“Clear”

At the beginning of 2020, I chose, in cooperation with Angela and a good friend & mentor, a word to mark my year. Due to some extenuating circumstances and unlike my word-choosing partners, I drug my feet. I had a feeling in my gut at what I was thinking and how I...

MAKING MONDAY SMOOTH

Everyone has feelings about Monday. Some are generally negative… “Monday is an awful way to spend 1/7 of your life.” -Steven Wright. Some people have generally positive thoughts about Monday… “Mondays are for fresh starts.” -Unknown. (Probably an Enneagram Seven) Or,...

EFFECTIVE FAMILY GROUPS

Guest Entry by Stefan Valdez, FBC Sayre Several elements in your Falls Creek experience, when done right, can move your students’ week from good to GREAT! One of those elements is working to have effective family groups. Here are a few things to consider when planning...

MAXIMIZING BREAKOUTS

Guest entry by Dakota Scott, FBC Choctaw Camp has a lot to offer to your students throughout the week, one that is underrated but could be a game changer in your students’ week at camp are the many breakouts that are offered. Students and adults can take advantage of...

CUSTOMIZING YOUR CAMP EXPERIENCE

Guest entry by Dustin Stottman, FBC Clinton Falls Creek is an amazing experience wrapped up in box with a ton of activities from which to choose. For first-timers, old-timers, and all of us in between, trying to plan your week can be overwhelming. There are mission...

CREATING A KILLER QUIET TIME

Guest entry by Dustin Stottman, FBC Clinton Teach It Don’t assume that your students know what a quiet time is (It’s not exactly self-explanatory). Take the first 5 minutes of Tuesday’s quiet time to teach students what this practice is all about. Walk them through...