My favorite sport is basketball. I am on the Wayne County basketball team. This summer I have learned to do better lay-ups. I played one game and I scored seven baskets. I am very good at basketball. My favorite coaches are Chad and J.D.
By Evan Y.
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Basketball
Wednesday, August 18th, 20102010 Camp Starlight Olympics!
Thursday, August 12th, 2010White Wonder and Blue Crunch took over Camp Starlight for five days of intense but friendly competition during the 2010 Camp Starlight Olympics. White Generals Nikki Jones and Zach Malis, along with Blue Generals Lois O’Neil and Patrick Zisko led their teams in one of the closest Olympics ever to take place at Camp Starlight. The teams virtually split day-to-day athletic competitions while the White dominated the Upper Senior Rope Burn and Apache Relay with both the girls and boys teams coming up with the win. An exciting sing resulted in a win for Blue and, going into the final day of competition, less than 300 points separated the two girls teams while the boys were virtually tied with only two (YES that’s 2!) points benefitting one team over the other.
Such evenly matched teams not only set the stage for some great competition, but highlighted what Olympics at Camp Starlight are all about; working together as a unit to encourage each other in exhibiting the very best of what has been learned during the summer and making every point count through sportsmanship, spirit, and camaraderie. Olympic contests are not merely about athleticism, but approaching challenges with dignity and diligence. That the scores were so close in the 2010 Olympics is a testament to the fact that both teams were winners in understanding that every person and every action counts and that a contest isn’t won or lost until the final whistle blows!
Our Miss Starlight Experience
Monday, August 9th, 2010
Year after year at Camp Starlight, Miss Starlight takes place. Every bunk on girls’ side is assigned a male counselor to compete in the beauty pageant. During “free play” they have about forty-five minutes to dress up their boy counselor as a girl and prepare him to compete in Miss Starlight. As soon as the pageant begins, the models walk down the runway. Then, they perform a dance all together. The best eight models are chosen to show their talent. Then, the top three are chosen to answer questions. Finally, a person is crowned Miss Starlight. We think Miss Starlight is hilarious and entertaining to everyone at camp, including the Miss Starlight contestants.
By Kendall and Emily
Photo of the Day
Thursday, August 5th, 2010This Photo of the Day was taken by Jackie, an upper senior girl. The picture was taken on the floor in the carriage house. The use of the angle makes it an interesting photo. Great job Jackie!
The Junior Show: Pinocchio!
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010Sunday July 18th, the Junior boys and girls put on a fantastic musical version of the famous Disney film Pinocchio! Everyone turned in great performances under the direction of Musical Director Denis Van Parys and, of course, the ever popular, legendary Director of the Starlight Playhouse, Jeff Moss. Well done, Junior Girls and Boys!
Eco Science at Starlight
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Eco Science has been a huge hit this summer, and a popular option choice for the entire camp. Ryan, the Eco Science Specialist, has been really happy with the enthusiasm of all divisions. Ryan isn’t the only resident member of Eco Science, though. He shares his space with two leopard geckos, a bearded dragon, and a very popular ball python. The snake in the eco science goes by various names. Lower Camp sometimes calls him Hungry,
and Upper Camp has named him Hercules. Some of the popular experiments that campers find themselves trying at Eco Science include making slime, instant snow, and water gel, as well as the ever popular Mentos and Coke geysers. Whatever activity campers prefer, there is something for everyone at Eco Science!
Focus on Golf at Starlight!
Friday, July 30th, 2010Golf at Starlight offers every camper a great level of coaching from counselors who play golf at a high level all around the world. This year, the golf staff hail from Ireland, Australia and the U.S.A. During the recent Starcamp, golfers made a trip to Lake Lorain Golf Club, where the kids played 9 holes. The golf coaches have already observed much improvement amongst the players this summer. Chris, the Irish golf coach has mentioned that the returning campers’ games have improved from the year before, as well. He credits much of the success of the current program to the solid instructions the campers received in 2009.
Daniel
Sarah, the Cooking Specialist recipe of the week!
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
One recipe that has been really working well with all kids is butterfly cakes.
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 stick butter, must be soft for easy mixing
2 cup sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1.5 cup milk
cupcake liners
- Preheat oven to 350F and line two 12 muffins tins.
- Sift the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and milk.
- Using electric beaters, beat the ingredients together slowly at first, then increase the speed when the mixture begins to come together. Continue beating for 2-3 minutes the mixture becomes light and airy. Scrape down the sides from time to time to ensure even mixing. The mixture should be soft enough to drop easily from a spoon. If it seems too stiff, add 1 or 2 more teaspoons of milk and beat again.
- Using a tablespoon, transfer the mixture equally into the paper liners.
- Bake in a hot oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and well risen.
- Leave to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Take a sharp knife and cut the top each cupcake at a circular angle about a half an inch from the edge of the cake, so that you remove a cone shaped round, leaving a cavity in the center. cut each cone in half and set aside these will form the wings of the butterfly.
- Fill each cupcake with a teaspoon of whipped cream. Place the two cone shaped pieces of cake on top like butterfly wings.
- Dust, using a sieve, each cupcake lightly with powdered sugar or cocoa.
Starlighters Shine and Score at Starcamps
Monday, July 26th, 2010
July 13th and 14th, Camp Starlight welcomed several professional coaches and renowned artists who gave campers the opportunity to gain experience in a program area of choice. Tennis Star Camp helped campers improve their tennis game with extensive instruction, as well as gain feedback from the formerly internationally ranked Mel Purcell. Starlight baseball/softball players enjoyed an educational and enlightening trip to The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Golf players enjoyed a round of golf at French Woods Country Club. Basketball players dribbled, passed, and shot with renowned Five Star Basketball Camp. Triathlon specialist Stephanie put several of Starlight’s more ambitious athletes to the test of swimming, biking, and running around camp. A new Starcamp featured this summer was Magic, which involved a trip to the Harry Houdini Museum where campers enjoyed a magic show. Regardless of specialty, all campers gained a lot of new knowledge and experience in just two short days, and enjoyed themselves immensely.
Keeping Fit at Camp Starlight!
Thursday, July 15th, 2010The new Carriage House offers many different types of classes to keep fit. Some classes are kick boxing, zumba, spin, step, and all other forms of aerobics. Not only are their fitness rooms in the carriage house, but in the Field House there is a nice sized room with weight machines and treadmills. I like the fitness room because I enjoy keeping in shape and makes me feel relaxed. My favorite activity is spin because it works on all parts of your body.
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By Mollie (Lower Senior)
