YMCA CAMP ERNST
UPCOMING EVENT CHARITY HORSE RIDE November 2, 2013 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Join us in support of our Camper Scholarship Fund for a trail ride. Only $25 dollars per ride, spaces still available.
FINE ARTS BRINGS NEW ENERGY TO HQ
Reservation Required ages 9 and up Call 859-586-6181 e-mail ce@myYcamp.org
Now that we have our brand new Welcome Center you may be wondering what happens in the old HQ. Well, the hub of activity in the Valley is still Wallace Lodge (HQ) where the Fine Arts Program has taken over. The Main Hall is now the meeting point for Fine Arts where campers hear their options for movie, music, art, and dance. From here they break into their respective groups to unleash their creativity. Movie Club turns the entire Valley into their set; coming up with clever storylines and ways to make the rest of camp laugh. Down in the Music Cave, Music Club rocks out on electric guitars, a drum set, and other instruments. Art Club gathers their supplies to work on an extreme craft. In the Main Hall, Dance Club works on their choreographed routine. The old office has been converted into an Arts & Crafts room where cabin groups go to cool off while working on their own fun craft. The Health Center for the Valley is still located in Wallace Lodge as well as some new staff housing. The Main Hall is also the perfect space for rainy day activities. Pictured above is the Red Unit having a Mock Rock Party. Camper groups created funny dances to popular songs of the summer to perform for each other. The event ended as most things at camp do, in a collective dance party to the sweet melodies of Outkast’s Hey Ya!
MEGAN, MEGAN, MEGAN
It’s Megan! Although Megan is not a new face to camp we have big news to share as she is the new Program Director at YMCA Camp Ernst. We’re excited to have Megan in this role and she has a lot of great ideas to keep camp at its lofty position of “Best Camp on Earth.” Here she answers some of our biggest questions. How was your first summer as Program Director? Megan: This past summer was a big change in roles for me at camp and it was amazing! I learned a lot and of course had a ton of fun! I feel very blessed to be able to work with such a great staff, interact with our awesome campers, and do what I love every day! My favorite part of the day was definitely hanging out with the campers at the different activities-especially reading books at the tree house! What is one big change we can look forward to for Summer 2014? Megan: In summer 2014, campers can look forward to our new stables, which are now located in the Lakeview area of camp. Campers (and horses) will definitely enjoy this new barn! What is your favorite part of the off-season? Megan: I really enjoy planning for next summer! I have been busy doing research and figuring out ways to make camp even more fun for summer 2014! It can also get kind of quiet around here in the off-season, so I also look forward to having staff and campers here for our weekend camps throughout the year. Do you have any big plans for the off-season? Megan: Yes! I am planning on getting a puppy this off-season! How is it sharing an office with Log? Megan: Don’t worry everyone-Log is still here at camp! After a summer of crazy adventures in the LIT program, Log is now enjoying some quiet time in the office and is looking forward to having campers back here for our camper weekends. He stays pretty quiet back there in his cubicle, but every once in a while, he will help spark some new ideas!