Olympic Results

Hi Family, Friends, and Slipperites,

The past week was swallowed by Olympics here at GSC! Before I get into that, I'd like to let you know how the blog works: Some campers submit an entry to me via pen/paper, and then I type and add them to the website. All other entries are written by me (Uncle Brando) when I have a free moment outside of my responsibilities to the camp and campers as Program Director. The campers generally only have access to the computer lab once a week, so they might not see the comments that you leave on the blog. The best way to ensure that a camper receives your message and love is to write them a letter through US mail. As a former counselor and camper myself, there is no more exciting time of the day than when the mail is delivered to each bunk and a camper receives a letter from mom, dad, grandmom, grandpop, a friend, etc.

In GSC news, our Olympics just ended. The theme was the Seven Seas Bowl and our administrators started things off with a spectacular breakout at the lake. Overheard in the crowd was "Wow, this is just like a theme park" and "This is the best breakout ever!" The four teams were the Pirates, Explorers, Mermaids, and Sea Monsters. The activities during Olympics include: Tug of War, Swim Meets, The Whirlpool (Apache Relay), Battle for Atlantis (Jam Session/Trivia), College Bowl (Trivia/Egg Tosses, Pillowcase Relays), General Sports (Football, Basketball, Softball, Gaga, Water Polo), Speeches, Sunken Treasure Hunts, and Dos Fivers. Spirit and Sportsmanship is very important to us here at GSC, so teams (and individuals) are recognized and rewarded for displaying either of those two characteristics.

It was a close and exciting four days of Olympics with a lot of flip-flopping in the standings from one activity to the next. In the end, there has to be a winner, so here are some results:

1. Pirates (Awarded Spirit & Sportsmanship Award for Days 1 and 3)
2. Mermaids (Awarded Best Costume Award)
3. Explorers
4. Sea Monsters (Awarded Spirit & Sportsmanship Award for Days 2, 4, and Overall)

We select an Officer from each village to lead each team. The Officers are selected based on the qualities they have displayed as a leader, citizen, and spirited member of Golden Slipper Camp. It is a huge honor for a camper or counselor to be selected as an Officer for Olympics, and listed below are the Officers for each team. Also, be sure to check out various photo sets from Olympics by clicking here.

Pirates
Captains - Uncle Jack Ross & Aunt Darlene Cerullo
Lieutenants - Marcus B. (Waiter) & Nicole P. (P)
Corporals - Daniel M. (10) & Alicia H. (J)
Sergeants - Jeffrey W. (6) & Kylie C. (D)

Sea Monsters
Captains - Uncle Joey McGinty & Aunt Sarah Beebe
Lieutenants - Bruce B. (Waiter) & Chelsea D. (P)
Corporals - Kydaire B. (7) & Emily VB (K)
Sergeants - Joseph H. (5) and Kristin G. (E)

Mermaids
Captains - Uncle Matt "Munch" Muchnick & Aunt Jennifer Jaynes
Lieutenants - Aaron A. (Waiter) & Kayla E. (O)
Corporals - Alex N. (10) & McKenna G. (L)
Sergeants - Zachary K. (5) & Tiffany P. (C)

Explorers
Captains - Uncle Daleszandro "DJ" Jasper & Aunt Courtney Eline
Lieutenants - Robert T. (Waiter) & Cristy W. (P)
Corporals - Josef P. (9) & Victoria W. (L)
Sergeants - Vladislav B. (6) & Leah E. (E)

Until next time,
Uncle Brando