Meet Emily Westphal!

Welcome Home, Emily!

Some people at Coppercreek say I have accent, but I don’t really hear it. Apparently us Michiganders have a bit of a Canadian or Minnesotan twist to our voices. You’ll have to wait and hear for yourself.

Hello there to old and new friends! I’m Emily Westphal, from Gaylord, Michigan. My first summer at camp (thanks to amazing camper Marissa) I earned the nickname of Emma D, and it stuck around. I am very excited to say that this summer will be my third year at camp. I came to Coppercreek on a whim, to live in a new place. I never knew that I would be coming back three years in a row calling it my summer home.

Outside of California, when I am home, I am a certified K-12 Art Teacher. Currently, I am a long-term sub in a high school art room, but I am on the search for the perfect classroom to call my own this fall. I would love to find a job in Michigan, but I am willing to move to a new state as well. When I am not working, I enjoy painting, reading, watching movies, snowshoeing, and spending time with my beautiful one-year-old niece, Rita-Marie.

My favorite place at Coppercreek is the high ropes course. I am not only a course supervisor, but a platform supervisor as well. The platform is the best spot at camp. I am always in awe of the beautiful view of the property and feel thankful to be a part of Coppercreek when I am up on the platform.

In addition to the high ropes course, I am also an instructor for the rock-climbing program. After practicing techniques on our rock wall, the best part is going on our overnight trip each session with a group of anywhere from 5-15 campers. I can also be found leading arts and crafts, playing sports, singing songs on stage, being a cabin counselor for some inspiring young ladies, and taking photos of the every day happenings at Coppercreek.

Every summer, I like to set goals for myself. In the past two years, I have met the following goals already –

• Getting up on a wakeboard
• Riding a horse for the first time ever (Thanks to our wonderful Riding Staff)
• Shooting a 22-rifle

This summer, I would like to add learning to play guitar, trying kayaking, singing more campfire songs, and going on more mountain bike rides to that list. I cannot wait to get back to Greenville, and have another amazing summer. See you there!

Meet Greta Dedmon!

Meet Greta Dedmon

My first summer at camp must have been about….. 1982. My Coppercreek history goes a little something like this: Camper – TC – Counselor/horse staff. I think I spent 6 or so summers here. It could be said that this is my happy place! Now my experience is coming full circle, as I join you to teach Arts and Crafts while my son, Josh, is a camper.

Before you ask, yes I could tell you stories from back in the day – but I’m sworn to secrecy. I did know Lornie way back when… in fact she was my counselor! And Papa John was a very important figure in my summer life. If you ask anyone who knew me then – I spent about 23 of every 24 hours at the horses. This camp taught me so much about life and I can talk about that for days!

Currently I live in San Rafael, CA with my husband and 2 of our 3 boys – they are 18, 14, and 8. (The oldest is off in college) As a family we enjoy many fun activities together including boogie boarding/surfing, mountain biking, fishing, baseball/softball, horseback riding, beading/jewelry making, travelling, and camping.

It’s my pleasure to bring my creativity and spunky personality to camp this summer. I love to dance, dress in costumes, ride horses, swim, waterski, canoe, ride bikes….. really about the only camp activities I’m not into are climbing (super don’t like heights) and skateboarding. Since I was about 8, I’ve been making beaded jewelry. So look for my well-stocked beading kit during Third Session! If you have any beads you want to bring – please do so! Counselors are encouraged to participate as well.

With the help of my favorite artist, Emily Elders, I will be offering some really fun and creative projects for all of you. I’m also bringing some fabric and a sewing machine with me so we can make some really great costumes for campfires and dances too.

I look forward to meeting you and having tons of fun this summer.

Check out A&E's Strange Days with Bob Saget featuring Coppercreek Camp!

The episode of Strange Day's with Bob Saget featuring Coppercreek Camp aired last night. We were thrilled with the result and hope you will take the time to watch it. This clip in particular really touched all of us! We think Zach sums the Coppercreek experience up more eloquently than any of us could have!

Happy Camping!

http://www.aetv.com/strange-days-with-bob-saget/video/?bcpid=670670891001&bclid=700000493001&bctid=700809028001

Coppercreek on TV!

Check out the link below. We don't have a specific air date for "our episode", but we'll be on the look out and we will let you know.

http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/AE_Presents_Strange_Days_With_Bob_Saget_121_20101014

Enrollment Update and Fall Special!

Hello to all of our Coppercreek friends!

What a crazy Fall! Sutter and Ryleigh both started new schools; Sutter at UC Davis and Ryleigh at Glenshire Elementary in Truckee. We've had groups here at camp virtually every weekend as well. It is always so fun to share our little corner of the world. Now, as the dust begins to settle and winter is right around the corner, we decided it was a great time to update everyone on our current enrollment and offer one last special.

PROGRAMS AT OR NEAR CAPACITY:

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING

SESSION 2: 6 Spaces Remain for Either Boys or Girls

SESSION 3: 3 Spaces Remain for Either Boys or Girls

TREK

SESSION 2: FULL FOR GIRLS WITH A WAITING LIST and 1 Space for a Boy

SESSION 3: 5 Spaces Remain for Either Boys or Girls

OUR LAST FALL ENROLLMENT SPECIAL FOR THE YEAR...

Take 10% off next summer's camp when you pay in full or sign up for one of our monthly payment options by November 15th.

And, finally, here are a few of the great photos from this summer. If you haven't had a chance to visit our dotphoto site and check them out, please do.

Happy Autumn,

Becky

Monday June 28th's Daily Schedule

What is in store for Coppercreek today....!

7:30 MUSIC
7:45 WAKE UP
8:00 BREAKFAST
8:30 CABIN CLEAN-UP
9:00 Everyone to Campfire for campfire stuff
9:15 HORSES: HORSES! HORSES! :
Anna K, Joe, Agnes, Meredith M, Tamsen, Ellen D, Gretel, Sarah
Cochran, Emma G, Marissa
BARN RATS:
Emma G, Taylor, Annalise, Max U, Kyle, Gretel, Laura, Marissa, Andrea
BOULDERING-SWIMMING DAY TRIP: Emily, Chris, Sean
Kevin O, Brett K, Owen, Michael A, Savannah, Emma A, Agnes, Camille,
Taylor K, Reilly
SMALL ANIMALS: AJ, Becca, Shyanne, Dani
SKATEBOARDING: Ryan, Sean
ART: Emily B, Taehli, Chloe, James
ARCHERY: Lucy, Casey, Bryan
CLIMBING WALL: Cynthia, Adelaide
NATURE: Mandy, Justin
SOCCER: Andres, Todd, Matt

10:15 HORSES, HORSES, HORSES
Maudesty, Andrea, Ryleigh, Taylor K, Sarah Cummings, Cead, Meredith K,
Brooke, Laura
ART: Emily B, Justin
CLIMBING WALL: Cynthia, Adelaide
RIFLERY: Mark, AJ, Bryan, James
SKATE RAMP: Ryan, Sean
LACROSSE: Mandy, Casey, Shyanne
FRISBEE GOLF: Taehli, Dani, Chloe

11:15 HORSES, HORSES, HORSES
Barritt, Salome, Jazmin, Kyle B, Chance, Owen, Krista, Annalise,
Max U, Lia
SLINGSHOTS: Andres, Dani, Bryan
SARDINES IN THE CABIN AREA: Taehli, Casey, Chloe
BMX: Adelaide, Mark, James, Todd
FRISBEE: AJ, Matt
ART: Emily B, Becca, Shyanne

12:15 TABLESETTERS
12:30 LUNCH

1:00 REST HOUR
LAKE GROUP: Ryan, Cynthia (Please drive the Expedition), Matthieu
Sarah Cochran, Laura, Marissa, Gretel, Kaitlin
MOUNTAIN BIKE OUTPOST: Kevin, Mandy, Cody, Adam
Max B, Ryan K, Peter D, Michael O
2:00 POOL: LUCY, Adelaide, Ellen, Dani, James
CABIN AREA GAMES: Andres,Todd
MUSIC: Rebecca, Justin, Casey
DECK FUN: Gabby, Christeen, Shyanne, Sean

3:00 MINIATURE HORSE DRIVING: Caroline, Ellen
Max U, Annalise, Montana, Kyle
POOL: ADELAIDE, Meredith, Casey, Shyanne, Sean
CABIN AREA: Christeen
NATURE: Mark, Bryan
RECON: Andres, AJ, Justin
DECK FUN: Becca, Chloe, Todd


4:00 SADDLE CLUB: Rebecca
MINIATURE HORSES: Caroline, Ellen
POOL: MEREDITH, Andres, Bryan, Justin
WATER BALLOON VOLLEYBALL: Gabby, Taehli, Todd
SMALL ANIMALS: Lucy, Chloe
CABIN AREA: Becca
GOLF: Mark, Sean
DECK FUN: Lia, James, Dani

5:00 FAMILY HOUR

5:45 TABLESETTERS
6:00 DINNER

7:00 TWILIGHT TIME
8:00 VESPERS

9:00 CABINS
9:30 LIGHTS OUT

2nd Annual Coppercreek Alumni Reunion! Sept. 16-19

2nd Annual
COPPERCREEK CAMP REUNION!

September 17-19, 2010
Friday-Sunday

Open to anyone who ever attended as a camper or worked at Coppercreek Camp, their significant others and little ones. Relive summer memories, stay in the same cabins (well, almost the same), swim in the pool (it is definitely the same), sneak out… (there will be no Rat Patrol!)…visit Vespers, sit at campfire and sing Country Roads one more time or just relax on the back deck and toast Keddie Peak. The “Sleeping Indian” is still beautiful. Adults- $225.00 (for the weekend) Children ages 5 – 10 $75.00 (for the weekend) Children 4 and under are free.

***All proceeds will go to the Coppercreek Memorial Fund to provide camperships for needy children.***
This covers all meals and lodging – Please bring your choice of beverage or alcohol. Iced tea, lemonade, and wonderful, “ole Kool Aid” will be provided. We have refrigerator space and an ice machine now! Wonderful Coppercreek spring water is still as refreshing as it was years ago. We are planning evening campfire programs so come prepared to share your favorite camp song and put on a skit or two. If you play a musical instrument; bring that too! You can reserve a cabin or bunk. The old, metal army bunks have been upgraded to built-in bunks so when the person above you gets up to visit the Shower House at 1:00 am, the entire bunk doesn’t wobble. You are also welcome to pitch a tent or bring an RV. There is plenty of space. We can accommodate around 150 people so get your name on the list soon! The cabins will be booked on a first come, first served basis. Just fill out the attached PDF and mail it in with your payment. We can also take credit cards. We can’t wait to see you! Internet Address: www.coppercreek.com Phone: 530-284-7617 or 1-800-350-0006 E-mail: becky@coppercreek.com or lornie@coppercreek.com PO Box 749 Greenville CA. 95947

Here is a link to the "official" enrollment form:

http://files.me.com/beckyhogland/1r1w85