November Parent Coffee
The GAC Parent Coffee series kicks off next month! Join Audrey "Sunshine" Monke & Chelsea "Chelster" Rowe at 10am PT on November 15 for a discussion of your biggest parenting challenges. We’ll talk about our observations about campers and staff, share ideas and resources, and discuss topics you listed on your evaluations as areas where you want more parent education this school year, including:
Social Emotional Health of Kids & Teens (including anxiety, overcoming disappointment)
Social Media
Friend drama, mean girls, and bullying
Fostering independence & raising self-starters
Ken “Coach” Baker, Jeanie Vezie and Sunshine in 1989[/caption]
Ken had an amazing way of making even mundane tasks like picking up trash and painting buildings feel monumentally important. He had a way of clapping his hands together and giving a pep talk that got everyone fired up to do their jobs well. Ken had a near-constant smile on his face and took every challenge that came his way in stride. We all knew we could go to him with any problem and he would help us figure out how to fix it.
To honor Ken, in 2009 we established “Coach’s Award.” This award has been given each year since to a leader at camp, nominated by his/her peers, who motivates others through positive leadership and encouraging words and exemplifies Ken “Coach” Baker’s dedication to GAC’s vision.
To select each year’s recipient, we ask the entire staff to complete a nomination form, where they put the name of one person whom ...