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May 31, 2012
Camp is Cool, Camp is Sweet
by Simon Hansen
Does the phrase "Camp is Cool, Camp is Sweet, Camp is Cool, yeah, it can't be beat" mean anything to you? It's not exactly Shakespeare but it is a kind of a big deal round these parts. All year round Camp is both Cool and Sweet, but no time more so than during the Summer. Every Sunday during the summer, after everyo ...more
April 12, 2012
The Marston Climbing Experience
by Simon Hansen
An important part of our camp mission is "to help all people realize their fullest potential". One of our favorite ways to help people do that is through our Climbing Tower.Cabin groups come together to climb the wall almost every day of the week. People of all ages step up to challenge themselves, to try their hardest, and ...more
April 08, 2012
Surf Tiki Award
by Nat Corrall
The Tiki award at YMCA Camp Surf is not just a honor table award, but a statement about teamwork and respect. At every breakfast and dinner we honor a hard working cabin group with the Tiki award. They proudly stand up, sing their cabin cheer, and place the hand-carved, one of a kind, award at their table ...more
