While Redwood Glen is open and in operation 12 months of the year, the lull in weekend guest groups during the late fall and winter allows our staff extended time to work on projects which improve the experience of our guests.  Here are some of the projects we have been working on:  

New sinks in our Siden bedrooms.  In our commitment to continually upgrade our facilities,  the sinks and faucets in our Siden Conference Center, which was built in the early 1990s, are being replaced.  Thanks to New Projects Coordinator, Rob (right), the rust, calcium, and nicks that have accumulated on the porcelain over the years are now gone!

Deep cleaning of Siden carpets. And thanks to Chuy (left), the carpets in all the bedrooms and meeting rooms are getting a thorough cleaning with the carpet extractor.  In addition, all the floors have been stripped, refinished, and waxed in Siden, as well as in our Smith Dining Hall, thanks to Chuy and his wife Antonia, who are part of our housekeeping staff.  

 Securing the foosball tent.  In a major wind storm last month, the tent which covered the serving area in our picnic area was blown over with its poles bent out of shape.  The one over the foosball tables was spared damage, but cement buckets have been added and painted to keep it secure during the next storm. (See picture right.)    The new foosball tables were purchased earlier this year through funds given to the Romona Miller memorial fund.  Romona and husband Ray served as Redwood Glen Camp Resident Managers from 1987-1995.

Tradin' Post remodeling. During the Millers service, the building which now houses our camp office was built.  The building original served as the camp store, more commonly known as the "Tradin' Post".  In 1999, however, the decision was made to remodel the building and move the offices to the front and relocate the Tradin' Post to the rear.  After a decade, the decision was made in 2010 to consolidate the store -- to streamline the souvenirs, add more sundries and snacks, move the merchandise to the front of the office, add a front window for use during summer camps, and transform the front office closet into a little gift shop for use throughout the year.    

With this new Tradin' Post working for the staff, guests, and campers, the remodel continues as the wall is removed to create an alcove for more space and easier flow.  Thanks to resident staff volunteer Isaac (pictured right) the project is well underway.  

Another round of thanks goes to Isaac, and regular First Baptist Vallejo volunteers, Andrew and Jeff for their service last month in finishing up the walkways to Poolside and the restrooms at Smith which assist access for guests over puddles during the rainy season. (See picture left)

Other projects our staff has been working on include painting of parking lines at Shepherd and Siden (see below), along with painting fire poles and various staff areas, cleaning all the nooks and crannies inside and outside buildings, and adding new outside lights fixtures to some cabins and inside fixtures in the women's restroom at Smith.   

As Rob has said, "There's always something to do around here.  We'll never catch up!"  If you or your church are interested in volunteering some time please contact us.  We'd love to partner with you and put your skills to use as we carry on our mission and ministry as a camp.   

Email us at info@redwoodglen.com or call us at (650) 879-0320.   

Interested in more than volunteering and instead using your gifts to serve God while possibly making some money this summer?  Paid summer staff positions for 2012 are available.  Contact us for more information. 

And don't forget to make plans now to join us for our annual WORK DAY, Saturday, June 2 as we prepare the grounds for a full summer of fun, faith, fellowship, and FOCUS (our 2012 theme)!