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The inspiration for this program goes back to my college days at UO while studying for my Recreation and Park Management degree. A professor was pioneering a Seniors Camp program and as a student I was on the staff. So in the winter at Diamond Lake, while managing our cross country ski program, I began to imagine how we could have a similar good time here. Outdoor activities, evening programs, good food, good staff of all ages, and some fun guests were the necessary ingredients. My "collegue" Eileen Roth and I asked our boss for a go-ahead on the project, which he granted, and we started stirring the pot! The results have been tastey, and a lot of fun for everyone involved. Volunteer staff from 16-84 years old have had a blast working together to help the guests enjoy skiing, snow shoeing, inner tubing, music and all sorts of mischief. We love getting together each winter. The lodge staff have also embraced this event and and enjoy making it great for our guests too. Eileen and I originally worked together at a ski lodge in Colorado. She was tremendous at organizing and implementing (doing the work for) all the projects that I imagine. So I invited her to work at a youth camp that I directed on the coast and then to work with the Diamond Lake Ski Program. I've been thinking up stuff for Eileen to do for over 20 years now, and she's been getting it done. Actually, we collaborate pretty well as a team and help each other to get it all done and that is just another part of the fun. Eileen and I left our winter positions at Diamond Lake Resort several years ago. Eileen went on to build trails in Montana and I left to lead bike tours. But we still love to come back to Diamond Lake each winter to enjoy our guests, staff and this special program. We have learned how to do some things well over the years and are excited to develop some new things too. Our snow shoe program is growing. We have some new evening programs. And this new website is an exciting way to keep us all informed and connected. As always, we are looking forward to our next week together. Diamond
Lake Resort To register call: 1.800.733.7593 or visit our the Diamond Lake website www.diamondlake.net Click here to see our 2008 rates. Click here for Tips for Participants and What to Bring Click here to see our shuttle rates. Gallery
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