That's right, the GSC Olympics have begun, coinciding with today's beginning of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. In keeping with a worldly view, our Olympic theme is the Passport Bowl. The campers and staff were dismissed from the evening activity at 9:30, only to be woken up at 10:30. They were woken up by their Village Leaders, who were frantically scrambling and shouting about "missing their taxi" and "missing their flight." Then, a taxi driven by Uncle Adam K. and Uncle Maarten pulled up to pick up the Village Leader while the rest of the camp made their way to the Pavilion, which had now been transformed into an airport (airtraffic controllers, newspaper stands, concession stands, airplanes, waiting areas). Playing throughout camp, of course, was Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight," the traditional signal that Olympics are breaking out!
Once the campers and staff arrived in the airport, they were welcomed to Slipper Airlines and introduced to eight possible destinations: Paris, France; London, England; Rome, Italy; Barcelona, Spain; Jerusalem, Israel; Beijing, China; Sydney, Australia; and Tokyo, Japan. After a presentation on each city, a set of officers were announced. At the end, Aunt Steph passed the GSC Olympic Torch to Uncle Tom, and he and Uncle Tommy O'Neill lit the symbolic Olympic Fire. With that, the games began!
Here are the four teams selected, along with their officers:
Team 1: Rome (Red)
Captains Aunt Lauren Elias & Uncle Devan Shimoyama
Lieutenants Adam O'Connor & Talia Nisenzon
Corporals Brandon Smith & Imani Herbert
Sergeants Harrison Mask & Alexandra Jmeniak
Team 2: Jerusalem (White)
Captains Aunt Elise Kravits & Uncle Jake Freedle
Lieutenants Frank Reviss & Steph Kates
Corporals William James, Jr. & Brianna Karabell
Sergeants Nadir Boone & Sylvie Cherry
Team 3: Sydney (Blue)
Captains Aunt Sami Magid & Uncle Maarten van Engelen
Lieutenants Brian Drach & Hanna Cohen
Corporals Billy Gilmore & Alex Lauria
Sergeants Deimantas Salininas & Megan Cline
Team 4: London (Black)
Captains Aunt Steph Cottman & Uncle Lee Segal
Lieutenants Casey Smith & Meghan O'Donnell
Corporals Seth Kardon & Patrice Pugh
Sergeants Voshon Mills & Lindsey Kornblau
Our current standings, after 1 day of activities are:
1st: Rome
2nd: Sydney
3rd: Jerusalem
4th London
Good luck to all four teams, and be sure to follow the fun through pictures and here on the blog!
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Friday, August 8, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
2nd Encampment Night at the Races Recap
The evening activity two nights ago was a GSC classic, Night at the Races. For this activity, campers and counselors are selected to compete in various races. The fun part is that each bunk tries to predict the winner of the each race, and a correct guess earns you a point. Be sure to check out the 1st Encampment recap, which describes each of the events in more detail and lists the 1st encampment winners. Here are the results from each race:
Three-Legged Race
This is a traditional three-legged race, featuring bandanas supplied by Uncles Chad and Rome. Brittany Manzano & Davida Wilson defeated our 2-time defending champion Nikita Kovalenko and his partner, Max Miloslavsky, who fell down just short of the finish line, as well as Kayla Rojas & Lindsay Kornblau.
Leap Frog
This is a traditional leap frog contest. The defending champs are not here this encampment, so this race was full of challengers. Trey Tolbert & Megan Cline defeated Mitchell Ayzenberg & Kylie Clancy, and Harrison Mask & Alexandra Jmeniak.
Izzy Dizzy Bat Race
This race featured three counselor/camper pairings. The campers have to spin on a bat 5 times, then run and tag their counselors, who have to spin 10 times. Hilarity ensues. Alex Pak, the 2007 1st and 2nd encampment champ, and his new partner, Uncle Tyrone Geary, won 1st encampment's race. Then, this encampment, after we had to redo the race due to a spin-counting error, Alex and Uncle Tyrone defeated Aunt Sarah Rosenberg & Caitlin Rose and Aunt Lauren Elias & Alex Lauria. Alex Pak is now a 4-time champion, with Uncle Tyron as his partner for 2 of those victories.
Water Chug-A-Lug
This contest featured four staff members trying to down a pitcher a water as quickly as possible. Uncle Jared The Pool Guy, the defending champion, decided to sit this one out so we had four new challengers. Uncle Bill Green was a last minute replacement and, while wearing a protective life vest, he defeated Uncle Zack Bell, Aunt Holly Warshauer, and Aunt Amie Craddock to become the 2nd Encampment Champ!
The Dress Up Rematch
This is Night at the Races most storied and fiercest competition, with several repeat contenders. For this race, our male contestants are blindfolded and race to put on clothing. The race featured Uncle Keith Craley (2005, 2006, and 2007 2nd encampment champion), Uncle Chris Hall (2006 and 2008 1st encampment champion), Uncle Leon Sullivan (2007 1st encampment champion), and newcomer Uncle Chris Kerns. This rematch was extremely important because 1st encampment's contest ended amidst controversy. It was a close battle, but Uncle Chris narrowly edged out Uncle Keith by 1.5 seconds! This was a Trifecta, so the official results were:
The Marshmallow Feed
In another race with history between contestants, each team races to eat 17 marshmallows as quickly as possible. Uncle Brad & Aunt Darlene, the 2007 1st and 2nd encampment champions and 2008 1st encampment champions, defeated Uncle Donte Fisher & Aunt Stefy Marshall, Uncle Kurtis Voorhees & Aunt Abby Heller, and Uncle DJ & Aunt Staci Crescenzo. That's 4 in a row for Uncle Brad and Aunt Darlene!
Camper Free Throws
With no defending champion in camp, we had four new contestants in this race. Steph Kates, representing Council Girls Village, defeated Yuri Fedoryshyn (Council Boys) after two overtime shoot outs, and also defeated Brandon Smith (Kadden) and Patrice Pugh (Friends).
Staff Free Throws
This brand new event also had no defending champion. We needed three overtime shoot outs for Uncle Joey McGinty to defeat Uncle Isaiah Richardson. Other contestants included Uncle Lee Segal, Aunt Paige Ormont, and Uncle Omar Waters.
Camper Sibling Egg Toss
Brothers and Sisters teamed up for the egg toss. Mark & Jamie Cylinder defeated 1st encampment champs Drew & Austin Baggaley, as well as Miranda & AJ Porreca and Clifford & Jerel Hart.
Staff Sibling Egg Toss
This race was open to any staff members who had siblings, regardless of the siblings status at camp. Unfortunately, our defending champs Uncle Isaiah and Devon Richardson were unable to compete so we had 5 challengers for this contest. Aunt Lonnie Rosetsky and her brother, Max, won by defeating Uncle Corey Davis and his sister, Cierra, Aunt Kristen Green and her sister, Jess, and Aunt Jen Wade and her sister, Cindy.
Over Under
This race is a traditional Over Under relay race. For this race, Bunk 5 defeated Bunks 9, I (2008 1st encampment champions), and M.
Pictures of the event are available in the 2nd Encampment Night at the Races set on flickr.
Three-Legged Race
This is a traditional three-legged race, featuring bandanas supplied by Uncles Chad and Rome. Brittany Manzano & Davida Wilson defeated our 2-time defending champion Nikita Kovalenko and his partner, Max Miloslavsky, who fell down just short of the finish line, as well as Kayla Rojas & Lindsay Kornblau.
Leap Frog
This is a traditional leap frog contest. The defending champs are not here this encampment, so this race was full of challengers. Trey Tolbert & Megan Cline defeated Mitchell Ayzenberg & Kylie Clancy, and Harrison Mask & Alexandra Jmeniak.
Izzy Dizzy Bat Race
This race featured three counselor/camper pairings. The campers have to spin on a bat 5 times, then run and tag their counselors, who have to spin 10 times. Hilarity ensues. Alex Pak, the 2007 1st and 2nd encampment champ, and his new partner, Uncle Tyrone Geary, won 1st encampment's race. Then, this encampment, after we had to redo the race due to a spin-counting error, Alex and Uncle Tyrone defeated Aunt Sarah Rosenberg & Caitlin Rose and Aunt Lauren Elias & Alex Lauria. Alex Pak is now a 4-time champion, with Uncle Tyron as his partner for 2 of those victories.
Water Chug-A-Lug
This contest featured four staff members trying to down a pitcher a water as quickly as possible. Uncle Jared The Pool Guy, the defending champion, decided to sit this one out so we had four new challengers. Uncle Bill Green was a last minute replacement and, while wearing a protective life vest, he defeated Uncle Zack Bell, Aunt Holly Warshauer, and Aunt Amie Craddock to become the 2nd Encampment Champ!
The Dress Up Rematch
This is Night at the Races most storied and fiercest competition, with several repeat contenders. For this race, our male contestants are blindfolded and race to put on clothing. The race featured Uncle Keith Craley (2005, 2006, and 2007 2nd encampment champion), Uncle Chris Hall (2006 and 2008 1st encampment champion), Uncle Leon Sullivan (2007 1st encampment champion), and newcomer Uncle Chris Kerns. This rematch was extremely important because 1st encampment's contest ended amidst controversy. It was a close battle, but Uncle Chris narrowly edged out Uncle Keith by 1.5 seconds! This was a Trifecta, so the official results were:
- Uncle Chris Hall
- Uncle Keith
- Uncle Leon
- Uncle Chris Kerns
The Marshmallow Feed
In another race with history between contestants, each team races to eat 17 marshmallows as quickly as possible. Uncle Brad & Aunt Darlene, the 2007 1st and 2nd encampment champions and 2008 1st encampment champions, defeated Uncle Donte Fisher & Aunt Stefy Marshall, Uncle Kurtis Voorhees & Aunt Abby Heller, and Uncle DJ & Aunt Staci Crescenzo. That's 4 in a row for Uncle Brad and Aunt Darlene!
Camper Free Throws
With no defending champion in camp, we had four new contestants in this race. Steph Kates, representing Council Girls Village, defeated Yuri Fedoryshyn (Council Boys) after two overtime shoot outs, and also defeated Brandon Smith (Kadden) and Patrice Pugh (Friends).
Staff Free Throws
This brand new event also had no defending champion. We needed three overtime shoot outs for Uncle Joey McGinty to defeat Uncle Isaiah Richardson. Other contestants included Uncle Lee Segal, Aunt Paige Ormont, and Uncle Omar Waters.
Camper Sibling Egg Toss
Brothers and Sisters teamed up for the egg toss. Mark & Jamie Cylinder defeated 1st encampment champs Drew & Austin Baggaley, as well as Miranda & AJ Porreca and Clifford & Jerel Hart.
Staff Sibling Egg Toss
This race was open to any staff members who had siblings, regardless of the siblings status at camp. Unfortunately, our defending champs Uncle Isaiah and Devon Richardson were unable to compete so we had 5 challengers for this contest. Aunt Lonnie Rosetsky and her brother, Max, won by defeating Uncle Corey Davis and his sister, Cierra, Aunt Kristen Green and her sister, Jess, and Aunt Jen Wade and her sister, Cindy.
Over Under
This race is a traditional Over Under relay race. For this race, Bunk 5 defeated Bunks 9, I (2008 1st encampment champions), and M.
Pictures of the event are available in the 2nd Encampment Night at the Races set on flickr.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
2nd Encampment Leagues Tug of War, including Podcasts!
During the summer, campers in each village break up into different teams. These teams will compete in various activities throughout the summer, but the competition officially kicks off with Leagues Tug of War, an evening activity on the fifth night of camp. I was able to chat with several teams and campers, and also to record some of the sounds of Tug of War. Be sure to check out the GSC Leagues Tug of War pictures on the Golden Slipper Camp photo site, and some of the podcasts below!
Leagues Tug of War Podcasts (click the links to listen!)
056 Leagues Tug of War Vogelson 1st Tug
057 Leagues Tug of War Strauss 1st Tug
058 Leagues Tug of War Legends of the Hidden Temple
059 Leagues Tug of War Stretch Marks
061 Leagues Tug of War Caitlin Lanzetta, Alex, Baum, Hannah Cohen
063 Zoolander - AJ Porreca, Mike Regan, Gabe Broggi, Lucien Turkov, Casey Smith
064 Sam Barriskell, Seth Kardon, Marquise Davis, Donte Brown, Brandon Smith, Brett Kardon
065 Luke Valentine and Marquis Romain
Leagues Tug of War Podcasts (click the links to listen!)
056 Leagues Tug of War Vogelson 1st Tug
057 Leagues Tug of War Strauss 1st Tug
058 Leagues Tug of War Legends of the Hidden Temple
059 Leagues Tug of War Stretch Marks
061 Leagues Tug of War Caitlin Lanzetta, Alex, Baum, Hannah Cohen
063 Zoolander - AJ Porreca, Mike Regan, Gabe Broggi, Lucien Turkov, Casey Smith
064 Sam Barriskell, Seth Kardon, Marquise Davis, Donte Brown, Brandon Smith, Brett Kardon
065 Luke Valentine and Marquis Romain
Saturday, January 12, 2008
2nd Encampment Slide Shows
The moment that so many of you have waited for has finally arrived! That's right, the 2nd Encampment Slideshow is now available on the web, or for viewing right here on this page. Thank you for your patience, and be sure to check back soon for videos from MTV Night and Olympics!
GSC 2nd Encampment Slide Show, Part 1 of 3
GSC 2nd Encampment Slide Show, Part 2 of 3
GSC 2nd Encampment Slide Show, Part 3 of 3
GSC 2nd Encampment Slide Show, Part 1 of 3
GSC 2nd Encampment Slide Show, Part 2 of 3
GSC 2nd Encampment Slide Show, Part 3 of 3
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