It was an early start for most campers here at Camp Starlight this week. Morning began at 7 a.m. as many campers and staff members prepared for the Slope For Lope, an annual Camp Starlight tradition where campers run a distance of 1.8 miles, much of which is uphill. On the day of the event, campers and staff gathered at the beginning of the Camp Starlight road and the excitement built. David Miller started the race and led the way up the mile long road. Campers and staff ran side-by-side as they made their way through campus. The uphill run was a struggle for some, however everyone powered on, and finished the race. Some even beat their personal bests. After running the grueling 1.8 mile route, campers were given delicious, fresh cantaloupe and a Slope for Lope bracelet to commemorate the event. As always the talent and perseverance of our campers was easy to see, and we are so proud of them.
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Starlight’s Annual Slope for Lope
Thursday, August 6th, 20157TH Grade Boys Baseball
Thursday, August 6th, 2015
The 7th grade Starlight baseball team took to the field today and put on a hitting clinic. Alex E, Jake E, Jacob P, Alex H and Ben W all had multiple hits on the day. Lucas C, Max B, Harrison G and Seth J all added a hit a piece as well. Harry S had two RBI on the day while Eli H and Aidan M reached base twice with two walks. The final score was an amazing 12-0 to Starlight. It was a truly amazing game for Starlight and we are very proud of our 7th grade boys.
Camp Starlight Softball
Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
Camp Starlight Vs. Camp Westmont
Upper Inters Softball
The Upper Inters girls have made it to the Wayne county championships! They earned the victory against camp Westmont 4-2. In the felid Starlight was an unstoppable force. Elizabeth E shutdown 3rd base. Hannah W dominated first base getting three outs with the help of Julia H at second. Julia had an amazing catch while playing first in the fifth inning. Jordyn P and Hannah J dominated at the game both making amazing plays at third base. Allison S, Ava M, Hannah J, Alexa C, Madeline R, Jacqueline P and Allison S all shined through at the game in the outfield. Sammy S and Hannah W conquered the pitcher’s mound. Emerson P and Jacqueline P were brick walls behind the plate.
Girls Gymnastic Meet
Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
Camp Starlight’s Junior gymnastic team had a successful meet at Camp Bryn Mawr. Our first event was vault. Ava M and Ava R competed first and second. They did a job starting the team off strong. Alexa C competed on bars and did a flawless routine. On our next event was Brooke G she competed first on beam with an amazing routine. Starlight finished strong on floor with two gorgeous routines from Bella G and Chloe B.
Overall Julia H, Carley E and Ashley T placed on vault. Ashley and Julia placed on bars. Julia placed on beam. On floor Julia and Ashley placed. Julia also received 9th place all around. The junior girls were very proud to walk away with 5th place out of 13 camps. Their coaches Micaela, Chloe and Clara couldn’t have been more thrilled.
Camp Starlight Dance Competition
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015On Wednesday, the Camp Starlight Dance Team competed at the Tyler Hill’s Dance Competition. Starlight brought home the most awards out of the 16 camps that competed. All three dances that entered the competition were awarded trophies! Junior camp came in 3rd out of 17 entries with an entertaining musical theater number titled “The New Girl in Town.” An all-star team of dancers placed 2nd in the middle camp division with “Reveille,” a hip hop routine. And the Upper Camp impressed judges with its contemporary piece, “Aqueous,” placing 3rd in its division. We are so proud of all three dance teams and congratulate them on representing Starlight with such amazing performances.
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Girls Basketball 16th July
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015
Girls Basketball 16th July
“Starlight’s Tenacious Defense proves itself once again”
After trailing by 6 going into the 2nd half, Starlight’s defense proved to be the deciding factor once again. The girls never gave up. Everyone chipped in defensively, scoring at least 1 point each. “I am very pleased with our girls” With their relentless style of play, Starlight will be hard to beat in Wayne County.
-Coach Davis
Starlight’s Strawberry-Yogurt Smoothies
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015Starlight’s Strawberry-Yogurt Smoothies
SECRET INGREDIENT: Orange Juice
When summer arrives and strawberries are in season, this is the perfect way to enjoy them. Whirl up the berries with yogurt for a creamy, refreshing snack. Orange juice adds a sweet tang.
Ingredients
1 quart (4 cups) ripe strawberries
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar
4 thin orange slices (optional)
Directions
Hull all but 4 of the strawberries. Add the hulled strawberries to a food processor or blender. Add the yogurt, orange juice, and sugar. Process on the highest speed until a well-blended puree forms, about 15 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container once or twice. Taste the mixture and sweeten with more sugar, if you wish.
Pour into tall glasses. Slit the 4 whole strawberries and the orange slices halfway through to the centers. Attach 1 strawberry and 1 orange slice, if using, to the rim of each glass before serving.
8/9th Grade Girls Soccer
Monday, August 3rd, 2015
Starlight Vs Chenawanda
Teamwork was a huge factor in this win against Chenawanda. Sammy B had a phenomenal game, finding the back of the net five separate times. Lilly K was a close second with 3 goals whilst Jessie V and Jamie F both added 2 goals into the mix. Isabel A, Olivia R and Jamie C played an amazing solid defense. Emily S and Sydney P were great assets to midfield. Abby S had eight saves in goal for a final score of 12-9.
Lower Inter Boys -Wayne County Basketball
Monday, August 3rd, 2015
Camp Starlight got off to a hot start against Camp Wayne as we held a 4-4 advantage after the firstCamp Starlight Recipe | Chocolate Lava Muffins
Sunday, August 2nd, 2015Another favorite in the Camp Starlight Cooking Classes this summer were Chocolate Lava Muffins. I am sure our campers are looking forward to making these for their parents when they get home! Yum!
Chocolate Lava Muffins
Ingredients
8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 stick butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
Butter, to coat muffin tin
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1 teaspoon espresso powder
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Place a small metal bowl over a saucepan with simmering water. Melt the chocolate and butter in the bowl. Stir in vanilla.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour and salt. Sift these into the chocolate and mix well with electric hand mixer. Add eggs one at time, fully incorporating each egg before adding the next. Beat at high until batter is creamy and lightens in color, approximately 4 minutes. Chill mixture.
Coat the top and each cup of the muffin tin with butter. Dust with the cocoa powder and shake out excess. Spoon mixture into pan using a 4-ounce scoop or ladle. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes. Outsides should be cake-like and centers should be gooey.
While muffins are in oven, melt the ice cream in a small saucepan. Stir in the espresso powder. Serve over warm muffins.
