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Final Camp Starlight Olympics Score
Thursday, August 13th, 2015Camp Starlight Rope Burn
Thursday, August 13th, 2015
It’s a night that defines a summer. From Juniors to Seniors, all enjoy the most intense night of Camp Starlight Olympics: Rope Burn. Here, the oldest division in the camp throw themselves into a fire, working vigorously to take down the three ropes that bring the glory of a victory. The pristine Perch Pond will feel the best it’s ever felt when that third and thickest rope is burnt down. For either the victor or loser, Rope Burn will forever be engrained in the memories of all the campers’ summers.
The night begins with a single blow of a whistle signifying the start of the gathering. In this moment, the Lower Seniors as well as some willing Upper Seniors sprint into the woods looking for the driest sticks that will help raise the picturesque fires to take down the brutally difficult ropes. As the “gatherers” run back down the hill with piles of sticks and hay twice as high as their own height, their respective teams ignite with cheer, encouraging them to gather even more from their next run.
When time comes for those who will be building the fire, the true unification of each team begins. Chants and screams toward specific Upper Seniors “in the pit” rapidly increase their perseverance and motivation to burn down the ropes. Whether one is an introverted lower Junior or a timid Plebe counselor, they understand the intensity and seriousness of the night, screaming their heads off, as well as maintaining a positive attitude even if their team falls behind.
Rope Burn is one of the most pivotal events of the summer, and its impact prevails for the cold brutal winters, only to remind the “campsick” children and counselors the true beauty of Camp Starlight.
Big Easy Blues
Monday, August 10th, 2015
The day began well for the Blue team, starting 115 points up and with an uplifting Billy Madison reference by General Ben Kadel. As the day progressed Big Easy Blues fought as White Madness attempted to ease the lead.
In the Upper Plebe Gamma game, Cooper G. and Kyle F. both caught several touchdown passes. Even with their impact, Blue was overpowered by Abe W. and lost 70-54. This afternoon the Junior Gamma hockey game was decided by just one goal and it was the Blue team that had it. With time running out, Owen G. scored our team’s sixth goal and then ended the chance of a comeback by White. Tonight is rope burn, one of the most exciting nights of camp, our Seniors look to continue our impressive run and improve our lead.
Day 2 Big Easy Blues Boys
Monday, August 10th, 2015
Today the day started off almost in a tie. We, the Big Easy Blues, were only down by two points! We had thought that we might be up due to our triumph over the white, but what we thought turned out to be false. The day started off as usual, 7:55 wake up, 9:30 meetings and so on.
First, the Upper Camp had their swim meet, where the Lower Plebes lost and the Upper Plebes and Seniors won, which pushed us to the victors of the Upper Camp Swim Meet. Next came Junior Newcomb where after a very hard fight, the Junior Gamma and Sigma teams lost to White Madness. Then, the Upper Inters played hockey and again, after a long and hard fight, Sigma and Gamma lost to the White Team. Finally, the Lower Inters fought and the Blue Gamma team won, but unfortunately the Sigma team lost, resulting in a ‘split’.
In the next 24 hours many points are up for grabs. Who will be in the lead? Hopefully the Blue! See you guys tomorrow!
In Pursuit of Trivia
Saturday, August 8th, 2015
No question about it, Olympics at Camp Starlight comes in a flurry of excitement, and campers are immediately thrust into the action that begins the first night with the Trivia Bowl. Dressed in team colors and Olympic regalia, faces painted in various patterns, teams silently marched into the Field House or the Rec Hall. Festooned with Blue and White, the stage was set for the first battle of brains and wit.
Campers and counselors came up by division in three heats, the final heat being the lightning round where it was all about speed and accuracy. Questions ranged from pop culture and movie trivia, history and geography, to algebra and geometry. Not a sound could be heard from the audience as the moderator posed the questions. Campers buzzed in, their color lighting up the room as they attempted to make the right answer. The battle of the Blue V White was off to a great start.
Up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a drone, it’s Olympics!
Friday, August 7th, 2015Anticipation, Excitement, Tears & Cheers,- those are some of the words to describe this year’s Olympic break.
It was a typical Thursday afternoon at Camp Starlight. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and the campers had just started their 5th period activities. But, if you know David and Allison, what was about to happen was anything but ordinary. At approximately 3:15PM campers noticed drones in the sky with signs reading, “Follow Me”, that led the camp to the Snack Shack.
A “Special Delivery” truck had driven and stopped, alerting our campers that something epic was about to unfold. Two uniformed men stepped onto the roof of the truck with a package dropping a cryptic sign that read “GOOD”.
By this time, campers and counselors had come running from all corners of the camp screaming with excitement and cheering, “1, 3, 5, 6 we want Olympics!” The drones reappeared, hovering above the mass, again revealing signs saying, “Follow Me” leading campers to the Rec Hall. There, Jeff Moss stood atop a platform holding a medium sized package with a sign that unfurled reading, “Things come in . . .”
By now the campus was in a frenzy of excitement and anticipation. More drones overhead led campers running towards the Dining Hall where David stood on the porch holding a small package. Knowing how hungry the children and staff were for Olympics, David slowly unrolled the final note that read, “Small packages.”
Just as a wave moves across the ocean as it breaks its way to shore, the whole camp moved towards the carriage house, following the drones and the sound of a low-flying helicopter that was now circling overhead, dropping hundreds of small packages.
They raced and scrambled to pick up and open these special deliveries where they found blue and white M&Ms emblazoned with the names of this year’s Olympic Teams: Big Easy Blues and White Madness. The drones reappeared once again with the most important message of all, OLYMPICS flying from the banners.
And madness it was as finally, the coveted Olympic lists were dropped from the sky, fluttering down to outstretched and awaiting hands revealing what the campers have been waiting ten months for, their team’s color. United in excitement and spirit, sportsmanship and friendship, the camp was ready to begin the most anticipated week of the summer. This is one Olympic Break that turned an ordinary day into an extraordinary memory that will last a lifetime.
7TH Grade Boys Baseball
Thursday, August 6th, 2015
The 7th grade Starlight baseball team took to the field today and put on a hitting clinic. Alex E, Jake E, Jacob P, Alex H and Ben W all had multiple hits on the day. Lucas C, Max B, Harrison G and Seth J all added a hit a piece as well. Harry S had two RBI on the day while Eli H and Aidan M reached base twice with two walks. The final score was an amazing 12-0 to Starlight. It was a truly amazing game for Starlight and we are very proud of our 7th grade boys.
Camp Starlight Softball
Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
Camp Starlight Vs. Camp Westmont
Upper Inters Softball
The Upper Inters girls have made it to the Wayne county championships! They earned the victory against camp Westmont 4-2. In the felid Starlight was an unstoppable force. Elizabeth E shutdown 3rd base. Hannah W dominated first base getting three outs with the help of Julia H at second. Julia had an amazing catch while playing first in the fifth inning. Jordyn P and Hannah J dominated at the game both making amazing plays at third base. Allison S, Ava M, Hannah J, Alexa C, Madeline R, Jacqueline P and Allison S all shined through at the game in the outfield. Sammy S and Hannah W conquered the pitcher’s mound. Emerson P and Jacqueline P were brick walls behind the plate.
Girls Gymnastic Meet
Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
Camp Starlight’s Junior gymnastic team had a successful meet at Camp Bryn Mawr. Our first event was vault. Ava M and Ava R competed first and second. They did a job starting the team off strong. Alexa C competed on bars and did a flawless routine. On our next event was Brooke G she competed first on beam with an amazing routine. Starlight finished strong on floor with two gorgeous routines from Bella G and Chloe B.
Overall Julia H, Carley E and Ashley T placed on vault. Ashley and Julia placed on bars. Julia placed on beam. On floor Julia and Ashley placed. Julia also received 9th place all around. The junior girls were very proud to walk away with 5th place out of 13 camps. Their coaches Micaela, Chloe and Clara couldn’t have been more thrilled.
Camp Starlight Dance Competition
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015On Wednesday, the Camp Starlight Dance Team competed at the Tyler Hill’s Dance Competition. Starlight brought home the most awards out of the 16 camps that competed. All three dances that entered the competition were awarded trophies! Junior camp came in 3rd out of 17 entries with an entertaining musical theater number titled “The New Girl in Town.” An all-star team of dancers placed 2nd in the middle camp division with “Reveille,” a hip hop routine. And the Upper Camp impressed judges with its contemporary piece, “Aqueous,” placing 3rd in its division. We are so proud of all three dance teams and congratulate them on representing Starlight with such amazing performances.
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