Starlight Upper Plebes and Lower Senior boy’s hockey fell behind early in the first few minutes of the game against Wayne County but recovered with a strong comeback. Down 2-8, Jonah S. and Jared F. each scored to change up the pace of the game. Then the boys found themselves down 5-8 going into the 3rd period, but Jonah S. was able to score using his hat trick technique. Jackson F. put himself in the right spot scoring on a onetime from Jonah S. and then again from Ozzie F. Jackson F. completed his hat trick with the game winning goal 8 minutes into the 3rd period. Starlight closed out the game and securing their win with their airtight defense.
Upper Plebes and Lower Senior Boys Hockey
July 9th, 2017
Lower Inters Boys Basketball
July 8th, 2017
Camp Starlight cruised to an easy 44-2 win against Pointelle for the Lower Inter’s first basketball game of the summer. Pointelle brought a great team but was clearly overpowered by Starlight’s Lower Inter group of boys. Ben S. led the way for Starlight with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Finn M. and Caden Z. also added 6 points each. Jared M., Avi K. and Jack K. all added 4 points. 2 points each were scored by Jordan K., Reese M., Gabe M., Asher W. and Matthew S. Zach B. was superb on the defensive end with 4 rebounds and 2 steals. Overall, Camp Starlight played spectacularly as they earned their first win of the season.
Senior Girls Soar as Eagles
July 8th, 2017
The one tradition Lower Seniors and Upper Debs look forward to at the start of the summer is the Eagle Ceremony. In reference to a cheer begun a few years ago, Lower Senior girls fly high as Eagles instead of quacking around like ducks because at this stage in their lives they become the leaders instead of the followers. At the ceremony, Upper Debs watch as the Lower Seniors are initiated as Eagles with camp director Allison, the Upper Debs are present so that they can look forward to experiencing the same ceremony next summer and begin to uphold the characteristics that define an Eagle. The idea of leadership is very important for Camp Starlight to instill among the Upper Camp because it is a positive theme for the girls that are getting older, achieving more responsibility and fulfilling the roles that require leadership qualities.
The Lower Seniors–now Eagles–can now fly high at Camp Starlight.
Lower Inter Girl’s Softball
July 7th, 2017
Camp Starlight’s Lower Inter girl’s softball team beat Wayne 8-2. Harper L., Taylor M. and Lilly T. combined to strike out 11 batters. Lilly T. drove in 3 runs and Avery K., JoJo G., Lilly F., Ava F. and Brooke G. all scored and drove in runs. Ari Y. performed the catching outs for the winning squad. With the first win of the season under their belt, the Lower Inter girls have high hopes for another easy win.
Friday Night Show at Camp Starlight
July 7th, 2017
Once the sun lowers from the peak point in the sky on a Friday afternoon the entire campus begins to buzz about the Friday Night Show at Camp Starlight. Wondering what skit will be performed and who will make guest appearances, camp eagerly awaits the spotlight that will illuminate the stage. The Friday Night Show is a newer tradition at Camp Starlight where staff members Jason and Hayley host a sketch comedy show for all of camp to enjoy and laugh.
All of camp is in an electric mood when the hosts make an appearance on stage; everyone in the audience straightens up in their seats anticipating to laugh so hard their stomachs will ache with joy. For almost the entire show the audience is laughing, giggling and chuckling at all the silly shenanigans that take place and applaud when exciting surprises appear when least expected. During the Friday Night Show, campers are encouraged to be goofy because this is a special time that embraces jokes and witty gags played on audience members. Feeling like a fool while watching the show is part of the fun and is what makes the experience so entertaining.
Dedicating Friday nights to laughter creates a bubbling anticipation for these Friday Night Shows among campers and encourages them to utilize skills in sketch comedy, theatre and stage productions. More often than not, when campers are exposed to these special forms of entertainment a new passion will blossom before them. Nurturing these passions is what allows for these Friday Night Shows to get better each year with the help of campers. When these campers share laughter together, they transform these Friday night moments into memories.
Junior Boys Win Hockey in Overtime
July 6th, 2017
Starlight’s Junior boys hockey team fell down early to a 4-1 deficit, but Ryhs B. and crew powered in the 3rd period to tie the game at 4-4. Jesse J. and Justin J. helped in the comeback each scoring a goal of their own. As regulation time was winding down, Starlight showed their true colors and clamped down on defense. A minute into overtime, Ryhs B. was in the right place at the right time because just as Mason G. shot into the net, Rhys B. rebounded right to him and slammed it home to get the overtime winning goal with the use of his hat trick technique.
Winter Sports at Camp Starlight
July 6th, 2017
Camp Starlight embodies all the classic ideas and activities associated with a summer camp–water sports, arts and crafts, campfires and basically every sport meant to be played under the sun. Creating the ultimate summer experience, Camp Starlight can’t help but go the extra mile in camper happiness and fun which is why they have pushed the limits of what activities are meant to be played under the heat of the sun with their own ice rink, “The StarRink.” Traditionally, hockey and figure skating, sports that caters to the atmosphere of snow and ice, are offered as a full time activity due to the synthetic ice rink, allowing campers to enjoy this winter time sport outside in the sunshine. Camp Starlight brings the magic by transforming winter into summer.
It’s an awesome opportunity to teach a skill that kids really wouldn’t practice in the summer. Available as a choice for option periods, campers are able to access the rink as many times as they wish. Campers at Camp Starlight are able to take advantage of improving athletic skills that are primarily only worked on in the winter season, allowing campers to obtain a well rounded set of technical skills.
Camp Starlight’s initiative to provide the campers with the opportunity to participate in winter sports during the summer season highlights their dedication to support all camper’s athletic skills and capabilities, encouraging campers to always go outside the box, or in this case, inside the rink.
Junior Girls Basketball
July 5th, 2017
Starlight’s Junior girls basketball had a dominating victory against Westmont with a score of 18-4. Mikayla T. started us off strong by winning the tip off. After the jump ball, Starlight had a slow start until Dylan S. quickly broke the streak by scoring 12 points. Mikayla T. contributed with 2 points on offense and then 4 steals and 6 rebounds on defense. Miley Y. and Lilly A. scored 2 points each adding to the total. Starlight would not have been able to limit off Westmont’s defense without Claudia C., Avery G. and Lilly P. Leading the team assists were Ella G. and Hannah G. The entire team really pushed through for the first game of the summer to get an easy win.
