Camp Woodland Blog

Many of you know that I live in the South, North Carolina to be exact. We experienced another unusual weather event recently…several inches of snow in our small coastal town and temperatures barely reaching the freezing mark for at least 3 days. I recognize that those of you who are in the Midwest, Northeast, or mid-Atlantic are laughing right now because you may have FEET of snow and WEEKS of brutally cold temps and windchills.

What you might not have, though, is the hype leading up to the chance of having any white stuff hit the ground. There was a runway of at least a week that had everyone (and I mean everyone) talking about the possibility of getting snow. It was enough to send people to the grocery store and gas station to stock up on necessities. There was definitely a sense of urgency to prepare and a perceived need to act quickly. A call to action was felt and taken seriously.

What Calls People to Action?

So this has me pondering the question, what calls people to action? What is it that creates the sense of urgency to do something now instead of waiting till a later date? I guess that is the million dollar question as companies across the globe would love for people to sign up, enroll, subscribe, purchase, leave a review, take a survey, or any number of other calls to action.

While there may not be the same sense of importance to act quickly as when a big weather event is headed in your direction, the calendar now reads February. It is time to prioritize making summer plans. I would even suggest that there is a sense of urgency to act so that you can avoid making a panic decision in a few months when you realize that time is of the essence and some desired options are no longer available.

The Rest of the Snow Story

The lack of snowplows and equipment used to clear roads so that people can get to work, school, and other places around town, was enough to bring many affected towns/cities to a screeching halt. Bridges were forced to close. Restaurants and shops didn’t open. Schools kept kids at home. Employees stayed put and didn’t make the trip to work. And, the great thing about having life interrupted for a few days is that kids and families went outside. Kids and dogs (and adults) romped around and played for hours. Snow people were built. Arms and legs frantically moved up and down to make snow angels. People flocked to any place in town with the slightest incline and used their surf boards as sleds.

There was a lot of laughter, smiles, and the feeling of true JOY. No one was worried about getting up at a certain time, rushing to the next thing, or getting bogged down with work of any kind. It seems that Mother Nature had us right where she wanted us to be – outside!

Summer Snow Days – 6 weeks worth!

By acting NOW to reserve a spot for your kid/s at camp, you are lining up an outdoor summer experience with lots of laughter, smiles, and the feeling of JOY (like having a string of snow days – just warmer!).

As you can see, WE LOVE CAMP and look forward to you taking this CALL TO ACTION and joining us for the “Enjoy the Ride Summer of ‘2-5”!