Eagles Nest Camp Blog

Have you ever stopped to think about what a gift it is for a child to be able to spend a session at Eagle’s Nest? More over, what a gift it is for that child to be able to go back year after year strengthening friendships, making new ones, stretching both mind and body? Click the title above to read the complete blog post.

The holiday season is quickly approaching; there’s no doubt about it. If the shortening days and chilly temperatures weren’t proof enough, the giant, glittering snowman atop a local fast food restaurant surely confirms the suspicion. I find my excitement level rising with each passing day. I love the holidays so much for one specific reason: people are simply nicer this time of year. I truly believe that people strive a bit harder to have positive attitudes and interactions with each other when November and December roll around (well, okay, the interactions in shopping mall parking lots aren't always so positive). I am consistently impressed each year by the generosity that I witness and by the profound effects it has on all parties involved. Giving not only benefits the person on the receiving end, it works wonders for the one doing the giving as well.

At Eagle's Nest, we believe the spirit of giving should exist throughout the year. During the summer, campers and staff often spend their free time…click on the title above to read the complete blog post.
 

Part of the mission of Eagle’s Nest Foundation is promoting the “betterment of human character”. This week, Eagle’s Nest had the opportunity to partner with Brunson Elementary, for a day of games focused on bringing kids together, and bettering character as a result. On Wednesday, Eagle’s Nest supported Brunson by running get-to-know each other games for newly formed teams of students. It was a beautiful fall day, so the students were very excited to be outside, and even more excited that our games involved running, jumping and being loud. By the time that the day was over, we had probably played about 12 games of “Captain’s Coming” and “Whaaaa”, and our voices were strained, but all of us left with a feeling…click the title above to read the complete post.

Eagle’s Nest was bustling with activity this past weekend as our Board of Trustees and Camp Representatives excitedly descended upon campus for the annual Fall Retreat. The weekend was highlighted by beautiful, sunny days that led to crisp fall nights. Among all of the fantastic activities, the one that stood out the most to me was apple cider making. Eagle’s Nest is the proud owner of an authentic cider press from the early 1900’s. While watching a group of children eagerly press cider this weekend, I realized that Eagle’s Nest was, once again, working towards meeting our mission of experiential education and promotion of the natural world. The children were learning first-hand where their sweet treat was coming from, as well as playing a vital role in our community by making cider for everyone to enjoy. Experiences like this… click the title above to read the full post.

I found Eagle’s Nest when I was in college. I drove onto campus in the early afternoon and I was surprised that I didn’t see any campers or counselors running around. I wondered what was going on. As soon as I opened my car door I was greeted by song. Lunch had just finished and, as is the tradition at camp, all of the campers and counselors where in the Dining Hall singing. I still remember how happy I felt listening to all of the young and not as young voices singing the chorus of “Cat’s in the Cradle”. I was instantly in love…click the title above to read more AND listen to a summer mix.