tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60267933483516603192012-01-06T10:46:42.257-05:00The YMCA of Greenville, following the example of Christ, builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Since 1912, YMCA Camp Greenville has been providing significant camping experiences for children and teens. We provide an environment for today's youth to gain insight into themselves and their community. The many rewards include a healthy attitude, more confidence and all the wisdom gained from an enriching experience.YMCA Camp Greenville Alumninoreply@blogger.comBlogger191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026793348351660319.post-65475923333334430492012-01-06T09:42:00.010-05:002012-01-06T10:46:42.293-05:00

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I continue to be impressed with by the alumni of Camp Greenville and their far-reaching influence. I was so pleased when long-time camp advocate, Will Nelson, stopped by last week for a visit.Mr Nelson started as a Camp Greenville camper in 1951. He made the transition to camp staff member in 1956 serving three consecutive summers along side Monk Mulligan and Luther Marchant.When his own four

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The Florida v Georgia 100 Camper ChallengeDecide Where The Burris Family Spends Spring BreakI am challenging Florida and Georgia Camp families to each recruit 100 campers before April 6, 2011. Just send me an email and tell me how many campers you can recruit. The state with the most is the state where my family will spend spring break. We will leave camp Friday, April 15 and return Friday April

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How much YMCA Camp Greenville spirit do you have? This is your chance to show it to the nation. We have been issued the following challenge by John Duntley, the National Camping Specialist of the YMCA of the USA. "In sharing the value of YMCA camping, and the special spirit of your camp specifically, I'd like to encourage you-and your camp alumni--to make regular visits to the YMCA Facebook page

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This future camper announcement was sent to us this week from a proud grandparent. Welcome to the world Rett!"O.K. I would like to introduce you to our new Grandson “Mr. Clyde Everett Wood” He is son of the proud parents are Stacey & Brook Wood. Everett (Rett) was born 2/25/2011 at 6:25 pm. This guys weight was 9 lbs. 7oz."Brook Wood was a camper and staff member in the 1980’s and 1990’s.

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Dozens of board members, campaign volunteers and YMCA staff gathered for lunch at the new GHS Family YMCA to kick off the 2011 Open Doors community support campaign. Camp Greenville was well represented by several members of the board of advisors including Open Doors campaign chair, Jennifer Harrill. (Pictured here reporting the progress to date for camp's portion of the campaign.) The Open Doors

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All of the Spring Staff have arrived and are deep into staff training. Between now and Friday, February 25th they will complete a multi-faceted training to prepare to serve school groups, community groups and families this season. This high quality group of sixteen of 22 to 31 year-olds come to the season with a vast array of outdoor leadership skills. Like all YMCA staff they are trained in

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Please join us in welcoming Clara Rose Bauguess into the world! Clara was born Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 3:11pm. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ouces and measured 19 inches long. Clara's mom is Melissa Wood Bauguess, a Camp Greenville former camper and counselor. The Bauguess family is doing great, and big sister Sylvia (3 1/2) is enjoying getting to know the new addition!

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We are continually updating our alumni database at Camp Greenville.  If you have a change of address, phone or email, click HERE to update your information.

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Do you want to help make a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have a passion for YMCA Camp Greenville? Then we need YOU to help Camp with our Open Doors scholarship campaign in 2010. We are currently recruiting volunteers to campaign on behalf of YMCA Camp Greenville for the 2010 Open Doors Campaign. Calls will begin in March for the community phase of the campaign. It's a

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As YMCA Camp Greenville closes in on its centennial anniversary (2012), we might well reflect on the immortal words of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who asked the question "why wait to be a great man when you can be a great boy?" Since 1912, the core values of Camp Greenville have been etched in the hearts of thousands of great boys and great girls. As we look beyond the first 100 years, it is vital

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Over 100 Camp Greenville Alumni and Friends of Camp attended Camp Greenville Day on Sunday, May 24, 2009. Following an inspiring service with Reverend John Rogers, attendees headed down to the Dining Hall for a delicious lunch. Everyone then went down to the lodge where Hudson Denney introduced the Crymes and Wilkinson families and presented plaques to them. The Waterfront and Crymes Cabin

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Memorial Day Weekend is only five weeks away (May 22 - 25). It's time to sign up for the 2009 YMCA Camp Greenville Alumni Weekend Retreat! We have lots of activities in store for you and some GREAT speakers as well. You'll want to meet up with your old friends as well as make new ones.Reverend Johnny Rogers will be the keynote speaker on Camp Greenville Day on Sunday, May 24, 2009. Rev. Rogers

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Every year Camp Greenville raises funds for our scholarship program. The Open Doors Campaign is a volunteer led effort to raise money for individuals and families who cannot afford a Camp Greenville experience or service.If you are interested in making a contribution to Camp Greenville's scholarship program, please contact Jeanette Watkins, Development Assistant, at 864.242.1111, ext. 36 or you

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YMCA Camp Greenville was selected again this year to be one of the charities benefitting from the BMW Charity Pro-Am. Volunteer opportunities are available May 11 - 17, and we would love to have several Camp alumni there! When you sign up as a volunteer or purchase a Patron Credential (general admission ticket) for this event, Camp will receive 100% of these funds when you list Camp Greenville

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I have uploaded a couple of Camp photos to the YMCA Camp Greenville Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cedar-Mountain-NC/YMCA-Camp-Greenville/14353763549) and will try to upload a few each week as time permits. I would invite you to scan and upload photos as well. I am trying to organize the photos by decade, so if there is not a folder for the decade (1970s, 1980s, etc.), then

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Hello Camp Greenville alumni!We have added a form on the Alumni Page of Camp Greenville's web site so that you can send us your updated information. It easy to use. Just fill in the blanks, click SUBMIT, and your updated address, phone and email address will be forwarded to us. It's that easy. If you know of anyone who needs to send us an update, tell them to go to this link, http://

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There’s good news for YMCA Camp Greenville Alumni. In order to maximize your opportunity to celebrate Camp Greenville, we are combining the Alumni Family Reunion, Camp Greenville Day, and Memorial Day Family Camp into one fun-filled weekend - May 22 - 25, 2009. This is a fantastic time of year to be in the mountains, as we have nearly perfect temperatures, and oh, that fresh mountain air is

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Hello Camp Greenville Alumni,We've started a new blog to help locate and reconnect Camp Greenville alumni and to keep you informed about special events at Camp throughout the year. We also have a Facebook account, so one way or another you will be able to find your friends that you met at Camp Greenville.Welcome to our blog!JeanetteYMCA Camp Greenville

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