Episode 14: Show notes
The sky is blue and the sun is shining, so I thought today we could talk about summer camp and some of the life lessons I learned there. After all, I was introduced to camping in the woods at the ripe old age of 22! Stick around to hear how we found ourselves leading teenagers at a camp in the woods, along with practical things I picked up while watching the masters of camping at work.
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Camping in the woods? What’s that??
Camping in the woods, or camping in general, probably wouldn’t be considered one of my special gifts or talents. Still, as we neared our first wedding anniversary, I found myself packing up the contents of our cute little duplex and heading off in our giant blue Ford Granada to a camp here in Canada.
Armed with complete camping naivety, plus a big dose of adventure and a willing spirit, I had no idea what full-time camp work would really be like.
Keep in mind, I grew up on the prairies of Montana as a farmer’s daughter. Summertime meant long, hard days in the fields for my dad. Mom worked in the garden and spent her time canning and taking dinner out to the men in the field.
And me? Well, I remember spending many hot summer days at our town pool, until I was old enough to land my first job flipping burgers and swirling cones at the local Tastee Hut.
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Highlights from this podcast episode about Woodsman Camp in the woods
- Why and how we ended up working at a year-round camp
- What staff training (and canoeing class!) was like for someone as unathletic as I am
- A description of Woodsman Camp and how it was set up
- Learning how to camp (and lead) from the pros
- One of the most popular camp recipes, butterscotch brownies, and how they became a family favorite
Links mentioned in this podcast about Woodsman Camp and brownies
- Butterscotch Brownies Recipe
- Recipes Newsletter List
- See pictures of the Woodsman Camp Kitchen Tent here
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The Bildirimlerim podcast is hosted by Rita Joy, author of the Bildirimlerim blog. With lighthearted conversation and a storytelling style, Rita Joy shares tips and tricks to help you make your home look and feel its best. New shows arrive on Mondays.
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