Cabin Time: Recent Episodes
Joshua Bogoniewski
Cabin Time is a podcast about camp. Hosted by Adventure Education Director Joshua Bogoniewski and Assistant Program Director Michael Renga, Cabin Time covers topics related to healthy camp ministry, doing camp well, the relationship between camp and church, and our favorite things about our camp, Beaver Camp!
In this episode, Joshua talks with Emma, the summer Waterfront Director for 2024. They talk about how difficult it can be to balance leadership. They discuss job responsibilities, their hopes for the summer, and what they're most nervous about. Emma also talks about some things he hopes to convey to the staff, campers, and parents this summer!
In this episode, Joshua talks with Caleb, one of the summer Assistant Program Directors for 2024. They discuss job responsibilities, their hopes for the summer, and what they're most nervous about. Caleb also talks about some things he hopes to convey to the staff, campers, and parents this summer!
In this episode, Joshua talks with Janelle, one of the summer Assistant Program Directors for 2024. They discuss job responsibilities, their hopes for the summer, and what they're most nervous about. Janelle also talks about some things he hopes to convey to the staff, campers, and parents this summer!
In this episode, Joshua talks with Jacob, the Challenge Course Instructor for 2024. They discuss job responsibilities, their hopes for the summer, and what they're most nervous about. Jacob also talks about some things he hopes to convey to the staff, campers, and parents this summer!
How do we build long-term community, and how do we find temporary community as adults? In this episode, Joshua is joined by Paul Bourlet, dear friend and fellow podcaster. What does temporary community look like after college? Can we find valuable community outside of camp?
Podcast Referenced: A Walk With Paul
For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Joshua is joined by Conrad Freed, Summer 2023's Assistant Program Director, and former counselor, to discuss Beaver Camp's 2024 Summer Theme, Made for This. What does it mean to be made in the image of God? How does that shape what we do, and who we are? What commands are we given, that flow out of this idea?
Books Referenced: Garden City by John Mark Comer
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this Episode, Joshua talks with Caleb Good, camp counselor from 2022 & 2023, about Encountering Challenge. How has challenge shaped us over the years? What is our approach when we encounter new challenges, including experiencing loss.
Books Referenced during the episode:
"The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer.
"Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament" by Mark Vroegop.For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this Episode, Joshua talks with Rebecca, long-time camp supporter, board member, camper and staff mom, and summer health director. How has she experienced community at and outside of camp throughout the years? How has Beaver Camp changed over the many years, and how has it stayed the same?For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Michael reunites with Joshua to discuss Trickle-Down Training. They discuss how much information can be lost when we rely on layers of different staff training different staff, and how unsafe information can be passed down to the next year's staff. They try to tackle the problem, posing several solutions to incorporate in the future.In the episode, Michael & Joshua discuss a painting. A photo of this can be found here
In this Episode, Joshua talks with Hunter, our 2023 Waterfront Director, about the end of the summer. How do we maintain valuable relationships with camp people, while building our new community wherever we go after camp? How do we handle our sad emotions at the end of a temporary community? Saying Goodbye is hard! For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Michael and Joshua reflect on the past year of Michael's internship at Beaver Camp. They also discuss where Michael is headed in the future, and what might happen to Cabin Time. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
Joshua and Michael were delighted to welcome Dr. Dan Bolin on the podcast this week. Dan joined us for a retreat, and we are grateful he spared the time to record with us as well. Dan is the president of Refueling in Flight, a ministry dedicated to encouraging, assisting, and connecting ministry leaders around the world. Dan also worked at Pine Grove camp in Texas for many years. In this episode, Dan shared from his wealth of knowledge and experience in camp ministry. For more information about Dr. Dan Bolin, visit refuelinginflight.com. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
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In this episode, Cami joins Joshua and Michael in discussing a topic that's very important to her: Living in Tension. Life is a balance, and we see that a lot at camp. From theological conversations to sabbath and community, we live in a tension between different ideas, and it's often not just one or the other. Some things don't fit into perfect black and white boxes. We challenge listeners to see ideas they often view as dichotomies instead as spectrums. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
To see the Window of Tolerance and hand gesture discussed in this episode, visit this link.
Snack Shop! In this episode, Michael and Joshua discuss the ways Beaver Camp levels the playing field for campers. We want campers to have a fair experience if they're new or have been coming for years. Everyone deserves to come to camp, and everyone deserves to have a good experience, too. Beaver Camp reflects this equality/equity through Snack Shop, the Buddy Board, the Challenge Course, the Campership Fund, and more! For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Michael and Joshua discuss some of the most influential figures in the development of camp ministry and outdoor education. Figures such as Kurt Hahn, Lawrence Holt, and John Dewey were discussed as essential to outdoor education, wilderness trips, and the development of challenge courses. They also discussed camp ministry's roots in tent meetings and tent revivals, as well as early organizations in camps, such as YMCA, YWCA, Boy Scouts, and Camp Fire Girls. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
How do Wilderness Encounters in the Bible relate to camp? In this episode, Joshua and Michael talk about Wilderness Encounters in the Bible: Powerful God Encounters in the Wilderness that change a biblical character's life. How do these encounters relate to Beaver Camp, and camp ministry in general? What powerful wilderness encounters have we had in the past? Joshua and Michael just scratch the surface of the many powerful wilderness encounters in the Bible. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Joshua and Michael discuss the important relationship between Church and Camp. Camp certainly needs Church, through community support, booking retreats, financial support, and prayer. Camp can also be an important resource for Church. They work together to help us grow! For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!You can find a link to the video where Beaver Camp Staff are interviewed by River of Life Fellowship Church here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCHWobJJekg
In this special episode, Beaver Camp's Executive Director, Mike Judd, joins Joshua and Michael to discuss the inner workings of Beaver Camp, and what a week of camp looks like for both staff and campers! For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Joshua and Michael discuss the similarities and differences between learning through challenge vs learning through play. There are a lot of ways they're similar, and often it's a balance between the two that really leads people to grow! They discuss how to avoid the negative consequences of leaning too hard toward either play or challenge. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this special episode, David Haldeman, the President of the AMCA Board, joins Michael and Joshua to talk about Beaver Camp's core values:
Glorify God in all we do.
Care for the whole person.
Care for God’s creation.
Respect AMCA’s Mennonite heritage.
For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
Does Camp help develop the Fruit of the Spirit? Eli Staab joins Joshua and Michael in this episode to talk about Sanctification and the Fruit of the Spirit! They discuss how challenge and difficulty can develop fruit in us, sharing personal experiences with frustration and learning. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Hunter Moore joins Joshua and Michael to talk about his favorite memories from camp, talk about all he has learned from camp over the years, and how being a camper influenced his perspective on counseling. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, KristiAnn Widrick joins Joshua and Michael to talk about her favorite memories from camp, and explain the Adopt-A-Staff Program. What is it? How can this program help summer staff raise support? How do we tackle nerves and awkwardness when asking for support? For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Eli Staab joins Joshua and Michael to talk about coming to camp for the first time. Eli has personal experience working at camp without being a camper beforehand, and has a lot of helpful insight to share with other staff! For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Michael and Joshua answer a listener question: How do we maintain camp community outside of the summer? They discuss what healthy community looks like both at camp and in the off season, and how the church and camp work together! For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
THIS EPISODE IS A LIVE RECORDING! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Maple Ridge Center's Youth Night! In this episode, Joshua and Michael answer questions asked by those in the audience. What is a favorite memory of camp? How has camp grown our faith? What are some of our favorite camp meals? And many more questions! For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Eli Staab joins Joshua and Michael to talk about Masculinity in God's Image. What does Healthy Masculinity look like? Are gender roles Biblical? Do gender roles impact the way Beaver Camp operates, today or in the past? For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Joshua and Michael talk about cycles of work and rest. Separate from practicing Sabbath in the busy summer, they discuss the farming technique of letting the ground rest, and the biblical practice of letting ground rest every 7 years. This can be seen in how Beaver Camp works and rests throughout the year. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
A Special Questions Episode! In this episode, Joshua and Michael answer questions about themselves! Some questions aren't too important, like "what's your favorite TV show?" Others encourage Joshua and Michael to dig deeper, like "what are you most proud of?" If you want, you can ask Michael and Joshua some questions too! For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Joshua and Michael talk about Sabbath. They discuss the logistics of allowing for Sabbath during the summer at camp, and how each of us look at practicing Sabbath a little bit differently. They also talk about the ancient roots of the practice of Sabbath, and how that tradition has changed. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Joshua and Michael are joined by Matthew, the Waterfront Director of 2022. The conversation revolves around the waterfront. Matthew shares stories from the summer--reflections on good memories, things he wished he could do better, and how ideas came to be. Thank you for joining us, Matthew! For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Joshua and Michael discuss how structure impacts camp. Can we leave time open for conversations without devolving into chaos? Where is the line between keeping things on track and allowing time for relationships? For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Joshua and Michael discuss a very important question in the camp world: Is camp for the camper, or for the counselor? This question seems simple and straightforward on the surface, but has more layers than you might expect! Let us know if you want to add to the discussion on this important question. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
Winter Camp: Like Summer Camp, but Winter! In this episode, Joshua and Michael discuss Winter Camp activities such as Razzle Blast, cross-country skiing, and other fun stuff we get to do in the winter wonderland of Northern New York. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Cami (Joshua's wife) and Belle (Michael's Fiancée) join in on the conversation about our experiences that can help inform better counseling. Does parenting grant insight into better counseling styles? What other counseling lessons can be applied from our work and other life experiences? How can we share that wisdom with new counselors? For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Joshua and Michael are joined by Lydia Huntress, outdoor educator and friend of Beaver Camp. They answer the podcast's first listener question: how did you end up in jobs in ministry, specifically camp? For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Joshua and Michael discuss Best Practices on the Challenge Course. How do we do challenge course well? What regulations, rules, and circles of influence determine choices we make on the challenge course? The answer: It can be complicated. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Michael and Joshua talk about Blueprints, a book about camp by Dr. Dan Bolin. They discuss how important follow-up can be with campers, how camp develops leaders, and how our theory informs practice, and practice informs theory.
For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
Why do we do campout?! In this episode, Michael and Joshua discuss why we do campout. They discuss the benefits, the frustrations, and the learning opportunities. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
We are immersed in creation! In this episode, Michael and Joshua discuss how camp is surrounded by creation, and the role that plays every day here at Beaver Camp. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
Michael and Joshua talk about ideal community, the relationship between camp and church, and inescapable community at camp. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Joshua and Michael talk about the ups and downs of staff training on the challenge course, the importance of keeping activities fresh and creative, and the importance of different roles at camp. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. to email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, Joshua and Michael introduce the podcast and discuss what they're looking forward to about starting this journey. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. to email Joshua and Michael with questions, comments, or topic suggestions, email cabintimepodcast@gmail.com