Camp News
An Exciting Partnership
May 23rd, 2011
We’re excited that Michael Thompson, PhD., is coming to Falling Creek to be one of our key orientation speakers this summer. He will spend a day with our staff helping them learn more about working with boys and understanding the social lives of children.
Dr. Thompson is a consultant, author and psychologist specializing in children and families. He has appeared on the Today Show, the Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, CBS 60 Minutes, and has spoken at or consulted to more than 500 schools in the U.S. and abroad.
Dr. Thompson is the author of eight books and is the co-author of the book Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys. His expertise in youth development is an excellent complement to our 3 weeks of staff training.
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February 11th, 2011
We want to thank Adam “Screech” Lewis for helping out at the Berea College Job Fair. He is an alumni staff member from last summer. He helped Goody man the table for over three hours.
Screech will be helping out this summer with our Father/Son programs and Junior Camp.
0 CommentsStaff Reunion at UT
February 10th, 2011
Goody and Ben were at the University of Tennessee on Wednesday for a Job Fair. It was a great turnout and they were introduced to many outstanding potential staff members.
They also ran into quite a few current FCC staff and alumni staff members. Pictured: Nathan Carter (2009), Ray Hailey, Adam Feldbrugge, Elan Mengelberg, Adam West, Crom Carey, Michael Shelton (New Staff – Lax), Alex Rand, Rush Dickson, Jonathan Grayson (2009), Brad McKnight, and Jackson Vaughan (2009).
FCC in NOLA
October 18th, 2010
Yates made his way to New Orleans on Thursday, October 14, to reconnect with many Falling Creek Camp families. Maria and Noel Johnson hosted the big event and their son, Lawrence will be returning to FCC this summer.
Falling Creek Camp Reunion and Movie Show in New Orleans, LA at the Johnson’s on 10-14-10Andy Wisdom, a prior FCC camper enjoyed reconnecting with camp and is glad that his son will be able to become a part of the Falling Creek community this coming summer.
Justin Schmidt, whose son Calder has been going to camp for five years now, came by to say, “Hello.” He was on the Falling Creek staff in 1989 with Yates and Marisa.
Drew Nickerson, a long time camper from Chapel Hill, is in his junior year at Tulane University. Drew was a sailing counselor and photographer at Falling Creek last summer and hopes to return this coming summer. Thanks to Drew for taking time out of his busy school schedule to come say hello and support Falling Creek.
Thanks to the Johnson’s for hosting such a fun FCC event!
0 CommentsGoody in Georgia
October 14th, 2010
Goody made a stop at the Black’s home in Rome, Georgia, last week to show the Falling Creek movies and reunite with camp friends. The group had a great time sharing memories and watching the new camp movie.
Will, Sanders, Travis and Damon at the Movie Show in Rome, Georgia.Will Graham was at the show. He is a sophomore Environmental Science major at Berry College. Will was a fishing counselor at camp last summer and was instrumental in further developing our fly fishing program.
We appreciate the Black family for hosting the gathering and for spreading the great news about Falling Creek.
The next day, Goody went to an Internship Fair at Georgia College. We look for the very best young men to work as staff members at Falling Creek.
Andrew Markle and Walker Hendry stopped by to say, “hello.” Andrew was a nature counselor last summer, and Walker was a part of our great paddling program.
0 CommentsRolling Into Tuscaloosa
October 13th, 2010
Yates made a short hop west on Tuesday, October 12, to Tuscaloosa. Carl and Cindy Stephenson hosted the Falling Creek Camp Reunion and Movie show at their home.
Falling Creek Camp Reunion and Movie Show at the Stephenson’s in Tuscaloosa, AL on 10-12-10Their son Shane will be returning to camp this year for his forth summer. Carl serves as the camp doctor for a week during the summer, allowing the entire family to come to Falling Creek and plug-in as part of the community and experience camp. Their daughter Lindsay said that horseback riding was her favorite activity at camp and she enjoyed being able to play with Mary, the youngest of the three Pharr girls.
We were so pleased to have three FCC staff members take time out of their busy school schedules to come to the movies and speak with the boys and families about their camp experiences. Emi Arnold, who will be returning to camp for her 5th summer on staff in 2011, is working toward her masters in Education at the University of Alabama.
Sam Rosten, who was on staff in 2009, is in his second year of law school and is applying for the JAG program in the Navy.
Michael Wells, a Junior at Alabama, is pre-med and plans to return in 2011 for his second summer.
The staff at Falling Creek are what make the summer experience so great and we always appreciate them coming to the camp movie shows to visit with the boys and their families.
0 CommentsSouth To Birmingham
October 12th, 2010
Yates traveled south from camp on Monday, October 11 to reconnect with a large group of returning campers at Crawford and Mary McInnis’ home.
Yates was also joined by Tyler Vaughan, a Falling Creek Camp staff member for the past 2 summers, and his younger brother Hunter, a current FCC camper. Tyler was back home in Birmingham for the weekend from SMU in Dallas on his fall break. He did a great job answering questions from the parents about his role at camp.
Crawford McInnis was a Falling Creek Camper when Yates was a counselor. In fact, Crawford and Yates went on many lake and river paddling trips while together at FCC. His son Ford will be coming back to camp for his 5th summer.
Jim Williams and Hayward Edmunds are alumni of Falling Creek and enjoy seeing their sons having the same great camp experience they had at FCC.
0 CommentsWashington, DC and Greensboro, NC
October 11th, 2010
Yates continued to travel north to visit with all of the boys and their families from the greater Washington, DC area. Allison and Jim Portnoy hosted the event on Wednesday, October 6, in the District and there was a good mix of returning campers and new families.
Chase Burgess, a staff member at FCC in 2007, and a cousin of the Portnoy’s, was also at the show. Chase is currently working as an intern for Congressman Spencer Bachus. Chase said he enjoys living in this exciting city.
The Portnoy boys will return to camp this coming summer and were great hosts with their parents.
Falling Creek Camp Reunion and Movie Show in Washington DC on 10-6-10Yates then drove south, back toward camp, to visit the Greensboro, NC, area on Thursday, October 7. Mary and Scott Hale were hosts to several returning camper families that were excellent ambassadors for Yates in answering questions from the new families who came to the movie show to learn more about Falling Creek Camp.
Wesley Farnam and Allison Hogshead, both FCC staff members this past summer, took time out of their busy college schedule at nearby High Point University to come see the families. They had the chance to speak with parents about their roles as counselors at camp. The Hale’s oldest son will return to camp this coming summer and looks forward to building his camp friendships.
Falling Creek Camp Reunion and Movie Show in Greensboro NC on 10-7-10Thanks to both the Portnoy’s and the Hale’s for their wonderful hospitality in hosting the Falling Creek Camp Reunion and Movie Show!
0 CommentsAtlanta Movies, Auburn Lunch
October 4th, 2010
Falling Creek Camp Alumni and their sons.Goody visited the Conklin’s Sunday night for the North Metro Atlanta movie show. He enjoyed showing the new camp DVD and catching up with some FCC alumni.
Fred was a camper and staff member in the 80s and his son is a current camper. Richard Bowers attended the show. He was a founding Falling Creek Camper. His son will attend camp for the first time next summer.
Group of veteran Falling Creek counselors at lunch with Goody.On Monday, Goody made a detour to Auburn, Alabama, where he met for lunch with a group of some outstanding veteran counselors: Sterett Seckman, Will Rollins and Will Forbes.
Thanks to the Conklin Family for hosting the FCC Movies!
0 CommentsKP's Cross Country Ride
September 29th, 2010
Counselor Kyle Pitts, aka KP, is riding his bike across the country. He’s planning on riding from Portland, Oregon, to Savannah, Georgia. Check out his blog, Cycling Across the Nation, for updates.
Photo from KP’s blog.KP wrote about his blog… "In this blog I will attempt to show what my life is like for the next few months… I will carry all the gear I need on the back of my bike for the entire two to three month expedition.
“This trip hasn’t been planned too much. From my experiences with cycling in the past, planning and expectations can sometimes get in the way of having a good time. I intend to experience as much as I can, and make every day count. I’m really excited about the people I will meet and the places I will go.
“I’ll try to update pretty regularly, so keep checking and hope everyone enjoys it!”
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