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Talking with Paige: Maddie, Andie & Jamie’s Interview!

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

The following interview was conducted by Lower Junior campers Maddie, Andie and Jamie during a website option that focused on conducting interviews for blogs. The interviewee is Paige, the Junior Girls Assistant Division Leader. All questions were thought up by the girls and, of course, answered by Paige.

Maddie, Andie, and Jamie:

Do you like living in bunk two this summer?

Paige:

I love living in bunk two!


Maddie, Andie, and Jamie:

What made you come to Camp?

Paige:

I love working with kids, and the settings and surroundings of Camp Starlight make it a wonderful place to work.


Maddie, Andie, and Jamie:

How many years have you been working at Camp Starlight and what is your position?

Paige:

This is my second year and I am an Assistant Division Leader.

Maddie, Andie, and Jamie:

What is your favorite sport to play at camp?

Paige:

My favorite sport at camp is Tennis.

Maddie, Andie, and Jamie:

What is your favorite food at camp?

Paige:

I like the selection of salad and I love the oatmeal.

Maddie, Andie, and Jamie:

Where is your favorite place at camp?

Paige:

My favorite place at camp is the lake. It changes all throughout the day and is a beautiful sight.

Maddie, Andie, and Jamie:

We know you have a teddy-bear, how long have you had it and tell us a bit about it?

Paige:

I have had my teddy for 11 years, he’s simply called ‘Bear’ and it has a very short snout.

Maddie, Andie, and Jamie:

What is your favorite animal in and outside camp?

Paige:

Inside camp, my favorite animal is a chipmunk and outside, it’s a shark.

Maddie, Andie, and Jamie:

What is your favorite evening activity?

Paige:

My favorite activity is the junior girls build-a-bear night!

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Let’s Go Mets!

Monday, July 5th, 2010

There was plenty of energy among the Debs and Plebes as they enjoyed a minor league baseball game between the Binghamton Mets and the Portland Sea Dogs on Thursday, July 1st. Plenty of spirited cheers for the hometown team could be heard from the Camp Starlight section of the stadium. Ball Winkle, the Mets’ mascot, was popular, posing with campers for several photos. However, the two biggest heroes of the evening were Starlight’s own Seth Lieberman, who threw out the first pitch of the game, and Golf Specialist Chris Blackmore, who caught a free hotdog from the Running Cowboy.

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Polar Bears Take The Plunge!

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

What’s better than a dip in the Camp Starlight Lake? An early morning dip, or so the more than 200 campers and counselors who showed up for the first meeting of the Polar Bear Club at reveille on Monday, June 28th will tell you. Started last year by Camp Starlight’s very own Owner/Director, David Miller, and open to staff and campers alike, the Polar Bear Club has one requirement – and one requirement only – for membership: Everyday at reveille, make your way to the lake, jump into the water, and get out. For some it’s a test of wills. For others, it’s a refreshing wake up routine. For everyone who chooses to join, it’s just plain fun. So what’s the reward for fifty-two consecutive days of early morning dips? One awesome end of the summer party and a very special surprise gift to commemorate membership in the club (last year it was a Polar Bear Club embroidered beanie). Everybody in the water!

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Good Ole’ College Days

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

There was plenty of school spirit abound after the brand new Camp Starlight College Days broke this morning. Campers were divided into teams representing Illinois, Northwestern, Michigan, and Wisconsin during a surprise field day event. Once everyone received their school colors (t-shirts), the teams engaged in an exciting morning of contests that included a cheer off, over and under competition, and relay races, among others. The enthusiasm was infectious and carried into the afternoon sports matches with plenty of team pride emanating from the fields and sidelines. But the competitions don’t end today! The Camp Starlight College Days playoffs will continue throughout the summer. So go orange, purple, blue, and red!

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Opening Day 2010

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

After a full week of fun, bonding, and learning at orientation, the Starlight counselors and staff couldn’t wait to welcome campers from across the U.S.A. There was a high level of excitement and anticipation to see new and returning campers. Two o’clock rushed in and the first buses came. The music was playing and the kids quickly made their way off each bus, running toward the bunk number signs held by cheering counselors. As a new staff member, witnessing the campers’ excitement upon seeing the familiar faces of their old counselors and camp friends really generated an amazing atmosphere. New campers seemed to quickly settle in to their beloved summer home.

Before long, it was difficult to tell which campers had stepped off the buses for the first time that afternoon, and which had done it before. Ice breakers and team building games filled the remainder of the afternoon. After evening lineup, dinner rules were explained, songs were sung, and the kids were pumped for evening activity–The Camp Starlight Summer of 2010 Opening Night Show. The show was filled with traditional Starlight camp songs and key staff introductions through dancing and singing, as well as performances from new staff. A sense of unity pervaded as the show culminated with Friends. The ecstatic energy I experienced today was a fantastic start to Starlight’s 64th summer. Bring on the next seven weeks!

Dan

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New Camper Day

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Nearly 100 excited new campers and their families got New Camper Day 2010 off to a fun start with a “mini apache” followed by a game of Lumberjacks and Farmers. The girls took the first round while the boys won the second. The third and final round was a draw, tying the game. After David wished everyone a great day at lineup, as he does every day of camp, it was time for the Starlight Search and Challenge, which both Junior Boys and Girls unanimously agreed was their favorite activity of the day. Following an optional period during which campers got to sample a several popular Starlight programs such as Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Musical Theater, and Gymnastics, everyone enjoyed an indoor cookout before the final results of the Search and Challenge were announced: 3rd Place went to “Team Awesome”, “Team Michelle” took 2nd place, and “Team Lindsay” claimed victory. The day was a winner for everyone, though, as excited children and parents left saying they can’t wait to come back in a couple of weeks. We can’t wait to see everyone—new campers and returners—soon!

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