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Aj Ypekanbe, pronounced “aj” as in badge, “ypay” as
in ya pay, “can be”. Aj Ypekanbe, a Maidu Indian phrase (the
Maidu Indians were the native American peoples who called the area
known to us as Mountain Meadow their home) meaning serve all. This
Aj Ypekanbe is the targeted core ideal of the Mountain Meadow Camp
Family. Along with all of the fun and adventure that happens at
Mountain Meadow, we desire to see all who come to Mountain Meadow
grow as people and become better equipped for success throughout
their lives. From their moment of arrival all of the camp family work
together to implement this philosophy. The Aj Ypekanbe commitment
is supported by six character traits, which are the base anchor
points that our efforts hinge upon.
- Inclusiveness
- Listening
- Empathy
- Encouragement
- Stewardship
- Service
Just prior to going up to our cabins
for the night, we gather at the campfire to discuss and review
our progression as a camp family. This is the time when these character
traits are presented, discussed, built upon and we continue
in our growth as individuals and as a family. This is not a time
where Chip and the directors lecture the campers, but is a time
where everyone from the oldest to the youngest participates in
sharing thoughts,
feelings, experiences, and ideas, anything that promotes our individual
and corporate efforts towards this AJ YPEKANBE commitment.
Read the AJ
Ypekanbe commitment (PDF) |
