The One Step Times
VOLUME 36 ISSUE 1
ALL
JUNE, 2013
THE NEWS WE CHOOSE TO PRINT
Congratulations to David Chen of Stepping Up for winning this years cover contest! Great job!
35 Years
One Step At A Time
Dr. Edward Baum
Camp Founder
Dates for Summer Camp 2014: June 14 - June 28. See you there!
One Step Times
Peace, Smile, Camp!
When I‛m here you see my smile,
Stretching far from mile to mile.
Stay 2 weeks, you won‛t regretOn this I am willing to bet.
Making friends and singing songs,
Staying up all night long.
Singing loud for all to hear,
Waiting for this all year.
The day has come,
I‛ve packed my clothes.
I‛m feeling numb,
Excitement shows!
I‛ve arrived, I‛m ready for fun,
To play underneath the Lake Geneva sun!
Haiku
Awesome summer camp,
Chillin‛ out with fine Ryan,
One step at a time.
-Robert Balocca, XL
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Why did the leg run?
To work out.
-Emma Broeniman, SU
-Becca Mueller, SC
-Daniela Lakosilova, XL
My time in ACE has given me confidence because
of an incident when I was forced to wear a dress.
It was red, white, and blue day and I had to wear
the red dress. I was very nervous about it, but
when it was over I was way more confident. So I
love that I had the experience.
-Maurice McCoy, ACE
-Jordan Rios, Angelina Scroppo, and Danny Folan, WS
Now time for some camp jokes from Matt!
Q. What do you call a guy who‛s been caught by a tribe of cannibals?
A. Stew
Q. What do bears walk with?
A. Bare feet
-Matt White, XL
-Katie Bayne, ACE
-Jorge Gomez, SU
-Patrick Petruf, XL
One Step Times
A Comparison between Camp and School
I am not an athlete. Before my treatment I was a soccer
superstar and I had mentionable basketball skills. All that
changed when cancer attacked. I was very sad because I
couldn‛t play very well. As a result I was always the last pick,
and this carried all the way to high school. People would pick
me last without even realizing why anymore. No one would
pass me the ball and as a result I wouldn‛t get better. When
I came to camp no one expected me to win a gold medal, they
just expected me to try my best, which is what I would do.
High fives were thrown around when anyone did something
good or simply tried. In a game that‛s so aggressive,
sportsmanship and love went hand in hand. We played
basketball the other day and I learned how to shoot. I find
it sad that in my 17 years on earth I‛ve never learned. Was
it because nobody cared? At camp, people care.
-Ryan Allen, XL
Top 20 Moments in Campcraft Wk.1
1. Rick peeing in his pants
2. Cows that look like Mel Gibson from "Braveheart"
3. Seeing a bald eagle, 'Merica
4. Hannah and Annice sleeping in the car
5. Having a floating lunch on the river
6. Rick losing his wallet and Emily finding it
7. TP-ing Rick's tent
8. Amish beards everywhere
9. Annice pooing in the woods
10. Playing "Headbanz" on the bus for 4 hours
11. Bacon Jerky
12. A mom with no pants and saggy black underwear
13. Learning Yiddish
14. Emily drinking river water
15. Jake made a Mickey Mouse pancake
16. Annice always plucking her eyebrows
17. Eating black pancakes
18. Killing spiders
19. The narcoleptic nurses
20. Washing hair in Wal-Mart parking lot with no-rinse shampoo
-Tyler Gengnagel, CC
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-Emma Broeniman, SU
-Divya VanPietersom, SU
-Andrew Christopoulos, XL
Raising awareness for the recent sightings of
Narwhals at the waterfront...
Narwhal is silver with a rainbow horn, pure black eyes,
and the whitest teeth that would freeze human flesh
into perfect skin
Known for being seen at the times of 1-4 a.m. on
Tuesday night when the sun and moon collaborate with
the rainbows and clouds to construct a smiley face.
-Dan Suero, ACE
One Step Times
Shutterbug
This year at camp (first week) there was an amazing group of
photographers that came to teach kids how to use a camera. These two
women came from the Pablove Foundation. They provided us with “Coolpix”
Nikon cameras to keep, rechargeable batteries, and a camera case. In the
classes they hosted, we learned every nook and cranny of our cameras.
They showed us how to take pictures with different lighting, and shadow.
They showed us how to take close up, and faraway photos. I loved doing
this class with Shutterbug.
-Caleb Steffen, SU
-Emma Valentino, SU
My name is Alayna and I want to say that most of
us here have gone through the same thing, cancer.
Many kinds. It has made us how we are today. I
know we have overcome. A great victory!
-Alayna Lopez, ACE
-Isaac Cutler-Kreutz, XL
-Gracie Krieger, SC
-Anna Gogliotti,SB
Hickory-Dickory Doc-tor Bruce,
Not to be confused with Dr. Seuss,
Dr. Seuss‛ rhymes are nifty,
Dr. Bruce can bench 250,
Dr. Bruce writes about Cindy Lou Who,
Dr. Bruce has a barbed wire tattoo,
Dr. Seuss is whimsical and witty,
Dr. Bruce will show you no pity,
Dr. Seuss wrote several books,
Dr. Bruce only gives dirty looks,
Dr. Seuss wrote Cat in the Hat,
Dr. Bruce would break your knee with a bat,
Dr. Seuss may have many answers,
Dr. Bruce has cured many cancers.
-Ryan Allen, XL and Ryan Zimberg, Medical
-Jamarielle
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Sittin‛ around the campfire any
night in summer there‛s a treat
that comes to mind. Fluffy little
pillows called marshmallows. We
all have our favorite kind, out of
the bag or toasted on a stick. I
could eat so many I‛d get sick
from the bag or on a stick eatin‛
till I get sick – ooooh, no
matter how you like them it‛s a
fact. Whether you‛ve had one
or four there‛s a sentiment that
we can all agree on – oh we would
like to have s‛more.
-Christian Bass, SU
One Step Times
What It Feels Like
Volunteering needs no rewards or recognitions, it‛s
there already in its purpose. When more of us realize
that giving is the most important form of receiving,
the quality of many lives will benefit, will multiply.
For all of us, time is the essence. For many of us, there
seems to be no extra time to spend with those who may
need a little more, have a little less, or look and feel a
little different. Undeniably true, undeniably sad. We
all should embrace our loved ones, friends, strangers
and reach out to our co-inhabitants. It‛s not a factor of
money, nor is it a factor of necessity…it is a factor of
the heart. In reality, many times those that have the
least, generally give the most.
Set aside some unimportant tasks, rearrange some
impending obligations, cancel some irrelevant
gatherings. Give an hour. Give a hug. Give a dollar. Give
a smile. Align yourself with the kind, the caring, the
concerned.This other place is not of self.This other
place is not of “So What?" This other place is not of
material consequence.This other place is of empathy,
compassion, sharing and kindness.
Have a visit, walk on by, check it out, take a
gander…get involved. Feel good. Feel worthy. Feel love.
Feel thanks. Feel needed. Feel “this is where I belong!”
Feel and be felt. Listen and be heard. Love and be free.
You are important. You are contributing. You are
appreciated. You are community. You are connected.
Give you…VOLUNTEER!
-Barry Siegel, ACE
-Haley Helstrom, SU
-Isaac Cutler-Kreutz, XL
A Love Story Between 2 Programs
-Teagen Reid, XL
So my friend and I met another camper in a
different program and we both thought he was
cute. We saw him drawing so we both decided to
go over and talk to him. I ended up doing most of
the talking but Bertha was the one who caught his
eye. After this day I noticed he would come to
our lunch table more often to see her. However,
Bertha would hide her face and ignore him. Later
on after talking to him, I found out he wanted to
go to the dance with her. But may I add he had
already turned down 5 other offers. Then the
next morning he came over to ask her to the
dance but my counselor Shenana kicked him
out. However she later invited him back, but he
couldn‛t ask her because she wouldn‛t look at him.
Stay tuned for next year for further
development. Names have been changed to
protect the innocent.
-Anonymous Watersports Camper
One Step Times
-Anna Gogliotti, SB
The thing that I liked about camp is that I was able
to be the leprechaun for the scavenger hunt for
the rainbow. It was fun because I made my pot of
gold and got in green clothing. People in my group,
Stepping Up, were pretending to catch me, and
they would say, where is the gold? I said, I will tell
you if you let me go, and then I ran away and hid
with my gold.
-Aleks Lazic, SU
-Angelina Scroppo, WS
We were at camp, “One Step at a Time. “We learned new
songs, but the part they liked was a song called “I Saw a
Bear.” The last day we have a dance and everyone likes it.
All the campers and the Seabees like “Boom-Dynamite!”
We learn how to do new activities like Disney, Halloween,
and Christmas. The more they go to camp the more
activities they learn, like cooking, animal trainers,
veterinarian, going to college, to name just a few. If they
are not ready, they can go back to camp. Some people want
to go and some do not because they are afraid of leaving
their parents and missing their friends. But once they go
to camp they are glad they did. They realize it is fun to go
to camp and do things they never thought they could do.
The motorcycle group donates money to build more
buildings so more campers can go. I like watching the boats
on the lake. The water is so pretty.
-Danielle Dhein, SB
-Emma Valentino, SU
-Jeff Maki, ACE
-Josiah Price, SB
One Step Times
Seabees Gossip
1. Who is part of the sugar coma club? (Barbie,
Alex, Josiah and Rob)
2. What mature male counselor came down to
the women‛s floor to borrow “feminine
products?” (B.K.)
3. Who does not get out of bed before noon at
home? (Rob)
4. Which 2 male role models thought they were
bringing sexy back by wearing women‛s yoga
pants? (Austin and B.K.)
5. Who was seen crawling around on the floor
acting like different animals? (Bryan)
6. Who are the 2 coffee addicts? (Josiah and
Bob)
7. Who is Mr. Clean and makes money for camp
with his folk art? (Patrick)
8. Who is the ice man and the man of a
thousand questions? (McLick)
9. Who is the card counter in our group?
(Matt)
10. Who is the slide show wizard? (David
Smith)
11. Who cannot operate their own CD player
without help? (Danielle)
12. Who is the Eeyore impersonator? (Ruth)
13. Who is the queen of friendship bracelets?
(Karyn)
14. Who is the best artist? (Anna)
15. Rumor has it that this Seabee is leaving her
husband for Rob and Bon Jovi. (Donna/Barbie)
16. Who has her camera ready wherever she
goes? (Chris)
17. Who is our favorite vegetarian? (Annie)
18. Who is older than dirt and laughs at her
own jokes? (Kory)
I think that the best thing I did at camp was going swimming
in the lake. It was so fun, even though it was pretty cold. I
jumped right in the lake and I got to make new friends and see
some of my old friends from last year!
-Aleks Lazic, SU
It is so much fun to be at camp.
We all have a lot of fun here at
camp. I love going to One Step at
a Time Camp.
-Nicole Wright, XL
Yes, Men Can Wear Yoga Pants
We have seen many unusual things over the years at camp. We
thought we had seen it all…But WE WERE WRONG!! As you can
see, in this picture are two mature girly-men who chose One
Step Camp to make a new fashion statement.
-Seabees
Q. How can you tell if your dog is on your phone?
A. Check your caller ID.
Kate is my BFF.
-Nicole Wright, XL
Knock, knock.
Who‛s there?
Knock, knock.
Who‛s there?
Knock, knock.
Who‛s there?
Arm. Arm you glad I didn‛t say
leg?
-Emma Broeniman, SU
-Jessica Helmbreck, SU
One Step Times
One day in Ear Town there was a dog named Sam and he was
friends with an ant named Frank. Here is how their
friendship began. Sam was walking down the street looking
sad. Just then there was the sound of someone or something
talking. Sam did not see anyone talking to him so he kept on
walking. Then Frank said, “Look down here.” Sam was scared
to see an ant talk. Sam asked, “You can talk?” Frank said,
“You also can talk?” Sam and Frank start to walk down the
street when Sam stepped on Frank and killed him. Sam ran
and said, “That was a short friendship.”
-Emma Valentino and Christian Bass, SU
-Samantha Wildeboer, XL
-Matt White, XL
-Jamarielle Ransom Marks, CC
A is for awesome
C is for cool
E is for excellence in all we do.
CHUCK LANE
We know a guy with a big white beard,
He‛s large, he‛s funny, and certainly weird,
Chuck is his name and he‛s ready to go,
He reminds us of Santa with his hearty “Ho Ho,”
He makes us laugh with his real funny wit,
He seeks nothing to gain,
He doesn‛t think you‛re plain,
His back is in pain,
His name is Chuck Lane.
-Ryan Allen and Tom Ford, XL
1.Draw a duck
2.Draw a leg
3.Draw a chick
4.Draw a arm
5.Draw a squirrel
-Emma Broeniman, SU
So step aside
Get out of our way
‘Cause we‛re gonna blow your mind away!
We‛re ACE! We‛re ACE! We‛re ACE! We‛re ACE!
-Abbie Finnerty, ACE
-Lesley Velarde, ACE
One Step Times
Tom and I would like to thank everyone for their
cooperation with the Quartermasters. Program Leaders,
thanks for the warnings in terms of what you would need
from us. Thank you, campers, for the pleases and thank
yous. We‛re having a fun week and appreciate all the visitors
we‛ve had! p.s. I do miss my Roverback colleagues!
-Debbie Lane, QM
-Matt White, XL
Excel Summer Games Cheers
1. I said, “Hey! It‛s fun in here! There must be Excel in
the atmosphere!“ I said, “Hey! It‛s fun in here! There
must be Excel in the atmosphere!“ I said, ”OH, EE,
OH, EE, OH! ONE STEP CAMP! OH, EE, OH, EE, OH!
ONE STEP CAMP!”
2. (Sung to the tune of “Fresh Prince of Bel Air”)
In Lake Geneva, not born, but raised. On the
campground is where I spent most of my days. Campin‛
out, max‛n relaxin‛ all swag. Lovin‛ that Boat Day goody
bag. When a couple of snipes, who were up to no good,
started makin‛ trouble in my neighborhood. I got one
little bite and the nurses got scared. But I said, “Yo,
we‛re at One Step, not in Bel Air!”
-Tom Ford, XL
-McKenna Carviou, ACE
-Nicole Adamski, SC
-Kelly Kieltyka, XL
Remake of the Milk Song
Don‛t want no peas, no peas. Don‛t want no beans, no beans. Just want some sugar, yum yum yum yum. Big
pound of sugar, yum yum yum yum. Give me a big Y. Give me a little y. Don‛t want no peas, no peas. Don‛t want
no beans, no beans. Just want some sugar, yum yum yum yum. Big pound of sugar, yum yum yum yum. Give me a
big V, give me a little v. Don‛t want no peas, no peas. Don‛t want no beans, no beans. Just want some sugar, yum
yum yum yum. Big pound of sugar, yum yum yum yum. Give me a big M. Give me a little m. Don‛t want no peas, no
peas. Don‛t want no beans, no beans. Just want some sugar, yum yum yum yum. Big pound of sugar, yum yum yum
yum. Give me a big YUM. Give me a little yum. Don‛t want no peas, no peas. Don‛t want no beans, no beans. Just
want some sugar, yum yum yum yum. Big pound of sugar, yum yum yum yum.
-Tai Penn, EXC
One Step Times
I had a lot of fun baking. I tried new things
like banana bread and dirt pudding. I also
learned how to make new recipes to make when
I go home, like puppy chow.
-Veronica Marquez, ACE
Top Ten Cutest Male Counselors
10. Tom Ford
9. Ryan Allen
8. Adam Petraglia
7. David Rapp
6. Alan Keating
5. Mike Kirsch
4. Austin Cappelle
3. Chuck Lane
2. James Feeney
1. JAMES CHANDLER
This list is 100% scientifically proven.
-Ryan Allen, XL
-Rosie Colucci, SC
-David Schill, XL
Riddle
I am tall.
I have spots.
I have four legs.
-Emma Broeniman, SU
-Hannah Smith, WS
-Michael Lick, SB
-David Schill, XL
One Step Times
Song written for 35th anniversary celebration:
We welcome everyone…..A ding-dong
To join us in our fun…..A ding-dong
We‛re happy that you came…..A ding-dong
Everyone here knows our name….
A ding-dong dong, dong, dong, dong…..A ding-dong
Poem
Bob is a slob
Jobs are a hob
Rob is a slob
Bob and Rob
-Emma Broeniman, SU
-Lynda Pietrzak, EXC
One Step At A Time is great…..A ding-dong
So let‛s mark down this date…..A ding-dong
We‛ll come back every year…..A ding-dong
And get camp into gear…..
A ding-dong dong, dong, dong, dong…..A ding-dong
I had so much fun when Kate and Eva were here
first week for the Shutterbugs. We all had so
much fun taking pictures. Kate and Eva had so
much fun too. Kate and Eva are so much fun!
We gather from here to there…..A ding-dong
Because of the love we share…..A ding-dong
We make new memories…..A ding-dong
With our camp family…..
A ding-dong dong, dong, dong, dong…..A ding-dong
-Nicole Wright, XL
We laugh and sing and play…..A ding-dong
And have fun on every day…..A ding-dong
We‛ll tell all of our guests…..A ding-dong
One Step really is the best!
A ding-dong dong, dong, dong, dong…..A ding-dong
-Vicky Goeddeke, Admin.
-Amber Moosvi, XL
Remake of the Beaver Song
Camper 0, Camper 1, let‛s have some camper fun. Camper
2, Camper 3, let‛s have some camper feed. Camper 4,
Camper 5, let‛s go for a camper dive. Camper 6, Camper
7, let‛s do some camper revin‛. Camper 8, Camper 9, Stop!
It‛s camper time.
-Tai Penn, EXC
-Ayden Lashlee, SU
-Mirissa Erdman, CC
-Angel Hill, SU
One Step Times
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- en e orre and a hel Werner, WS
- an llen, XL
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