Staying positive and focused on making the most of your sabbatical to Club Fed is of paramount importance. How do you turn that frown upside down? Dig deep and don’t waste time….time flies when you are having fun….so amuse yourself. Get creative….and I don’t mean artistic (unless this tickles your fancy). Think back to those rainy days at your Family’s cabin in... Read More
Why can’t Camp be a cheery place? Friendly people abound. Like your first day at Boarding School you just need to put yourself out there. Just because you are in a strange place with strangers doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. For many this concept must seem otherworldly, but for Campers it comes as a pleasant surprise. First off, you... Read More
Think starting up a CONversation with a campmate might be challenging? Think again. Sure, you may be from different zip codes and have had different educational and social experiences, but you might be surprised to find that you have more in common with your fellow sojourners than you initially thought. Start with where they are from….and ask all about what they... Read More
It’s not all peaches and cream at Club Fed. There are times when you are counting the days/hours/minutes until you are reunited with loved ones. Don’t let your frustrations get the better of you on your staycay. Like your annoying younger sibling you will find not all people on sabbatical are as industrious as you nor as pleasant. Give the fact... Read More
WCC’s are accustomed to elaborate celebratory events, whether it be your annual birthday bash in the Bahamas, Thanksgiving with the entire extended family at the ski lodge or Christmas morning opening presents while sipping peppermint cocoa next to a roaring fireplace. Should your staycay overlap with any of your special occasions, fear not. Your fellow camp mates are eager to... Read More
Necessity is the mother of invention…no truer words were ever spoken…especially when ensconced at Club Fed. Should you wish to try your hand at “cooking” try the following Camp friendly recipes. Banana Layer Cake Ingredients* One package Pound Cake Loaf One package Vanilla (or Chocolate) Pudding (3 cups per package) Two Sliced Bananas One Dole Tropical Fruit Cup Diced Two packages Cream Cheese Cinnamon Crunch Cereal (or equivalent) Chocolate... Read More
Think you will miss your monthly Book Club or Ladies Lunch/Bro Brunch? Think again. If anything, you social calendar will be chuck full while at Camp. I mean, it’s not like to have to run to a meeting, lead a conference call or plan budgets. Take this time to catch up (or revisit) books that you have always wanted to... Read More
Upon arrival at Camp one might be tempted to continue their rituals, including shopping for niceties. I hesitate to say necessities or luxuries as you will be supplied with necessities and anything above that is considered a luxury in your new domicile. While it’s certainly nice to spend your monthly allotment in Fed Mart, and maybe even have others contribute... Read More
For some reason, everyone seems obsessed with the question about sex at Camp. College fantasies run rampant in people’s minds. Not to put water on your fire, but Club Fed is not Club Med. Inside every woman does not rage a lascivious lesbian nor does every man have images of English boarding schools running through his head (not familiar with... Read More
If you can’t embrace the clean living at Club Fed and truly can’t forego your electronic devices nor your nicotine and beverage cravings then there are options for you to obtain these amenities. Let’s begin with the basics. Just like when you were trying to pass as 21 and your 18 yr old baby face wouldn’t get you the beers... Read More