Emailed on May 3rd, 2020 We did it! We made it through April at home! Hopefully, this email finds you well, and maybe even finding a rhythm in this new normal. At the BR, we continue to wait for guidance from the Governor and State Licensing Department. We also continue to develop contingency plans […]
Emailed to registered campers on 4/16/20 Hello from BR, We hope your family is safe, healthy and staying strong in these trying times. As you can imagine many families, including ours, are wondering what will happen with camp this summer. We wish we could tell you camp is on as planned, or that we […]
Emailed to registered campers on 3/20/20 Our staff continues preparing and hoping for a happy, healthy, and stress-free 2020 camp season at Black River! We also know that there is a great deal of uncertainty right now due to the nation’s impact by Covid-19. Currently, 2020 summer programs will continue as scheduled! However, we […]
Michelle Oldford Chavez Years on staff at BR: 2003- 2009 My name is Michelle Oldford Chavez and I was a counselor at BR for 2 years and a director for 3 years from 2003 to 2007. Trying to put to words the ways that working at BR shaped my life is difficult because it has become engrained […]
Jessica (Rundels) Rogers Years at BR: 4-year camper (1984-1987) CIT, JC and Counselor Currently, I am employed at Ford Motor Company as the US Sales and Marketing Manager for Accessories and Performance Parts. Prior to working at Ford, I spent over 18 years at General Motors in a variety of positions. I attained a BS […]
Mary Prophit I went to Black River Farm and Ranch from 1976-1986 although if you count Alumni Weekends, I haven’t really ever left the BR! I spent 5 years as a camper, 4 years on staff and then had the privilege of being the nanny for the family for 2 years. I recently retired […]