2017 Upper Camp Vedette: Issue 1

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Culver Summer Upper Camps Gear Up to Set Sail

Issue 1 June 30, 2017

Welcome BackRun to Camp The Mud

Welcome back to another summer in Culver, Indiana!

What are you looking forward to the most? Think about what is happening right now and who you are with. Be present and active in the Culver community. When the time comes to look back on your culver experience we’d hate for you to look back and think all you did during camp was wish for the end or worry about leaving So with that in mind, take adavantage of this wonderful opportunity to explore your potential, and challenge yourself like never before!

First Trimester Staff

Editors: Gabrielle Pecsi - Jim Wall Columnists: Lilith Kocian - Jake Ginther Photographers: Gabrielle Pecsi - Camilo Morales - Hannah Farmer - Trent Miles - Haley Stanish

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RELIGIOUS SERVICES TIMES: 9:00 AM Sundays Catholic Mass 10:30 AM Sundays Protestant Chapel 9:00 AM Sundays W Constructive Meditation 10:30 AM Sundays U Constructive Meditation

6:00 PM Fridays Jewish Services 6:00 PM Fridays Islamic Studies GRADUATION TIMES: 8:15 AM U Graduation 9:45 AM W Graduation The Vedette // Culver Summer Schools & Camps

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Be the Difference That Makes A Difference

By T. Mayfield

Be the difference that makes the difference Is a phrase that had an impact on me For it strikes a chord that resonates in life About how we see things and how we proceed It speaks about getting involved About engaging and into the fray About helping and lending a hand As others explore and learn the way What you say as well as what you do Does make a difference you know It might be a profound statement or action Or something as simple as a warm hello Do not pass this chance, this opportunity Because of indifference or lack of interest Rather make the move that may change a life And be the one that makes the difference At Culver this summer It is your chance, maybe even today To Be the Difference that makes the Difference By what you do and what you say

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Photo by: Camilo Morales

What Makes a Good Cadet

By Lilith Kocian And another summer kicks off in Culver, Indiana!

Sdents, faculty, and staff come from all corners of the globe to take residence in the cornfields of Indiana for a few weeks. All of us have different reasons for coming but we all have one thing in mind: making the most out of our summer.

Whatever your reason for coming to camp I urge you to make the most of your time here. This place is so much more than unairconditioned brick buildings and fields made for marching. On this campus you have the chance to learn, grow, and lead in ways not possible anywhere else and it is ok to make mistakes. The great thing about Culver is that it allows you to learn from these shortcomings with The real question is, what do we actually want to make of little reprecussions. our summer? Some of us want to have the most successful units and decks, some want to get an important position or rank, others just want to meet new people and make lasting friendships.

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What I Wish I Brought to Camp This Year, Which I Didn’t, and Which I Won’t Forget Next Year Clorox Wipes

Lily Fountain (Fort Wayne, ID)

Summer Movie Show Times The Secret Life of Pets (2016) Friday, June 30, 2017, 7:45 PM Rated PG, 90 minutes

Max is a spoiled terrier who enjoys a comfortable life in a New York building until his owner adopts Duke, a giant and unruly canine. During their walk outside, they encounter a group of ferocious alley cats and wind up in a truck that’s bound for the pound. Luckily, a rebellious bunny named Snowball swoops in to save the doggy duo from captivity. In exchange, Snowball demands that Max and Duke join his gang of abandoned pets on a mission against the humans who’ve done them wrong.

Creed (2015)

Wednesday, July 5th, 2017, 7:30 PM Rated PG-13, 133 minutes

AdonisJohnson never knew hisfamousfather, boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died before Adonis was born. However, boxing is in his blood, so he seeks out Rocky Balboa and asks the retired champ to be his trainer. Rocky sees much of Apollo in Adonis, and agrees to mentor him, even as he battles an opponent deadlier than any in the ring. With Rocky’s help, Adonis soon gets a title shot, but whether he has the true heart of a fighter remains to be seen.

The LEGO Batman Movie (2017) Friday July 7, 2017, 7:45 PM Rated PG, 129 minutes

There are big changes brewing in Gotham, but if Batman wants to save the city from the Joker’s hostile takeover, he may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. Maybe his superhero sidekick Robin and loyal butler Alfred can show him a thing or two.

Pins to hang up stuff on the bulletin board Willow Volkert (Chicago, IL)

Confidence; and a brain Aodrey Mason (Pittsburg, PA)

Shampoo

Modrigo Sanchez (Mexico City, Mexico)

Music

Olivia Snyder (Chapel Hill, NC)

More deodorant

Dale Fredricks (Cape Town, South Africa)

Mental preparation

Maxwell Tu (Troy, MI)

Money and more books Maria Triana (Bogota, Colombia)

The Mud Run Mark Valadez, Regimental Commander at Culver’s Upper Camp, helped with the Mud Run that took place June 21, 2017. Valadez attended Woodcraft camp for 2 years, and is now a seasoned member of the Upper Camp.

The Mud Run is an Upper Camp tradition in which new campers, or new cadets, have to go through a challenging obstacle course in teams. The course starts about a mile off campus, and is designed to build teamwork.

The groups of new campers build this teamwork by working together to complete challenging tasks. The

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idea is that the new cadets will get to know each other, and figure out each other’s strengths and weaknesses. According to Valadez, “Working as a team through the obstacle course helps bring out the natural leadership in each new cadet, and gets them into the mindset of being in a team and knowing when to take charge or when to hang back.” The obstacles are run by the regimental staff, and the regimental commander goes through the course to help the new cadets. The leaders keep track of the team’s progress, and make sure the teams are able to complete each obstacle.

Mark Valadez says this year he was able to experience a new perspective on the mud run as Regimental commander. He said, “It was inspiring to see the change in the cadets from the beginning of the obstacle course, where everyone is in discord and talking over one another, to seeing the cadets at the end after they have figured out how to work as a team and complete the obstacles efficiently.”

Valadez explains that he has been working towards being regimental commander since starting at culver as a Woodcrafter. He said he has always looked up to those in leadership positions, and was inspired by many of Culvers leaders. His advice to those looking at leadership positions is, “stick to being yourself, don’t try to be somebody you’re not.

Make sure to start working on yourself… build yourself strong so you can support others.”

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Culver Summer Fun Fact This year, Culver Summer Camp hosts kids from 41 states and 46 countries. The countries include: Austria, Costa Rica, Greece, Hungary, Lebanon, Monaco, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Serbia, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Egypt, Frnace, India, Kuwait, Paraguay, Russian Federation, South Africa, Uganda, Ukraine, Canada, Hong Kong, Panama, Venezuela, Indonesia, Itay, Switzerland, Korea, El Salvador, Saudia Arabia, Honduras, Brazil, UAE, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Spain, Ecuador, China, Dominicam Republic, Jordan, Columbia, Mexico, USA

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