So many new amazing people are coming to camp this summer.  I would like to introduce Maria Garcia. She will be heading our dance program this summer at camp.  Maria holds degrees in Modern Dance, and her style is very unique.  Her international credits include both a dancer and choreographer in Spain, Germany, Argentina and the Dominican Republic.  For the last 25 years she has lived and worked in South Florida.   Currently,  Maria is a dance teacher at Okeeeheelee Middle school in West Palm Beach.  Heading our Art Department is Sarah Granger.  Sarah is a mother of 4 ( who will all be attending camp) and lives in Charlottesville, Va.  She comes from an art background and is familiar with education as her husband is a teacher advocate in the Charlottesville community.  Mary Helen Crowder is our third full time registered nurse who will be working with Kathy and Kieran.  She has two sons who will be coming to camp this summer with her.  Welcome back Allison Busky.  We are so excited to have her join the Timber Ridge team.  She and her son Aiden will be working with Scuba in the office.  Allison is an amazing person who is not only smart  but knows and loves Timber Ridge.  We are fortunate to have her!   While we are welcoming back people of the past, welcome back Matt Demko.  He will be running the canteen, working with Murray and JM this summer.  Also, welcome back Mauricio as senior boys division leader.  He is an amazing young man who knows camp, the camper, and Timber Ridge.  
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In one month Alex , JM , Jordan Cooper and myself are moving to camp!  Can you believe it?   It is true we have to get the place ready for a group Memorial day weekend.  Also, I need to check on my chickens and peacocks that are now grazing at Timber Ridge.  Millie, Vinnie,Oreo, and Nick are ready to run before the children get there and now that the winter is over. Logan Adams and  Ellen contacted us yesterday, They want to come early too, so it will be really be a wonderful precamp.

The roof on the dining hall is being replaced this week, and next week the tennis courts are getting painted.  So we are busy on our way towards summer 2015.  Stay tuned for more information coming to you!

91 Days

91 Day---- Just rang through  my brain--- Still over 90---- But so few with so much to do!  People always ask what we do in the off season.... Its very hard to explain--- because you do so much and so many totally different unrelated things--- Like writing a blog---Order buses---- Book Flights--- Visiting new families---Meeting and interviewing 100's of people for jobs, advertising for open positions, business administration, taxes and that's just before noon.  When People say Camp is close its almost a nervous feeling, an excited nervous feeling.  Yes Camp is close and thats amazing.. Buttttttt.... What have we forgot, what do we still need to do?  Is the water working in Cabin 8?   Is the window fixed in Cabin 28?  Did we replace the screens on cabin 3?   Did we order the bus to pick the children up in Rockville?  But we always get everything done and we are prepared and ready for you to arrive.

Murray has already put the initial calender together---We haven't filled it yet but we have a great start.

Bill and Bill have cleaned up the leaves so they can see the many projects that need completed.

Jill finally had the chickens and peacocks moved out of Baltimore and back to West Virginia where they belong!

The New ATV's Jill and I bought are up and running and will be taken to camp very soon.

We hear from our returning staff all the time with thoughts and ideas, and we are always on the lookout for new and exciting staff---We just hired an amazing Dance instructor-- I am sure she will help you spruce up MTV night, and teach all of us some moves!  Might even have to get Murray to do some Zumba!  Wouldn't that be a sight!

Scuba has put all the communications packets together so they will be mailed out next week to everyone---Keep a watch for them!

We are always here in the office if you have things you want on the calendar just let us know!

Take Care and See you soon!

Alex