Cabin Time

In this episode, Joshua talks with Jonathan Stacy, the summer Waterfront Director of 2026. They talk about Johnny's years at camp, how camp has impacted him, and their favorite camp traditions. Johnny also talks about some things he hopes to convey to the staff, campers, and parents this summer! Greetings! I am Jonathan Stacy, and I am thrilled to serve as the Waterfront Director for Beaver Ca...

In this episode, Joshua talks with Marcus White, the summer Challenge Course Instructor of 2026. They talk about Marcus's years at camp, how camp has impacted him, and their favorite camp traditions. Marcus also talks about some things he hopes to convey to the staff, campers, and parents this summer! Hello! My name is Marcus White, and I am from Whitesboro, New York. I am 22 years old, and th...

In this episode, Joshua talks with Jen Petracchi, one of the summer APD's of 2026. They talk about Jen's years at camp, how camp has impacted her, and their favorite camp traditions. Jen also talks about some things she hopes to convey to the staff, campers, and parents this summer! Hi friends! My name is Jen and I will be one of your Adventurous Pepperoni Detectives- a.k.a. APD! I recentl...

In this episode, Joshua talks with Kenny Zehr, one of the summer APD's of 2026. They talk about Kenny's years at camp, how camp has impacted him, and their favorite camp traditions. Kenny also talks about some things he hopes to convey to the staff, campers, and parents this summer! Hi! My name is Kenny Zehr and I am from Henderson, NY. I’m 20 years old and this summer I will be one of the...

In this episode, Michael, Joshua, and Cami discuss a cultural hot topic: artificial intelligence, particularly Large Language Models and Photo/Video generation. They discuss this and how using these tools should be used. What responsibility do we have as Christians? What authority do we have? Can these tools be used ethically? Books referenced include: Garden City by John Mark Comer The Ruthless E...

In this special episode, Beaver Camp's 2025 Wilderness Trip Leader, Kenny Zehr, joins Joshua to discuss an important servant leadership idea: The Watermelon Principle, also known as The Pineapple Principle. They explore the Biblical examples of being a good and faithful servant, as well as how it applies to different roles at Beaver Camp throughout the summer. For more information about Beaver...

In this episode, Michael reunites with Joshua to discuss the past few years as Michael has been at Eagle Lake, a camp in Colorado. They also discuss Michael returning to Beaver Camp for a full-time role! They discuss differences in camp experiences, from Beaver Camp, to Eagle Lake, to other camps they've been a part of. Both Joshua and Michael's experiences in support roles at camps have s...

In this episode, Joshua talks with Natalie Cunningham, one of the summer APD's of 2025. They talk about Natalie's years at camp, how camp has impacted her, and their favorite camp traditions. Natalie also talks about some things she hopes to convey to the staff, campers, and parents this summer! From Natalie: "My name is Natalie, I am 21 years old, and this summer I will be serving as...

In this episode, Joshua talks with Emma, the summer Challenge Course Instructor for 2025. They discuss job responsibilities, their hopes for the summer, and what they want to improve for this year. Emma also talks about some things he hopes to convey to the staff, campers, and parents this summer! From Emma: "Hi! My name is Emma Roggie and I’m really excited to be serving as Challenge Course...

In this episode, Joshua talks with Marcus White, one of the summer APD's of 2025. They talk about Marcus's years at camp, how camp has impacted him, and their favorite camp traditions. Marcus also talks about some things he hopes to convey to the staff, campers, and parents this summer! From Marcus: "Hi y'all! My name is Marcus White and I am from Whitesboro, Ny. I'm 21 years...

In this episode, Joshua talks with Eli Staab, the summer Waterfront Director for 2025. They talk about balancing leadership, big questions for staff and campers, and safety on the waterfront. I hope you enjoy the music! From our Waterfront Director: "My name is Elijah, but most everybody calls me Eli. I'm 19 years old and this summer I'll be the waterfront director at Beaver Camp! Thi...

In this special episode, Beaver Camp's Executive Director, Mike Judd, joins Joshua to discuss the important leadership idea of Being A Thermostat (and how to avoid being a thermometer). They explore the Biblical examples of this idea, as well as how it applies to different roles at Beaver Camp throughout the summer. For more information about Beaver Camp, visit beavercamp.org. To email Joshua...

Listen to Homer Myers, founding member and AMCA’s first Board President, reflect on the first 15 years of ministry at Beaver Camp. This was a talk given by Homer on October 8th, 1983.  Homer was one of many visionaries who came together in 1969 to form Adirondack Mennonite Camping Association and purchase Beaver Camp.  These members provided critical financial support and volunteered to make Beave...

In this episode, Jen brings a delightful teacher mindset to the conversation about community. How do we build community and encourage it around us? With these helpful tips! - Seek community - Study groups, Church, Friends, other people living for Christ. - Stir up conversation - Initiate with others, avoid having distractions, and follow up.  - Share - Be open with others. - Set Boundaries - Frien...

In this episode, Michael reunites with Joshua to discuss the past year as Michael has been at Eagle Lake, a camp in Colorado. They discuss differences in camp experiences, from Beaver Camp, to Eagle Lake, to other camps they've been a part of. Both Joshua and Michael's experiences of camp, and perspective on camp, have changed over time. They dig into some of the reasons why, and talk abou...

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 she 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 she 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 quest...

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 Christiani...

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...

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...

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 pain...

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...