Matolly for Girls

… and the winner is…

By |2014-07-23T22:28:02-04:00July 23rd, 2014|

Hello all... Our Fruit Tray competition has come to a conclusion here at Camp between the Ockanickon Kitchen Staff and the Matollionequay Kitchen Staff and the winner is... The Ockanickon Kitchen Staff's "Indian Chief" display!!!   The senior Kitchen Staff and I narrowed down the 5 daily trays last week to one finalist from each kitchen and let YOU pick the winner by "Liking" the photos on our Facebook page. I let the voting run from the initial posting on Saturday until midnight Tuesday and by a slim 136 to 117 count the stately Indian Chief won over the beautiful [...]

A little friendly competition in the Kitchen…

By |2014-07-16T16:58:13-04:00July 16th, 2014|

Hello all!! What started as some of our Kitchen Staff being a little creative and having fun with designs on our morning fruit tray for the campers, has now turned into a little friendly competition between the Ocky Kitchen Staff and the Matolly Kitchen Staff. Pictured below is an example of what I'm talking about... That is a fish made out of honeydew and cantaloupe melons with a dried cranberry for an eye. (This tray was from about a week ago and not in the contest.) So here are the rules and the way the contest will be judged... #1... [...]

Matolly Cooking Recipes! (round 3)

By |2013-08-14T13:54:14-04:00August 14th, 2013|

Pinata Cookies 1 cup sugar 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup butter 1 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon baking soda 5 cups flour 1 tablespoon vanilla mini m&m's 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for frosting) 2 teaspoons milk (for frosting) directions: 1. Cream sugars with butter. Beat in eggs. Add oil. Combine dry ingredients together, and then gradually add them to the mixture. Mix in vanilla and almond extract. Cover the layered dough and freeze for four hours or overnight. 2. Remove the dough from the container and unwrap from the plastic. [...]

A father’s letter

By |2013-08-03T07:21:55-04:00August 3rd, 2013|

I came across this awesome letter the other day from a father to his daughter. Helps put in perspective why camp is pretty amazing. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-shamberg/open-letter-to-my-daughte_b_3600125.html

Matolly Cooking Recipes! (part 2)

By |2013-07-31T10:37:56-04:00July 31st, 2013|

Here are two more recipes we have done so far this summer in our cooking activity! Try them on your own and enjoy! Taco Cupcakes Ingredients: ground beef/taco meat taco seasoning black beans mexican cheese and/or queso lettuce salsa red onions wonton wrappers (generally found in the produce section) **This recipe is able to have any additions you seem fit! Any of your favorite taco ingredients will suffice as great add-ins for your own personalized "taco cupcake"! 1. Prepare the taco meat with the taco seasoning in a pan. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375. 2. Spray a muffin tin [...]

Three Days

By |2013-07-31T10:07:16-04:00July 31st, 2013|

After waiting through a long, anticipation-filled year, Color War is right around the corner.  There are only three days until the third annual fight between the reining champions, The Red Team, and the mighty underdogs, The Black Team.  Earlier today, Matolly captains rode in on horseback to deliver their opening speeches, and invite campers to join their teams, not just for this summer, but for every summer after.  Kelsey Henry, Black Team Captain, will keep her title for another year with nothing but victory on her mind  On the Red Team, Aly Brenner, will pass on the torch to the [...]

Homesickness

By |2013-07-27T05:20:00-04:00July 27th, 2013|

I started to go to camp when I was 5 years old at the rec center in town. I really do not remember those summers but I do remember being homesick for some of the other years I went to camp. As I have gotten older, I have been able to understand why kids (and even sometimes adults) become homesick. I was recently reading an article centered around homesickness and it listed out some great tips for parents to help their children and there children's counselors combat homesickness. Before Camp Begins: •Avoid committing to a "Pick Up Deal." We find [...]

Matolly Cooking Recipes! (part 1)

By |2013-07-24T06:48:59-04:00July 24th, 2013|

Hello all! I am here to bring you the recipes we have created this summer in our cooking program! The girls have made some fantastic things that I am sure they could continue to explore at home with family and friends! A special thanks to all of the lovely Matolly ladies for all of their hard work and enthusiasm at cooking so far! Below I am posting the first couple recipes we have done! Keep your eyes open for the rest as the summer continues! Keep cooking! -Matolly Cooking Director Pizza Puffs 3/4 cup flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 [...]

A sneak peek over senior bridge…

By |2013-07-17T19:00:00-04:00July 17th, 2013|

Hey everyone! Just over 3 weeks into the summer and Mohawk village is having such a great time. Having challenge course twice this week allowed the Mohawks to really get to know and trust each other playing team building games followed by high ropes elements. We have also had the chance to bake Nutella bites which were delicious!! See below for the recipe and instructions. This weekend we have our special events day at matolly which is Disney day! We hope the weather is kind to us and we can create a magical day for all those involved!! Ingredients 1/2 [...]

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