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Monthly Archives: August 2019
Shifting Things Up
As we are getting close to the end of the summer, the projects I am working on are shifting. Instead of working on long, more in-depth projects, I am now taking on small ones that correlate to different aspects of … Continue reading
The Last Week of Summer Day Camp
Today was the last day of the CND Summer Day Camp and I don’t know how to feel about it right now. On one hand, I am exhausted from working with the kids every day, constantly on my toes and … Continue reading
Week 9: A Gooey Butter Cake Goodbye
I can’t believe it’s time to say goodbye to my summer as a Fellow for the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. What an absolute blast it’s been working with the incredible staff here, and I’m so grateful for all the things … Continue reading
The Voice of Reason
Over the course of this summer, we have had many discussions on what it means to be a leader. I have worked with and under many different types of leaders and I have learned that where every leader has different … Continue reading
Week 9: Cristo Rey’s Impact
As my summer winds down and I write my penultimate blog post, I have been reflecting on the impact of Cristo Rey Columbus. After speaking to parents and students, it is clear to me how truly awesome the impact of … Continue reading
My First Board Retreat
This week I was finally able to see the BBBS-run camp: Camp Oty-Okwa. The camp is 777 acres of beautiful land in Hocking Hills, OH. The majority of the kids at camp are victims of crime or have overcome an … Continue reading
Dandy DIY
Hello again! My name is Kelsey Brown, and in case I haven’t mentioned it before, I LOVE arts and crafts. I spent all of yesterday (and part of this morning) working on my favorite project of the summer: reupholstering old benches for … Continue reading
It’s Already the End of Week Eight?
I know I say this all the time, but it really feels like I just started this Fellowship! I really cannot believe that in one short week, I’ll be giving and listening to presentations and going home to Cleveland. While … Continue reading
Week Nine: Mrs. BC Appreciation Post
It’s week nine here at camp and things are starting to wrap up. Numbers have been low, and so has morale. There are still some little victories that make the days interesting and meaningful, even when we’re all feeling tired … Continue reading
Reporting, Animal Painting & More!
This week, I have been working on gathering information to write a story about a turkey vulture rescue conducted by our staff. I turned into a reporter, getting quotes from constituents involved in the story, conducting research on laws and … Continue reading