the green spot blog

As many of you are aware we are working hard to update some of our facilities out here at camp.  To those of you reading this you are probably thinking that Cabin Fever is what I am referring to here but actually I'm not referring to Cabin Fever at all.  We have just installed BRAND NEW kitchen counter tops!! Yes, it's out with the old and in with the new. Steph working on removing the old counter tops We were excited to have Brad from Legacy Kitchens in Calgary come out to build and install our new counters for us.  He did an excellent job! Before Brad could even start working in the kitchen we needed to remove all the drawers and cupboards as well as well anything and everything that was in the kitchen to start with.  Your probably wondering where we put the whole contents of the kitchen as construction was going on.  Well where else would we put it but in the dining hall!! All the contents of the Kitchen in the Dining Hall There are tw...

As promised, here is an update on the adventures of our German Friends. "Rudolph the red nosed reindeer..." Ok maybe not a red nosed reindeer, but actually REINDEER! Jessica and Hannah have been helping to train reindeer with our friend Monica.  Unfortunately not red nosed reindeer like Rudolph, but I am not joking when I say real reindeer.   Monica owns a reindeer farm and she trains reindeer to take to various events in the area, she has even brought them out to Camp before.  As we all know, reindeer are not native to Alberta so you might be finding yourself asking, "How did reindeer get to Alberta?  Can they really fly?"  No, I'm sorry to tell you that reindeer cannot actually fly but they are actually real!! Many people think that reindeer are the same as caribou but that is not entirely true, they are however in the same family as caribou.  Monica has about 20 reindeer! Jessica and Hannah have gone to visit and help train these reindeer for ev...

Name: Stephanie Erion Age:: 22 Hometown: Calgary Alberta Hobbies:  Rock climbing and Reading Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 104:19 - " He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows its time for setting." Why are you at camp?  When asked this question Steph responded with, "That's a loaded question!"  In short her reason for being here is God! What did you do before Camp?  Studied Physics at the University of Calgary for 4 yrs. What do you do at Camp?  Everything!  Yup its true, there isn't a lot around camp that Steph hasn't done at one time or another! What did you want to be when you were 5?  A Cop. If you were a plant what plant would you be?  Yellow Gerber Daisy If people were to describe you in a nutshell, what would they say?  Wierd & Nerdy is what Steph answered but people would probably aslo describe her as crazy smart as well. What would your ultimate care package look like? Or maybe just your favour...

Name: Elisabeth Anna Heslop or more commonly known as Beth Anna Age: 24 Hometown: Irricana Hobbies: Reading, writing, photography, scrapbooking, crocheting. Why are you at camp?  I am at camp because I love horses, love kids, and most importantly I am here because God told me to be here. What did you do before Camp?  Studied Journalism at Mount Royal University What do you do at camp?  I am the Head Wrangler If people were to describe you, what would they say?  Clear and concise.  Practical.  Cheerful.  Outgoing introvert What did you want to be when you were 5?  A police officer.  A nurse(Like my mom).  A journalist. If you were a plant what would you be?  Bachelor Button...For those of you who have no idea what a bachelor button is, here is a picture. What would your ultimate care package look like? Or maybe just your favourite chocolate bar?  Lots of Eatmore bars and new books!

Snow. Snow. And more Snow.  Isn't it fitting that the fall season has come to a close when the snow is here for good.   Our Winter season is now upon us and with the winter season comes snow along with some more information of the staff that will be here for these next few snow filled months. You have already met a good portion of the people that will be here over the winter.  Yes, our favorite Germans, Christoph, Jessica (Fritzi), and Hannah are still here and are going to experience their first Canadian winter!! Don't worry we will keep you posted on all of their Canadian winter adventures (Like Fritzi wanting to learn to  play real Canadian ice hockey!) Now to meet another one of our staff members. Name: Kathrin Strohschein Hometown: Olds, Alberta Age: 20 Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:13 -- "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Why are you at camp?  Faith and Obedience What do you do at Camp?  ...