Starlight Junior boys basketball team started the season well with a big 34-0 win over an undermanned Perlman. Passing proved to be the difference in a strong win with assists coming in bunches. Leading scorers for Starlight Carter B. and Harrison R. both put in 6 points. Closely following were Lucas L., Justin J. and Eric R. with 4 points. Other scorers included Reid S., Calem W., Benjamin W., Jackson H. and Rhys B. each with 2 points. Also strong contributions were made by Marc F., Same R., Max S., Max Sh. and Jesse J. all over the court.
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Junior Boys Basketball
Monday, July 10th, 2017Camp Siblings at Camp Starlight
Monday, July 10th, 2017
As the sun sets behind the trees and a lavender sky, new camp families are joined together in the grassy fields. Stretched out into a giant circle, girls from Lower Camp are spotted in between their new camp sister on the softball fields and brothers on the tennis courts. Boys and girls from Upper Camp mentor the younger campers, providing a sense of support and care just like older siblings do at home. For many campers, this is their first time fulfilling the role of big brother or sister while for others this is the first time they will experience the relationship of having an older sibling that will specifically advise their growth at camp. The older/younger sibling dynamic at camp gives the opportunity for younger campers to also look up to a big brother or sister when they look up into the stars- more often than not these views tend to be one in the same in the eyes of the little sibling.
“When I was younger and I was the little sister I looked up to my big sisters. Now that I have the chance to be a big sister I want my little sister to look up to me like I did years ago,” said Dani, Upper Senior girl.
Camp Starlight creates the perfect summer day for campers every day of the year, but when a camper does find him or herself craving a touch of a home, their camp sibling is there to pick them back up again into another day of fun and make them feel just as welcome as opening day. With a camp sibling, Camp Starlight can always feel like home away from home.
Upper Plebes and Lower Senior Boys Hockey
Sunday, July 9th, 2017
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.
Friday Night Show at Camp Starlight
Friday, July 7th, 2017Once 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 Girls Basketball
Wednesday, 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.
Lower Inters Softball
Wednesday, July 5th, 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.
Digital Photography at Camp Starlight
Tuesday, July 4th, 2017
Photo by camper, Sienna
Wonders of the Waterfront at Camp Starlight
Tuesday, July 4th, 2017
The first image that will pop into your head when you think of Camp Starlight is the iconic twin lakes that rest on the shores of Camp Starlight. Offering stunning sunsets in the evenings and the most scenic view in the day to accompany a summer of absolute fun, the waterfront is a favorite among campers and staff. When considering campers return summer after summer after summer for the fun on the lake, there is definitely a special element of camp that is unique to the lake. The calmness of the water can help a camper slow down in the middle of a busy day of summer camp. Of course, the seemingly endless amount of water toys, boats and waterskiing provides campers amp up the excitement in their day. Whether a camper wants to slow down the pace of their day or really embrace their energy, the waterfront welcomes all new and old campers to its shores every summer.
Lower Plebe Boys Ice Hockey
Monday, July 3rd, 2017
Camp Starlight starts the hockey season off with a bang! Seventh grade boys of the Lower Plebe division were lead to a victory by Ryan G. who opened scoring in the first minute of the game. Matthew G. hurried the biscuit in the final minute of the play. The brothers finished with a combined five goals. Ben K., Lucas M.and Luke B. each had a hat trick. Ryan W., Ben A., Zach S., Jake C., Charlie G., Charlie H. and DJ C. all had goals of their own. David G. and Jack A. shot down Chen-a-wanda shooters, stopping all five shots on goal. With a spectacular start to the season, the Lower Plebes have high hopes for another win.
Boys Campfire at Camp Starlight
Monday, July 3rd, 2017
Shuffling to the boys waterfront, campers and counselors from boys side prepare for one of the greatest traditions at Camp Starlight: the opening boys campfire. The water of the lake slows down steady and the tee pee pile of logs rest next to the beach. All the boys sit huddled around the logs of wood, looking up to see if the night stars have peaked through the clouds resting on the navy and royal blue sky. Listening to the Head Counselor Jason lead cheers and songs, none of the campers have yet to notice the missing Upper Senior boys who have sneaked out to the other side of the Lake while the rest of the camp headed to the waterfront. The Upper Senior boys have secretly descended upon multiple war canoes as coordinated by the director of the camp, David. Silently wading through the still lake water, the canoes carry the Upper Senior boys from one side of the lake to the other, their shadows encroaching further and further to the rest of boys side. The only hint that anyone was moving along the lake was the single lit torch held by camp director David in the front, leading the Upper Seniors across the water.
Once the Upper Seniors land ashore, David begins to light the fire; passing off the lit torch to every Upper Senior as well to take part in lighting the enormous campfire. The campfire requires the spirit of the campers that have spent the most summers here at Starlight, they are the individuals that understand the values of the camp best and have the strength to carry these traditions forward. The fire rages and the flames shoot upward, igniting an electric mood across the waterfront. What makes this fire so powerful is that when every Upper Senior boy reaches the torch into the wood, they announce why they are spending one last summer at camp and what has been their favorite memories at this special place. Many Upper Seniors recount how they wanted one last summer with their brothers behind them or to experience the traditions they have grown to love and cherish Their memories and emotions fuel a powerful fire and inspire all the younger campers, especially the groups from lower camp, to get ready for the summer of a lifetime. The Upper Senior’s tradition enables the younger campers to look forward to experiencing the same amazing time at summer and to create similar memories with their friends. Most importantly of all, this allows for them to eagerly anticipate the day they get to light their own campfire and to feel that same power within them.
