WEEK #3 – SUNDAY, JULY 14
Hello Parents and Alums!
Another action-packed week has ended and our campers will soon be turning their attention to the Five Year Party (over 150 invitees), Song Contest preparation, and Visiting Day!
This past week included some mega trips for the Senior Bs and Cs, shorter ones for Senior A’s and Inter Bs, and nearly 20 Inter A’s chose a camping overnight experience on (nearby) Schroon Lake. Last night’s book show was my favorite in many years with over 25 Juniors and Inters choosing to perform.
In the world of sports, BLC’s (intramural) group “Leagues” are going strong for Juniors and older. These include games for all abilities in baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer, flag football and, for seniors, also volleyball. We also finished a two week lacrosse emphasis for those who desired it.
BLC was victorious in a Senior B and under Baseball tourney and a Senior B and under Basketball tourney. Our Inter B’s had a successful intercamp day playing Baco in 2 flag football games, a baseball game and 3 basketball games. Our Senior A soccer squad was victorious in a multi-camp tournament. We also won a golf tourney with 8 boys from Inters to Senior Cs competing against boys from other camps. Additionally, you may not be aware that our Seniors compete in local high school leagues in basketball and soccer, and a JV basketball league as well. A plethora of interested boys get to play.
Sharing some BLC PHILOSOPHY TODAY, I want to emphasize the importance of our KEY STAFF. “Key Staff” in our terminology describes more mature, experienced men and women, often educators and/or coaches. While other camps have directors and group leaders, we are confident that no camp matches the quality or quantity or experience of our Key Staff.
There is scientific data indicating that the judgment part of the brain (prefrontal cortex) does not usually mature until age 24 (and that males are slower!). This supports our belief that the role of a counselor is to be a “big brother,” role model, caring supporter, listener, friend, and problem recognizer. We want our plentiful Key Staff to be our problem solvers – whether that’s on the athletic fields, at meals with kids, ODs at night, during free play, on trips, leading instruction in sports and arts, or officiating games. The fact we have so many of these mature adults also ensures that our Key Staff know our campers.
Here is a list of our Key Staff (number of years at BLC in parentheses) –
Frosh, Sophs, Juniors: Andy Berlin (34), Alexa Minion (13), Cameron Smith (18), Michael Schwartz (14), Dane Smith (17), Pedro Buonamici (4), Tom Silcock (5), Jon Rothman (21), “Blush” Bacchus (4), Rick K (37), Mark Anderson (1).
Inters: Max Gersten (34), Joe Patrick (14), David Cutler (42), John Vaslowski (23), Rhodri Dafydd (8), Ashlyn Rakos (3), Gonzo Crespo (8), Bryan Barnes (3), Joe Russack-Baker (12)
Seniors: Zach Cohen (29), Richard “Doc” Brunt (40), Tom Finnigan (9), Evan Allred (10), Luke McKissock (13), Dan Collins (2), Quan Deal (5), Jake “Swirls” Bernstein (16), Bally Nagy (12), Michael Green (11), Tarik Hamer (9).
Waterfront, Arts, Drama: Adam Stoner (13), Kendal Barclay (11), Blake Pearson (16), Conor “Moo” Haynes (14), Gina De Santos (3), Mieks Gersten (42)
Health Center: Dr. Beth Bernstein (17), Nurse Kristen Collins (2)
Social Media, Directors Health Center Liaison, Summer Tours Coordinator: Thea Gersten (19)
Administrative Director: Merrin Meltzer (14)
We look forward to seeing many of you next weekend! For those of you visiting, please follow our rules and guidelines as outlined in our Visiting Day communication sent on Friday.
Have a great week.
Richie G
Hello Parents and Alums!
Another action-packed week has ended and our campers will soon be turning their attention to the Five Year Party (over 150 invitees), Song Contest preparation, and Visiting Day!
This past week included some mega trips for the Senior Bs and Cs, shorter ones for Senior A’s and Inter Bs, and nearly 20 Inter A’s chose a camping overnight experience on (nearby) Schroon Lake. Last night’s book show was my favorite in many years with over 25 Juniors and Inters choosing to perform.
In the world of sports, BLC’s (intramural) group “Leagues” are going strong for Juniors and older. These include games for all abilities in baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer, flag football and, for seniors, also volleyball. We also finished a two week lacrosse emphasis for those who desired it.
BLC was victorious in a Senior B and under Baseball tourney and a Senior B and under Basketball tourney. Our Inter B’s had a successful intercamp day playing Baco in 2 flag football games, a baseball game and 3 basketball games. Our Senior A soccer squad was victorious in a multi-camp tournament. We also won a golf tourney with 8 boys from Inters to Senior Cs competing against boys from other camps. Additionally, you may not be aware that our Seniors compete in local high school leagues in basketball and soccer, and a JV basketball league as well. A plethora of interested boys get to play.
Sharing some BLC PHILOSOPHY TODAY, I want to emphasize the importance of our KEY STAFF. “Key Staff” in our terminology describes more mature, experienced men and women, often educators and/or coaches. While other camps have directors and group leaders, we are confident that no camp matches the quality or quantity or experience of our Key Staff.
There is scientific data indicating that the judgment part of the brain (prefrontal cortex) does not usually mature until age 24 (and that males are slower!). This supports our belief that the role of a counselor is to be a “big brother,” role model, caring supporter, listener, friend, and problem recognizer. We want our plentiful Key Staff to be our problem solvers – whether that’s on the athletic fields, at meals with kids, ODs at night, during free play, on trips, leading instruction in sports and arts, or officiating games. The fact we have so many of these mature adults also ensures that our Key Staff know our campers.
Here is a list of our Key Staff (number of years at BLC in parentheses) –
Frosh, Sophs, Juniors: Andy Berlin (34), Alexa Minion (13), Cameron Smith (18), Michael Schwartz (14), Dane Smith (17), Pedro Buonamici (4), Tom Silcock (5), Jon Rothman (21), “Blush” Bacchus (4), Rick K (37), Mark Anderson (1).
Inters: Max Gersten (34), Joe Patrick (14), David Cutler (42), John Vaslowski (23), Rhodri Dafydd (8), Ashlyn Rakos (3), Gonzo Crespo (8), Bryan Barnes (3), Joe Russack-Baker (12)
Seniors: Zach Cohen (29), Richard “Doc” Brunt (40), Tom Finnigan (9), Evan Allred (10), Luke McKissock (13), Dan Collins (2), Quan Deal (5), Jake “Swirls” Bernstein (16), Bally Nagy (12), Michael Green (11), Tarik Hamer (9).
Waterfront, Arts, Drama: Adam Stoner (13), Kendal Barclay (11), Blake Pearson (16), Conor “Moo” Haynes (14), Gina De Santos (3), Mieks Gersten (42)
Health Center: Dr. Beth Bernstein (17), Nurse Kristen Collins (2)
Social Media, Directors Health Center Liaison, Summer Tours Coordinator: Thea Gersten (19)
Administrative Director: Merrin Meltzer (14)
We look forward to seeing many of you next weekend! For those of you visiting, please follow our rules and guidelines as outlined in our Visiting Day communication sent on Friday.
Have a great week.
Richie G
