Betsy Wiersma chats with Imaginibbles on air about Camp Experience, power of memories and creativity and more!

Posted on July 26, 2010 by BigIdeaGal

Betsy, founder of Camp Experience, BIG IDEA thinking and event planning and execution joined me for an inspiring conversation about saying no, the relationship between creativity and creating memories and lots lots more.

If you missed us, listen up! If you want some amazing in person mojo, join us at Camp Experience this fall.

(Grab your recording here.)

As someone said to me, “I don’t know how to describe it but I can tell you that you gotta go!”

Ps. I will be speaking about unleashing your creative side….grab your track suite and let’s do it!

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**Announcing a Camp Contest – Win $245 Off Camp Registration**

Posted on July 12, 2010 by BigIdeaGal

CampContest with 3 BIG Winners – Contest July 15th through August 1st   

At CampExperience™ we support women who dream BIG, live BIG, and are doing BIG things in their life.  CampExperience™ is a chance to meet the contacts and get the tools you need to make your dream come true! 

 We want to hear your BIG idea! 

1st Place – $245 Off CampExperience™  (9/24-26 @ Copper Mtn) 

2nd Place – Priceless – One Hour Big Idea Brainstorming Strategy Session with Camp Founder Betsy Wiersma  

3rd Place -  $39 Value – Camp T-Shirt, Speaking Your Truth book   

Here’s how you can win:   

Step One: Create a Video Submission  

Grab your video camera and make a quick 2-3 minute video explaining what your big dream is and why you want to come to Camp! 

(If you don’t have a video come to the 7/20 CampConnections event and we will film you!) 

Step Two: Become a Fan of CampExperience™ on Facebook www.facebook.com/campexperience 

Step Three: Upload Your Video Into Youtube or Facebook and post the video in Facebook then tag CampExperience™ (To tag Camp, simply click “tag this video” and choose CampExperience™ or write @CampExperience in the description. 

 Step Four: Get Your Votes To get votes simply drive your friends, family, and colleagues to your video in Facebook and ask them to “Like” your video.  Each “like” counts as one vote!  

Step Five: Promote, Promote, Promote You have 15 days to get your votes, the person with the most votes will win the 1st place prize of $245 off their CampExperience™ retreat in 2010.  2nd and 3rd place will be awarded using the same voting process. 

Rules & Regulations:  There are a few rules you need to be aware of: 

1.  You must be a new-first time camper to win. 

2.  You cannot already be registered for Camp. 

3.  You must tag your video with CampExperience™ to be credited. 

4.  Voting ends on midnight on August 1st (upload your video soon to get your votes). 

5.  Prizes cannot be redeemed for cash. 

**Returning Campers & Already Registered Campers – We have something for you too!!!** 

1st Place – One Hour Big Idea Brainstorming Strategy Session with Camp Founder Betsy Wiersma  

2nd Place – BornFit Camp Jacket  

3rd Place -  $50 Camp Boutique Voucher 

To win, simply follow the steps above but instead of your big idea create your video about one of the following: Videos should be no longer than 3mins. 

 (1) What you most love about Camp and why you are coming back again and again! 

(2) Describe your best Camp memory. 

(3) Something magical that has happened because of Camp. 

Help spread the word about CampExperience™, get your votes and be eligible for a chance to win one of these prizes 

*For questions, additional informational, or clarifications on this contest please email info@andreacostantine.com   

 CampExperience™ is a women’s educational retreat hosted every year in Copper Mtn, Colorado. If you’d like to bring Camp to your city, contact us. To find out more about CampExperience™ visit www.campexperience.com

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Largest-Ever MiniCamp ROCKS

Posted on March 11, 2010 by BigIdeaGal

Campers Enjoy MiniCamp 2010

Campers Enjoy MiniCamp 2010

What fun we all had at the 4th ever MiniCamp, held at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton, Denver. Five keynote speakers, networking, crafts and shopping added to the Personal Services and the wonderful food. Here is what the Campers are saying……

I loved camp, and being with all of you WONDER OF WONDER’S
Julie Kenison

Truly yesterday provided me with a lot of clarity and peace…and I am so pleased I went. Thank you so much! I truly enjoyed the exercises we did to get to some clarity…and meeting so many lovely ladies! Sharon Huddleson

Not quite ready for work tomorrow. But I had a fabulous weekend meeting some new friends and experiencing Camp Experience. Jenny Trefv

I attended “Camp Experience” yesterday and had some time to think about who I am and who I want to be…all the speakers were inspirational and awesome women! Food for thought
Jennifer Traylor

Thanks for inviting me to Mini-Camp! I loved it! Inspired me to think a little differently.
Patti Mier

Hope you can join us at the September 24-26, 2010 CampExperience at Copper Mt. Resort. You will love our 2.5 days of education, inspiration and networking with other amazing women. Register NOW at www.Campexperience.com or call 720-200-0271 for questions.

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Camp Marketing Workshop ROCKS on February 26th

Posted on March 1, 2010 by BigIdeaGal

WOWOWOWOWOW what fun was had by all at the first annual CampExperience Marketing Workshop on Friday, February 26th at Cielo at Castle Pines. 140 “happy Campers” joined us for a day of inspiration, information and sharing our successes.

Many thanks to the so many wonderful participants that made it all possible. First to the speakers Shawne Duperon Elizabeth Fayt and Ruby Newell-Legner
Next to Tony Rosacci’s Fine Catering Fastlane Productions
and Cielo at Castle Pines and their wonderful staffs.
And BIG THANKS to the CampExperience sponsors, committee and staff who helped all day to the rolling out of the final tables.

And to all the participants who shared, laughed and enjoyed a full day we thank you too. I am pround that we had that amazing feeling of CampExperience in the Marketing Workshop and that so many of you have commented about the ideas and breakthroughs you had in the workshop.

Let’s do it again at the March 6th MiniCamp and at all the Camp events. See the details at www.CampExperience.com or call 720-200-0271. We look forward to your posts and feedback!

Betsy and the Camp Team

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Mind Over Hip Matters

Posted on February 11, 2010 by BigIdeaGal

Update week 9, total hip replacement recovery.  BIG NEWS:  Hey your right leg works now!

So a funny thing happened in the PT session.  I discovered a funny thing………….my brain did not know that my new leg and hip really work!  As my new therapist made her easy demand…….”JUST STAND ON IT!”  My brain said “what are you nuts?!  I have not used that leg for 20 years!”

So interesting……………so hard to do………so sore but a good kind of pain.  Who knew it was not only a physical road to recovery but the mental road, at least for me, is just as important.

Now PT is also the dreaded “stand on that leg!” and I am up to 20 seconds…..that’s big. (for me)  I also have to relearn how to walk, that is walk with both legs.  It is so strange.  People even say I look different and hold myself so differently with my new hip.

So I celebrate that life is good and every step is stronger………….who knew both legs can work……together!

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Happy Hip Repalcement Surgery and Recovery: The Notes I Needed

Posted on January 29, 2010 by BigIdeaGal

So I am using my personal blog to share my amazing journey and the notes I just could not find when I serached the internet before my total hip replacement.  I just hope and pray that anyone going thru major surgery and life changes might find this bit of my personal success and it might contribute to their journey.

No Really……..Start TODAYI heard three years ago that my hip was “bone on bone” and that I needed a new hip. A new hip……I was 45 and mother of an active 7 year old and wife of a busy husband. My own career created crazy 12-hour work days and that pesky hip pain was not in my plan. The idea of a new hip seemed so strange……….me surgery and God forbid down time?

If you found this blog, you have probably been online looking at hip replacement. I think I saw too much in the three years between what you need (new hip) and my new hip December 2, 2010. I saw the surgery live site (could not watch) the equiptment site (what are those pieces) and all the fancy blogs with the hip people and read some long dialy accounts of recovery…………too much info for me.

So after 3 opinions I found a woman doctor, in Denver’s Kaiser plan, Dr Ruth Nauts who did anterrior replacement and had the spunky and confident personality that would be the key to my success. Booked for December, I began preparation and plan for my amazing recovery. Here are my simple tips:

Get healthy first.
I found help eliminating allergy foods from my diet and reducing inflamation
I started a new exercise plan to build my body for health and recovery
I found and purchased the MRS 2000 electromagnetic healing bed for building bone and muscle
I created a plan with family and friends to support the cooking and childcare for the first 3 weeks
Best was my husband and I did counseling to make our personal plan how to survive and love each other throught the healing process
I organized my work to let me have a month off with no expectations of a schedule of activity
I found spiritual support and did positive visualizations of the process from surgery to healing
I gave my own healthy blood in case I needed it

Then it was here……..
The best advise was to trust my doctors and to use my support systems
My girlfriends each stayed for a night with me in the hospital for mental support and to be there if I needed them (in three nights)
My husband kept watch when I was sleeping to stop extra interruptions
I used Facebook to communicate to my friends
And I gave feedback to the nurses to best help manage my pain and activities

Now 8 weeks out I am on a cane and feeling great. This week I am back in the pool walking. I just don’t quite have the freedom of movement yet and the energy for my old schedule. My doctor says in six months the “old Betsy” will be back 100%.

I hope this helps anyone who is on this or a similar journey. The inside hip pain is GONE and it is so worth every minute!

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From the other side……now the bionic woman!

Posted on December 20, 2009 by BigIdeaGal

Hello from the journey back to walking and health.  My total hip replacement December 2 (the day after Regis) went really well.  After three days in the hospital, I have been recovering at home with the help of parents, friends and Camp sisters.  Thanks to so many of you who have brought meals, cards, flowers and positive healing energy.

So who knew about this healing thing………..I guess I have 6-8 months ahead to get back to “normal” and walking without my current walker, cane or a limp.  The joy is the daily hip internal pain is GONE and that is fantastic.  The challenge is type-A Betsy and RESTING………….a whole new world.

Happy holidays to all and take a look at the fantastic year of CampExperience events and promotions.  We are excited to introduce our “how to” kits in March and share Camp with the world…………wanna play with us?

Blessings to all………………..Betsy

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