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July 23, 2012

Friday Night Staff Surf

by Brent Ayers

It's a pretty well known tradition around YMCA Camp Surf that on friday night, after the campers have left for the week, the staff go SURFING! The staff work hard all week pushing kids on waves, singing songs, and being great role models...we think they should get a chance to play as well. Some Friday nights it can get p ...more

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Tags: activity, camp surf, challenge, staff, sunset, surfboard, tradition, waves

April 05, 2012

Mini Surfboard Craft

by Brent Ayers

Arts and Crafts is a staple at camp but maybe not for the reasons you're thinking of. It's a great opportunity to slow down and have campers work on their interpersonal skills. Campers actually have great conversations while working on a project together. A former camper asked us what use to make our mini surfboard necklaces s ...more

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Tags: arts and crafts, camp surf, diy, surfboard

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