25 Jun First Session Opening Day

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After a seemingly endless off-season and many weeks of on-site preparation, the first day of Camp finally came! Staff members welcomed both Grizzled and new campers to Camp Susquehannock for the 108th time in history. The excitement of the day was punctuated by wonderful weather that made the moving-in process that much more delightful.

After many joyous reunions and introductions, both Camps offered pick-up activities for those campers who had prepared their beds for the Session. Co-Site Directors Win and Cannie Shafer officially kicked off the summer by welcoming one and all during an evening meeting at the Main Lodge in the Boys Camp. The S4B and S4G staff members introduced themselves and helped go over important details about Camp life. The respective Camps then separated for their own opening day festivities and the fun started!

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14 Jul Meet the Staff: Katie Farias

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This is the last in our recent “Meet the Staff” feature here at TLT.  Campers were selected to interview new Counselors or Junior Counselors, asking them a number of questions so you, faithful reader, are more familiar with the newest members of the incredible staff at Susquehannock.

Katie Farias, interviewed by Lanelle Quzack, Jessica Strome and Charlotte Leggett

Q:  Where are you from; what college/high school do you attend/where do you work?
A:  I am from Wilkes Barre, PA and attend Georgetown University.

Q:  How did you find out about Camp?
A:  I was a camper back in 2004 and decided to come back to work as a staff member.

Q:  What is your favorite sport to play or coach? Why?
A:  Rugby.  Campers have not really been exposed to it and I think it’s cool.

Q:  Describe a role model in your life that inspired you to work with children.
A:  Any number of teachers from school.

Q:  What’s your favorite meal in the Dining Hall?
A:  Grilled cheese, biscuits, strawberry shortcake or coffee cake!

Q:  What’s your favorite part of Camp so far?
A:  Being outside a lot or playing Dodgeball.

Q:  Who is Hugo?
A:  On team Alaska, from Fourth of July Field Days. (Incorrect!  -Ed.)

13 Jul Meet the Staff: Paul Bendernagel

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We’re been running a new feature this summer entitled “Meet the Staff.” Campers were selected to interview new Counselors or Junior Counselors, asking them a number of questions so you, faithful reader, are more familiar with the newest members of the incredible staff at Susquehannock.

Paul Bendernagel, interviewed by Noah Condiff

Q:  Where are you from; what college/high school do you attend/where do you work?
A:  I’m from Brooklyn, NY and I currently attend Macalester College in St. Paul, MN.

Q:  How did you find out about Camp?
A:  I found out about it through my friend Walker Harrison.

Q:  What is your favorite sport to play or coach? Why?
A:  I’d have to say Ultimate or Soccer because I have the necessary understanding of these sports.

Q:  Describe a role model in your life that inspired you to work with children.
A:  Definitely my fourth grade science teacher Mr. Sebauw.

Q:  What’s your favorite meal in the Dining Hall?
A:  Beef Stroganoff – it is hearty and delicious.

Q:  What’s your favorite part of Camp so far?
A:  Being in a coaching position during Orange and Blue competition.

Q:  What’s your favorite baseball team?
A:  The New York Yankees.

Q:  Who is Hugo?
A:  The fourth in a long line of Winzers. (Incorrect! -Ed.)

11 Jul Meet the Staff: Justine Shank

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We’re starting another new feature this summer entitled “Meet the Staff.” Campers were selected to interview new Counselors or Junior Counselors, asking them a number of questions so you, faithful reader, are more familiar with the newest members of the incredible staff at Susquehannock.

Justine Shank, interviewed by Lanelle Quzack, Jessica Strome and Charlotte Leggett

Q:  Where are you from; what college/high school do you attend/where do you work?
A:  Berwyn, PA and I attend Conestoga High School.

Q:  How did you find out about Camp?
A:  My parents are friends with Tim Kent who recommended Susquehannock to me.

Q:  What is your favorite sport to play or coach? Why?
A:  Squash.  You can play it no matter what the weather.  I like to coach soccer here at Camp.

Q:  Describe a role model in your life that inspired you to work with children.
A:   My dad always coached sport teams and I thought it was cool that he helped their team win.  He definitely inspired me.

Q:  What’s your favorite meal in the Dining Hall?
A:   Pizza or Strawberry Shortcake.  The cook-outs are fun, too!

Q:  What’s your favorite part of Camp so far?
A:  The Fourth of July and World Games.  So, all the group activities.

Q:  Who is Hugo?
A:   Goes to the boy’s camp …yep.  Why am I being asked that?! (Incorrect! -Ed.)

 

09 Jul Meet the Staff: Craig Williams

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We’re starting another new feature this summer entitled “Meet the Staff.”  Campers were selected to interview new Counselors or Junior Counselors, asking them a number of questions so you, faithful reader, are more familiar with the newest members of the incredible staff at Susquehannock.

Craig Williams, interviewed by Noah Goldstein

Q:  Where are you from; what college/high school do you attend/where do you work?
A:  Flemington, NJ and I attend Rutgers Prep.  I work as a Crossfit Trainer and also compete in the Crossfit Games.

Q:  How did you find out about Camp?
A:  My sister went for three years.

Q:  What is your favorite sport to play or coach? Why?
A:  I like Street Hockey the best because hard work pays off.

Q:  Describe a role model in your life that inspired you to work with children.
A:  My former counselor Luke Babcock because he made everything fun.

Q:  What’s your favorite meal in the Dining Hall?
A:  Salad with meat in it.

Q:  What’s your favorite part of Camp so far?
A:  Definitely the people!

Q:  Why do you like pushing yourself so hard in workouts?
A:  Because I like finding out how far I can push myself.  If I can push myself to the limit in a workout then other parts of life become easier.

Q:  Who is Hugo?
A:  The fastest man alive who lives past the soccer fields.  (Correct! -Ed.)