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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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