August 2022
A Message from the Director
Hello from Seabeck.

Summer is in full swing right now. Temperatures are in the upper 80’s and we are enjoying 240 of friends from Seabeck Family Camp. This seems very normal now.

We hosted the July Eliot group last week. 27 years ago, in 1995, they made a time capsule to be opened in 2020. Covid messed up that timing. When they opened it there was a picture of a young me placing the chest in the wall of the Inn. I remember arguing with Larry that we should put a hatch in the wall for easy retrieval in the future. He said something along the lines of, “That will be the next guy’s problem.” Neither of us had a clue in 1995 that it would be my problem, because I am that next guy. We found it easily and repaired the wall. We did have a little trouble finding that young guy that placed it there. There just seems to an old guy that vaguely looks like him left.

They asked me to write a letter to the future guests of Seabeck for when it is reopened in 2045. Here is a little of what I said:

I hope you are enjoying the campus as we celebrate our 131st year of service to the people of the Pacific Northwest. I was just thinking about the child walking past the window holding his mom’s hand could have children of his own when you read this. Some of the hip younger people on the porch might be complaining today that they can’t hear in the Meeting House. HAHA time marches on. One of the best things we provide is a constant place in an ever-changing world. I like to think of our campus as that door jam in your kitchen where you mark your kid’s height every year. Instead of pencil lines, here you see your family grow against a largely unchanging landscape. You might come here while pregnant with your first child. This might be the first place you see your four-year-old wander off on her own. You go from holding their hands to crossing the bridge for ice cream to them going alone and being embarrassed bumping into you. Some lucky guests watch their babies bringing grandchildren to Seabeck. That, to me, is the core value of this incredible place.

Again, I wish you well and have total confidence that Seabeck is thriving right now. I hope there aren’t too many times where you have looked at something and said, “What was he thinking?” It is my sincere desire that we set the stage for the future leaders to take Seabeck to levels that I can’t even imagine today.

We have a lot of work to still do on campus. It’s fun to take a moment and try to envision what Seabeck will be like in 23 years. I know that 23 years ago, nobody thought we would be where we are now. With a great staff, Board and guest support the future is unlimited!

Have a great summer!
Chuck
How to Make a Time Capsule + Ideas For Kids
from personalcreations.com
A special way to celebrate a birthday or the beginning of your little one’s school year is with a time capsule. It’s the perfect opportunity to capture memories that you’ll cherish forever. Not only is a time capsule great to remember the past, it’s a fun project for kids! Help them store their memories for years to come by following our guide below.

What is a Time Capsule?
A time capsule is a container that holds present day items, such as photos, newspapers (if you still receive those), letters and more. It’s typically hidden away for your future self or someone of your choosing to open. This is perfect as a gift to yourself or a gift for your child for future years. Have another family member hide the box, so you aren’t tempted to open it! Want to hide it for a year? Five? Ten? There’s no time limit! The rules are all up to you. Shoeboxes are great for indoor safekeeping, while weather-resistant boxes are best for the outdoors.

How to Make Your Time Capsule
1. Choose Your Container
In order to make your time capsule, first you’ll have to choose a container in which to store it. Choosing your container depends on how long you are planning on keeping it hidden. This is a great opportunity for your little ones to get involved. Have them pick out the box or help them decorate the box before it’s filled.
 
2. Determine Where You’ll Store It
For indoor storage, a shoe box, wooden box, large plastic storage container or even a mason jar will work. If you want to DIY something from the kitchen, consider using a cookie tin or egg carton for your time capsule. You might want to gather all of your time capsule items together first to determine the amount of storage space you’ll need. You can hide your box in a storage closet behind other items. An attic, basement or garage are also great locations. You want to hide your time capsule somewhere where others will not find it!
For outdoor safekeeping, consider a weatherproof, non-biodegradable container such as an old metal coffee can, popcorn can or a box made of stainless steel. Make sure this is secured before hiding or storing your box outside. Bury your time capsule in a garden under dirt where little to no rain hits, or in an outdoor garage. You could also ask a friend or family member to hold on to the container, just don’t tell your little one who has it!
 
3. Decorate Your Time Capsule
Next, decorate your container. There are labels you can use for your time capsule in the Printables link below, with a fill-in-the-blank section for your child’s name and date of opening. Print, cut out and glue on the top or center of the container.


Time Capsule Ideas
A meaningful time capsule should be both personalized and fun! If the time capsule is to celebrate a birthday, include items from your child’s birthday like photos and cards. You could also include a notebook with thoughts over the year, or information about your child’s height and weight to compare later. If your child is older, you can place graduation diplomas or certificates from sporting events in the capsule. The options are endless!
Here are a few more ideas on items you can include in your time capsule, along with printable prompts to include as well. These can be written from you or a loved one that you can stick in the time capsule, or have your child write a note to themselves to reflect on later.

DIY Time Capsule Ideas:
  • Their favorite fashion trends from a magazine
  • A newspaper published on their birthday
  • Certificates/ribbons from sports games
  • School papers/art projects
  • Photos from the past year/years
  • Party items such as confetti
  • A book with a special note

Now that you’ve gotten your box full of memorabilia, it’s time to add personalized messages. We have included a few printables you can place in the time capsule to share your love with your child. A Note to Me, from Me can be a future note to your child that they write themselves. My Favorites and Goals for the Year will also be written by your little ones. If your child is too small to write them on their own, write down their answers for them. A Message for a Wiser, Older You can be from their parents, grandparents or another important adult in their life.
 
A Note to Me, from Me
Encourage your little one to write a note to their future selves. Ask them to offer a piece of wisdom to their future self, and suggest that they write something they expect for the future.
 
A Message for a Wiser, Older You
This can be a note to the child from you. You can write things you love about them, the hopes you have for them and the values you hope they possess. This is ideal for an older child in their pre-teen/teen years.
 
My Favorites
Have your child write down their favorites of the year, like favorite color and book. This is a fun way to compare what was trending and what they liked in previous years. When you unearth the time capsule, ask them if anything stayed the same!
 
Goals for the Year
This printable is perfect if you are creating the time capsule for New Year’s! Have them write down their goals for the year ahead, and then the next five and 10 years. Depending on when they open their time capsule, they can see how much they’ve accomplished. Plus it’s a great motivator to get things done.
One year or many years from now, your child will open their time capsule and glimpse a frozen moment of good times with loved ones. This personally-designed time capsule preserves a moment in time, with special memories, dreams and aspirations for your child’s future. This special project is inexpensive, takes little effort and is a gift that can be treasured for years to come! Want to make your time capsule extra special? Check out our personalized keepsake boxes for indoor safekeeping. 


What would you put in your Time capsule?
Seabeck Twins 7/24/2022
Chuckle of the Month

A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. “But why?” they asked, as they moved off. “Because,” he said “I can’t stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer.”
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