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Newsletter for the Campers, Families, Staff & Friends of Campus Kids-New Jersey
BUSINESS OFFICE (re-opens August 24): SUMMER CAMP (on the campus of Blair Academy) :
Campus Kids-NJ 973-845-9260 Campus Kids-NJ 973-845-9260
P.O. Box 8 P.O. Box 369
Madison, NJ 07940 Blairstown, NJ 07825
email: CKNewJersey@campuskids.com
web site: www.campuskids.com
Tom Riddleberger, Director Stu Lisbe, Associate Director Jeremy Berse, Assistant Director Teri Gudorp, Assistant Director
Dear Campus Kids,
The first summer I was a camp
counselor, one of the other counselors, a
guy from Sweden, taught us a beautiful
song (in Swedish!). Translated, the
words are:
Who can sail without wind?
Who can row without oars?
Who can say farewell to a
friend without shedding a
tear?
I can sail without wind,
I can row without oars,
I cannot say farewell to a
friend without shedding a
tear.
That song runs through my head
on this final day of camp. By now I’ve
experienced many last days of camp, but
the parting never becomes easier.
This summer has been about
new experiences and new friends. We
have had more fun than we thought
possible. We have had a wonderful
beginning at our new camp home. We The Best thing in the
are happy. We are tired.
And we don’t want camp to end. world is to love someone
But since one of us has figured out yet
how to keep camp going all year, we will and they love you back!
shed some tears at the buses today and
look forward to more fun summers to
CampStock IV logo designed by Jeremy.
come.
Be happy, be safe, be kind. Read all of this year’s “Sundials” at:
Have a wonderful year. We’ll “see you www.campuskids.com/readthesundial.htm
later”. (Clap.) (Deadline to submit your article for the next issue is September 25).
tom@campuskids.com
If you are missing any of the eight right away for a new one (it is not
Notes from the CK summer issues in printed form, we’d available online). And, of course,
Office be glad to send those to you. feel free to write or call with any
We publish the Sundial throughout question.
the year. Our next issue (“Sept.-
Contacting Campus Kids Oct.”) will be published near the end
We’ll be moving from our Blairstown Reunion is December 6
of September. We hope you will con- Watch the website and your mailbox
summer camp office on August 22- sider sending an article or drawing for
24, after which you can contact us at for details.
that issue. Deadline to be included is
our year-round office in Madison:
September 25. If we couldn’t fit your
article or art in this week’s issue, it
Campus Kids 2010
Campus Kids-NJ Camp dates for next summer are June
will appear in the September issue.
P.O. Box 8 28 to August 20.
Madison, NJ 07940 The oldest you can be as a CK-NJ
973-845-9260 Campus Kids Web Site camper is entering 10th grade.
CKNewJersey@campuskids.com The New Jersey page of our website
is active throughout the year and is We Love Getting Feedback
Jeremy and Tom work in the office the place to get camp news as it hap- Questionnaires are being sent to all
full time, year-round. Teri will be pens. We’ll be adding to our summer campers and parents to ask for your
joining us in mid-October. camp photo gallery — including the feedback about Campus Kids. We
official bunk group pictures for the appreciate it when you take the time
Staff & Camper Addresses summer — and keeping you posted to tell us what you like and don’t like
You can get a copy of the 2009 CK- on what’s happening at the about camp and to share suggestions
NJ Staff Address List at this web “announcements” section of our web and ideas. You can use the feedback
page: www.campuskids.com/ page and on our year-round CK-NJ form or send an e-mail or call us. If
StaffAddresses2009.pdf Blog. Please check in with us often. you can do this sooner rather than
Or send us an e-mail request. later, it will be very helpful because
If you would like camper addresses Priority Enrollment Period our planning for next season takes
(no phone numbers) for your bunk for 2010 Ends September 10 place in the Fall.
group, please send us an e-mail re- Now is the time to secure a space for
quest after camp. next summer and be assured of pay- Camp Tours
ing the lowest tuition offered. Sep- Weekend camp tours will resume in
Missed a “Sundial”? tember 10th begins enrollment for September for prospective new camp-
You can read every issue of the Sun- new families; until then, we give pri- ers. Tell your friends to contact the
dial at this web page: ority to returning campers and their camp office for an appointment.
www.campuskids.com/ siblings. If you lost your Priority En- Blair Academy is beautiful in every
readthesundial.htm . rollment form, send an e-mail or call season.
thank all of you - campers and counselors alike - for being
The Great Outdoors part of the time of my life. This camp, for me, encapsulates
Time is a funny thing. When you're bored or doing everything good about the world. Happiness, friendships and
something tedious or monotonous time goes by painstakingly laughter. The friendships and memories we make at camp last
slowly. But when you're having fun, time flies by so fast that a lifetime. I've never experienced anything even remotely simi-
sometimes you don't even realise the important events occur- lar or as much fun.
ring because you don't have the time to take a step back and Unfortunately all good things must come to an end.
reflect. For me, camp is one of those events. CampStock was an awesome way to end an awesome summer.
The time has really flown by this summer and its very Whatever you end up doing after camp, I wish you all the best.
sad to come to terms with the fact that it's now over. We've I'm going to miss you and the good times we've spent to-
packed so much into such a short space of time from tourna- gether. Have a safe and wonderful end to the summer and as
ments to talent shows, from fishing to frisbee and from Kiddie Bill and Ted once said...
Pool Kickball to CampStock! It's impossible to remember all of "Be excellent to each other"
the amazing things that we've all shared this summer but I
hope that as you read this, wherever you are, you can sit back Dave Morgan
and reminisce on what an incredible summer it has been. Sports, Athletics and Evening Program Coordinator
Of the five years I've been lucky enough to spend with
Campus Kids, this has been the most fun. I want to
Global Girl Gazette
Week one was where it began at Blair Academy
Summer 2009 had blasted off
New things were brewing from creative minds
Max Bantz were in the works
A new setting inspires new ideas
New activities, new clubs, new shows
You have to be thinking
This is campus kids..what could be bad
Handball and some squash were introduced
Along with an epic song at announcements
Catch in the bowl raised some eyebrows
We discovered how relaxing it is
The D&G show was an amazing combo
It definitely was a pretty good show
Superhero day was a sight to see
Chris Elliott
Wolverine catapulted himself across the main stage
Max Bantz came hand in hand with comic strip
We never knew that we had such artists
Fishing at the waterfall brought about many catches of the day
Nature walks and hiking lets us explore new environments
New people and places brings about creative minds
What a great summer at Campus Kids 2009
Stephanie Zweig
Younger Girls Head Counselor
Kenny Romaine
Hello CK ’09. It’s Mike from Team A again. Week 8 was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!!! I loved every moment and I
sincerely wish that this week alone could replay itself for eternity. However, that is not the case, and we all must
come to the horrible reality that CK is over. Today is not a day to cry over the fact that summer is winding down
and that a 6-letter word that shall not be mentioned here is rapidly approaching. The purpose of this day is to be
happy over all the things that we accomplished over your 2, 4, 6, or even 8 weeks here. As you guys read this, I
want everyone to stop and write down 5 stand-out moments from your time here at Blair Academy this summer.
Then, I want you guys to tape it to a wall on your room. Whenever you feel down, just look at your list and it will
help to put a smile on your face as you remember all the memories of camp. Now, I want to thank everyone here
(campers and staff members alike) for helping me have the BEST SUMMER OF MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!! Having been a
camper here for 6 years, I can truly say, without any doubts, this summer easily trumps all of them. I’m going to
miss you all so much, so don’t hesitate to keep in touch! I leave you with a quote from Mark Twain, the renowned
American writer. “What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it.” Have a great
year everybody, keep in touch, and I’ll hopefully see you at the reunion!
Mike Pesin
Team A Staff Assistant
From the Fine Arts!
Wow what a week and what a summer it’s been. I
had the best time ever. I am sooooooooo happy! I really
owe my happiness to all the campers and staff that joined
together for a creative and fun time at camp. I would like to
give a special thank you to all the fine arts counselors:
Matt, Nicole, Missy, Rose, Emily, Cheryl, Brooke, Annie, Lisa,
Dave G, Erica and Jess you are one of the best groups of
people—that I know! I loved working with you and blasting
off. I would also like to thank the Team B Staffies for do-
ing such a good in setting up the activities and making sure
that everything was organized and clean. Last but not least
I would like to thank Paula for always being one step ahead Jackie Sobol
of everything and knowing everything there is to know about
tie-dying. There were so many different things that were
creative this summer in the art building it’s hard to believe
that we fit it all into just 8 weeks, but from tie-dying to
friendship bracelets, to cups and bowls (and the platypuses!)
Spice World HELLO SPICE WORLD!!!!
in ceramics, to painting and comic strip I know everybody’s
going to take back a piece off camp with them, which makes Another summer passed! It is amazing how fast
me smile. Stay creative, love always. time goes when you are having fun!! Summer '09
.
Bex Egan was an amazing summer for us girls in Spice
World... there were many old friendships reunited
Fine Arts Coordinator and new ones formed. Throughout the summer
we have had times we might not always remem-
ber but they will be with people we will NEVER for-
get. Summer camp is an amazing place because
there is such a mixed variety of personalities. All of
you here have made a difference in each others
lives whether you think it or not. Like we always
say... "this is not the end, it is only the beginning".
As cheesy as this may sound, it is the truth. The
people that you have met at camp can still be a
part in your life throughout the school year, they
can be people you go to if you need an extra boost,
or just someone you can call up to laugh about the
good times you had this summer. I hope you all had
an amazing summer.. I know I did and I want to
thank all of you for being a part of it... I love each
and every one of you! Have a great year!!
*oh and to everyone who participated in Camp-
stock and the play... you were AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
Love always,
Kim ODP
Older girls head counselor
Silly Poems for Swedish Fish
by Lisa Markowitz, counselor
Last week I wrote a poem for my campers and
Tour
read it to them on Friday. They asked me to by Stu, Associate Director
write them another one for week 8 and to
put them in the sundial. A couple of days ago, I was doing a tour around Camp with a
family that was considering sending their ten-year-old daugh-
Is there gymnastics? Sign up Brandy ter to Campus Kids next year. We were coming out of the Din-
Amber got a package with some candy ing Room when we encountered a member of the Blair Admini-
Fallon wants to live in the pool stration.
Erika finished her book for school
Becca showed us how well she sings He stopped us and asked the little girl and the mother how
Everyday Alexa wears two rings they liked what they had seen so far. Of course, they love eve-
Liz always knows just what to wear rything about Blair (who doesn’t?) and told him so.
Caitlin doesn’t want to mess up her hair
Bridget’s leaving us today He then proceeded to talk about what a great camp Campus
“I’m offended!” Molly’s been known to say Kids is, and he specifically mentioned the counselors. He
Dina’s a monkey in next week's show talked about how dedicated our staff is, how our counselors
Emily’s packed and ready to go really care about their campers and how well supervised they
Tomorrow Vicky turns eleven are. He then said to me, “These kids are really having fun,
And that’s the end of our week seven what are you feeding them?” I reminded him that he’s been
eating the same food all summer.
As CK week eight sadly ends
Here’s a poem about eleven friends
Way back in September, Tom wrote an article about change.
Emily’s outfits were really cute
Fallon stopped playing that song on the flute
Even though we changed our location, Campus Kids is still all
Vicky moved into a new bed about the people. Our staff and our campers are Campus
Liz sang about corn instead Kids, wherever we are. So even though we are in this fabulous
Erika’s sister may have kissed a boy new place, it’s still all of us who are most important, and I’m
Caitlin’s sister, she did annoy sure that that little girl who took the tour will be one of us next
Amber got a giant bag of Swedish fish summer.
To do a flip is Brandy’s wish
Dina made us laugh all week
Molly’s scream sounds like a squeak
Alexa made a whole lot of shirts
We all ate ice cream and desserts Dont’ forget the Camp Reunion on
Becca liked swim instruction with fins
At campus kids everyone wins
December 6th!
Hey everyone at CK.
My name is Zack Botos, but most of you probably know me as just “Botos”. While you are reading this ar-
ticle I will be finishing my 7th and final summer as a camper here. During these summers I have made
friendships that will last a lifetime, and have also made tons of amazing memories.
Campus Kids will always be a part of my life, and I cannot imagine a summer without it. Even an ordinary
moment here is incredible, and that is what is so special about this place. As I am reflecting, I want to
take time to thank everyone that has made my seven summers here amazing. All the counselors and
staff assistants, Tom, Jeremy, Stu and Teri, and especially all of the friends I've made.
This camp is the most amazing place ever, and it wouldn’t be the same without the awesome people
that have kept this place going strong every year. I hope everyone has a great rest of the summer, and
hopefully I'll see everyone again.
-Botos
Remember …
I am still in awe after leaving my last show ♦ When candle making, wood, cookie baking, com-
puter games and graffiti were activities?
at Campus Kids. After lots of rehearsal time and ♦ When mafia was a drama game?
hard work, you all put on a wonderful show. I ♦ When package slips were given out with the mail
appreciate and thank you for all the hard work of and you had to go to the office to get them?
the cast. I would also like to thank Andy our main ♦ When calling cards were used to call home each
director, Joel, Devon, and Lisa for their hard night?
work. A special thank you to Lurrie for stepping ♦ When there was the option of having two camp t
in when we needed him, and to Justin for per- shirts (a standard t shirt and a girl’s t shirt)?
♦ When Matt Lurrie and Phil Markowitz were the
forming after being sick all day. I can not tell you
photo guys?
how happy I was to watch you all perform. I es- ♦ When Donald C, Matt L, Alexa L, Rachel P, Kim,
pecially enjoyed the goggle scene! Lauren B and Lisa M were staff assistants?
♦ The week 8 masquerade?
Tomorrow is Campstock and I am very ♦ Team C?
excited but there is much more that still has to ♦ Tilly?
be done!!!!!! We are going to end camp with a ♦ Day Trips?
bang this year. ♦ LSAA and FDSA?
♦ Swim meets?
♦ Social Mixers?
I truly enjoyed you all this summer and I
♦ The cup game?
do not know how I will make it through the year ♦ Ro-sham-bo tournaments?
without you all being so close. After camp I will ♦ Matt Lurrie appreciation day?
be off to Japan but I will not forget any of you and ♦ Clash City Rockers and Girl’s Just Want to Have
will be sending Tom loads of things to put in the Fun epic song battle at breakfast on the last day of
Sundial. Until next summer I bid you all a good camp?
year! ♦ Global Rover?
♦ When Zafer told us how much he loved “Campus
CK”?
James K. Parker III
By Mandy and Karly
Performing Arts Coordinator Staff Assistants on Team B and D!
Molly Becker
Never Want To Go Hola Luis, “MAX BANTZ ALL DAY LONG” Sharon works in the office,
Tu nombre es really long, And Simon we miss your, Belline works there too.
Jessica Hoffman, Caroline Weber, And Matt Lurrie, Old fun fact song. Frisbee, Weekend Adventure,
Courtney Chernin, Kelcy Bifani, Make astronomical songs. What would we do without you?
Lindsey Jacobs, Lauren Mathisen. Jimmy Slim Noel,
We’re sick of the jokes, We’ll see you out on the courts. He’s playing guitar,
OPENING: About Ste being short. Or shining on stage, Right now as we sing.
Centenary or Blairstown Because he rocks at the drums, You know you have our support. Dave Morgan we love you,
Any place, any where. And is a really good sport. Oh the happiness you bring!
All that really matters, CHORUS
Is the love that we share. Hey Joel, Steph’s our fav. global girl,
You really put on a show. We never want to leave this And she has a great voice.
CHORUS: And here is a question, place, Andy as a head counselor,
We never want to go, Where did brooke’s accent go? We call our second home, Has always been a great choice.
We never wanna go. Where there’s art, sports, and
We never want to go, CHORUS drama, Our BEST and LAST head coun-
Or shade where we can roam. selor,
We never want to leave this We never want to leave this It’s not goodbye, it’s just see ya Kim spices up our world.
place, place, later. Dave Heath is BROmazing,
We call our second home, We call our second home, Something that rhymes with
Where there’s art, sports, and James runs all the shows, Todd’s a beast, world!
drama, He helps our vocal tones. At every sport that he plays.
Or shade where we can roam, It’s not goodbye, it’s just see ya Nicole and Em Ricklin, CHORUS
It’s not goodbye, it’s just see ya later. They rocked at twin day.
later. We never want to leave this
Hannah we miss you, Running out on the track, place,
Mike Weintraub is funny, And love you a lot. Is where we see Dominic. We call our second home,
We really like his hair. And here is a shout out- And everyone’s jealous, Where there’s art, sports, and
And Tom Peck, “No, no, absolutely not!” Of Dave G’s comics. drama,
Well, he chased a bear. Or shade where we can roam.
Erica helps us, With his tattoos and accents, It’s not goodbye, it’s just see ya
Rose helps with ceramics, With jewelry making. Jimmy Curley is hot, later.
Mike M. plays guitar. And Abe likes to fish, Dominating the field,
There’s Devon and Sam, When was his last shower taken? He plays footie a lot. We can’t believe the time has
They can dance like rockstars. gone,
Royce got stung, Here’s to Jaci and Cheryl, 4 people make our summers
Hey Lisa and Annie, By some fierce jelly fish. Our counselors this year. strong.
Welcome back to CK. But we don’t believe that, Pants off dance off and bats, Teri, Jeremy, Stu, and Tom,
We haven’t known Dylan long, Not one little bit. We’ll miss you when we’re not The inspirations for this song.
We love him anyway. here.
CHORUS CHORUS CHANGED
We’re happy Holiday’s back, CHORUS (SLOWER) :
And he’s still really tall. We never want to leave this We never want to go,
There’s squizity squash, place, We never want to leave this We never wanna go.
But Jase likes handball. We call our second home, place, We never want to go,
Where Donald runs the sports, We call our second home,
CHORUS Any game he plays, he’ll own. Where there’s art, sports, and We never want to leave this
It’s not goodbye, it’s just see ya drama, place,
We never want to leave this later. Or shade where we can roam. That’s changed all of our lives.
place, It’s not goodbye, it’s just see ya Unforgettable times,
We call our second home, Andy Michaels is funny, later. Our love will always thrive.
Where Bex runs the art room, and Whenever he talks. It’s the easiest hello, and the
her skills are shown, And jess is an artist, Adam, Paula, and Stevie, hardest goodbye.
It’s not goodbye, it’s just see ya But not on sidewalks. You’re here another year.
later. You all really deserve it, We never want to go.
Mel we adore, And that is sincere. We never wanna go.
Rach, Alexa, and Lauren, Everything about you. We never want to go,
Old staff assistants, Missy is gorgeous, Thanks to all of the nurses,
And now they are counselors, And well- Duncan is too. Staffies help us have fun. And now we have to go.
Look at that commitment. We’d love to say all your names,
But the song’s almost done.
Emma Grunill-
This is a very emo- tion of the entire Blair community has been appreci-
tional day at camp. We’ve ated more than they know.
become very close, even Next summer is our 20th. Hard to believe! I
those campers who are here can report that we are more excited than ever to plan
for just two weeks, and the another summer. There are still many new opportuni-
fact that camp is ending is ties in front of us. Camp has never seemed repeti-
sad for us. tious or boring to me; now that we are at Blair that is
It’s been more than just a great summer for especially true.
Campus Kids-NJ. We’ve taken our program that was I hope you will accept our invitation to provide
located in the same place for 18 summers and success- feedback (we are sending this to you by snail mail).
fully moved it to a brand new place. We’ve kept our We value every comment and incorporate it into our
community in tact and maintained all the wonderful assessment of the summer and our plans for the fu-
aspects of our camp philosophy and our camp ture. Campus Kids has always been about giving people
“personality”. For that, I want to thank our amazing choices and not being afraid to try new ideas. We
staff who stepped up in every way to handle the extra want our 20th summer to be as creative and dynamic
planning and work it took to do this. I also want to as our first, and we appreciate your help in making it
thank you — the parents — for your support, espe- so.
cially in this economically challenging year. We’ll be seeing many of our campers back here
As you now know, our new camp home is much next summer, but we realize that some will be too old
more than just another place. It’s beautiful, spacious and that it’s time for them to say goodbye to camp.
and has all the facilities we need for our type of pro- This week we’ve been feeling the emotions of those
gram. It’s the perfect setting for us to maintain our campers in particular, our “super dupers”, some of
philosophy and traditions and to become an even bet- whom we’ve known for many years.
ter camp. It’s hard to say goodbye, but we want them to
Blair Academy is more than just an unbeliev- know that they are always part of our camp family.
able campus, though. It’s a cohesive, values-based They will be able to keep in touch through our web-
community that seeks to achieve many of the same site. Some of those who apply will be accepted as
goals with its students that we do with our campers. staff assistants for next summer. Others will wait
That has had a positive impact on us, even though until their first year of college is over and they will
there is no summer school here and the students won’t become counselors.
return to campus until we have moved out. But even if they never formally attend an-
The whole approach of Blair and Campus Kids other CK-NJ summer, they are part of a camp commu-
is one of caring for kids and understanding that eve- nity whose boundaries extend beyond one season and
rything matters. From the selection of the staff to one campus. Camp friends are important friends and
the articulation of the philosophy to the way we inter- often become lifetime friends. What we learn at
act with our children and the values we choose to up- camp stays with us forever.
hold . . . all of that matters as much as the academics In just over 48 hours from now, the physical
(in the case of Blair) or the camp activities (in our evidence of Campus Kids’ presence here in Blairstown
case). We are not just about learning information or will be gone. But this summer will live on for a long
gaining skills or having fun. We are equally about help- time in the lives of the campers and staff lucky
ing young people to grow up to be happy adults who enough to have been part of CK-NJ 2009, the 19th
care about the world and do everything they can to summer, the first one at Blair.
make it a better place. Thanks, parents, for supporting your campers
To be able to have our camp here, where these and making this summer possible. We love what we do
types of values have been lived out for many genera- and we love working with your kids.
tions, makes a big difference to us. Enjoy the closing days of summer and the
So I also want to thank the many people at start of the new school year. We’ll see you at the re-
Blair Academy, who agreed that this was a good match union on December 6.
and who helped do all the work necessary to bring our
two communities together. The support and coopera-
tom@campuskids.com
BROLAND NEWS
Hello Everyone. Being that it’s the last Sundial of the summer, I originally felt the need to write something profound, astute,
and life affirming. To be honest though, I feel that at this point, I don’t have too much to prove to my audience of readers, so
instead I’m just going to be as honest as I possibly can be.
If you’re reading this Sundial, you believe in camp, and that’s all there is to it. It amazes me that summer after summer I can
still be affected by camp. I love camp because of the change it instills in people. Young campers become more independent.
Older boys turn into young gentleman. Young counselors become more responsible. Its truly a wonderful experience to
watch a camper completely transform to a different person by the end of a session. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Outside (and inside) of camp, I am a musician. As much as I believe in camp, I believe in music. I try not to discriminate
against music, but obviously there is some that I like more than others. One of my all-time favorite artists is the British singer-
songwriter extraordinaire Sting. As much as I love music, sometimes I don’t like describing the way I feel or the way a situa-
tion is by quoting a song because it may seem cheesy or cliché, but these things become cliché for a reason; and the reason
is because they’re true or people relate to them. And as we reach the end of camp, its hard to not feel an extreme mix of
sadness but overall satisfaction and joy with the wonderful time we’ve had here. So, as I we reach Friday of week 8, I think of
Sting’s “I’m So Happy I Can’t Stop Crying.” As Sting explains the difficulties of mixed emotions he writes:
“I took a walk alone last night
I looked up at the stars
To try and find an answer in my life...
Something made me smile...
Something about the universe and how it's all connected.”
I’m not sure if this really relates to camp, or the camp experience. But I am sure that we are all connected, and camp helps
to create or secure those connections among people. I can’t thank all of the members of Bro Meets World enough; counsel-
ors and campers alike have made this a tremendous summer for me and for each other.
“I’m so happy I can’t stop crying, I’m so happy I’m laughing through my tears.”
Thanks for the laughs, the tears, and most importantly, the memories.
Dave Heath, Older Boys Head Counselor (dave@campuskids.com)
By Brandy DelGallego
Don’t Eat Other People’s Food!
son, but don't let them. Let each shot and
The Harlem Globetrotter dribble stand out. Remember every announce-
ment song by who led it, not by the words we
Editorial By Head Coach sing. Remember each gaga game by the coun-
Andy Cohen-Gael selors and campers who were there, not by the
game played. Remember the summer by the mo-
Blairstown, NJ —Blairstown, NJ - As ments, not by the year.
the season comes to an end, its hard to just
The Harlem Globetrotters are ending the sea-
look back on the past week. It’s hard not to
son on a high note. They participated in the
remember Willy Wonka, when enjoying The Wiz-
Wizard of Oz, along with Coach Matt Lurrie.
ard of Oz. It’s hard not to think about the
They ran in the marathon and track races, or-
first campfire in the bowl, while sitting
ganized by Coach Dominic Barksdale. They
eating s'mores at the last campfire of the
played manhunt in and around the Real Estate
summer. It’s hard not to reminisce about
of Freeman and Mason. They even played at
Rock of July, while enjoying the bands and
the music festival known as Campstock.
dances at Campstock.
This season has been a fun and exciting ride.
But you try.
With trick shots coming from every member of
You try, because each moment is its own. the team. And as we all prepare for the off-
Every squash match and silk screened t-shirt season, I'd just like to say...
is its own memory. They may all begin to
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS PASS ME THE BALL!
blend together towards the end of a long sea-
SAVE THE
DATE.
2009
CAMP
REUNION!
DECEMBER 6
Invitations mailed
to you in early
November.
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Campus Kids-New Jersey
2010
The 20th Summer!
June 28 - August 20
Goodbyes are some of the most difficult things in the world; which is why I don’t really like them. You could say I hate
goodbyes. I prefer, instead, to say “cya later.” “Goodbye” implies that you will never see someone, or a place, ever again. At
camp, I never want to think that I won’t see someone again or, heaven forbid, camp again. “Cya later” is much more positive.
The phrase is really self explanatory. It tells someone that you will in fact see him/her at some later date. It relieves the burden
of thinking about not seeing a friend again. It even has the power to dry crying eyes. So, instead of saying “goodbye” to some-
one, I hope that you all said “cya later” to all of your friends, counselors, and to the camp. When I leave on Saturday, I hope to
have not said a single goodbye.
With all of the emotions and excitement that embody week 8, it is easy to lose track of all the fun activities that still go on
at camp. The finals of our football tournament were played on Wednesday, with the Vikings coming out on top over the Steelers
(a Super Bowl foreshadowing, perhaps?) Thanks, Dominic, for hosting a great and fun tournament! Our campers continued to
excel in the pool, and will be receiving certificates highlighting their accomplishments. Many continued thanks to our head swim
instructors Tom Peck, Hannah, and Lisa for all the hard work they’ve done in the pool this summer and for taking the time to
make those certificates. And to my sports counselors: Tom, Slim, Emma, Dylan, Todd, Dominic, and Mike W., thank you all for
an amazing summer.
I suppose I’ll get started on my “no goodbyes” goal right now. Have a
wonderful year, and I’ll cya later. Love and respect,
Donald Cleary
Aquatics and Athletics Coordinator
Hey Campus Kids! I want to share with you a popu- Courtney- What’s your favorite activity to lead?
lar game played during our bunk meetings, simple Cheryl- I enjoy leading jewelry making, kickball and
and clearly titled, Questions. For this article I had gymnastics. I can’t pick one!
every member of Mucho Caliente ask me a question:
Jess- Who is your biggest inspiration?
Kelcy- What’s your favorite part about being a coun- Cheryl- My cousin Carly, she’s very independent,
selor? smart and generous.
Cheryl- Spending time with my ‘Muchos’ and meet-
ing campers in different bunk groups. Caroline- What is the best food you’ve ever had?
Cheryl- I really, really, really like Mexican food but in
Claire- If you could be a kitchen appliance, what Paris I tried Indian food for the first time and it was
would you be? absolutely delicious. I also like Thai and other Asian
Cheryl- Probably a blender, I love smoothies. cuisines, it’s hard to say.
Lauren- Where were you born? Dani- How many hours of sleep do you get at camp?
Cheryl- Livingston, NJ, USA, Earth. Cheryl- At least 6-7 hrs, depending on how late our
bi-weekly ‘Pants off-Dance off’ goes until!
Lindsey- What’s your favorite part of the day at
camp? Sydney- What’s an activity you wish you could lead
Cheryl- I enjoy meal and bunk times, I get to un- that you haven’t before?
wind and listen to how everyone else’s day is. Or Cheryl- I haven’t done Squash or Handball yet, so
any time I get put on gymnastics, I could live on either of those.
that trampoline.
Melissa- What’s your favorite memory of camp over
Sam- What brought you to CK-NJ? the past two summers?
Cheryl- Well, last summer my sister convinced me to Cheryl- Campstock last summer and Rock of July
work at camp during Week 4 (Pirate Day was my this summer were two amazing activities. Also co-
first day!) But what brought me back to camp is the hosting week 7 Talent Show was a great experience.
amazing relationships I built with staff and campers,
I can’t imagine spending my summer any other way. Hope you learned a little bit more about me!
Cheryl Tarnofsky, Mucho Caliente counselor.
SEPTEMBER 9/3/94 Saif Tase 9/14/96 Liz Williams 9/25/96 Emily Marrero
9/4/95 Jamie Downey 9/15/93 Darcy Nathanson 9/25/97 Gaby Matalon
BIRTHDAYS 9/6/94 Jasmine Foster 9/15/98 Sophia Vitarius 9/27/97 Brielle Rice
9/7/98 Leah Friedenberg 9/17/99 Tara McConville 9/28/93 Dan Uribe
9/7/96 Jay Krasnits 9/18/95 Russ Israel 9/29/95 Alex Mendelson
9/7/93 Julie Stolper 9/18/98 John Podesta 9/30/97 Cass Cargan
9/7/94 Claire Tietze 9/19/96 Becca Klee 9/30/93 Alex Dillard
9/8/96 David Prilutsky 9/19/97 Rondell Williams 9/30/95 Ben Muschol
9/9/96 Emma Horan 9/20/96 Lily Greenwald 9/30/97 Emma Pearson
Campers: 9/9/96 Alexa Jones 9/21/95 Jimmy Bormann
9/1/95 Christopher Ong 9/9/98 Harley Wedholm- 9/21/95 Meghan Weinraub Staff:
9/1/94 Kyle Peterson Maine 9/21/95 Melanie Weinraub 9/2 Stephanie Zweig
9/2/94 Julia Bianco 9/10/97 Matt Kamis 9/23/95 Laura Head 9/7 Melissa Marwood
9/2/99 Jordan DelGallego 9/11/96 Dylan Alonso 9/23/98 Shea Neuner 9/23 Emma Carroll
9/2/97 Casey McConville 9/11/98 Isabelle Matlin 9/24/96 Bria Bartsch 9/23 Alexa Lindenberg
9/3/98 Amber Takesh 9/13/96 Daryn Javer 9/24/95 Rachel Donnelly-
9/13/96 Erik Reiman Cokinos
Read all this year’s “Sundials” at this special web page:
www.campuskids.com/readthesundial.htm
P.O. Box 369, Blairstown, NJ 07825
