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Fall 2011
Let's All Create Meaningful Relationships at Cheley was the spirit button for this summer. As we looked at the goals for the summer during the spring, we realized we have a wonderful opportunity to teach young people how to create meaningful relationships. In today’s world, so much of our communication is in short bursts. Whether it is a text message, a tweet, or a Facebook post, people are not taking the time to connect meaningfully with each other.... [More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Let's All Create Meaningful Relationships at Cheley was the spirit button for this summer. As we looked at the goals for the summer during the spring, we realized we have a wonderful opportunity to teach young people how to create meaningful relationships. In today’s world, so much of our communication is in short bursts. Whether it is a text message, a tweet, or a Facebook post, people are not taking the time to connect meaningfully with each other.... [More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Camp Opening 2011
I watched a wonderful video of an interview with author Seth Godin, author of Linchpins - Are you Indispensable? During the interview he talked about the beauty of summer camp. Seth states, "I learned so much at camp about what our world needs from us. When camps are at their best, they create linchpins" (people who are an essential element to the success of a team or a plan).... [More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
I watched a wonderful video of an interview with author Seth Godin, author of Linchpins - Are you Indispensable? During the interview he talked about the beauty of summer camp. Seth states, "I learned so much at camp about what our world needs from us. When camps are at their best, they create linchpins" (people who are an essential element to the success of a team or a plan).... [More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Holidays 2010
At the writing of this article, Erika and I are preparing for the arrival of our second child. We have enjoyed every minute of parenthood so far (or almost every minute). Erika is spending the final two weeks creating a comfortable, warm, inviting environment for the baby to come home to. I am putting to- gether cribs, moving desks, moving dressers, and measuring for rugs. We have all heard about expecting mothers "nesting" as they prepare for the arrival of the baby.... [More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
At the writing of this article, Erika and I are preparing for the arrival of our second child. We have enjoyed every minute of parenthood so far (or almost every minute). Erika is spending the final two weeks creating a comfortable, warm, inviting environment for the baby to come home to. I am putting to- gether cribs, moving desks, moving dressers, and measuring for rugs. We have all heard about expecting mothers "nesting" as they prepare for the arrival of the baby.... [More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Fall 2010
The spirit button this year stood for Celebrate & Honor the Experience, Love Every Year. Since 1921, Cheley Camps has been dedicated to youth development and providing a nurturing environment for young people to create unique life experiences.... [More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
The spirit button this year stood for Celebrate & Honor the Experience, Love Every Year. Since 1921, Cheley Camps has been dedicated to youth development and providing a nurturing environment for young people to create unique life experiences.... [More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Camp Opening 2010
The other day I read an article on "Ten lessons learned on being a 'balanced dad.'" As a new father, I am always looking at ways to balance work, family, exercise, marriage, and personal time. The author of the article, Jeff Prouty, had some wonderful ideas about building a family. He talked about teaching your children how to plant and grow tomatoes (there will be a tremendous learning experience about "nurturing"). He also talked about his method of allowance.... [More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
The other day I read an article on "Ten lessons learned on being a 'balanced dad.'" As a new father, I am always looking at ways to balance work, family, exercise, marriage, and personal time. The author of the article, Jeff Prouty, had some wonderful ideas about building a family. He talked about teaching your children how to plant and grow tomatoes (there will be a tremendous learning experience about "nurturing"). He also talked about his method of allowance.... [More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Holiday 2009
We received an email from Margaret Rietano at the end of this past summer. She said, "I too was so blown away by the Cheley experience. I have a "Ch"-"Omance" with Cheley. Our family realizes the importance and value of organized sports and we embrace soccer, lax, skiing whole-heartedly..... [More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
We received an email from Margaret Rietano at the end of this past summer. She said, "I too was so blown away by the Cheley experience. I have a "Ch"-"Omance" with Cheley. Our family realizes the importance and value of organized sports and we embrace soccer, lax, skiing whole-heartedly..... [More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Fall 2009
The Strength Of Tomorrow Lies In The Hand Of Today was the spirit button this year. (Thank you Jennifer Wall, mother of Payton and Guy Wall, for creating this phrase last year). We truly believe we are a vital part in the development of tomorrow’s leaders. Each of us was given the opportunity to spend part or all of our summer in a supportive, nur- turing environment that allowed us to grow and work on becoming a better person....[More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
The Strength Of Tomorrow Lies In The Hand Of Today was the spirit button this year. (Thank you Jennifer Wall, mother of Payton and Guy Wall, for creating this phrase last year). We truly believe we are a vital part in the development of tomorrow’s leaders. Each of us was given the opportunity to spend part or all of our summer in a supportive, nur- turing environment that allowed us to grow and work on becoming a better person....[More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Camp Opening 2009
I received an email from the woman who is directing Leaders for Life at Cheley, Teresa Huggins, talking about a new strategy she has been using re- cently. She read a book called “Manifesting for Non-Gurus” by Robert MacPhee. Teresa says she spends a few minutes each morning answering the following questions. She then takes action during the day with increased awareness. The questions are....[More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
I received an email from the woman who is directing Leaders for Life at Cheley, Teresa Huggins, talking about a new strategy she has been using re- cently. She read a book called “Manifesting for Non-Gurus” by Robert MacPhee. Teresa says she spends a few minutes each morning answering the following questions. She then takes action during the day with increased awareness. The questions are....[More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
New Years 2009
For nearly nine decades the Cheley camps have followed Frank Cheley's dream. When Frank was in his 20's he was the first director of Camp Eberhart in Three Rivers Michigan, the South Bend, Indiana, YMCA camp. Then in 1921, at age 31, he started his own camp in Colorado. He learned first the influence that nature has on the development of the whole child. Over the years as young people enjoyed the Cheley Experience they would also get in touch with the power and beauty of nature.....[More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
For nearly nine decades the Cheley camps have followed Frank Cheley's dream. When Frank was in his 20's he was the first director of Camp Eberhart in Three Rivers Michigan, the South Bend, Indiana, YMCA camp. Then in 1921, at age 31, he started his own camp in Colorado. He learned first the influence that nature has on the development of the whole child. Over the years as young people enjoyed the Cheley Experience they would also get in touch with the power and beauty of nature.....[More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Fall 2008
Spread your Cheley Attitude to the Entire World was the spirit button this summer. Each of us that were fortunate enough to spend some time at Cheley this summer had the opportunity to live in a supportive, nurturing environment surrounded by people who cared about our success....[More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Spread your Cheley Attitude to the Entire World was the spirit button this summer. Each of us that were fortunate enough to spend some time at Cheley this summer had the opportunity to live in a supportive, nurturing environment surrounded by people who cared about our success....[More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Camp Opening 2008
Why do you choose the leaders you follow? Do they support your values and morals? Do they have integrity? Are they leading you in a direction you want to go? Are you a leader for others? Are you leading with integrity and strong moral values? We will all choose many more leaders in our lifetime. Make sure you are choosing your leaders for the right reason....[More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Why do you choose the leaders you follow? Do they support your values and morals? Do they have integrity? Are they leading you in a direction you want to go? Are you a leader for others? Are you leading with integrity and strong moral values? We will all choose many more leaders in our lifetime. Make sure you are choosing your leaders for the right reason....[More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Holidays 2007
Are you one of those people who accepts the challenge of getting things done or do you look around when people are looking for volunteers to do the work? Do you take the initiative to solve the problems and look around for solutions or just complain about the situation? Each summer, we enjoy watching the staff who see what needs to be done and take it upon themselves to complete the task...[More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Are you one of those people who accepts the challenge of getting things done or do you look around when people are looking for volunteers to do the work? Do you take the initiative to solve the problems and look around for solutions or just complain about the situation? Each summer, we enjoy watching the staff who see what needs to be done and take it upon themselves to complete the task...[More] [Trigger Bill Says...]
Fall 2007
The theme for this summer was "Live in the Mountains, Live in the Moment" (LITMLITM). Each one of us had an opportunity to spend part or all of our summer enjoying the beautiful Rocky Mountains. We had a chance to live in the moment as we watched the sunset with a friend, sang songs around a campfire, stood on top of a peak, or just hung out with some fellow campers at treats... [More]
The theme for this summer was "Live in the Mountains, Live in the Moment" (LITMLITM). Each one of us had an opportunity to spend part or all of our summer enjoying the beautiful Rocky Mountains. We had a chance to live in the moment as we watched the sunset with a friend, sang songs around a campfire, stood on top of a peak, or just hung out with some fellow campers at treats... [More]
Camp Opening 2007
This edition of the PACK RAT seems to be about the circle of life. As you can read later in this issue, both Sheila Tallmon and Bo Winslow have moved on with their ca- reers. We are sad to see both of them go. Sheila has such a wonderful spirit. Bo has such a high level of commitment to everything he does. They will both be missed... [More]
This edition of the PACK RAT seems to be about the circle of life. As you can read later in this issue, both Sheila Tallmon and Bo Winslow have moved on with their ca- reers. We are sad to see both of them go. Sheila has such a wonderful spirit. Bo has such a high level of commitment to everything he does. They will both be missed... [More]
New Year 2007
As human beings we are faced with choices and decisions every day of our lives. It is a given that we will make good ones and bad ones in our life time. As a small child we rely on our parents to make these choices for us, when to eat, what to eat, what to wear, what time to go to bed, etc... [More]
As human beings we are faced with choices and decisions every day of our lives. It is a given that we will make good ones and bad ones in our life time. As a small child we rely on our parents to make these choices for us, when to eat, what to eat, what to wear, what time to go to bed, etc... [More]
Fall 2006
The other day I received an email from Nathan Wilson with re- search he has compiled for a grant request he is writing. He is working to build an outdoor classroom at his school and has done research on the positive im- pacts of nature. As campers, you know what it is like to sit by a campfire with your friends and just talk, or how rewarding it is to stand on the summit of a moun- tain after a long struggle to get to the top.... [More]
The other day I received an email from Nathan Wilson with re- search he has compiled for a grant request he is writing. He is working to build an outdoor classroom at his school and has done research on the positive im- pacts of nature. As campers, you know what it is like to sit by a campfire with your friends and just talk, or how rewarding it is to stand on the summit of a moun- tain after a long struggle to get to the top.... [More]
Camp Opening 2006
A few weeks ago the cover story in Time Magazine was Are kids too wired for their own good? It talks about how often the new generation of children these days is constantly multi-tasking and how they have so many things going on... [More]
A few weeks ago the cover story in Time Magazine was Are kids too wired for their own good? It talks about how often the new generation of children these days is constantly multi-tasking and how they have so many things going on... [More]
Holiday 2005
The holiday season always seems to bring us around a table of yummy food, good friends and family. One of the great things about camp is sitting in the Dining Room sharing meals together. And now that it is winter, my hope is that you and your friends and family are sitting down together around the table... [More]
The holiday season always seems to bring us around a table of yummy food, good friends and family. One of the great things about camp is sitting in the Dining Room sharing meals together. And now that it is winter, my hope is that you and your friends and family are sitting down together around the table... [More]
