Today Camp Starlight’s 5th grade girls’ basketball team played in their first Wayne County game. Today’s game was definitely one for the record books. Starlight lead from start to finish winning 24-2. All 13 girls brought their top “A” game. Starlight’s full-court press was just too much for Camp Poyntelle to handle. The defensive player of the game goes to Talia W who stole every pass that came her way. The offensive player of the game goes to the oh so talented Charlotte C who scored 10 points. Lauren M, Maddie M, Jamie I, Jordy B, Scarlett M, and Jessie P all showed that teamwork makes the dream work by contributing 2 points apiece. Tonight the ladies played hard and showing their competitiveness and sportsmanship. The spirit of starlight shined bright in each lady today and I couldn’t be prouder.
-Coach Strickland
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5th Grade Girls Basketball
Friday, July 10th, 2015Camp Starlight Photo of the Day
Thursday, July 9th, 2015
Photo of the Day at Camp Starlight
Wednesday, July 8th, 2015
Something New at Camp Starlight
Wednesday, July 8th, 2015
It sounds strange to say out loud, but this is my 10th summer at Camp Starlight. I first came when I was 7 years old, having only heard about camp through my parents’ incredible stories. I was excited, i imagine, although I honestly don’t remember much. What I do remember, however, is that on the second day of camp I was being shy and hadn’t really spoken to any of the girls yet. It’s a strange situation at any age to just jump right in and live with 8 girls you’ve never met before, but at 7, it was extremely nerve-wracking. We were putting on sunscreen before activity and next to me was a girl named Julia. My mom was, and still is, just a little (a lot) neurotic about sunscreen. With that, she only packed me cream sunscreen for my body, thinking that was the more protective option. But, Julia, on the other hand, had this super cool spray. I looked to her with envy and simply said, “I wish that I had sunscreen like that.” Without hesitation, she handed it to me with a smile and let me use hers. We’ve been best friends ever since. It’s weird how that happens, how things we’re unsure about seem frightening, and new situations make us nervous. On that day, my nerves turned into something beautiful almost immediately. I found myself in a similar situation this summer. After 9 unbelievable summers here as a camper, I was extremely hesitant to become a CA. Different worries and questions came to my mind and they all just sort of fell back to, “but what if it’s different?” And so, here I am, 1 week into this summer, heading to HC duty! It is very different, but in the best way possible. I’m coming closer to being the leader I always admired, and in that there is something really special. Just like on that second day of camp when I felt so nervous, but all at once it felt like home, being a CA has been an amazing and educational experience. Along with all the other lessons this place has taught me, I now know that just because it’s new does not mean it’s bad. Change can be good, and at Starlight it always is.
Girls 10th / 11th Grade Basketball
Monday, July 6th, 2015Girls 10th / 11th Grade Basketball
43-35
We got off to a slow start ending the first quarter trailing at 11-4. The rest of the game was another story. After shaking off the rust, the team became a dominant force. Led by Samantha B (14points) and Molly B (12 points), the Starlight team took the lead. The team was in top form and were up by 15 points during the middle of the game. After foul trouble, the game ended with the team winning 43-35. Leading the win was Jessica R and Brooke H with Dani S also contributing an amazing 7 points with her talented rebound skills.
-Coach Davis
Girls Basketball Game at Camp Tioga
Monday, July 6th, 2015Girls Basketball Game at Camp Tioga
Score 23 -14
Today 9th grade played Camp Tioga in an exciting away game. From the start of the game the young ladies were in attack mode. Francesca G showed off her flashy ball handling skills as she drove to the basket to score her first two points for Starlight. Francesca was accompanied by Morgan S and Samantha B as leading scorer with 6 points. Not only did Morgan and Samantha score 6 points but they also lead the team with steals and proved to be a powerhouse in the point snatching in 7 rebounds. Samantha also contributed in a major way by being the silent assassin; doing everything her team needed. We wouldn’t have held Camp Tioga to only 14 points without the help of our defensive specialist Jessica W who came to the game and locked down Camp Tioga’s star player. I am very proud of these 13 young ladies and the season is looking very promising.
-Coach Strickland
League Break at Camp Starlight
Thursday, July 2nd, 2015
For some of the campers at Starlight, college is just around the corner. For others, college seems a distant dream of fun filled football games. And what better way to get into the spirit of pep rally life than the epic leagues breakout? With the help of the CA’s, four teams were declared, and the competition began immediately. Colors red, green, blue and yellow could be seen everywhere for colleges Temple University, Tulane, Southern Methodist University, and the University of South Florida respectively. After a cheer-off where every team gave it their all, an epic game of four corners ensued followed by other great activities. Both upper and lower camp had a blast screaming for their teams and letting their Starlight spirit be heard from miles away. The campers are eager for an amazing summer of league events filled with spirit, competition, and lots of fun.
Day One at Camp Starlight
Monday, June 29th, 2015
Summer 2015 has finally begun. The counselors gathered waving their bunk signs as they excitedly awaited their new campers. The camper’s faces were bright and smiling as they ran from the camp buses and were reunited with friends and counselors and bunk mates, whom they had not seen for almost ten months. Camper’s faces lit up as they recognized some of their previous camp counselors; they were also super excited to meet the greatest staff on earth.
As campers unpacked their belongings and settled into their new bunks excitement was stirring in anticipation for the magical opening night show. The magical evening began by David and Allison leading the performance. Campers were spellbound as all staff members sang along to “Magic to Do”. As per Starlight tradition, the senior girls led the camp alma mater and the rest of the camp joined in the sing along.
Day one at camp was extraordinary with all campers bringing light to Camp Starlight. Camp Starlight is truly bringing magic to the summer and it will follow all campers as they go along their way…..
While the Kids are Away…
Monday, June 22nd, 2015
Kids aren’t the only ones who benefit from a few fun filled weeks away at one of the most beautiful and action packed summer camps on the planet. Parents who give their child the gift of an incredible summer also receive a gift themselves: A few weeks of glorious, kid-free bliss. Sure, parents will tear up as they drive away from camp, but two or three days into doing whatever they want without kids to consider, they’ll be just fine. Here are a few things all parents MUST do when their kids are away at camp:
- Sleep In- Without kids to wrangle, feed, dress, entertain and drive around, you’ll will find it very easy to hit snooze on the weekends, stay in bed, watch a marathon of your favorite show, and get up when YOU’RE ready. Enjoy your mornings like you did pre-kids, and don’t feel bad about it one bit.
- Stay out later- If sleeping in doesn’t feel natural to you anymore, consider “going all out” and staying out later than you usually do. Without bedtime schedules to follow and tired, cranky kids to rush you home, you can hang out with friends or your spouse until you can’t keep your eyes open anymore!
- Travel- Family vacations are priceless, but kid-free vacations aren’t too bad either. Plan a getaway with friends, or a romantic getaway with your other half. Book excursions that you enjoy, go places that you’ve always dreamed of, but knew it’d be close to impossible to enjoy with the kids in tow. And just think, you’ll only have to pack YOUR suitcase and focus on what things YOU need to bring, instead of being responsible for one or two extra suitcases.
- Pamper Yourself- Maybe you’ve been meaning to make time for yourself, but you just can’t find an extra hour in between school reports, soccer games, work, dinner and karate class. With the kids away and an open schedule, make time to get a massage, a pedicure, a haircut. Or do something else that relaxes you, like go for a long run, take a yoga class or play a game of golf.
- Go on a date- Reconnect as a couple by enjoying a few quality date nights while the kids are away. Enjoy the freedom of not having a babysitter to book and no underlying pressure to get back home. Go somewhere new, or head back to your favorite place. Wherever you go, enjoy the time strengthening your relationship as a couple, it’ll do wonders for your entire family when the kids come back and it is time to adjust to being a unit again
- See a movie- When was the last time YOU got to pick the movie you went to see or rented and watched at home? Browse the latest movies and go see it with your spouse or friends, or rent something and watch it at home. If you decide to stay home, pop some popcorn and grab an adult beverage and enjoy the show. Turn the sound up during the action scenes; there aren’t kids at home to wake up!
- Experiment in the kitchen- If picky kid palettes prevent you from trying new recipes and dishes, use this time to whip something up in the kitchen that sounds good to you! You can take all the time you need preparing and cooking these new dishes, and don’t have brutally honest kids to stick their nose up at it or complain about it. Channel your inner gourmet chef and create a culinary masterpiece!
You will miss your kids, and when the summer is over you’ll be ready to hug them and hear all about their adventures. But while they are swimming, dancing, running, boating, biking, hiking, and laughing their summer away, take time to do things for you; you deserve it!
Trying New Things at Camp
Monday, June 15th, 2015
Trying new things builds character, self-esteem and confidence. It allows you to be vulnerable, allows you to trust yourself and others, and allows you to grow as an individual. Trying new things, like spending the entire summer away from your bed, your dog, and your parents may seem like a scary endeavor, but thousands of kids do it every year, and thousands of kids are so glad that they did. When you try something new, you tell that little voice in your head that says “you can’t, you shouldn’t, you’re too scared” to pack up and get outta here. It then makes the other voice in your head that says “you’re a rock star, you’ve got this, you can, you should, you will” louder, and helps you become the best version of yourself.
When you get to camp, you’re not all done trying new things. Every day you will have the opportunity to broaden your horizons and experience something new. Some days it will be little things like trying a new food at lunch, and other times it will be bigger like getting up and talking to a group of people, or meeting new friends, or trying a sport that gives you an adrenaline rush, like mountain biking or water skiing. Every time you decide to try something that makes you a little unsure or apprehensive, you are opening up thousands of pathways in your brain that make you smarter, stronger and more confident.
Another benefit of trying something new is the opportunity to find a new skill that you love. Who knows, there may be a professional golfer tucked way deep down inside of you that is just waiting for the chance to get on the green and swing a club! Or the movie star in you could be bursting at the seams, just waiting to make a debut in many of the acting and theatre activities at camp. Trying a new sport or activity is a great opportunity to discover more about your interests, strengths and passions. And, worst-case scenario, you try something and don’t like it. You still learned a valuable lesson and can walk away from the experience proud that you gave it a shot.
Most people find comfort and security in their normal, every day routine. Taking that comfortable routine and completely shaking it up by being in a new place, with new people, trying new things, can sound scary, but it is actually healthy and important to do so. When you keep your brain guessing and continue to push the limits and boundaries you set for yourself, you become a more critical thinker, and foster your creative side at the same time. The ability to think critically while also utilizing creativity is a valuable life skill that will transfer to all areas of your life.
So first of all, get to camp. Then, while you’re here, try a new food at breakfast, go up and initiate conversation with a camper during free time, and make a commitment to try a new sport or activity every day. You will be amazed at how much fun you can have just outside of your comfort zone.
