season`s greetings

WINTER 2014
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CAMPKESEM.ORG/STONYBROOK
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WINTER 2014
SEASON’S GREETINGS
Updates
Camper Applications for New
Campers will be available
January 15th at
campkesem.org/stonybrook
Camp Kesem Stony Brook’s
Make the Magic Event on
Thursday March 5th, 2015
Over $25,000 has been raised
by Camp Kesem Stony Brook!
Inside
Kampers Korner
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Recent Events
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Summit & Reunion
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Make The Magic &
Donations
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Camp Kesem is halfway through the
second year!
Camp Kesem Stony Brook is a community,
driven by passionate college student
leaders, supporting children through and
beyond their parent’s cancer.
We made a lot of progress since the beginning of
the year. Events such as Kesem Week, Giving
Tuesday, our first Fall Reunion and with new
counselors for Summer 2015 selected we are
proud of the progress we have made thus far and
are proud to share it with you.
WINTER 2014
Kampers Korner
Camp Song:
Razzle Dazzle
(One):
My name is _____ I’m number 1
My reputation has just begun
So if you see me just step aside
cause I
don't take no jive!
(All):
OO (S)HE THINKS (S)HE'S COOL
(One): Cool enough for all y'all fools
(All): OO (S)HE THINKS (S)HE'S BAD
(One): Hush now, don't make me
mad
(All):
OO (S)HE THINKS (S)HE'S FLY
FLY ENOUGH TO MAMBO
FLY ENOUGH TO MACHO
FLY ENOUGH TO HOOLA HOOP
FLY ENOUGH FOR ALL Y'ALL FOOLS
(Razzle Dazzle (*clap clap clap*) ) X2
Heeeeey.... ______
(call on next person to be "it")
Camper Application Dates
Applications for new
campers open January 15th!
Just a Friendly Reminder, spots
at camp are issued on a first
come, first serve basis!
Applications will be available at
campkesem.org/stonybrook
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KARL’S TRIVIA
How many eyes does a
caterpillar have?
Find out the answer
campkesem.org/stonybrook
Recent Events
WINTER 2014
Kesem Week (October 13th - 17th)
Kesem Week is an annual, week-long Camp Kesem Stony
Brook tradition. Each year our dedicated counselors and
volunteers raise awareness and spread our mission. This
year included a variety of activities and programs on
campus to generate interest in our organization and raise
awareness of the often-overlooked population we serve,
children affected by a parent's cancer. Events such as our
Kesem Kissing Booth, Free Hug Friday and Kesem Kraft
Table were highly successful and culminated in a
well-attended Counselor Information Session! Countless
new volunteers were recruited to join
our organization and further impact
children in need in our community.
Flapjack Fundraiser (November 22nd)
Thanks to Applebee's in Lake Grove, Camp Kesem had the unique opportunity
to serve breakfast to our friends and families in the community on November
22nd. The event, fondly known as the Flapjack Fundraiser, was a success with
all guests happily fed with steaming plates of scrambled eggs, sausage links,
and pancakes. Our student leaders were up early to prep for the day: hosting
and serving and bussing the tables. During the meal, CKSB also offered gift
baskets and a 50/50 auction as part of a fantastic raffle at the event hosted
by our own CKSB family: our two campers, Brook "Puppy" Laine and Mason
"Dude" Laine, and their mother, Beth Laine. We would like to extend a special
thanks to Dude, who worked tirelessly as our leading contributor and
fundraiser for the event. Through this successful collaboration, we are glad
to announce that we raised over $1000 and would like to
thank all in
attendance.
Giving Tuesday (December 2nd)
#GivingTuesday™, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, is
a national movement created to kick off the giving
season. Part of an annual tradition, Camp Kesem Stony
Brook volunteers ventured across campus asking
students and faculty to raise awareness of our
organization and encourage the spirit of giving
during the holidays. They posted fun and silly pictures of
themselves on social media platforms: Facebook,
Twitter, and Instagram with our Giving Tuesday signs.
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WINTER 2014
Camp Kesem Summit
This year Camp Kesem hosted their annual National Student Leadership
Development Summit at Camp Copneconic in Fenton, Michigan. We would like
to thank all of the Kesem National Staff, Board of Directors, and Copneconic
Staff in addition to everyone else who helped create an incredible weekend of
memories. Our coordinators learned so much and can’t wait to put new ideas
into action!
Camp Kesem Stony Brook Reunion
Camp Kesem Stony Brook held their
first camper reunion on Saturday,
November 15th. It was a chilly
Saturday in the Kenneth P. LaValle
stadium, where campers, parents and
counselors bundled up and armed
themselves with Stony Brook red pom
poms and hot chocolate to witness the
Seawolves take on the University of
Rhode Island’s Rams. Before the game
started campers, parents, and
counselors in attendance enjoyed
lunch, camp songs, and a special
presentation given to them by the
Spirit of Stony Brook Marching Band. It
was an exciting game, ending 35-14 in
favor of the Seawolves.
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WINTER 2014
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday March 5, 2015
For
MAKE THE MAGIC!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE CAMP
KESEM STONY BROOK COORDINATOR
BOARD
Camp Kesem Stony Brook’s
coordinator board would like to thank
all our campers, families, general body
members, sponsors, and our
community for their support. We have
made a lot of progress in our second
year and could not have done it
without you!
Over $25,000
On Thursday March 5th, 2015, Camp
Kesem Stony Brook will be holding
our first annual Make the Magic
banquet at Villa Lombardi’s in
Holbrook, NY. We are delighted to
invite you to our signature benefit
dinner for a night full of food and
entertainment. While our student
leaders talk about Camp Kesem to
friends and family throughout the
year, Make the Magic will be a
special opportunity to share the
magic of Camp Kesem with our
larger community. Please save the
date for our inaugural benefit
dinner and we look forward to
seeing you there! Look out for more
details for the event coming soon.
We would like to thank the
Livestrong and The Gift
Foundations for donating
$2,500 each this year!
has been raised by
Camp Kesem Stony Brook
Would you like to help CK Stony Brook reach our $100,000
fundraising goal this year?
Visit campkesem.org/stonybrook for more information
Contact & Follow CKSB on:
CampKesem.org/StonyBrook
CampKesemSB
StonyBrook@CampKesem.org
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