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
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Sunday, July 8, 2007
It's News to Us!
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
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
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