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Meet Your Camp Director(s)!
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This year, we're fortunate to have TWO highly qualified educators filling the role of Camp Director.
Tim Fitzpatrick and David Yabu both have deep connections to Gales Creek Camp. Both have been GCC counselors, and both have gone on to become teachers. Each brings special skills and passions back to Gales Creek Camp, and we're excited about this summer.
Tim, whose camp name is Gopher, will begin the season as Camp Director and David, whose camp name is Boo, will start as Assistant Camp Director. In mid-July, Tim will return to California, and David will take over as Camp Director.
Having two highly qualified educators (who are also GCC veterans) work together this season is part of our long-term plan to ensure our camp is ready for the future. While acting as Assistant Camp Director, David will be able to document our camp training, processes, and traditions so we will be on excellent footing going into 2018. This, combined with the strategic planning the Board of Directors is undertaking right now, will be the foundation for Gales Creek Camp's next five years.
The bonus is, this year our campers will get the full benefit of TWO amazing directors!
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Tim "Gopher" Fitzpatrick:
Greetings GCC family! I am so excited to return to camp this summer! As a child, I spent several summers at GCC while my dad, "Boss," was Camp Director. Later on, as a college student I returned for five summers as Camp Counselor, "Gopher." I look back and appreciate all that I learned in my summers spent at Gales Creek. I have been away from camp for several years now, but GCC is in my blood and keeps calling me back. This summer, I am thrilled to be Camp Director for the first half of the summer. Joining me will be my wife, Sarah, and our three children, Finley, Forrest, and Fallon. It makes me smile when I think of the summer they are about to have!
For the past 16 years I have been teaching in the Palm Springs area. I am currently a Physical Education teacher at an elementary school in Bermuda Dunes, CA. On the last day of school, we will be packing up the car for a good old fashioned road trip, destination...GCC!
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David "Boo" Yabu:
Hello GCC! After a three year break I couldn't be happier to make my return to the happiest place on earth! What started as a summer job during college turned into a home away from home and of course gave me friends forever. I worked at GCC as counselor for 5 years and Assistant Camp Director for one year as Boo! Since leaving camp I have been teaching middle school in Hillsboro, Oregon. I can't wait to get back to campfires, night swims, and of course the camp dances! Let's get ready for the BEST WEEK OF YOUR LIFE!!!
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Tim and David are working with our past Camp Director Megan "Lobos" Wolfe-McCormick and our Camp Committee to ensure continuity—and to make sure the programs and activities that make Gales Creek Camp unique are present and strong!
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Camp Care and Cleanup Day!
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It's that time of year! On June 3rd, let’s wake camp up from a long, wet, cold winter.
We've put together a list of jobs, and we will have the supplies ready.
Click here to sign up! You can pick the one the job fits your interest and skill set.
Make sure to wear your work clothes and bring your can-do attitude. We'll have water and snacks, too.
We'll start at 9am sharp and work until about noon.
Summer Kickoff Celebration BBQ
After the work is done, let's have a BBQ! We'll have burgers and hot dogs (including veggie and gluten-free options), chips, fruits, veggies, and low-carb beverages.
Everyone is welcome to come to the BBQ, even if you can't participate in the morning cleanup activities. Just make sure to sign up in the BBQ-only section so we know how much food to prepare.
We'll play some games and raffle some of our new Camp Store merchandise, too!
Families and younger ones are welcome to help with cleanup starting at 11am. "Jobs" for families are easier so they can “help” just before joining to the BBQ. Remember, you don’t actually have to help with cleanup day to come to the BBQ. It just feels better if you do!
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