Posts Tagged ‘summer camp facilities’

Learning from the Starlight Program

Thursday, November 7th, 2013

Each summer the Starlight program gives campers the chance to be individuals, build confidence, as well as promote teamwork. By providing a well-rounded experience and offering so many activities, campers are able to learn in different environments.

Our staff members encourage campers to push themselves to try new things. From climbing the rock wall to zipping down the zip line to hosting their own radio show and calling play by play for an inter-camp game, campers are gaining self-confidence in many ways. Starlight Athletics allows campers to increase their skill-set through great instruction, practice, and drills. Campers also get swim lessons, boating lessons, and have the chance to waterski all throughout the summer. Seeing their kids grow and get better throughout the summer is one of the most rewarding memories a staff member can tell you about camp.

One of the greatest aspects about being at camp is the ability to perform at the Starlight Playhouse. This is something campers may or may not pursue at home, but each and every camper is involved with a show. Everyone has the chance to get up on stage and perform in front of the entire camp audience.

All campers have different and individual experiences, some love playing the guitar, directing movies, while others enjoy creating new moves at dance, building a model rocket or conquering a fear of riding a mountain bike around the lake. Even if it is as simple as shooting an arrow for the first time at archery, trying new things at camp is always a great thing.

Not only do we want our campers to have fun and enjoy activities, but we hope that they learn from the well-rounded program Starlight offers. There is truly nothing better than seeing campers grow throughout the summer and then transfer those skills to their daily lives once they leave.

-Patrick Francis

Sunshine Not Required

Saturday, July 21st, 2012

Even though it never officially rains at camp, every now and then we do get thrown a curveball in the form of water falling from the sky.  One might assume that such a day might not be one of the best for campers or staff, but the truth is that the fun doesn’t stop just because it’s a little wet outside.  In fact, wet days are often filled with special activities like movies, the “man cave”, cooking, and creative options.  The Camp Starlight campus also has sufficient enough indoor space that we can sometimes just move outdoor activities inside and continue on with them as usual.  Of course, we have amazing dance and fitness studios that are already indoors, along with one of the most impressive gymnastics facilities in Wayne County, video production and robotics areas, a covered arena, and a Field House with a full basketball court.  Campers enjoy spending extended periods of time with their bunkmates and counselors and certainly don’t let a sprinkle or two get the best of an otherwise great day!