The Cable Summer 2014

A Maryland nonprofit since 1981

TOM LAMONICA 5K TRAIL RUN Many thanks to all those who came out to support Genesee Valley’s scholarship program on Saturday May 3rd!

It was a beautiful run and we were able to raise more than $3,600 for students to come to Genesee Valley. To see more photos from the race click here.

TOM LAMONICA 5K TRAIL RUN Many thanks to all those who came out to support Genesee Valley’s scholarship program on Saturday May 3rd!

It was a beautiful run and we were able to raise more than $3,600 for students to come to Genesee Valley. To see more photos from the race click here.

Thanks to our 5K sponsors

and volunteers!

Max Erdman Kyle Grube Meg Gallagher Kiki Gales Jane Wolfson John Miller Nancy Ollerhead Renie Rae Paul LaMonica Sara LaMonica Erich Goetz Jane LaMonica Scott Gray

Donna Williams Carol Middlecamp Kim Rodriguez Erin Mackey Eric Clayton Lucas Busko Steve Pawlak Jackie LaMonica Hereford Volunteer Fire Dept. Bryan Picarello Tim Platt Jeff Beatty

Volunteer Opportunities!

Are you looking for a way to serve the community? We are always in need of extra hands on campus. There are a variety of opportunities available for individuals, groups, one-time, weekly, and monthly volunteers. We have loads of different opportunities.

Here are just a few: Painting

Weed whacking

Replacing fence posts

Spraying weeds and poison ivy

Spreading wood chips on ropes course elements

Assist our Challenge Course Manager repair and build elements

Carpentry - repair buildings, fascia, window frames, etc.

Building and installing seating for High Course elements

Brush removal

Contact Christian if you are interested in serving or want more info!

crodriguez@geneseevalley.org or 410-343-0101

Spring Programs

What a great spring season we have had! Genesee Valley has been so excited to host more 2,400 students and adults in our adventure programs this spring! We are continuing to offer great programs and even expanding our horizons. This spring we are hosting our first group with participants who are all blind. What a wonderful experience for both us and them! We can’t wait to have the Blind Industries and Services of Maryland group out.

Genesee Valley has something to offer YOU.

So gather a group from your school, office, church, or team and join us for a day on our challenge course; just like these other folks did. Book now for fall 2014 or spring 2015.

You might be amazed at what you can accomplish!

7th Disctrict 4th Grade Auburn School Barrie School Bel Air High School Football Beth T'Filoh Blind Industries and Services of MD Boy Scout Troop 239 Boy Scout Troop 615

Boy Scout Troop 768 Calvert School 72 CCBC Student Life Ambassadors Chesapeake Terrace Elementary College Connection Deep Creek Wellness Department of Child Welfare Dulaney High School

Hampstead Hill Academy Harford Hills Wellness Hillcrest Wellness Jacksonville Elementary School Jemicy School Kingsville Wellness

Elite Lacrosse 2016 Orange Family League Ed. Team Forest Ridge Franklin Square Hospital Friends School of Baltimore GEM (Girls Empowerment Mission) Girl Scout Troop 1112 Glyndon ES Wellness Guildford High School (England) Hammond Middle School

Sacred Heart School of Hanover Saint Agnes Teen Camp Sandalwood Wellness SB & Company Seneca Elementary School St. Clement Mary Hofbauer St. John the Evangelist School Start on Success Towson Kinesiology Venture Crew Wagner Softball Westchester Wellness Woodbourne Center York College IT

Lone Oak Montessori Loyola Pastoral Counseling Dept. Mars Estates Wellness Mary E. Rodman Matthew Page Birthday party Mike Martin Chiropractic Adventures Norrisville Elementary School Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Rock Climbing Camp Ages: Entering 8th grade—17 Yrs.

Get ready for Rock Climbing Camp! We will be climbing and camping around Maryland and PA

June 23—27.

Cost: $450 includes transportation, food, tent rental, climbing and camping per-

mits, and rock climbing gear.

Jump for joy

it’s time for

Summer Camp!!!!

Offered weekly June 9th—August 22nd

Ages Lil’ Sprouts: 4 to 6 years old Youth: Age 7 to Entering 3rd grade

Intermediate: Entering 4th & 5th Junior: Entering 6th to 7th grade Senior: Entering 8th to 17 years

Rock Climbing Camp Ages: Entering 8th grade—17 Yrs.

Get ready for Rock Climbing Camp! We will be climbing and camping around Maryland and PA

June 23—27.

Cost: $450 includes transportation, food, tent rental, climbing and camping per-

mits, and rock climbing gear.

Backpacking Camp Ages: Entering 8th grade—17 Yrs.

Join us on an adventure of a lifetime! Become one of the proud individuals who will

embark on a section hike of the Appalachian Trail this

summer. July 7— 14.

Cost: $600 includes transportation, food, tent/backpack/sleeping bag rental, and camping permits.

Ages Lil’ Sprouts: 4 to 6 years old Youth: Age 7 to Entering 3rd grade

Intermediate: Entering 4th & 5th Junior: Entering 6th to 7th grade Senior: Entering 8th to 17 years

New Board Members Elizabeth D. Weiss is a registered architect, LEED AP, and Senior Associate at Shannon Comer Architects in Baltimore, specializing in commercial, residential and retail projects. After graduating from Roland Park Country School in Baltimore, she went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Architecture at the University of Maryland, and her Masters of Architecture from the University of Oregon. Elizabeth is a member of the AIA, the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB), as well as the US Green Building Council. She earned a Certificate in Natural Building from the Yestermorrow Design Build School in Vermont, where she advanced her interest in timber frame and straw bale construction, and continues to teach yearly workshops. In addition to her professional achievements, Elizabeth holds a USCG 50-ton Captain’s License and enjoys teaching sailing lessons in the Baltimore harbor with the Downtown Sailing Center during the summer. She has many wonderful memories of her experiences at Genesee Valley as a child, and is a strong believer in experiential learning and outdoor education. Doug DeSmit teaches at Gilman School in the Physical Education Department. His connection to Genesee Valley stems from his days as a student at Friends School of Baltimore, where he was coached by Tom LaMonica. Doug attended Calvin College where he received a B.S. in K-12 Physical Education in 1984 and a year later an M.S. in Physical Education from Indiana University. Doug has spent the last 30 years happily coaching and teaching. He is also the founder of DeSmit & Sons’, Inc., a wood floor refinishing company that specializes in sports floors. Doug is excited to serve on the Board of Directors because he is dedicated to bringing educational experiences to youth and adults; he also knows the ability of the challenge course to positively affect lives since working here as a facilitator in 2010 – 11.

Larry Smith is the Vice-President for Business Development at Belts Logistics Services in Baltimore. Larry comes to GVOLC with a passion for keeping the values of Tom LaMonica alive and relevant, along with a recognition of how critically important leadership training and character development is for today’s youth. Larry lived the values Tom instilled in him during four years on the football team at Cornell University, where he graduated with a B.S. in Animal Science in 1983, and during every day of his 30+ year career in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. Larry became a decorated Veteran after Afghanistan service in 2010. He went on to receive a Master’s degree in Public Management from the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy in 2012 – the same year he became a candidate for Congress in Maryland’s Second District. Larry has a ten year-old son, Nathan, whom he loves coaching in basketball and baseball. They live in Timonium. Jim Naylor is a marketing consultant who works with business owners to discover unique, often unrecognized qualities, and translate them into marketable attributes. As a thinker, writer and marketing therapist, Jim facilitates a process that helps companies better understand themselves and create a meaningful identity. As an innovative marketing strategist and owner of Protem Marketing, Jim has over 30 years of experience improving marketing’s impact for startups, entrepreneurial, corporations, associations and not-for-profit organizations. His Board service includes The Cathedral Foundation - Archdiocese of Baltimore, The Boys and Girls Clubs - Baltimore and The Salvation Army - Baltimore Command. Jim is a graduate of Loyola Blakefield, Ruxton, MD and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Arts from Loyola University, Baltimore, MD. Jim is married to Dr. Deborah Naylor, psychologist in private practice - lives in Roland Park and has three grown children and two dogs. He is an avid photographer and videographer and a frustrated golfer.

www.gvolc.org 1717 Rayville Rd. Parkton, MD 21120 410-343-0101

FALL PROGRAMS August 25 - November 7

We are starting fall programs a week earlier this year

on August 25 - 29 to accommodate YOUR school orientation programs.

Call us soon to get your group scheduled.

Spots fill up quickly!

Bring Genesee Valley To You!

We offer offsite programs for schools, youth groups, and corporate groups. We can

design a one day or multi-day program just for you that focuses

on teamwork, 1eadership, and communication.

OFFSITE PROGRAMS