. This year was no Evening Activity: Cartoon Character Dance different as the campers for 2008 warmed up Quote of the Day: "It doesn't matter if you're a the cool Ossipee night with plenty of energy frog or a pig or a bear or even a person. It and great music. doesn't matter if you're a big fish in a little The "Cartoon Dance" was the theme pond or a small fish in a big pond - you're you that offered campers and staff a great and you matter."
MONDAY TIME CAPSULE ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A CAMP COUNSELOR? Weather: Beautiful. bright & sunny On Monday at 8:00 P.M. Breakfast: waffles & bacon the campers gathered in the Lunch: chicken patties on rolls rec hall for the evening Dinner: tacos program: "Are You Smarter Afternoon Activity: Stratego Than A Camp Counselor?" Evening Activity: Are You Smarter Than A with the "hilarious comedy of Camp Counselor the Rev. Tery Martinson. As Quote of the Day: "Only love can make you the host. he explained how rich."
TUESDAY liME CAPSULE championship. Really, it Weather: Rainy start to the day... afternoon & was fitting that there was evening were clear and cool no clear-cut winner, Breakfast: scrambled eggs, sausage, home since everyone who fries fought so valiantly from each and every team Lunch: pizza [cheese & pepperoni) was victorious on this day. Dinner: chicken, rice, veggies Reporting on loan from the Weymouth Afternoon Program: Olympics News, I'm Mike Miller. P.M. Program: Skit Night Quote of the Day: "Dreams are how we figure out where we want to go."
WEDNESDAY TIME CAPSULE TALENT SHOW Weather: Cool and breezy ... # 1 Tim Hickey, John Tevenan, Justin Walsh - Sweet Breakfast: French Toast and bacon Home, Alabama Lunch: "deli day" #2 Mike Lanoue, Dan Lane, Mike Tise, Donal Dinner: chicken & ziti Magrane Paper Planes #3 - Mackenzie, Julia, Ashley, Ricky - Styling Pop Afternoon Program: Cabin Chaossipee Medley P.M. Program: Talent Show #4 - Maria Opie Stole Quote of the Day: "Simple is good."
THURSDAY TIME CAPSULE THE DANCE Weather: Great day... sunny and warm The Thursday night "dress up" dance is one Breakfast: pancakes & sausage of the most highly anticipated events on the Lunch: chicken nuggets, mac 'n cheese camp schedule. The "buzz" starts two or three Dinner: roast pork with all the trimmings days before the dance. Who's going to dance Afternoon Program: "Chill" with whom? Which ninth grade boy is the P.M. Program: Dance ("Dress Up") hottest? Which tenth grade girl is the cutest? Quote of the Day: "Follow every effective Who's on the "Mint List?" action with quiet reflection. From the quiet The "dress up" dance this year was reflection will come even more effective combined with a masquerade theme. Many action."
*tiQJ] - Because of our publication deadline, which is very earty CONSECRATION SERVICES on Friday morning. we can only desaibe the final 36 hours of camp as we think they will toke place... sometimes weather and On Friday evening two other factors have on affect on what really happens. consecration services are held. The Junior High meets together in THE "HUG LINE" Pahaska lodge with the Junior High Soon after lunch on Friday all the campers counselors and Glenn Holt. The and counselors gathered on the field for the Senior High meets in the Rec Hall "hug line." The "hug line," led by the class of with Rip, Terry, Brian and Dick. There 2008, gives each is great camper participation and lively singing member of the camp in both services. The Senior High service also family to hug or includes communion. At the consecration shake hands with service the campers receive a memento of the every other member week. The 2008 memento is a rock inscribed by of the camp family. one of the other campers. For many of the campers and for a handful of the staff, this is FINAL CAMPFIRE the most emotional part of the camp week. After the consecration service the senior Sometimes "goodbyes" are very, very difficult. high campers and staff adjourn to the Council And even though the week isn't over, the "hug Ring for one final campfire. At this campfire the line" is the beginning of the end. seniors have the opportunity to share their How long does the "hug line" take?" It takes "shout outs" and their reflections about camp. almost two hours for everyone to say The seniors cherish this opportunity to address "goodbye" to one another. the younger campers.
GRADUATION SATURDAY MORNING The second Friday afternoon Saturdoy morning's schedule moves quickly. program is The Graduation, which Campers are gently awakened at 7:00 A.M.. as honors our camp seniors. Each one of they are every morning - very. very gently. them is introduced and is presented Trunks must be packed up and loaded onto a framed photograph of the class. the 3 trucks and cabins must be cleaned Other parts of The Graduation were: the before brunch. results of the cabin inspections for the week. After brunch. as we wait for the buses. we the drawing of the winners of the Team Kermit meet in the Council Ring for one final message raffle, the presentation of the "Fabulous Frog" from "Rip." our camp director. awards for 2008, and an introduction of our The buses roll out of camp around 11:00 entire camp staff with applause in A.M. and arrive back in Braintree around 2:00 appreciation for their efforts. P.M. where enthusiastic parents are reunited The "Fabulous Frog" awards were the 2008 with very tired campers. version of the "Ollie" or "Golden Apple" awards given to campers and staff in THANKS recognition of noble or humorous actions CJ Thanks to Tom Flanagan and Steve Flaherty during the week. for helping me to edit this newspaper and to the counselors who reported on the ··"··"'-SHIRTS & SWEATSHIRTS'·"··· events. YOU CAN STILL ORDER CAMP T-SHIRTS AND CJ Thanks to all the campers for a great week SEATSHIRTS ON LINE AT: youhac:itobethere.org. - once again, "You had to be there!" THE SHIRTS MAKE GOOD CHRISTMAS GlfTSI CJ Thanks to the staff for their dedication and Check out this website throughout the year for leadership. Indeed you are positive role camp news, etc. models and you did a great job. "-vOUHADTOBETHERE.ORG..... Terry TIDBITS
SNAP TOPS CAMP SONGS Campers collected 265 pounds of snap tops What's your favorite camp song? You can from aluminum beverage cans during the past vote on line at: wwwyouhadtobethere.org. year for The Shriner's Burn Hospital. The Shriners We'll share the results with you in October. visited camp on Wednesday afternoon so that Please, only one vote per person. we could present the snap tops to them. www.youhadtobethere.com TEAM KERMIT RAFFLE www.youhadtob~there.comis the official The raffle for Team Kermit raised over $1.600. camp website. On the website you'll find links We ended up with over 90 prizes in the raffle. to our camp store and the latest camp news. Thanks to everyone who made this project so Yes, you can still order the camp t-shirts and incredibly successful. sweatshirts on line. CAMP T-SHIRTS CAMP QUIZ Thanks to Stef Zopatti for designing the regular a Not including Rip or Terry, who has spent the camp t-shirts for 2008. The regular camp t-shirts most years at camp? are the ones the 16 color teams were wearing a Name the five staff members who were never in competition. campers... a Name the five staff members who have been to Thanks to Tom Remsen for designing the each of the 3 camp locations ... timeless camp logo for the sweatshirts and a Name the three camp locations ... long sleeve t-shirts. a Including counselors, how many sets of twins did we have at camp this summer? Thanks to Terry Martinson for designing the logo a Including counselors. how many sets of triplets did we have at camp this summer... for the special 2008 camp t-shirts and the hats a Name all the "rookie" counselors ... which were given to the class of 2008. a Before "Stairway," what song ended each camp dance? WELCOME BACK, GLENN a Which is bigger: a boat or a ship? It has been a blessing a How many campers visited the hospital during and a true gift to have the 2008 camp week? Glenn Holt return to a How many Fabulous Frogs were awarded at camp for 2008 after Friday's graduation? about a 5 year Answers to the quiz are on page 91 absence. Glenn. teaming up with Greg A FINAL THOUGHT Zopatti, brought the singing at chapel and It's been a great week - one of the best! The around the campfire to a new level. It has positive energy of the campers, the dedication been awesome! The depth of Glenn's faith is of the staff, the special Spirit that seems to an inspiration to both campers and staff, embrace everyone at camp makes this the including those who are pastors. Thanks Glenn very, very best week of the year for many of us. and Greg - "The Bread and The Glenn" As Rip always says, "There's a Spirit at camp that you just can't describe or find anywhere else." And it all starts again in just "365" days. CAMP 2009 Thanks everyone! Love, August 22 - 29 Kermit and Elmo at Camp Cody (Elmo loves camp!) c..amp ~nior$ U>O& c.ol1 Albanu,e O\d 'f,outh (, Wti~ UMA~~ - Dartmouth J'en t30ar"er O\d 'f,outh 4 Wti~ Lafte\\ c.o\\ege Il-on t300retti O\d ~uth 4 Wti~ Universit1 of c.onnutiGut J'essic.a t30o~es t30etha"'1 (, t30ti~ ~a\em ~tate
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CAMP SENIORS CAMP COUNSELORS This year we have 53 seniors at camp... How do we choose who our camp 51 of the 53 will be able to spend the entire counselors will be? week with us before going off to college or Within a week or two back to work. after camp, our senior staff We think that 53 just might be the most members sit down to discuss seniors we have ever had at camp. One of the potential of each the things that surprises us is how many of graduating senior to be a them, including several of the boys, are camp counselor in the year planning careers in nursing. or years ahead. We talk frankly about The number before their high school in each senior's strengths. the chart above indicates the number of We choose responsible young men and years each senior has attended camp. women who we feel will be positive role Many of these seniors will be back with models. Camp counselors must have good us within the next year or two as communication skills. They have to have counselors. the potential to be strong leaders within a This year we declared Thursday as cabin and the potential to be good SENIOR DAY at camp to honor their leaders of a Morning Group. A positive contributions to the camp program. attitude is an important quality we look for. FAVORITE QUOTES OF KERMIT AND FRIENDS'" iQ
IJ "Jim believed in me... without him I wouldn't be where I am today. Thanks to Jim's dreams, I reached greater heights than I ever imagined, a
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JIM HENSON DIES ON MAY 16,1990 AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS, BUT HIS UNIQUE CREATIVE VISION CONTINUES •..
"'Most quotes used on these pages, in our Morning Watch and our Morning Program are from two sources:
D Ifs Not Easy Being Green (And Other Things To Consider) - Jim Henson, The Muppets, and Friends - Hyperion Press - New York - 2005 (Thanks to The Jim Henson Foundation for the donation ofa carton ofbooks)
lJ Before You Leap - A Frog's Eye View of Life's Greatest Lessons - Kennit the Frog - Meredith Press - Des Moines - 2006