Archive for July, 2016

21 Thoughts that Run Through a First Time Counselors Mind During the First Week of Camp

Wednesday, July 6th, 2016

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  1. Hi. It’s me, your counselor. Hello. I’m over here.
  2. I don’t think these campers will ever remember my name.
  3. WHY DO YOU HAVE SO MUCH STUFF???
  4. What is with all of these Adidas shoes that my dad wore when playing basketball in the 70’s? Maybe I should get those. Yeah, my cool days are over.
  5. *While campers sing all their camp songs* “Fa la la I don’t know the words, I don’t know the words, maybe one day I will know the words
  6. I’m sweating so much. I. Didn’t. Know. I. Could. Sweat. So. Much.
  7. Long-time camp staff where do you get all of this energy from?? Teach me your ways.
  8. It’s 7:55 a.m. Is that taps or tattoos?
  9. Campers, pleeeeeeease just help clean the bunk. It’s not fair, I know.. but life’s not fair.
  10. You’re telling me that the whole camp eats lunch at the same time??
  11. I can’t climb to the top bunk, someone let me sit on your bed forseconds.
  12. Yay! You finally know my name.
  13. 48 more days of this?? How am I going to survive?
  14. Kids…. for the 1500th time. Please go to bed!!
  15. Ahhh!! Tomorrow is a new day.
  16. Wow today was much better!
  17. Yay! The campers wrote their parents and said they liked their counselors… cha-ching!
  18. I’m getting the hang of this.. I kinda like it. Okay I like it a LOT.
  19. Aww… a camper just offered me to sit on her bed.
  20. I got it! The first bugle call is Reveille.
  21. One week down already? That went by so fast. I’m so excited for the rest of the summer and all of the memories that my bunk is going to make. These next six weeks need to slooooooooowwww down.

 

Camp Starlight Week 1 in Review

Tuesday, July 5th, 2016

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Happy 4th of July from Camp Starlight

Tuesday, July 5th, 2016

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Humans of Camp Starlight: Joe

Monday, July 4th, 2016

Joefinalacm“Tennis has always been my biggest love in life, and nothing excites me more than surrounding myself by skilled campers and seeing them develop.”

– Joe, Tennis Specialist

Boys 10th Grade Lacrosse Scores

Monday, July 4th, 2016

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Age: 10th Grade

Date: 7/2/16

Wayne County Update

Lacrosse vs. Weequahic

Screen Shot 2016-07-04 at 10.17.14 AMThe Starlight Upper Seniors were victorious in their first round of Wayne County lacrosse! Six different players registered goals in a triumphant win for the home team. The group of Upper Seniors awaits their second round game with their opponent to be determined! Stay tuned for more information on one of camp’s most promising team. Final Score 11-6.

Boys 10/11 Grade Basketball Scores

Monday, July 4th, 2016

Sport: Boys Basketball

Age: 10th/11th Grade

Wayne County Update

Basketball vs. Tioga

Screen Shot 2016-07-04 at 10.14.04 AMThe Upper Senior and CA boys headed to Tioga to compete in their first game on the hardwood of the summer. The team started off a bit slow, trailing by 3 at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter highlighted the team’s will to win and heart as they cut the lead from 5 to 2 going into halftime. Dylan T. led the squad in the second half with twelve Screen Shot 2016-07-04 at 10.11.30 AM
points to help them gain the lead! Rowan K. also contributed with some key rebounds and 4 points down the stretch to help put the team in a winning position. The fourth quarter saw a phenomenal display of defense by the group to win the game by 3. Dylan H. and Ryan K. had 6 points, Ethan E. and Spencer W. had 3 points, and Noah R. rounded out the group with 2 points. The MVP of the game was truly Dylan T. who finished the game with an astounding 17 points. Final Score 43-40.

Photo of the Day: July 2nd

Saturday, July 2nd, 2016

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Humans of Camp Starlight: Jack

Saturday, July 2nd, 2016

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” They [the campers] have taken an interest in magic and they’re very lively and excited for the summer.”

Jack, Magic Specialist; in the lower rec hall.

Photo of the Day: July 1st

Friday, July 1st, 2016

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Humans of Camp Starlight: Andrew

Friday, July 1st, 2016

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“I love that this is a place that they get to be who they want to be. And if they don’t know it who they are, they can find out… This place builds character.”

Andrew Rubio, 25, Eco-Science Specialist; in the lower rec hall.