Calvin shines a great smile as his graduation gets underway.
A hearty congratulations to our newest alumni, Calvin!
We celebrated Calvin’s graduation today with full hearts. We are excited to see where his journey of self-discovey will take him next and hope that he will find his way back for frequent visits!
The Bears flag-football schedule has arrived with our first two games on Monday night, April 4th. Check out the full schedule below. Games will also be listed in the “Upcoming Events” sidebar on the right side of this page.
Can you make it to a game? Please connect with your son’s Primary Counselor for additional details and directions. We look forward to cheering with you!
Monday, April 4th – 7:00 PM – v. Clemson
Monday, April 4th – 8:00 PM – v. Florida
Monday, April 11th – 7:00 PM – v. South Carolina
Monday, April 11th – 8:00 PM – v. Wren
Thursday, April 28th – 6:00 PM – v. Liberty 2
Thursday, April 28th – 7:00 PM – v. Georgia
Monday, May 2nd – 6:00 PM – v. Central Falcon
Monday, May 2nd – 7:00 PM – v. Liberty 1
Friday, May 13th – 6:00 PM – v. Florida State
Friday, May 13th – 7:00 PM – v. Wake Forest
GO BEARS!!
What a great weekend! Our innagural Bears Blowout Sports Banquet and Father Son Event was a hit with students, families and staff.
Friday evening we celebrated with a steak dinner complete wit live music! After dinner our athletes were honored individually by Coaches Kory Byrd and Yanic McDowell for their contributions to the soccer and basketball teams as they recived their trophies. The evening wrapped up with fun drills and games with the coaches running everyone through their paces!
Saturday’s rain moved us inside for basketball. Everyone modeled incredible flexibility and “open to outcome” positive attitudes as we implemented a rainy day “Plan B.”
Check out the pictures below and stay tuned for another chance for Father Son Football late this summer!
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Team RoboBears in Charleston
Team RoboBears (pictured above from left: Alec, Daniel, Dylan, Harrison, Alex, Wes, Jon and Ben) and Coach Nick Linscott represented themselves and Cherokee Creek very well this past Saturday at the LEGO League State Championships in Charleston, SC. Parents of team members came from all over the country to cheer on the Bears as they competed with 79 other teams in this year’s Body Forward Challenge.
This was a great experience all around. Students and staff were even able to fit in a trip to the beach!
Check out the video below of their first robot run early in the day. Alex and Harrison had a great run!
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Ethan (wearing his graduation robe) and the boys gather at the bridge before Ethan crosses to his family
With full hearts, we celebrated Ethan’s graduation today!
Ethan was heralded by students and staff for his ability to be a wonderful friend and to persevere, even when it was very difficult.
Though not as cold as the past few days, this graduation was distinct for the landscape – a blanket of snow still covers the wooded areas of campus, including the Ceremonial Circle.
We are so proud of you, Resilient Rattlesnake! You will be much missed!
The holiday season is wrapping up, but the 2011 CCBS Bears basketball season is upon us! This year’s schedule is listed below. You can also access this schedule in the Upcoming Events list on the right side of this page.
(Tip: If you bookmark this page you will always have CCBS event info handy.)
2011 Seaon:
Come cheer with us! Please contact your son’s primary counselor for more information or directions to a game.
Go Bears!!
Scott and Devon prepare to cross the bridge
With glad hearts we celebrated the graduation of Scott and Devon this past Friday.
Students and staff recognized both boys’ growth in truth, love, wisdom and courage – but especially Scott’s strength of heart and Devon’s perseverance. Both boys were also recognized for their friendship and mentorship to others.
We will miss both of these fine young men, their large hearts and leadership. Congratulations!! We look forward to hearing how your journey continues.
Jaymen, just after crossing the bridge at the end of his graduation
We celebrated Jaymen’s graduation yesterday.
As we passed Jaymen’s “talking rock” there were many mentions of his kindness, big heart, friendship and hugs in addition to his growth in leadership and maturity over the last few months. Jaymen is a true “one of a kind” individual and he will be missed.
Congratulations, Jaymen!
November 2010 Family Trek participants at Long Creek waterfall on the Chattooga River
Students demonstrate their Martial Arts skills at the Family Seminar
Last week was wonderfully busy here at Cherokee Creek, kicking off with a Family Trek and wrapping up with our final Family Seminar for the year.
Highlights included:
-Eleven families kayaking, rafting, hiking, working through low-ropes challenges and enjoying some great fellowship on the Family Trek
Scoutmaster Paul Mathis awards Lake his Boy Scouts of America 50 Miler Award during a Court of Honor ceremony
-Family Seminar sessions including sharing of family stories, multi-family groups, a session just for siblings and discussions about the lessons of the Teacher with our Therapists and Counseling staff.
-Our annual celebration of Thanksgiving with a great Dillard House feast
-On and off-campus family visits (including a little karaoke…)