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What does being an upper senior mean to me?

Thursday, July 7th, 2016

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As tradition, every summer the upper senior girls are entrusted in leading all of girls camp in the opening campfire. Each division carries out the tradition of having their own special cheer; however, for the upper seniors, this means something a little different. At the beginning of the night, we are asked the question, “what does being an upper senior mean to you?” Well for me, this meant a lot of things. Being the oldest kids in camp comes with no small price; one must be respectful, gracious, and above all, a role model others can look up to. Once upon a time, I was only nine years old, sitting in my small chair and thinking to myself, I only wish I could be like these girls. Now, I have become one of them.

Being an upper senior also means making everything count. As this is my final year as a camper, I plan on cherishing every moment I have here as my last. This place has allowed me to flourish as a camper, have experiences most kids would think unimaginable, and create friendships that will last a lifetime. I have grown to understand that camp is sacred, and we must appreciate every single minute here.

Lastly, being an upper senior means I have had another place to call home. I will never forget my experiences at camp and cannot wait for the rest of the summer as an upper senior.

OMG S-Day

Tuesday, August 5th, 2014

S-Days at Camp Starlight are often a time of relaxation and fun. The Upper Inter and Lower Deb girls received just that when Camp Starlight partnered with Oh My Girls . Oh My Girls is “a health club designed exclusively for girls ages 8-18” as their website (ohmygirls.com) describes. The mission of Oh My Girls is to “create an environment that aims to put the fun back in girlhood while guiding its members toward healthful and successful living in a most challenging time.”

In a session focusing on the girl’s relationship with the outside world, Eugene Gerhman, Presirdent of  Krav Maga Centers Of America taught self-defense moves and Krav Maga martial arts techniques. “My favorite part was learning self-defense tips and what to do if you are in a dangerous situation,” said Dani S. an Upper Inter.

“Everyone was interested and excited the whole day about what was next,” said bunk specialist Mollie F.  Next on the Oh My Girls S-Day agenda was creating all-natural skin products. The sprays can be used on their hair, face, and skin. The girls created a cooling spray, bug repellent, hair spray and sun burn healing spray.  “I liked making different products because I learned about taking care of myself and my skin,” says Upper Inter Marlie K.

“I’ve already started using the hair product in the shower and the cooling spray,” Lower Deb Reese C. added.

The girls also focused on eating healthy. While making fruit smoothies the girls accepted the Spinach Challenge by adding at least one leaf of spinach to their smoothies. The girls learned that eating healthy can be tasty. Reese C. added one leaf of spinach last year and decided to up the ante by adding 2 leaves of spinach to her berry smoothie.

Without a doubt, the upper inter and Lower Deb girls left the Oh My Girls session feeling confident, empowered and pampered.