ANNOUNCING the 2010 Great Lakes Recreation Leaders Lab May 14 - 19 at Lions Bear Lake Camp Retreat and Conference Center (located just north of Lapeer, MI.).

Here are details on our sessions (to see our brochure, visit the To Register page)!

General Session (keynote):
Transforming Talk!, a series of sessions exploring the ways in which we communicate with each other. These sessions will provide tools for talking, discussion of our communication styles and methods to transform our interactions with others.  Special guests, activities and humor all join the mix! It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!

We are thrilled to say that the General Session leader for the 2010 Lab is Martha Ballou. Martha is a long-time member of GLRLL and has provided leadership to the organization through her numerous terms on the board. Her skills and contributions have been recognized through the Chester Graham and Jack Worthington awards.


Workshop Sessions:

Design On Glass, Carl Bruse
Be prepared to create your own masterpiece using any clear glass jar, plate or recycled clear glass jar as you try glass etching—cut your own design and use etching cream.

Songs In Action, Barb Collins
Learn and share a variety of fun songs for all ages and stages from preschool to senior groups.  Create and adapt movement to fit the needs and abilities of your group.

Basic Beats, Nick Ballou
This class will examine basic rhythmic concepts through a little bit of listening and mostly playing. All are welcome, no musical experience necessary.

Quilling Designs, Carl Bruse
Roll yourself up in this new hobby—quilling. You will use rolled up paper strips to make all types of designs to decorate items or even make a picture.

Songs of the People, Barb Collins
Folk Music tells the stories of ordinary people and has been passed down from generation to generation.  Revisit old favorites and learn other folk songs and the stories behind them.

SELF-Transformation 101, BJ Morrison
Are you feeling stuck, stressed, caught in a cycle?  Discover how you can take your well-being into your own hands—learn simple and fun techniques that will transform your mental, emotional and physical health.

Paper Bag Cards, Carl Bruse
They’re not just for lunches anymore! During this class learn how to make a card out of a brown or colored bag that can be used for anyone or any occasion.

Divine Tie Designs, Marianne Fallis
So many styles and techniques of tie-dyeing to try so bring your “canvas” and creative flair to this class. Fun-filled, hands-on experience guaranteed!

Low Ropes Initiatives, Bear Lake Staff
Examine your strengths or take a risk during this session where you’ll learn and explore initiatives using low ropes.

Fun with Reed, Carl Bruse
Weave your way through this class to learn tips to working with reed including the right and wrong side of the reed. You’ll even get to make a project (a basket for example) to show off to all of your friends!

And there is still more!
GLRLL has more classes, early morning activities, evening programs, night-owl activities and endless fun and fellowship. The fun begins on Friday evening and it doesn’t end until mid-morning on Wednesday.
Upcoming Lab
Great Lakes Recreation Leaders Lab
Lions Bear Lake Camp, Lapeer  MI, May 14-19, 2010