Are you looking for a new job for the summer, but don’t know where to start? Are you a parent, who is looking for a fun first job for your teenager, or even for yourself? Look no further! It’s time for us to begin hiring for summer employment at...
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Refreshing Mountain Bio for Debbie Mellinger
Who are you, and what’s your role at Refreshing Mountain? My name is Debbie Mellinger, and I am the Pool Manager at Refreshing Mountain. I started 3 years ago as a part-time Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor. I fell in love with the camp and the...
Best Indoor Activities for Large Groups
Whether you have a group of ten or one hundred, it can be interesting trying to find some games that work for everyone (or, at least, most people). If it’s a rainy day or dreary outside, some of those recreational activities may require a little...
How to Have Better Fellowship with Your Coworkers
Connection. Teamwork. Fellowship. Those words—and words similar—have significance when it comes to developing a strong team. Are those words that describe you and your team? How can your group connect on a deeper level other than work projects? At...
Refreshing Mountain Bio for Angie Harnish
Hi everyone! My name is Angie and I work as the Café Manager at Refreshing Mountain! However, I have worn a lot of hats over the past couple years. I started out in the Activities department in the fall of 2018 and transitioned to the café the...
Refreshing Mountain Bio for Josiah Maier
Who are you, and what’s your role at Refreshing Mountain? My name is Josiah Maier, and I work as an activities administrator here at Refreshing Mountain. I started working here part-time in 2015 as a guide and came on full-time in September of...
Refreshing Mountain Bio for Nick Cage
My name is Nicholas Cage (no, that is not a typo) and I am an activities administrator at Refreshing Mountain. I have been working at Refreshing Mountain since May of 2016, and in September 2021 I came on as full-time. The easiest way to describe...
Refreshing Mountain Bio for Andrea Cage
My name is Andrea Cage, and I’m the assistant Activities Manager. I started at Refreshing Mountain as a guide in May of 2016 and transitioned into the roll of an admin in February of 2019. Aside from my administrative roll I am the training...
Absolute Best Ice Breakers and Large Group Games for Retreats
How is the best way to start a retreat? With ice breakers, of course! Here are some of the best ice breakers (and games) for groups of all ages. Train Wreck This can be done with small or large groups, but larger groups (between 15-50 or more) are...
It’s Snowing! Three Activities to Do When It’s Snowing
Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s below freezing, and the precipitation comes down to the earth as snow. Whether you’re more of an indoor person—or whether you are a snow bunny like myself—there are multitudes of activities you can do to...