The Newest Keepers of the Flame
Thursday, Jul 23, 2026
On Tuesday evening, after the day’s activities ended, milk & cookies had been eaten, and Evening Embers wrapped up, everyone in camp was quietly p...
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More Than A Finish Line
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026
Colored swim caps separated the racers into their different heats as 36 boys gathered near the Lower Lake. After pulling his cap over his head, Grayso...
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Honor Council at Work
Monday, Jul 20, 2026
On Sunday mornings after church, members of the Honor Council gather with Owner and Director Yates Pharr on the benches in the far end of the Campfire...
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Super Saturday
Sunday, Jul 19, 2026
Hard to believe that yesterday was already the final Saturday of Main Camp! As you know, weekends take a break from the typical daily routine of camp,...
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STEEL Learning
Friday, Jul 17, 2026
What We Wish We Knew Then Carson Pleiman from Union, Kentucky, first came to Falling Creek when he was six years old. He remembers being shy and worry...
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Performing at Camp
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
At Falling Creek, boys can spend an activity period paddling, climbing, riding, or working at the forge. Others choose Theater. Some come with experie...
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The Journey To Keeper
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
As we’ve talked about in previous blogs, each activity at camp has a progression system. The progressions have five levels: Scout, Explorer, Challenge...
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Friendship
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026
There is a lot of talk right now about loneliness among boys and young men. They may be connected all day, but much of that connection happens through...
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Choosing the Week Ahead
Monday, Jul 13, 2026
By the time counselors begin their Sunday pitches in the Gym, many boys already know what they are listening for. The chants are loud and familiar. Ca...
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