Happy Spring - Maine Teen CampHappy Spring !!!! There are times when we all have to be patient....
Transcript of Happy Spring - Maine Teen CampHappy Spring !!!! There are times when we all have to be patient....
Happy Spring !!!!
There are times when we all have to be patient. Patience is a virtue. Well, the patience of us all has paid off! Spring is here, ….you know, the time when birds start to chirp in the early morning, we bring out our running shoes, spring flowers are bursting through the brownish greenish grass, and that little voice inside your head telling you that something great is coming soon…CAMP! This earlier than usual time change ‘spring ahead’ nonsense has caused us all a little craziness.
We aren’t sure what time it is anymore. Is there anything that we can do to stop the insanity? And then there’s the pretty colors of eggs, chocolate rabbits and baby chicks…why do we make delicious chocolate such a prominent part of Spring? Anyway, on a Spring related note…back to the relevance of
CAMP! Yes, it’s soon going to be time when all of you are nervously anticipating the start of the summer camp season, when you will all meet in the beautiful State of Maine for an incredible camp experience of new friends, fun activities, and just plain relaxation from the stress of school and everything that goes with those wonderful textbooks and class schedules. Before you know it, you’ll be heading to Maine Teen Camp, the land of all that’s fun and exciting, safe and inspiring, interesting and endearing, …you get the picture. Here are names of just some of the MTC family, who simply can’t wait for
Summer 2007!…CAMPERS 2007 (in the easytoread format of alphabetical by first name)…AARON Louque, ABBY Siegel,ABIGAIL Schaeffer,AGATHE Lengereau,AIDAN Flores Hall,ALDEN Kelsey,ALESSANDRO Costa,
ALESSANDRO Laffranchi,ALEX Detrolio,ALEX Edelstein,ALEX Greenberg,ALEXANDER Seymour,ALEXANDRA Bashkoff,
ALEXANDRA Rawson,ALEXANDRA LUCIANA Schiavoni,ALISHA Cerel,ALLISON Molinaro,ALLISON Penfield,ALYSSA Friedman,
AMANDA DAWN Graichen,AMY Brown,ANDREA Chillida,ANDREW Au,ANDREW Castaldi,ANDREW Minicucci,ANDREW Shang,
ANNA Bahr,ANNA Pet,ANNE Orenstein,ANNIE Schonberger,ANTOINE Determe,ANTON Klett,ASHLEY Alexander,AUDREY Gallagher,BEATRIZ Ezpondaburu,BELEN Ilarduya,BEN Bialek,BEN Tibbetts,BENJAMIN
Staton,BRANDON Yestramski,BRENDAN Davidson,BRENT Warshaw,BRITTANY Mayer,BRYNN Bouley,CAITLYN Benjamin,CAMILLE Constanty,CARLY Sobecki,CAROLINE Kocent,CAROLINE Seillier,CARRIE
Rains,CaSEY Murphy,CATRI Brown,CAYETANA de Azua,CAYLIN Brahaney,CECILIA Rosenbaum,CHARLOTTE Davies,CHARLOTTE Groch,CHELSEA Rendlen,CHRISTINA Garrubbo,CHRISTOPHER Smith,CIANNE Naji,CLARA Bornert,CLEMENCE Bienaime,CONOR
Monaghan,CYPRIEN Du Lac,DAN Minicucci,DANIELLE Garcia,DANNA Fishbein,DANTE Nero,DARBY Searl,DAVID Reiss,DEBORAH
Cabrera,DIMITRI Brousse,ELEANOR Janhunen,ELENA Aapro,ELENA Jay,ELEONORE CarrelBilliard,ELI Speigel,ELLY Cepko,EMILY Pentz,EMILY
Riso,ENRICO Costa,ERIC Banash,ERIC Edmund,ERIK Hillelson,ERIK Sievert,ERIN Baker,EVAN Maynard,FELIX Armand,FERDINAND
Schlicklin,FERNANDA Cantarell,FILIPPO chiaffino,FRANCESCO MARIA Mennillo,GERO Klingler,GREGOIRE Determe,GREGORY
Wikstrom,GUGLIELMO Falez,HALLE Lucas,HANNAH Maldoff,HANNIBAL Berthier,HELENE Mounier,HENRY Updegrave,HUGO Font,IAN Ettinger,IAN
McDowell,ISABEL Everett,JAKE Presson,JAKE Scheinbart,JAKE Spies,JAMIE Giglio,JASLYN Oberoi,JEAN Constanty,JEAN Leynaud,JENN
Tibbetts,JENNA Anderson,JENNY Koff,JEREMIE Castera,JEREMY Berard,JEREMY Giglio,JESSIE Schanker,JOHN Dietz,JOHN Gilhuly,JOHN
Hailey,JOHN "PATRICK" Daly,JONATHAN Lubash,JONATHAN
Wogerbauer,JORDAN Cohen,JORDAN Tepper,JOSEPH Mankowski,JOSHUA Leibsly,JULES Bianquis,JULIA Miller,JULIE Barrette,JULIE Lachaux,KARA
Brounstein,KARA Caso,KARA Cochran,KASEY Benchimol,KATE Griffiths,KATHERINE Valles,KATHERINE "KATIE" Berkey,KATIE Elliott,KATIE
Ierardi,KATIE Wetstone,KELLY Bernstein,KELSEY Rochleau,KEREN Wogerbauer,
KEVIN Donlin,KIRA LudmerKott,LAETITIA Schwab,LANDON Scobey,LAURA Sabia,LAUREN Parikhal,LAUREN Penfield,LAURENCE Cornet,LEA Schlicklin,LENA Castro,LIANA Brinson,LINO Fabiani,LISA Shell
Schnitzer,LLOYD Kikoler,LOUISE Fontugne,LUCAS Bornert,LUCAS Haarmann,LUCY Hicks,LUCY Young,LUDOVICA Spinola,MADISON
Smith,MARC DeLaFuente,MARINE Guiraud,MARTA Escoda, MARTHA Prince,MATT Bonder,MATTHEW Rubin,MAURA Milbier,MAX
Khaghan,MAXENCE Cornet,MAXWELL Freedman, MAY Weiser,MAYA Morgentaler,MEGHAN Kanady,MEGHAN Neidhart,MELISSA Lafond,MICAH Kendall,MICHAEL Au,
MICHAEL Kresner,MICHELLE Likier,MIRANDA Larsen,MOLLY Thibodeau,NATALIE Armacost,NATALIE Chaney,NATHANAEL Monier Dana,NEIL Fishbein,NETA Hochman,NICCOLO Roulet Doria,NICHOLAS Kaspareck,NICK Napoletano,NICOLA Vance,NICOLO Cosmelli,NIKKI Cicurel,NOAH Aronson,NOAH Rosenfeld,NOLA Russell,OLIVER
Fuhrmann,OLIVIA (LIVY) Briskin,ORLA Roche,PATRICIA Chillida,PATRICIA Ilarduya,PAUL Harlan,PAUL Portier,PETER Lancaster,RACHEL
Abend,RACHEL Dickson,RASA Guarnaccia,REBECCA Gladstone,RENATA Csebi,ROBERT Ficken,RONI Shani,ROSALIE Bianquis,ROSE
Schweinhart,RYAN Peterson, SAMANTHA Cain,SAMANTHA Warren,SARA Essery,SARAH Capelouto,SARAH Freeman,SARAH Guiraud,SARAH Slotoroff,
SARAH Spevak,SARINA Kauffman,SASKIA RollandBezem,SCOTT Freedman,SCOTT Pierson,SEBASTIAN Panchaud,STEPHANIE
Garland,STEPHANIE Sirotkin,SYDNEY Smith,THIBAULT Dubois,THOMAS Ripoll,THOMAS Ryan,TURAN Abbasov,TURNER Kelsey,VALENTINA
Migliorini,VALENTINE Destailleurs,VERONICA Velo de Sebastian,VICTOR de la Beraudiere,VICTORIA Blalock,
VICTORIA Boisbouvier,WILL Simon,WILLIAM Bailey,YONATAN Verjovsky,ZACK Haigh,ZAK Boxer,
(if you don’t see YOUR name, the newsletter went out before your name was registered…please don’t worry, your name will appear in our next newsletter!)
TRAFFIC CIRCLE ONLINE! Now that you know each other’s names, the best place to chat camp, ask questions, and get
answers is on our website’s TRAFFIC CIRCLE. Get to meet and greet each other and get the friendship ball rolling right now! Introductions are free of charge! Register as a TC user and you will enjoy member benefits, like…like…well, like chatting, asking questions, posting silly stuff, and making instant buddies. There are benefits like discounts off lost and found, slightly used clothing at camp, or those wonderful slushies in the store. What could be better? I mean, there’s those other online chat rooms and online websites, but who needs those when you can use MTC’s own, TC! Help each other out, be friendly, welcoming, and show MTC spirit! Don’t wait, don’t hesitate…communicate! MTC 2007 STAFF LIST You may not know it,
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but each year the city of Porter, Maine throws a big party to welcome the return of our staff to Maine. They host a wonderful rodeo style banquet, complete with a huge meal and parade. They absolutely love our staff and for many, it’s like seeing old friends in the community again each summer. Dillo LOVES parades, especially riding on the top of the shiny fire truck. And we know how much Sean Satin enjoys the jamboree and its bluegrass music. He was once asked to join in, but town officials wanted him to wear a ‘special outfit’ which Sean declines to comment on to this date. We hear it had something to do with chicken suits…or Mr. Cabbage, the Maine state Mascot. Anyway, continuing on with the celebration, let’s celebrate the names of our 2007 STAFF!…. ABDY, Clare ANTHONY, NIGEL ANTION, Rachel ATEWOLOGUN, AnuBAME, Ernest (Wilson)BARRY, Simon BECKER,
Daniel BENJAMIN, RN, Lynne BERGER, Ryan BEUKEMA, Hilco BLASI, Marina BOEZELMAN, Geertje (Marielle) BORELLI, Kara BRASH, Kristi BRICKHAM, Alex BROOKS,
Kristy BUTTERFIELD, Clare CARLSON, Erin CASHMORE, MARILYNN CHURCHILL, Sara CURTIS, David CURTIS, Kia DEVLIA, Bharat (Baz) DOCWRA, Amy FOX, Lyndsey GARRETT, Michael GOISTER, Olga GROHMANN, Karl HAGEN,
Jessica HARVEY, Richard HESS, EMILY HODGES, James HOLLAND, Richard HULSTEIN, Andrew JANES, Kimberley JOHNSON, Candice KENDALL, RN, Meredith KILLION,
Heidi KIM, Won Tae KOCKELKOREN, Kelly LACY, Richard (Tom) LACY, Suzanne LENTZ, Sarah LUNT, Jeremy MAIN, SHERRY MARTIN, Burdette MARTIN, Nicolette (Nicky) MARTWICK, Katrina (KT) MC EVOY, Kelsey MCGLEISH, RN, Maureen MCNUTT, Ryland METZ, Robert (Bob) NAAFS, Josephine NORMAN, RN, Nicole NOVIKOVA, Iveta NUGENT, Zachary PAUL, SIMONE PEER, Hila PELLEW, Lauren PENUELA, Andres (Andy) PERRY, CHRISTIAN PETERSEN, John PETERSON, AUREL RANEY, Alyson RIGGS, Blaine RULE, Aubrey RUTLEDGE, Nicole RYAN,
Brigid SATIN, Sean SEKKAI, Fathine SEPEHARA, Leila SKIBENKO, Polina ST. LAURENT, Melissa (Mel) TAN, JESSICA TYKHONENKO, Kateryna VAN DER RIET, BRUCE VAN DER RIET, Meagan VAN POLL, Wilco VIERKOTTEN, MARK WALES, Gareth WALKER, Ben WARD, Timothy WARDWELL, Hillary WILLIAMS, Desney (DILLO) WILSON, RN, Joy YAKOVLEVA, Elena ZACH, David ZHARENOVA, Olga…and still building… BTW…don’t you just hate the first name last, last name first technique??!! Makes things more alphabeticalicious….
Taking up even more space, it’s STAFF NEWS AND NOTES
Nicky Martin has been reviewing all our waterfront safety protocols including testing out some new water toys. Nicky has been allowed to perform a selftest in S. Africa on the new toys, including the fabulous ‘hydrocyclops’. The giant 8ft. towering selfpropelled inflatable water monster has really been a big hit with Nicky and her friends who have kindly agreed to do the testing. Unfortunately, it went badly recently, with high winds. Let us never speak of it again. .…Rachel Antion, back from her recent music tour dates in the Sudbury area has agreed to delight us this summer with more ‘Chicks that Rock’ classes. Baz ‘The Beast’ Devlia is looking forward to his role as certified Master Blaster (what is this, you ask?). You will have to wait to find out. We have recently gotten word from Gareth Wales that he has been rockin it with his latest band in New Zealand, and that he and his touring group have decided to join Mark Flip Flop, on stage performing together as a Slayer cover band. Aubrey Rule has been recently spotted in Florida. Why? Well, apparently she has been hired to work until camp at Disney, as both secruity and the delightful character of Belle, from Beauty and the Beast. Nigel, has been enjoying the long awaited Cricket World Cup. This event has shown off the islands of the West Indies, the amazing sport of cricket, and island hospitality! Look for a guy named Brian Lara who claims that Nigel taught him everything he knows, to play well for the West Indian team. Candice Blaze Johnson has recently relocated to Maine and has already noticed that her dog, Haus has been acting a bit different. Yes, apparently the large grey squirrels are giving Haus a bit of extra attention and Haus is finding it a bit difficult to catch one for casual conversation. Hillary Wardwell aka Hobbit has recently discovered her incredible hulkness ability to push vehicles out of ditches during snowstorms. Amy Docwra is looking forward to her job as LT Coordinator, so much so that she has begun taking classes in community service projects and dirty jobs that no one would like to do. Melzie, our videographer extraordinaire at camp, is busy with her camera already! Mel has been in LA doing a story on paparrazzi and studying their habits. So far, no celebrities have lost their temper with Mel, often heard saying…she’s fabulous, just fabulous! Christian Perry is currently at camp working on the new studio enhancement. Yes, Mr. Perry is already busy preparing the music studios and green room, and it’s only March! His wife is disturbed by his behavior, but knows that “it’s good for him to be so um, dedicated”. Karl G. has been working on the recording of his selftitled album, Karl, available at a store near you soon. BTW Karl loves Corey Hart and Anne Murray’s greatest hits. And finally, Bruce, the Travel guy, who often makes that public service announcement we all love to hear…Think Luggage (please don’t forget)….plenty more staff to talk about…but maybe you will just have to meet these stellar people in person!
Camp is filling so don’t wait! Lock in your spot NOW! Please be aware that the 2 Week Session has very limited
availability. Call for details. MTC DATES AND PRICES 2007
First Session June 24 – July 19 $4000
Second Session July 22 – August 16 $3800
Third Session June 24 – August 5 $5000
Full Season June 24– August 16 $6400
Two Week Session July 22 – August 5 6 $2400
Please complete our Registration Form and send it to our office with a $500.00 deposit or payment in full to secure your spot.
Maine Teen Camp 170 W. Valentine St., Westbrook, Maine 04092 USA
Toll Free: 18007522267 OR 2076258581 Fax: 2076258738 Email:[email protected]
TRIVIAL TRIVIA CONTEST (Clearly this is here simply to absorb blank space and allow us to give prizes away and look like really great people here at MTC. If you would like to discuss what could fill this space in future additions, well pick up the phone and give us a call. I mean, this thing doesn‛t just write itself, despite a complete lack of evidence to suggest that intelligent thought has gone into the newsletter) If you think you know MTC, then test your knowledge… The prize this month is: A YUMMY CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNY or REASONABLE FACSIMILE OF ONE To enter: Submit the answers to the questions below via email: [email protected] 1. Remember to sign your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address. 2. All correct entries (all 5 questions answered correctly) are entered into the draw
to be held on the date indicated below. 3. Winner will receive the prize by mail. Answers and winner will be announced in
the following month’s issue. 4. All entries must be made by only MTC Alumni or current campers.
HURRY! Deadline for responses is: MAY 1
Here are this month’s questions (DUE MAY 1): 1. Name the lake that camp uses? 2. What time is wake up at camp? 3. What activity period is the camper’s FREE period? 4. What is your favorite breakfast food? 5. Name one camp building – ANY ONE.
Here are last month’s questions: 1. Name one of the side dishes that MTC’s famous meatloaf is served with. Mashed
potato 2. Name the winged mascot of Valentine’s Day. Cupid 3. Which tastes better? Hershey’s Kisses, or Reeses Heart Shaped candy? Reeses of
course 4. Can a human heart really ‘break’ and if so, is it repairable with Gorilla Glue or love
songs? Please explain in 10 words or less. Ask Miranda Larsen 5. Finish the poem: Roses are red, violets are blue, valentine’s day is great, and so are
_____! YOU
TRIVIAL TRIVIA Winner for last month’s submission:
Miranda Larsen! Miranda won a wonderful heartshaped box of yumminess
PRECAMP PACKET: Don’t forget to download your PreCamp Packet of information from our web site – Very important! Please keep in mind that this is something very easy that you, yes you, can do to help out your frustrated, computer illiterate, monitor punching, CPU throwing parents. Go to the website, click the PreCamp packet button, and follow the directions. There, now doesn’t it feel good to be so helpful? No? It feels sharp? Well, your not meant to put your hand inside the computer, genius!! Sheesh….
MUSIC FANS! Visit the GREEN ROOM online Go to the Traffic Circle bulletin board! Register and become a member of the hipsters. Talk about music, recording, performances, and our camp music program! Talk with others who love music too! See photos of
Canada’s national hero, Corey Hart!
New CABINS? Say What?!?! In a word, YES. Well, in an overwhelming response to one of our MEY questions wayyyy back in the Fall, we noted that most of you preferred to have a new girls cabin built, so….we are building 2 of them! That’s right gals, we are removing two older cabins and replacing them with state of the art, brand spanking new (what DOES that mean anyway?), cabins, each with two showers, basins, and toilets, a closet, overhead storage space, and best of all….a new front porch! Designer extraordinaire, Kris Kamys, and builder extraordinaire, Mark Bolton, combined with ancient wisdom from Jay Stager, and well, Mo, Pinesy, Sarah, and whoever else can throw in their two cents, have come up with a great cabin appearance inside and out, to keep with the New England ‘Camp’ Scene, somewhat replicating the old style, but updating all that’s old with shiny new. So yeah, sort of old but totally new. Yeah, you get it. Okay boys, we know how incredibly bummed you are about not having new cabins, but we also know that you admire the girls so much that you are willing to forgo your chance this year of new cabins for them. Geez, chilvary is sweet isn’t it? NEW TRIP??? Has MTC admin gone crazy?…yes, a new trip has been added to our already vast selection…the Maine Moose Experience. What is this MME? You experience all that is mooses. Including moose dropping, moose footprints and…well you get the picture. ASK DR. Woody Proud Winner of the 1996 Daytime Emmy, and 1997/1998 winner of the Attorney Generals annual award for most irresponsible and immature advice giving to impressionable young people (the Spice Girl Award).
• Dear Dr, Woody – Why is it that we look forward to Spring so much? I mean, winter isn’t that bad…Mr. Constant Fused
Dear Fused: In response to this interesting query, It can be said that winter lasts a bit too long, overstaying it’s welcome – like that unwanted house guest that you get who eats all your food, watches your TV and never helps do the
dishes…you know, the kind that reflects poorly upon humans in general. The kind that mooches and never gives back in return. The kind that…okay, sorry, I recently had a houseguest. Back to the question. Frankly, winter is not that bad and in fact, I agree. Thanks for asking.
See you all this summer!! Not long now…only 14 ½ days left till June 24 th ! Yes, we are counting, but apparently not very well.