The Golden Slipper Camp Blog: 2009

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Return of the GSC Podcast: Season 2, Episode 1 - Aunt Jen Wade Reflects

That's right, Slipperites, we're back! The summer of 2009 may have sadly faded into the rearview mirror, but the offseason fun is just getting started! We kick off Season 2 of the GSC Podcast with a special episode; Aunt Jen and I actually took a trip to camp just to record this episode in the Pavilion! Listen as Aunt Jen, our 2009 Jerome S. Fuhrman Counselor Spirit Award Winner, reflects on her summer and all things Slipper!

Click the player below or here to listen to Season 2, Episode 1 of the GSC Podcast.

We have some cool shows and topics lined up for Season 2 but, as always, would love to hear your input. Please send us your feedback, questions, comments, or ideas to gscprograms@gmail.com. We'd also love to hear YOUR voice on a future episode of the podcast as well!

Sincerely,
Uncle Brando & Aunt Jen

Sunday, September 6, 2009

1st Enc 2009 Olympic Songs Part I: Aliens

Here are the songs for the Aliens, a team in 1st Encampment's Invasion Bowl. The songs are the culmination of four days of hard work and learning by the campers, and the grand finale of Olympics. All songs are written and learned within four days!

Aliens Cheer ("Milkshake" by Kelis) - The song all about the Aliens
Aliens March ("If You Seek Amy" by Britney Spears) - The song that helps the Aliens march over other teams
Aliens Alma Mater ("I Love College'" by Asher Roth) - The song all about Golden Slipper Camp
LYRICS TO ALL ALIENS SONGS

(Here is the blog entry with links to Monsters’ songs) -- COMING SOON
(Here is the blog entry with links to Zombies’ songs) -- COMING SOON
(Here is the blog entry with links to Robots’ songs) -- COMING SOON

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Invasion Bowl Olympic Video

Uncle Rob, our Visual Arts wiz, created this documentary of The Invasion Bowl that was shown at the conclusion of Song & Sign Competition. All of the footage was filmed and edited during the four days of Olympics!!! Soon I'll be adding the audio podcasts of each team singing their songs on the last evening.

Friday, June 12, 2009

GSC 2009 Podcast - Episode 7: MTV Night

The beginning of orientation is less than 1 week away! Uncle Devan and Uncle Alex return to our studios and join us as we:

Recap the podcasts
Discuss Camp Council Weekend
Share our MTV Night memories
And argue about the best camp meals

We have also set it up so we can live-broadcast video of our podcasts...meaning you can watch and interact with us while we record the podcasts! We'll share details for the recording of episode 9 (episode 8 has already been recorded and will be added soon).

Click here to listen to Episode 7 of the GSC Podcast

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

GSC 2009 Podcast - Episode 6: Aunt Jen & The Unoteers...plus Uncle Devan's posters

This episode is entitled Aunt Jen & The Unoteers, as we are joined in our studio by Uncle Tommy O'Neill, the Vogelson Village Leader, plus Uncles Devan Shimoyama and Alex Kronstadt, who are both general counselors. All three guests, plus Uncle Brando, are proud to call themselves Unoteers!

Listen as we:

Learn about our three guests
Discuss Olympics, including an in-depth interview about Signs/Posters with Uncle Devan
Review some of the awards that recognize GSC's outstanding or exemplary campers and staff!

Uncle Devan's Poster for Team Podcast, created while on the hot seat during Episode 6!
Click here to listen to Episode 6 of the GSC Podcast (there is a silent delay after the intro music)

Sunday, May 31, 2009

GSC 2009 Podcast - Episode 5: Olympic Songwriting, plus Uncles Matt Hoffman & Scott Hodson

We are joined by Uncle Matt Hoffman for episode 5 for a discussion on Gaga, and hear what our group -- which includes a retired songwriter, and veteran songwriter, and a rookie songwriter -- has to say about Olympic Songwriting. Also, we are thrilled to meet and introduce to you a new member to the GSC Family: Uncle Scott Hodson, who joined the podcast from his home in the United Kingdom!

This episode includes:

An introduction of Uncle Matt Hoffman
What is a JC?
A discussion of Olympic Songwriting
Meet Uncle Scott Hodson, the 2009 Bicycling Specialist
Learn about Hava Nagrilla

As always, we welcome your feedback at gscprograms@gmail.com. We would love for you to be a guest host in a future episode!

Click here to listen to Episode 5 of the GSC Podcast

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

GSC 2009 Podcast - Episode 4, featuring Aunts Steph Shane and Stefy, and Uncle Jeremy

Episode 4 of the podcast has some audio/technical issues, but still packs a powerful Slipper punch! We are joined in our studio by special guests Uncle Jeremy Creighton and Aunt Stefy Marshall, plus Aunt Steph Shane joins us through the magic of the internet, as we:

Meet Aunt Steph Shane
Hear about Charlie's Angels
Discuss the GSC Family
Describe Leagues
Discuss GSC's Social Network Sites (Camper Ning, Staff/Alumni Ning, and 2009 Staff Facebook Group)

Click here to listen to Episode 4 of the GSC Podcast

Monday, May 11, 2009

GSC 2009 Podcast - 3rd Episode, featuring Aunt Stefy & Uncle Jeremy

In this episode of the GSC Podcast:

Welcome back Aunt Stefy Marshall and meet special guest host, Uncle Jeremy Creighton, the Adventure Coordinator
Discover some of the differences between Bunk 1 and the Waiters' Bunk
Learn about the Olympic Spoon Hunt
We debate the Top 3 Welcome Show Skits...ever? (Click here to listen to a past episode of the podcast features soundbites of several Welcome Show skits, including Drill Sergeant)
Listen as we share our memories of the CIT program and discuss the CIT Program of 2009
We share some listener feedback, courtesy of Ayana
We give a preview of episode 4

Click the image above to listen to the podcast

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

2009 GSC Podcast - 2nd Episode, featuring Aunt Stefy!

In this episode:

Meet special guest host, Aunt Stefy Marshall, a Friends Village Counselor
Learn about Friends Village and some of their traditions, like Friends Stomp and cheers
Camp Traditions: Life in the Dining Hall - Cheers, Birthdays, Atmosphere, & More!
Camp Traditions: What are Olympics? What is a Breakout? What happens during Olympics?
Find about some upcoming GSC Events - Poker, Hava Nagrilla, and the 60th Anniversary

In the next episode (Episode 3), Aunt Stefy is back in the studio, and we are also joined by special guest host, Uncle Jeremy Creighton, Adventure Course Specialist. We'll be sharing some listener feedback while discussing the CIT program, High and Low Challenge, and other exciting things happening at GSC in 2009!

Click the image above to listen to Episode 2 of the Golden Slipper Camp podcast!

This weekly podcast is our way of sharing our excitement for the upcoming summer! This podcast is for anyone who loves GSC, whether this is your first summer, tenth, or you've been an alumni for 20 years.

In each episode, you will meet a member of our GSC family -- or learn a little more about them if you already know who they are; you will hear us discuss a topic relevant to the summer of 2009 and GSC; and we will explain any terminology or traditions that are important for our new GSC family members to know, and fun for our returning family members to hear.

We always welcome your ideas for topics or guest hosts, and would even love to have you as a guest host in an episode. All feedback is welcome at gscprograms@gmail.com!

--Uncle Brando & Aunt Jen Wade

Friday, April 17, 2009

2009 GSC Podcast - 1st Episode

It's the return of the Golden Slipper Camp Podcast!

In each episode, you will meet a member of our GSC family -- or learn a little more about them, if you already know who they are; you will hear us discuss a topic relevant to the summer of 2009 and GSC; and we will explain any terminology or traditions that are important for our new GSC family members to know, and fun for our returning family members to hear.