Matt's Jump Video

Well the snow conditions were perfect yesterday for a little sliding down the mountain after we struggled to climb it. With the ice being so slippery the hike up was a little challenging but coming down was well worth it. The 4 boys that stayed with us couldn't get enough of it and slid down the hills till about 10pm each night. It wasnt just the boys who loved it though. The staff had a great time as well. There's a video of a "sweet" jump that Matt found and the video shows him going off it. The picture to the right is of John, Matt, and myself from the top of Mt. VanHovenburg. Good ending to the week and happy Friday to all :)

First Week...Here I Come

Well according to Christina I need to introduce myself so here goes nothin! Rather than say my name is Aaron and list of bunch or boring facts i'll just tell you a lil bit about my first week here. My first week here has been awesome. A group of young boys are certainly an energetic bunch and have kept me on my toes this first week. I have had the opportunity to participate with them all week long in climbing the rock wall, the unbelievable Tyrolean Traverse, ice climbing, and x-country skiing. Being a huge fan of the outdoors, this is really an awesome opportunity for me and i'm going to take full advantage of it. I am aware that I have some pretty big shoes to fill though, I have not had the opportunity to meet Bob yet but I hear he's a hunter and an avid outdoorsman just like myself so i'm looking forward to meeting the man who's position I am now lucky enough to fill. The staff has been so supportive here and hopefully the weeks to come only get better and better!! Also, i'm hoping that I don't lose my job as quickly as I got it for "accidentally" hitting the boss right in the eye with a "hockey puck" during gym time. Sorry John!!! Well there's my first week in a nutshell, any questions?? Just ask :)
THIS IS ME :)

It's been a while...

(I know I know, no new blogs as of late. I'll try to become consistent again!)

Our days since January have been busy yet fulfilling. We had a WONDERFUL group of girls from St. Lawrence county, a visually impaired boys reunion, a group of kids from the Adolescent Outreach program, as well as some staff training, all in the month of February. We began March with ANOTHER WONDERFUL group of girls, followed by a couple of reunions, and then began a 10-day cycle with a group of boys that are currently here.

It's wonderful to have the opportunity to begin new relationships with such wonderful teens, and great that we have the chance to keep in touch via the Internet, toll-free phone #, as well as monthly and bi-monthly reunions!

P.S.
Welcome our newest staff member Aaron... I am going to try to get him to introduce himself to you here, so check back!