The
Vedette
Issue 1 June 29, 2018
Woodcraft
Welcome to Camp! // Scary Stories and More!
Editors Morgan Hofferth, Arielle Pare, Shae Feldman
Photographers
Hannah Farmer, Camilo Morales, Lewis Kopp
Columnists
Maggie Cooke Suzanne Evans Henry Green Julian Fermaint Olivia Heilmann Mickey Flores Valentina Madrazo Backhoff Sirine Hamshari Norah Mahmood Autumn Jackson Declan Sebold Elisa Li Ava Zalduendo Sergio Nieto Maya Asfour Tijana Radojicic Joylynn Chung Michael Smith Olivia Dietrich Juanita Villegas Macias Sarah Dodds The Vedette / / Culver Summer Schools & Camps
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Cubs v.s Beavers Mickey and Sergio
We want to inform you about the difference between cubs and beavers here at Culver Summer Camps. There is a big difference between cubs and beavers, but when we asked Maj. Trickey which he liked better, he had a hard time deciding, and he said he liked them both. Maj. Trickey was a counselor in Division 5 for eight years. He was also division commander for Divisions 1, 4, and 7. He said, “Beavers are older and make less mistakes but are harder to deal with. Cubbies make lots of mistakes but are funny and full of energy.” There are many kinds of expectations. Generally, with cubs you expect less from them because they are little kids, and they don’t know a lot, like making their bed or cleaning. You can’t expect as much from them. For beavers you can expect more from them because they are older, bigger, and more serious. According to Maj. Trickey, when it comes to inspections they can be tougher on beavers because they are older, so they don’t make as many mistakes. With the cubs, they are younger, so you can be more flexible with them because you are trying to teach them. After talking with six year Gold C Devon Larkin (D1), he said that beavers are a lot harder, but he prefers beavers over cubs. Beavers are a lot stricter compared to cubs, in which there is a lot more playing around. Overall, it doesn’t matter if you are a cub or beaver. You both have the same food, cabin games, and divisional games. You also both do the same activities like slip and slide, 4th of July, council fire, retreat, and parade, but there are also many differences in cubs and beavers. Have you ever done Indian Dance before? If you haven’t here are some things to know about it! We asked some campers a few questions about Woodcraft’s Indian Dance.
How do you know what to wear?
Indian Dance Autumn and Tijana
Brighton Bird is from C2, and she said, “At the beginning of the class they size you.”
How do you get ready for council fire?
Ellen Shepherd is from C2, and she said, “You have to have your swimsuit on over your parade clothes, once parade is over they will ask for your name and will take you to the council ring where you will change into your Indian Dance clothes and practice till the rest of woodcraft gets there.”
How long do you practice?
Eve Hinton, from B1, answered, “They practice during class and hour beforehand they also practice during classes.” The Vedette / / Culver Summer Schools & Camps
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Culver Changes with Lt. Loprette Norah and Maggie
Culver has changed a lot over time, but what is different? Well, we are about to find out. We went to interview my cabin counselor, Lt. Loprette, for some answers. Lt. Loprette attended woodcraft for five years and graduated in 2013.
What’s different from when you were a camper to now?
Lt. Loprette said that they used to have parade on Sunday. They would also have four classes on Saturday, and there was only one class on Thursday.
Are there any classes that do not exist anymore?
Lt.Loprette reported that there are no more high rope classes anymore. Also, there is no more Jet Ski class.
Were there any scary legends when you were a camper? Lt. Loprette said that there was still Clubfoot and the legend of Zeke.
I asked a handful of other counselors these same questions, and here are the results: Track meets were on Thursdays instead of Wednesday. The swim meets were in the lake, and there was a diving board at the woodcraft pier. Christmas in July was also an event, but only for the girls. There was no Public Speaking or Quidditch class. There were water pouches as well—water pouches were what they used to keep water with them without caring a water bottle wherever they went. GI and wing games were both on Sunday instead of Saturday. Also on homecoming week you could spend the night with your parents on the weekend, but only on that special weekend. The Vedette / / Culver Summer Schools & Camps
Pros and Cons of Penske Olivia and Sarah
PROS - Penske is safe in emergencies - Penske is air conditioned - Penske has bathrooms - Penske is easy to get into - Easy to use for many activities
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- Penske is crowded when it is fully occupied - Penske’s seating is uncomfortable - Penske’s floor in the bottom is always wet and slippery - The cabins are far away from it - The carpet in the top of Penske is scratchy and uncomfortable
How to Improve Penske As you can see, there are many things we can fix about Penske. After thinking about this list and talking about it with campers and staff, we decided to try and do something about it. First, we went around to see if people would be interested in a renovation. Maj. Kamrow, the head of Indian Crafts said, “Why bother? It’s a waste of money.” Then, we talked to Lt. Erickson, a counselor. She said she would be interested in a renovation. After that we talked to a few campers who all said that a renovation would be great. Finally, we decided to see if Culver could afford a renovation. We talked to Susan Thews, who is in charge of Woodcraft’s money. She said a small renovation could be done. Also, a big renovation could happen with the help of donors. Overall, a small renovation could happen in Penske, but maybe not this summer.
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SPAHN- Head of Woodcraft BRUN- Military Director MAES- D3 CISLAK- D6 MAES- B2 REEVES- C2
WETTIG- Former Boys/Military Director CONNERS- D1 ELLERT- D4 DAFFIN- D7 AHLENIUS- C3 YOUNG- C3
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SHERMAN- Boys Director ROESLER- DB TRICKEY- D5 KELLEY- B1 BOWERS- C1
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SCARY STORIES Olivia, Valentina, and Ava
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SCARY STORIES Henry and Declan
Shadow man plaque 2016
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As you may know, air rifle is a very popular class, but what makes this class so highly contested and also known as one of Woodcrafts most popular classes? I have interviewed the head teacher of the Air Rifle class, Cpt. Feldman. Cpt. Feldman likes Air Rifle because campers don’t have to be athletic to succeed in Air Rifle. Next, I asked Cpt. Feldman if she thought air rifle was too hard for some campers. Cpt. Feldman responded by saying that this class is not hard, you just need to have good breathing and steady hands, and you will eventually get the hang of Air Rifle. After that, I asked if she thought that the air rifle class should be expanded. She said that it should be expanded because the waitlist for this class is over 300 people! One way this class could be expanded is by making a bigger range and expanding class sizes. Since Air Rifle is such a big class, it should get its own patch. She said that Air Rifle should get its own patch because it falls under the individual sports patch. You can only acquire it once you pass two individual sports classes. I still questioned why Air Rifle was such a popular class. Cpt. Feldman told me that many campers like taking Air Rifle since campers can win medals for good shooting in class, and the class has the best teachers ever. Cpt. Feldman, overall, has a great time watching other campers improve and achieve their goals through the summer. In conclusion, we can understand what makes the Woodcraft Air Rifle class such a popular class. Also, we now know a little more about the teachers of the great class called “Air Rifle”.
Woodcraft Air Rifle Julian
How To Stay Cool Why do a lot of people faint? How can we prevent people from fainting? We went to the Health Center to get some answers. We asked Nurse Rhiannon, and here are her answers.
Why do people faint?
People usually faint because they are dehydrated, or they have a low blood sugar. When it gets hot you can get more dehydrated on a hot day then a cool day. According to medicalnewstoday.com, fainting may also happen if there is not a lot of oxygen in your brain. Some symptoms include: falling down, blurry vision, and confusion.
How can we prevent fainting?
by Norah and Maggie
Where can you get all this water?
We have water stations all around cabins, in the nature pavilion, the field, and in the dining hall.
What do you recommend doing to stay cool?
You need to stay in the shade, and drink water all day. As a camper, I find this hard, because we have cabin games and other outdoor activities. A tip is to bring your water bottle with you to classes. Also, when you go to the dining hall, you should bring your water bottle so that you can fill it up. Who knew that staying hydrated was so important for our health!
Try to drink mostly water. Avoid things like pop, tea, or milk on the days of parade and retreat. These drinks can make you dehydrated.
How much water should we drink per day?
On average, you should be drinking three, 16 ounces water bottles a day. The Vedette / / Culver Summer Schools & Camps
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History of Culver Elisa and Juanita
Have you wondered about the history of Culver? You may think, don’t we have C.H.A.N.T already? Why would we need any more information? Turns out, there’s a lot more of Culver then you may think. We interviewed Col. Spahn, the director of Woodcraft, and found Culver Military Academy was founded in 1894 and is more military based than the summer schools. Woodcraft was founded in 1912 by Boy Scout founder, Daniel Carter Beard, who was looking for an opportunity for boys to learn woodworking/wilderness skills as it was popular then for boys to be able to survive in the wild. Native American culture has always been here at Culver ever since the first summer decades ago. Have you ever wondered why we have the Native American lore classes and Native American dance and crafts? As Col. Spahn said, “This tradition is a great opportunity for campers to understand who was here before us, and to respect them.” We also found out that we have invited a Native American author named, Donovin Sprague, who will work with the camp with many native American Culture related activities.
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In Culver, there are wings/divisions of boys and girls called Butterflies, Cardinals, Cubs, and Beavers. Campers who come to Culver get divided into these groups by their age. Campers who turn 9-11 this summer are sorted either into Butterflies or Cubs while Campers who turn 12-14 are sorted into Cardinals or Beavers. The names are picked from nature, and there used to be the Chipmunk cabins where the girls cabins now are. However, since girls where allowed into Culver starting at 1977, they became the Junior Woodcraft campers, which is only 4 days long. One of the last questions we asked Col. Spahn was: which part of Culver history did she like the most? She said, and we quote,”My favorite part of Culver Woodcraft history was how the founders had an image of what Woodcraft would one day look like when they first started building the cabins behind the chapel decades ago. How they had an image and kept to it to make Culver what it is today.”
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The Camp Play Ava and Maggie
The camp play has always been a huge part of the summer here at Woodcraft. We interviewed Maj. Coven to get the inside scoop on what goes on behind the scenes that not all campers get to see. “Why did you choose the play School House Rock this year?” She replied, “The reason we chose this play is because we needed a simple show and something that was easy on the tech side, but also something fun and exciting.” Next we asked, “How do you come up with what play you want to do every year?” Maj. Coven said that she looks for shows that have a large cast, shows that are new and exciting. “School House Rock is simple,” she said. Maj. Coven makes sure to ask kids what they like. “I also have to find something that is adventurous to boys and girls.” Finally, we ended the interview with this question, “What are some challenges you face, while putting on productions like the ones at Woodcraft with only six weeks?” She answered “There’s no time!” Maj. Coven and her team have to help the cast members learn their lines, songs, and dances. “The kids get four weeks and only 90 minutes which is why we have to keep it simple.” We later interviewed Lt.Quintana, a former Culver Military Academy graduate, and asked, “Since you’re used to performing on stage, what do you like about helping out backstage?” He replied, “With my experience, it’s good because I can teach others what I know.” Finally, we asked “What’s the difference between the winter school play and the Woodcraft play?” He said, “In winter school we have more time, the Woodcraft play is much harder to pull off.” Lastly, we interviewed some campers and asked, “What has been your favorite production that you performed in at Woodcraft? Why?” Many of them said Madagascar, which was performed last year because of the intricate choreography and the bold makeup and costumes. All in all, the camp play is something very exciting that Woodcrafters look forward to at the end of the summer. Despite the difficulties, the hard work that the cast and crew members put into this production pays off. The Vedette / / Culver Summer Schools & Camps
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Girls vs. Boys
by Joylynn, Michael, and Suzanne
In our opinion, boys and girls are treated differently in Woodcraft. Culver lets everyone have a great experience, girls and boys alike. However, girls have less sport choices than boys do. Also, girls have different standards than boys. We asked Lt. Pardo of D6, Maj. Young of C3, and several other campers about their opinion of how girls are treated differently than boys. In Lt. Pardo’s opinion, he thinks that boys are treated much more harshly than girls when they stir trouble. He also said that girls are much cleaner than boys, and that they should play more sports. Molly Spencer, a camper, said, “I think guys get punished less, but when they do get punished, it’s more harsh.” Another camper also claimed, “When we go to breakfast, lunch, or dinner, I feel that the girls are able to do chants and stand at ease while the boys have to stand still.” There are many small things that stand out when it comes to whether boys and girls are being treated differently. One of these things include the showers at camp. The boys showers/bathrooms are a lot bigger and a lot nicer than the girls showers/bathrooms. Just because there are small things that make some differences, there is also a lot of equality. We had spoken to Maj. Young, and she said, “When I was a camper there were a lot of differences between the way boys and girls were treated.” She told us she felt that Woodcraft is now trying their hardest to make the camp more equal. She felt that there may be some differences, but the camp is trying to make things more equal for everybody. There may similarities and there may be differences, but that doesn’t mean that the camp dislikes or belittles the other gender. Everybody is equal. No matter your race, sexuality, or gender, and Culver tries its best to make everybody feel at home.
The Leader that Brought Culver Together
by Maya and Sirine
Lt. Col. Keith Wettig was more than just a Woodcraft boys director. He was a camp father. He installed strong values for the past 6 years that redeveloped Culver. Everybody knew who he was. “He was the most beloved person at Culver, whether yelling at you or not,” said Maj. Thomas. Lt. Col. Keith Wettig always focused on making Culver an exceptional environment to the campers. “We came in together, and we focused on helping campers learn, grow, and develop,” said Col. Spahn. “He was my friend, my colleague, the first person I turned to when I didn’t know what to do. He was a great example when you give yourself completely to a cause or purpose.” Lt. Col. Wettig will always be remembered as a great leader that brought camp together. The life lessons, memories, and happiness he left with every camper in his past years at Culver will always be treasured. As Col.l Spahn said, “ His legacy is never ending.” Everyone would agree that Lt. Col. Wettig was, and will remain, our Woodcraft friend.
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