2008
Summer Staff Bios.It's
time! I've been busy hiring for the summer of 2008 and though I am far
from done, I've got something to show for my efforts. Some new, some
old, some borrowed, some.......blue?,,,,,,
Kendra!!!!! Riding
Instructor, Vaulting Instructor, Lands Sports, Singing, Dancing, Who
Knows?
HEY!!
My name is Kendra Edwards, and I’m on staff again! Get excited for this
summer-I know I already am! Anyways, for those of you who don’t know
me, I’m a freshman at Albion College. I’ve grown up at Cedar Lodge my
entire life and can’t imagine a summer without it. I love riding and
vaulting, so this summer I’ll be working in the barn as a riding
instructor. I will also be the head of the vaulting program this year,
and I can’t wait for that. At camp I can also be found on the lawn
doing games, or other various activities, but no doubt having fun and
keeping busy. So come to camp ready to have an amazingly sweet summer,
because I’ve heard through the grapevine that we have an AWESOME group
of staff so far. I’m absolutely stoked. I cannot wait to see everyone’s
smiling and happy faces again!!
 Dave
Sports, Mountain Biking, Waterfront, Boating
Hi, I’m Dave!!! But generally respond to most things.
Not
sure what or where I’ll be but you could possibly find me either in a
kayak on the waterfront, on a bike, playing some kind of sport or just
generally wandering around camp having a laugh and causing mischief !!!
 Oi
oi, my name is Dave I will be 22 when I come to camp and I live in
Washington… in the north east of the UK. I graduated from university
last summer after studying Sports Therapy and Integrated Health. I am
addicted to rock climbing except it doesn’t necessarily have to be a
rock I am climbing, also enjoy kayaking, mountain biking, football
(I.e. soccer) and anything else outdoors. This will be my 2nd time
coming to the US and working at a summer camp and I am really looking
forward to coming out and joing yous's at camp this summer. Catch you
later
 Terri
Arts and crafts, Baton twirling
 Hi, I’m Terri and this will be my first ever time at camp, I’m
really exited to be coming to Cedar Lodge this summer, I live in
Portsmouth in the south of England (next to the sea) and only a short distance
from France. At home I do all kinds of arty stuff, I love to paint and
make things, at the moment I am finishing a fine art degree at the university
of Chichester, but cant wait for
summer, Cedar Lodge looks beautiful!
Terri.x.
 Allison
Riding Instructor, Camping, Folk Dance and Lore, Land Sports, Singing,
Hiking, Nature, Bugs, Camp Band, Canoing, Waterfront, Funny Stuff
With some many great old faces to see and so
many wonderful new faces to meet, how could I possibly resist coming
back to
camp for yet another summer. I would just miss the fun way
too much.
Those who know me know I love camp. I love the culture of camp, the
philosophy
of camp and all the great things camp gives to campers like you. In my
25
years, I have only ever missed two summers. For me, camp is a way of
life. I am
eager to see you all this summer and to do what I love. Which is share
with you
this wonderful place called Cedar Lodge, and to help you learn, grow,
and have
fun.
 If you want
to know where you can find me this summer, you will have to do some
searching around. I will spend a lot of my time at the waterfront
lifeguarding
for free swim, boating, and other activities at the lake. You will also
find my
hiking in the woods, keeping Sr. unit in line, making friendship
bracelets in
the A&C, playing SPUD on the lawn, and maybe even in the barn
on occasion.
And If you ask nicely, I will even teach you to hang a spoon off of
your nose
(and other important life skills that you only learn at camp)
What about my none-camp life you may wonder. Well, I
graduated from
Kalamazoo College in 04' with a BA in psychology. I spent 8
months living, working, and traveling in Africa.
Now I am working and hopefully starting graduate school in the fall to
get my
Master's. In my free time, I read, do yoga and swim laps to
keep
my
lifeguarding muscles in tip top shape for camp.
 Amy
Drama, arts and crafts, music
Hey everyone! I'm Amy; I'm 21 from Manchester
in England.
I've just finished studying drama at uni and I'm so excited to be joining Camp
Cedar. I hope you are all looking
forward to having lots of fun this summer, and making many new friends.  This
year I'll be running the drama side of camp, planning some fab workshops for us
all, and we will be producing some great plays. I love drama and performing,
and can't wait to share my enthusiasm with you all. As well as acting, I have a
great passion for music, playing the flute and learning to play the piano and
sing. I also love arts and crafts; I am always drawing, painting or creating
funky things. I love to explore as well, and experience as many new things as
possible; this is my first time to America,
and working at a summer camp, so let's make it the best summer yet! Can't wait
to meet you all!
 Nick
Music, Rock Band, Creative writing.....
Hi!
My name is Nick, and I'm looking forward to another beautiful summer
out at Camp Cedar Lodge. My family has lived in Michigan my whole life,
but I'm studying creative writing and youth ministry at Ohio Northern
University during the school year. I'll be a senior in the fall of 2008.
From
science camp as an elementary school kid to YMCA camp right before I
went to high school, I've gained so much from camp over the years. I
found confidence in myself through venturing away from home and trying
new activities, I formed bonds and friendships that offered strength
and encouragement, and formed memories that will always inspire me and
never fade. Now, in turn, I would like to help other youth discover
these same benefits.
I
will be doing the music program at Cedar Lodge for the 2008 summer. I'm
looking forward to offering all kids a chance to explore music and try
out something new, regardless of age, ability, or past experience.
Whether you've never picked up an instrument or have played for years,
there will be a place for you to comfortably and freely have fun. I
teach drums, bass, guitar, electric piano, percussion, and singing. I
believe that music is a powerful and beautiful force. Playing music
together mixes individual creativity with group teamwork; sharing in a
favorite song with friends builds understanding and friendship.
When I'm not teaching music, I will be doing what many starving artists do: working in cooking and cleaning!
I
always feel incredibly blessed and fortunate to be a part of Cedar
Lodge; it is a place of both serenity and excitement, of comfort and
adventure. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and helping to
create a great camp experience. It's going to be a fun summer!
 Audrey
Riding Instructor
Hey everybody,
My name is Audrey and I will be 21 when I come to camp. I live in Rouen,
in the north west of France.
Yes, yes, I'm French.
This will be my first ever time in the States and I'm so exciting! I'm
delighted with coming to Cedar lodge this summer.
In France, I'm
a riding instructor and when I have time, I'm a student... No, I joke... ;-).
Seriously, I'm studying economics and management at the University
of Rouen.
For 4 years, I have been a counselor every summer and school holiday. I'm
really passionately fond of camp moons, camp meetings and camp life.
I love sleeping under a tent or in the open, eating and singing around a fire
and organizing big treasure hunts in the forest. I love outdoor life and
adventure (and I love to ride of course!!). It's freedom.
I don't know why, but I'm always in funny situations where I often
look ridiculous and everyone I am with and I have a good laugh. (maybe I am
not lucky...?!)
So with me, It's always more fun, more adventure but particularly more sensation
when you are riding your horse. Horse riding is the most beautiful sport and
when I teach it, the most important thing when you’re riding is that the rider
is confident with their horse so they can feel them and through horse
discover themselves...So I do a lot of games and fun type rides so you will have
an unforgettable holiday.
I'm sure we will have lots of great and fun time together this summer. I
can't wait to see everyone there!
Bye!!
Audrey
 Lucie
Sports/Waterfront/Vaulting/Gymnastics
Hey guys!! My name is Lucie, I’m 19 and come from York, North East England!
This
will be my 1st time working at a summer camp and I’m so excited to have
got a place on Camp Cedar, it looks so much fun. I’m in the middle of
my Sport Science degree, I love all sports but especially gymnastics,
horse riding and football.
You will find me on the water front, playing sport, helping with the vaulting or maybe even in the barn.
I look forward to meeting you all and helping make your summer is the best one ever!! See you guys soon! x
Don't forget the Junior Staff for
2008...........
Hilary
Where needed
Hey guys! My name is Hilary, or Hi Larry as some of you may
know me. I will be junior staff for Weeks 7 and 8, and am completely excited to
hang out with all of you in the barn and wherever else I may be needed. This
fall I helped Chris and Amy at some of the riding weekends and I had such a
great time that I knew I wanted more time on staff. This will be my fifth
summer at Cedar Lodge, and I plan on making it the best ever. However, not only
do I spend the summer at Cedar Lodge, I spend the fall winter, and spring here
too since I ride year-round at the barn. Although riding is my favorite thing
to do, I enjoy lots of other areas as well; these include lacrosse, running,
archery, hiking, camping, nature and arts and crafts. Look for me this summer—I
can't wait to see everyone there! :D
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