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Hi Family, Friends, and Slipperites!

It has been quite a few days since our last blog because we have been super busy having fun here at GSC. Here are updates on life in Bartonsville:

Camper President - Wednesday, July 4
We held our Camper Elections on July 4th. Shannon S. (Waiters) was elected our Camper President, and Thomas M. (Bunk 8) was elected Vice President. Uncle TO led the swearing-in ceremony before each officer gave an acceptance speech, and then we surprised the camp with the Inaugural Bash -- a 4th of July dance!


Who Dunnit? - Thursday, July 5
Early in the day, we sent four teams of four to Camp Pinemere for the annual 15-and-under Jamboree Basketball Tournament. Our representatives were Cristy W. (Bunk P), Lisa M. (Bunk N), Victoria W. (Bunk M), Aunt Lonnie R. (Bunk C), Rachel G. (Bunk N), Jasmine T. (Bunk ?), Emily VD (Bunk P), Marissa C. (Bunk M/N), Shabazz R. (Bunk 10), Danny Z. (Bunk 14), Lubomir K. (Bunk 14), Yuri F. (Bunk 14), Marcus B. (Waiter), Aaron A. (Waiter), Bob T. (Waiter), and Tyler L. (Waiter). Our teams did well, and Team Cristy/Lisa/Victoria/Lonnie won the female tournament!

The weather that night was beautiful, which meant we could be outdoors and help solve a crime that was committed in Golden Slipper Camp. Ten teams comprised of three bunks each hunted down our administrative suspects, who each provided a clue about the crime as well as the hiding place of the next suspect. In the end, the teams got a chance to guess the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the crime. Team Barcelona (Bunks C, 7, and M) ended winning by providing all of the right facts. During the Inaugurations on Wednesday, Aunt Alysa blinded Uncle Matt H. with her camera flash. Then her and the Vegetarian Council kidnapped him and hid him in the bathrooms of Bunks O & P. They did this because he served them meat sauce for dinner on Wednesday night. Congrats to Team Barcelona for unscrambling our cryptic clues! They received GSC medals for their efforts.

Counselor Fact Night - Friday, July 6
Last minute rain led to a change in the schedule, with Counselor Fact Night on the agenda. Each of our staff members submits an interesting fact about themselves, and then the campers try to match the facts with the staff member by asking yes or no questions. The fun part is at the end, when we reveal the owner of each fact and share stories that accompany the facts. Congrats to Bunks 1 and P for winning. Each camper in those bunks received a Golden Slipper blanket or lunch box.

Slipper Cinema - Saturday, July 7
Tonight, the camp watched "Night at the Museum."

MTV Night - Sunday, July 8
Each bunk performed the skits they have been working on for the past week, and it was one of the best MTV nights in GSC history. The finalists for each village were:
Vogelson - Bunks 5/6 ("Hero" by Enrique Iglesias)
Strauss - Bunks E/F ("Best Friends" by Aqua)
Kadden - Bunks 7/8 ("Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie)
Friends - Bunks K/L ("Do You Know" by Enrique Iglesias)
Council/Council: Bunks 13/14 ("Food Medley")

The overall winner was Bunks 13/14. Afterwards, Upper Staff presented an Olympic Fakeout...some day, very soon, something special is going to happen.

Honor Bunks - Week 2
Strauss - Bunk A
Vogelson - Bunk 6
Friends - Bunk G
Kadden - Bunk 10
Council Girls - Bunk N
Council Boys - Bunk 13


First Accomplishments announced during Lunchtime News of the Day
-Devida in Bunk D shot her first bulls eye!
-Zac J. in Bunk 15 caught his first fish...during his first time fishing!
-Campers in Bunk N shot their first bulls eyes and shot seven of them altogether!
-Casey S. in Bunk 10 shot his 33rd bulls eye of the encampment!
-Kylie and Alexis got their first bulls eye today!

Until next time, have a happy week in the real world!
Uncle Brando