Hi Friends, Family, and Slipperites,
Last night's evening activity was a lot of fun, and many longstanding Slipper records were broken. The record book is online with new records highlighted in blue, so click here to see if your mark still stands!
Today, during lunch, we will have our next Asherman Cup Challenge. The premise is that GSC is launching its own airline, so we need an ad company to create a logo, slogan, commercial, jingle, brochure, etc. Each village is its own ad company, and we are eagerly looking forward to what each village produces! Details will be shared tomorrow.
Tonight's evening activity is our first dance, and tomorrow night is Camplified!
Until next time,
Uncle Brando
Friday, July 27, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
A few beautiful days, and a GSC online store!
Hello Friends, Family, and Slipperiter,
The weather from the first day has been the exception and not the rule, as we've had nothing but sunshine ever since. Our first two days of activities were a lot of fun, with Bunk B learning Street Hockey (or is it "Huggey"), followed by a game in which Bunk B defeated Uncles Aaron, Tommy, B-rad, and myself by a score of 2-1. The game was a lot of fun and high fives and hugs were exchanged by all afterwards.
Also, Cindy W. and Jamie P. of Bunk N scored several holes-in-one at Mini-Golf, and Chane J. (Bunk F) won a game of Knock-Out, defeating several counselors and campers in the process. Aunt Alisa and the campers who have photography have done a pretty good job documenting our activities in process, so be sure to check them out by clicking here.
Our evening activities have been fun; Tuesday night was our co-village campfires, so our campers and counselors made new friends while learning some camp songs (such as Puff the Magic Dragon), hearing campfire stories, and, of course, eating s'mores. Wednesday night was our Leagues Tug of War, where the campers pulled for their respective teams. The themes for each village are:
Strauss: Greek letters (Pi, Sigma, Omicron, and Alpha)
Friends: Safari (Hippos, Gazelles, Giraffes, and Tigers)
Council Girls: Cheesesteaks (Pat's, Geno's, Subway, and Gooey Louie's)
Vogelson: Transformers (Megatron, ?, ?, ?)
Kadden: Cereal Mascots (Tony the Tiger, Silly Rabbits, Count Chocula, and Cap'n Crunch)
Council Boys: Dead Presidents (Andrew Jackson, ?, ?, ?)
After the leagues tugs, we had a staff tournament (which included the Male and Female Upper Staff as well). The top four villages, which earned points for the Asherman Cup, were:
1. Kadden (def. Male Upper Staff)
2. Council Boys (def. Female Upper Staff)
3. Friends (def. Council Girls)
4. Strauss (def. Vogelson)
Tonight's evening activity is the Slipper Book of Records, in which campers compete to break the marks set anytime from first encampment 2007 to as early as 2001! A copy of the records is available by clicking here, and I will post the new record book in the next few days.
Finally, GSC's online store (operated by Golden Slipper Club & Charities) has finally arrived. It has apparel and products with the Club, Camp and Center for Seniors logos. A portion of the proceeds go to Slipper for our charitable endeavors. To start shopping, click here!
Until next time,
Uncle Brando
The weather from the first day has been the exception and not the rule, as we've had nothing but sunshine ever since. Our first two days of activities were a lot of fun, with Bunk B learning Street Hockey (or is it "Huggey"), followed by a game in which Bunk B defeated Uncles Aaron, Tommy, B-rad, and myself by a score of 2-1. The game was a lot of fun and high fives and hugs were exchanged by all afterwards.
Also, Cindy W. and Jamie P. of Bunk N scored several holes-in-one at Mini-Golf, and Chane J. (Bunk F) won a game of Knock-Out, defeating several counselors and campers in the process. Aunt Alisa and the campers who have photography have done a pretty good job documenting our activities in process, so be sure to check them out by clicking here.
Our evening activities have been fun; Tuesday night was our co-village campfires, so our campers and counselors made new friends while learning some camp songs (such as Puff the Magic Dragon), hearing campfire stories, and, of course, eating s'mores. Wednesday night was our Leagues Tug of War, where the campers pulled for their respective teams. The themes for each village are:
Strauss: Greek letters (Pi, Sigma, Omicron, and Alpha)
Friends: Safari (Hippos, Gazelles, Giraffes, and Tigers)
Council Girls: Cheesesteaks (Pat's, Geno's, Subway, and Gooey Louie's)
Vogelson: Transformers (Megatron, ?, ?, ?)
Kadden: Cereal Mascots (Tony the Tiger, Silly Rabbits, Count Chocula, and Cap'n Crunch)
Council Boys: Dead Presidents (Andrew Jackson, ?, ?, ?)
After the leagues tugs, we had a staff tournament (which included the Male and Female Upper Staff as well). The top four villages, which earned points for the Asherman Cup, were:
1. Kadden (def. Male Upper Staff)
2. Council Boys (def. Female Upper Staff)
3. Friends (def. Council Girls)
4. Strauss (def. Vogelson)
Tonight's evening activity is the Slipper Book of Records, in which campers compete to break the marks set anytime from first encampment 2007 to as early as 2001! A copy of the records is available by clicking here, and I will post the new record book in the next few days.
Finally, GSC's online store (operated by Golden Slipper Club & Charities) has finally arrived. It has apparel and products with the Club, Camp and Center for Seniors logos. A portion of the proceeds go to Slipper for our charitable endeavors. To start shopping, click here!
Until next time,
Uncle Brando
Monday, July 23, 2007
2nd Encampment Has Begun!
Hi Family, Friends, and Slipperites,
First, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our first encampment campers who are now joining our fun from their homes across the Delaware Valley! Be sure to check the blog often and send your suggestions and ideas via the comments section of this blog.
We are now two days into 2nd encampment, and the energy and spirit here at GSC is unbelievable! Our first dinner was filled with plenty of cheering, singing, and dancing, and it was a perfect lead-in to our Welcome Show. Many of our favorite, traditional skits were presented, such as Eggs (featuring a cameo from Uncle Zak during the Dinosaur version), Lemmee, and Amelia at the Bikeshed Running with Scissors, and new skits were also introduced, including a sequel to the Backstreet Boys skit, "Call On Me," and Kadden's Musical Chairs. All in all, it was a very memorable Welcome Show that presented the goodhearted, family feel that we cherish here at Slipper.
Unfortunately our first day of camp was filled with rain -- which means a day full of Rainy Day Activities. Rainy Days are my responsibility, which explains why this is the first chance I have had to update the blog. I appreciate your patience in waiting for an entry, and would like to remind all of our readers that my priority is to contribute to the campers' experiences at GSC; the blog is something that I update during my free time, outside of my responsibilities as Program Director.
Today's Rainy Day Activities were Human Dutch Auction (morning), a collection of races and contests (like funniest joke, most push-ups in 1 minute, etc.), which featured a Sesame Street Theme. In the end, the Elmos (Bunks 1, 5, 9, 13, D, H, L, and Waitresses) edged out the Cookie Monsters, Oscar the Grouches, and Snuffalupaguses for the victory.
The weather was chilly and wet in the afternoon, so we enjoyed Slipper Cinema and our first movie was "Invincible." Last encampment's theme was Ben Stiller movies; the theme for this encampment will remain a mystery until our next Slipper Cinema. Will it be Philly movies, Mark Wahlberg movies, Sports movies, Greg Kinnear movies, or some other theme? Only time will tell!
Tonight's evening activity was Battle of the Sexes 2007. The boys' side, led by their captains Uncles Munch, NeNe, Joey, Zak, Cheese, and Jon, wore blue and white. The girls' side, led by their captains Aunts Ilana S., Hannah, Jen, Lauren E., Emily, and Stefy, wore black and pink. After events such as Basketball Shooting Stars, Hula Hoop Pass, Name that Tune, Math Blasters, Water Guzzle Race, Clothespin Relay Race, and Poetry, the final score was announced: The Girls' side edged out the Boys' Side by a score of 5-4! Congrats to the Girls' Side of Camp!
Well, that's all for today. The weather forecast for tomorrow is sunny and low 80's, so we should be able to enjoy our regularly-scheduled outdoor activities! See ya soon, and don't forget to check out our pictures from 2nd encampment!
Until next time,
Uncle Brando
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Sunday lunch - Chicken Nuggets
Sunday dinner - Spaghetti & Meatballs
Monday breakfast - Waffles
Monday lunch - Pizza
Monday dinner - Chicken Stir Fry
First, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our first encampment campers who are now joining our fun from their homes across the Delaware Valley! Be sure to check the blog often and send your suggestions and ideas via the comments section of this blog.
We are now two days into 2nd encampment, and the energy and spirit here at GSC is unbelievable! Our first dinner was filled with plenty of cheering, singing, and dancing, and it was a perfect lead-in to our Welcome Show. Many of our favorite, traditional skits were presented, such as Eggs (featuring a cameo from Uncle Zak during the Dinosaur version), Lemmee, and Amelia at the Bikeshed Running with Scissors, and new skits were also introduced, including a sequel to the Backstreet Boys skit, "Call On Me," and Kadden's Musical Chairs. All in all, it was a very memorable Welcome Show that presented the goodhearted, family feel that we cherish here at Slipper.
Unfortunately our first day of camp was filled with rain -- which means a day full of Rainy Day Activities. Rainy Days are my responsibility, which explains why this is the first chance I have had to update the blog. I appreciate your patience in waiting for an entry, and would like to remind all of our readers that my priority is to contribute to the campers' experiences at GSC; the blog is something that I update during my free time, outside of my responsibilities as Program Director.
Today's Rainy Day Activities were Human Dutch Auction (morning), a collection of races and contests (like funniest joke, most push-ups in 1 minute, etc.), which featured a Sesame Street Theme. In the end, the Elmos (Bunks 1, 5, 9, 13, D, H, L, and Waitresses) edged out the Cookie Monsters, Oscar the Grouches, and Snuffalupaguses for the victory.
The weather was chilly and wet in the afternoon, so we enjoyed Slipper Cinema and our first movie was "Invincible." Last encampment's theme was Ben Stiller movies; the theme for this encampment will remain a mystery until our next Slipper Cinema. Will it be Philly movies, Mark Wahlberg movies, Sports movies, Greg Kinnear movies, or some other theme? Only time will tell!
Tonight's evening activity was Battle of the Sexes 2007. The boys' side, led by their captains Uncles Munch, NeNe, Joey, Zak, Cheese, and Jon, wore blue and white. The girls' side, led by their captains Aunts Ilana S., Hannah, Jen, Lauren E., Emily, and Stefy, wore black and pink. After events such as Basketball Shooting Stars, Hula Hoop Pass, Name that Tune, Math Blasters, Water Guzzle Race, Clothespin Relay Race, and Poetry, the final score was announced: The Girls' side edged out the Boys' Side by a score of 5-4! Congrats to the Girls' Side of Camp!
Well, that's all for today. The weather forecast for tomorrow is sunny and low 80's, so we should be able to enjoy our regularly-scheduled outdoor activities! See ya soon, and don't forget to check out our pictures from 2nd encampment!
Until next time,
Uncle Brando
MENU
Sunday lunch - Chicken Nuggets
Sunday dinner - Spaghetti & Meatballs
Monday breakfast - Waffles
Monday lunch - Pizza
Monday dinner - Chicken Stir Fry
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