Core Values in Action: Responsibility!

04/12/2017

Happy Core Values Wednesday everyone!

I hope you have all been enjoying the warm weather — it reminds me of Summer! And I cannot wait until all of you come to camp in less than three months! This month in April, we are exploring responsibility and what it means to us!

Responsibility is part of the fabric of the YMCA, and the idea of Social Responsibility is even in our mission statement! The Y defines the focus of Social Responsibility as Giving back and providing support to our neighbors. You can read more here, at https://www.ymca.net/social-responsibility/. On the Y website, there are lots of stories of YMCAs putting Social Responsibility into action, I would love to hear some of your stories!

What are somethings that you are socially responsible for? Send your stories to me at lhutchinson@frostvalley.org and I will send you a Core Values in Action Tshirt!

I’m excited to hear from you!

Peace, Love, Bibbley,

Lindsay

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nick Lomauro

Nick Lomauro is a lifetime lover of camp (overnight and day), outdoor recreation, and value-based programs. Nick grew up in the YMCA and discovered his passion for working in youth development as a summer camp counselor. Full of curiosity, Nick graduated from Montclair State University with a degree in General Humanities. Immediately following graduation Nick set off to Spain to hike the 500 mile ancient pilgrimage trail, El Camino de Santiago. Nick then returned to his childhood YMCA in NJ, of over 20 thousand members, as the Director of Youth Development. In this role he designed, developed, and implemented day camp and teen programs. In 2015, Nick returned to Frost Valley and he is now the Director of Camp Wawayanda. This is Nick's 16th summer at Frost Valley.