The Lower Senior girls opened up their Wayne County season with a dominating 48-24 win over Chenawanda. Alex S. and Sam E. combined for 39 points. Alex S. had 21 points while point guard Sam E. added 18. Amanda S. had an impressive defensive game leading the team with 8 steals and added 4 points. Sabrina W. added 4 points and 5 assists to the team’s first win. Ryan G. had a block party with 5 blocks and added 1 foul shot to the team’s total. Dani S. and Ellie K. dominated defensively causing 13 turnovers. Nikki L. and Daryn C. combined for 6 assists as guards while Kaylee W. got 2 steals and Tessa G. got 2 rebounds and 1 assist. The entire team put in effort to get the win and is hungry for more victories.
Posts Tagged ‘Benefits of Summer Camp’
Lower Senior Girls Basketball
Tuesday, July 11th, 2017Junior Boys Basketball
Monday, July 10th, 2017
Starlight Junior boys basketball team started the season well with a big 34-0 win over an undermanned Perlman. Passing proved to be the difference in a strong win with assists coming in bunches. Leading scorers for Starlight Carter B. and Harrison R. both put in 6 points. Closely following were Lucas L., Justin J. and Eric R. with 4 points. Other scorers included Reid S., Calem W., Benjamin W., Jackson H. and Rhys B. each with 2 points. Also strong contributions were made by Marc F., Same R., Max S., Max Sh. and Jesse J. all over the court.
Camp Siblings at Camp Starlight
Monday, July 10th, 2017
As the sun sets behind the trees and a lavender sky, new camp families are joined together in the grassy fields. Stretched out into a giant circle, girls from Lower Camp are spotted in between their new camp sister on the softball fields and brothers on the tennis courts. Boys and girls from Upper Camp mentor the younger campers, providing a sense of support and care just like older siblings do at home. For many campers, this is their first time fulfilling the role of big brother or sister while for others this is the first time they will experience the relationship of having an older sibling that will specifically advise their growth at camp. The older/younger sibling dynamic at camp gives the opportunity for younger campers to also look up to a big brother or sister when they look up into the stars- more often than not these views tend to be one in the same in the eyes of the little sibling.
“When I was younger and I was the little sister I looked up to my big sisters. Now that I have the chance to be a big sister I want my little sister to look up to me like I did years ago,” said Dani, Upper Senior girl.
Camp Starlight creates the perfect summer day for campers every day of the year, but when a camper does find him or herself craving a touch of a home, their camp sibling is there to pick them back up again into another day of fun and make them feel just as welcome as opening day. With a camp sibling, Camp Starlight can always feel like home away from home.
Working at the Camp Starlight Waterfront
Sunday, July 9th, 2017
It is often stated that if you love your job then you’re never really working. A smile is usually accompanied with this statement if you realize that you are one of these lucky people fortunate to earn a living by doing what they are passionate about. At Camp Starlight, every single staff member feels this way, they all believe they have the best job at campus, trusting that their specific duty is the most fun to do. To put this to the test, a series of interviews will be held all summer asking staff from different specialties why they believe their job is the best at Camp Starlight.
Starting at the most iconic point of Camp Starlight, waterfront staff member Beth offered insight into why she has one of the best jobs on campus.
“Being on the waterfront staff is the best because I get to be on the water all day. What is not to like about the waterfront? I go find frogs some days with my campers and on others paddle board on the lake,” said Beth.
Clearly enjoying the flexibility of the waterfront program, Beth notes that every single day at the waterfront can be different but it’s always fun.
“Nothing is more rewarding than when the kids have never done a certain skill before and then when they learn to use the right techniques they say “WOW! I did it!” said Beth.
As a waterfront staff member, Beth is able to help campers achieve personal goals every day, whether it’s successfully teaching a camper how to swim, water ski or paddleboard.
“You can tell that these kids really want to be here when they are here at the waterfront, and that’s why I always want to be at the waterfront,” said Beth.
Senior Girls Soar as Eagles
Saturday, July 8th, 2017
The one tradition Lower Seniors and Upper Debs look forward to at the start of the summer is the Eagle Ceremony. In reference to a cheer begun a few years ago, Lower Senior girls fly high as Eagles instead of quacking around like ducks because at this stage in their lives they become the leaders instead of the followers. At the ceremony, Upper Debs watch as the Lower Seniors are initiated as Eagles with camp director Allison, the Upper Debs are present so that they can look forward to experiencing the same ceremony next summer and begin to uphold the characteristics that define an Eagle. The idea of leadership is very important for Camp Starlight to instill among the Upper Camp because it is a positive theme for the girls that are getting older, achieving more responsibility and fulfilling the roles that require leadership qualities.
The Lower Seniors–now Eagles–can now fly high at Camp Starlight.
Friday Night Show at Camp Starlight
Friday, July 7th, 2017Once the sun lowers from the peak point in the sky on a Friday afternoon the entire campus begins to buzz about the Friday Night Show at Camp Starlight. Wondering what skit will be performed and who will make guest appearances, camp eagerly awaits the spotlight that will illuminate the stage. The Friday Night Show is a newer tradition at Camp Starlight where staff members Jason and Hayley host a sketch comedy show for all of camp to enjoy and laugh.
All of camp is in an electric mood when the hosts make an appearance on stage; everyone in the audience straightens up in their seats anticipating to laugh so hard their stomachs will ache with joy. For almost the entire show the audience is laughing, giggling and chuckling at all the silly shenanigans that take place and applaud when exciting surprises appear when least expected. During the Friday Night Show, campers are encouraged to be goofy because this is a special time that embraces jokes and witty gags played on audience members. Feeling like a fool while watching the show is part of the fun and is what makes the experience so entertaining.
Dedicating Friday nights to laughter creates a bubbling anticipation for these Friday Night Shows among campers and encourages them to utilize skills in sketch comedy, theatre and stage productions. More often than not, when campers are exposed to these special forms of entertainment a new passion will blossom before them. Nurturing these passions is what allows for these Friday Night Shows to get better each year with the help of campers. When these campers share laughter together, they transform these Friday night moments into memories.
Digital Photography at Camp Starlight
Thursday, July 6th, 2017
Photo taken by camper, Aaron.
Junior Boys Win Hockey in Overtime
Thursday, July 6th, 2017
Starlight’s Junior boys hockey team fell down early to a 4-1 deficit, but Ryhs B. and crew powered in the 3rd period to tie the game at 4-4. Jesse J. and Justin J. helped in the comeback each scoring a goal of their own. As regulation time was winding down, Starlight showed their true colors and clamped down on defense. A minute into overtime, Ryhs B. was in the right place at the right time because just as Mason G. shot into the net, Rhys B. rebounded right to him and slammed it home to get the overtime winning goal with the use of his hat trick technique.
Winter Sports at Camp Starlight
Thursday, July 6th, 2017
Camp Starlight embodies all the classic ideas and activities associated with a summer camp–water sports, arts and crafts, campfires and basically every sport meant to be played under the sun. Creating the ultimate summer experience, Camp Starlight can’t help but go the extra mile in camper happiness and fun which is why they have pushed the limits of what activities are meant to be played under the heat of the sun with their own ice rink, “The StarRink.” Traditionally, hockey and figure skating, sports that caters to the atmosphere of snow and ice, are offered as a full time activity due to the synthetic ice rink, allowing campers to enjoy this winter time sport outside in the sunshine. Camp Starlight brings the magic by transforming winter into summer.
It’s an awesome opportunity to teach a skill that kids really wouldn’t practice in the summer. Available as a choice for option periods, campers are able to access the rink as many times as they wish. Campers at Camp Starlight are able to take advantage of improving athletic skills that are primarily only worked on in the winter season, allowing campers to obtain a well rounded set of technical skills.
Camp Starlight’s initiative to provide the campers with the opportunity to participate in winter sports during the summer season highlights their dedication to support all camper’s athletic skills and capabilities, encouraging campers to always go outside the box, or in this case, inside the rink.
Junior Girls Basketball
Wednesday, July 5th, 2017
Starlight’s Junior girls basketball had a dominating victory against Westmont with a score of 18-4. Mikayla T. started us off strong by winning the tip off. After the jump ball, Starlight had a slow start until Dylan S. quickly broke the streak by scoring 12 points. Mikayla T. contributed with 2 points on offense and then 4 steals and 6 rebounds on defense. Miley Y. and Lilly A. scored 2 points each adding to the total. Starlight would not have been able to limit off Westmont’s defense without Claudia C., Avery G. and Lilly P. Leading the team assists were Ella G. and Hannah G. The entire team really pushed through for the first game of the summer to get an easy win.
