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Hi there, campers! This is the spot to find info about Camp Yampire 9.0: VIRTUAL STATE FAIR! Registration for 9.0 was done directly through ZOOM.
It all went down on Labor Day weekend, September 5th-7th.
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Camp Yampire: Virtual State Fair!
Step right up, folks! In direct response to the cancellation of State Fairs around the country, Camp Yampire 9.0, a free, virtual summer camp for adults, brings you a Virtual State Fair experience like never before. Free to attend, and 100% virtual, we have over 150 interactive and fun events to join into over Labor Day weekend! September 5th-7th is a special "State Fair Edition" of Camp Yampire, and individuals from states around the US are volunteering their time and talent to bring the sights, sounds, smells, thrills, and excitement of the State Fair to living rooms around the world.
Rather than webinars, campers log in to visit the Camp Yampire "Midway" and pop from breakout room to breakout room, exploring activities like butter carving, pie baking, sand art, livestock viewing, aviary tours, rodeo, circus performers, carnival games and midway rides, a virtual corn maze, live music, an array of fried foods, chili cook off, and SO much more! The jam-packed weekend of interactive fun runs from 12pm-12am on Saturday, 12pm-10pm on Sunday, and 12pm-8pm on Monday, with something new happening every 30min.
Camp Yampire has a mission of being inclusive and spreading joy. Those that have volunteered their time and talent hope that by holding a Virtual State Fair on zoom, a hearty substitute can be found in response to cancellation. Fascinatingly, each camp counselor is bringing their own state's unique activity to the space, meaning we are not just re-creating the essence of one state's State Fair, but a culmination of states all over the nation, joining together over fried foods and fun.
Our main events for Camp Yampire 9.0's Virtual State Fair include: Housepet Show & Tell, Virtual Rodeo, Nickname Academy, Carnival of Kindness, A Nation of Creators: Artist Showcase, a live circus-themed murder-mystery, State Fair trivia, State Flower Art & Happy Hour, Campfire Storytelling, Scavenger Hunt: Great State Fair, Marshmallow Building Competition, Jeopardy - Name that Song Lyric!, Fair for Dayz: The Quest for the Blue Ribbon, Community Meal: Share Your Harvest, Camper Crafting Hour, State Bird Happy Hour, Awards Show & Camper Showcase, and nightly fireworks shows that culminate in glow dance parties to Latin beats and 80's jams! It's free, it's fun, it's safe and socially-distanced State Fair celebration at it's finest! Let's make the most of our time indoors, together.
*The emojis to the left and the right of our promo card activites are meant to show you the vibe of the event - challenge yourself to do one of each of these during your weekend.
Rather than webinars, campers log in to visit the Camp Yampire "Midway" and pop from breakout room to breakout room, exploring activities like butter carving, pie baking, sand art, livestock viewing, aviary tours, rodeo, circus performers, carnival games and midway rides, a virtual corn maze, live music, an array of fried foods, chili cook off, and SO much more! The jam-packed weekend of interactive fun runs from 12pm-12am on Saturday, 12pm-10pm on Sunday, and 12pm-8pm on Monday, with something new happening every 30min.
Camp Yampire has a mission of being inclusive and spreading joy. Those that have volunteered their time and talent hope that by holding a Virtual State Fair on zoom, a hearty substitute can be found in response to cancellation. Fascinatingly, each camp counselor is bringing their own state's unique activity to the space, meaning we are not just re-creating the essence of one state's State Fair, but a culmination of states all over the nation, joining together over fried foods and fun.
Our main events for Camp Yampire 9.0's Virtual State Fair include: Housepet Show & Tell, Virtual Rodeo, Nickname Academy, Carnival of Kindness, A Nation of Creators: Artist Showcase, a live circus-themed murder-mystery, State Fair trivia, State Flower Art & Happy Hour, Campfire Storytelling, Scavenger Hunt: Great State Fair, Marshmallow Building Competition, Jeopardy - Name that Song Lyric!, Fair for Dayz: The Quest for the Blue Ribbon, Community Meal: Share Your Harvest, Camper Crafting Hour, State Bird Happy Hour, Awards Show & Camper Showcase, and nightly fireworks shows that culminate in glow dance parties to Latin beats and 80's jams! It's free, it's fun, it's safe and socially-distanced State Fair celebration at it's finest! Let's make the most of our time indoors, together.
*The emojis to the left and the right of our promo card activites are meant to show you the vibe of the event - challenge yourself to do one of each of these during your weekend.
Saturday, September 5th at 12:00PM EDT:
Camp Yampire: Opening Ceremony!
Let's get 9.0 started right! Take the camper pledge, review the weekend fun, and light the Camp Yampire flame of our Virtual State Fair!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Energy and excitement!
Let's get 9.0 started right! Take the camper pledge, review the weekend fun, and light the Camp Yampire flame of our Virtual State Fair!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Energy and excitement!
Saturday, September 5th at 12:30PM EDT:
Nickname Academy with Camp Counselor Pie & that Cool Bear, Grizz!
*This session repeats on Sunday, September 6th at 12:30PM EDT.
Would you like a camp nickname? Pie & Grizz have got your back.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your imagination!
*This session repeats on Sunday, September 6th at 12:30PM EDT.
Would you like a camp nickname? Pie & Grizz have got your back.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your imagination!
Saturday, September 5th at 1:00PM EDT:
Monica Baker & Michelle Smith's "Virtual Collaborative Quilt Workshop!"
*This session repeats on Sunday, September 6th at 1:00PM EDT.
Join campers turned GCC's Monica & Michelle for an amazing virtual experience! Campers will create a virtual quilt square (or 2 or 10) that represents themselves, their cultural backgrounds, their hobbies, their passions, anything they want, and we will "sew" them together to represent the awesome diversity of our campers.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Any art supplies you want to use to make a quilt square including paper, fabric, markers, pens, paint, etc. It's totally up to you! You can also make your square virtually on any art program. Whatever you choose, you'll have to be able to upload an image of it and send via zoom to chat to Monica & Michelle.
*This session repeats on Sunday, September 6th at 1:00PM EDT.
Join campers turned GCC's Monica & Michelle for an amazing virtual experience! Campers will create a virtual quilt square (or 2 or 10) that represents themselves, their cultural backgrounds, their hobbies, their passions, anything they want, and we will "sew" them together to represent the awesome diversity of our campers.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Any art supplies you want to use to make a quilt square including paper, fabric, markers, pens, paint, etc. It's totally up to you! You can also make your square virtually on any art program. Whatever you choose, you'll have to be able to upload an image of it and send via zoom to chat to Monica & Michelle.
Saturday, September 5th at 1:00PM EDT:
Drew Gorzen's "State Fair Sand Art Workshop" (No Sand Required!)
This session takes place in two parts on both Saturday the 5th & Sunday the 6th!
PT I: 1:00PM EDT
PT II: 5:00PM EDT
For those of us who were not good at the games, the sand bottle art station was the best way to leave the fair with a souvenir!
This session will take place in 2 parts. First, we will be preparing our "colored sand" using salt & food coloring in PT I at 1:00PM EDT. The sand will need a few hours to dry, so we will come back for part II at 5:00PM EDT to create our sand art, whether it be a sand bottle, a sand painting, or any other sand craft that you'd like to do! Drew (Pine Arrow) has got your back!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
To create the sand: craft sand OR 1-2 big containers of table salt and food coloring; measuring cups, plastic gloves, & plastic bags. A medium for your art: for example, decorative bottles/jars or paper & glue. Spoons, plates/tubs, and small funnels are also helpful.
This session takes place in two parts on both Saturday the 5th & Sunday the 6th!
PT I: 1:00PM EDT
PT II: 5:00PM EDT
For those of us who were not good at the games, the sand bottle art station was the best way to leave the fair with a souvenir!
This session will take place in 2 parts. First, we will be preparing our "colored sand" using salt & food coloring in PT I at 1:00PM EDT. The sand will need a few hours to dry, so we will come back for part II at 5:00PM EDT to create our sand art, whether it be a sand bottle, a sand painting, or any other sand craft that you'd like to do! Drew (Pine Arrow) has got your back!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
To create the sand: craft sand OR 1-2 big containers of table salt and food coloring; measuring cups, plastic gloves, & plastic bags. A medium for your art: for example, decorative bottles/jars or paper & glue. Spoons, plates/tubs, and small funnels are also helpful.
Saturday, September 5th at 1:00PM EDT:
Tim Sonnier's "Let's Play Carnival Games!"
Returning Guest Camp Counselor and awesome individual Tim Sonnier wants to play some awesome carnival games with you! Some will be games of chance, others, of skill. Campers will take turns sharing their screens and watch one another play the same game (you can vote on what you play!) The one with the highest score wins a virtual prize!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
The capability to share your screen to compete - you will need to be a co-host to do so! *You can also play on your own and share your score with campers just for fun!
Returning Guest Camp Counselor and awesome individual Tim Sonnier wants to play some awesome carnival games with you! Some will be games of chance, others, of skill. Campers will take turns sharing their screens and watch one another play the same game (you can vote on what you play!) The one with the highest score wins a virtual prize!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
The capability to share your screen to compete - you will need to be a co-host to do so! *You can also play on your own and share your score with campers just for fun!
Saturday, September 5th at 1:00PM EDT:
DIY State Fair Foods!
Create some delicious State Fair grub with us - we will be making corn dogs!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Hot dogs (we'll be using nathan's), skewers or wooden chopsticks, oil (peanut is best but canola works too,) a large skillet, tons, paper towels for the batter: cornmeal (not stone ground), honey, flour, salt, baking soda, sugar, eggs, milk. optional: air fryer
Create some delicious State Fair grub with us - we will be making corn dogs!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Hot dogs (we'll be using nathan's), skewers or wooden chopsticks, oil (peanut is best but canola works too,) a large skillet, tons, paper towels for the batter: cornmeal (not stone ground), honey, flour, salt, baking soda, sugar, eggs, milk. optional: air fryer
Saturday, September 5th at 1:00PM EDT:
Experience the State Fair of Alabama!
Watch a youtube experience video with fellow campers to learn about the state fair in the state of Alabama and comment & reminisce as you join in on the fun!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your memories of the State Fair! These videos are all from the past 5 years, so they may also feel very nostalgic, too!
Watch a youtube experience video with fellow campers to learn about the state fair in the state of Alabama and comment & reminisce as you join in on the fun!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your memories of the State Fair! These videos are all from the past 5 years, so they may also feel very nostalgic, too!
Saturday, September 5th at 1:00PM EDT:
Music of State Faiirs Past: 98 Degrees & Boyz II Men!
Join our "State Fair Music Streaming Room" at Camp Yampire 9.0 and watch a performance of 98 Degrees & Boyz II Men at the Washington State Fair!
Join our "State Fair Music Streaming Room" at Camp Yampire 9.0 and watch a performance of 98 Degrees & Boyz II Men at the Washington State Fair!
Saturday, September 5th at 1:30PM EDT:
Kayla Delane's "Positive Tunes!"
*This session repeats on Sunday, September 6th at 1:30PM EDT.
Returning Guest Camp Counselor and beautiful soul Kayla Delane (Braveheart) is here to bring some positive, smile-inducing tunes to your day. Has it been a rough week/month/2020? Kayla has got your back - come as you are for unconditional support, and bring your songs and stories, or just listen and receive kindness through song.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your love of music and your songs of hope!
*This session repeats on Sunday, September 6th at 1:30PM EDT.
Returning Guest Camp Counselor and beautiful soul Kayla Delane (Braveheart) is here to bring some positive, smile-inducing tunes to your day. Has it been a rough week/month/2020? Kayla has got your back - come as you are for unconditional support, and bring your songs and stories, or just listen and receive kindness through song.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your love of music and your songs of hope!
Saturday, September 5th at 1:30PM EDT:
Felicity Meza-Luna's, "Camp Yampire State Fair "Make & Take" Swag!"
*This session repeats on Monday, september 7th at 1:30PM EDT.
Join returning Guest Camp Counselor and beautiful genius Felicity (Electric Wanbli) for some Fall time swag creation! Bring your shirts, handkerchiefs, hats or what you'd like to make into Yampire State Fair themed works of wearable art. Don't forget your puff paints or fabric markers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
A wearable item to decorate: Tshirt, hat, handkerchief, visor, fanny pack, etc. Fabric friendly art medium such as fabric ink pens and/or puff paints.
*This session repeats on Monday, september 7th at 1:30PM EDT.
Join returning Guest Camp Counselor and beautiful genius Felicity (Electric Wanbli) for some Fall time swag creation! Bring your shirts, handkerchiefs, hats or what you'd like to make into Yampire State Fair themed works of wearable art. Don't forget your puff paints or fabric markers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
A wearable item to decorate: Tshirt, hat, handkerchief, visor, fanny pack, etc. Fabric friendly art medium such as fabric ink pens and/or puff paints.
Saturday, September 5th at 1:30PM EDT:
Jana Spiller's, "State Flare With a Crunchy Flair!"
*This session repeats on Monday, September 7th at 3:00PM EDT.
Join returning Guest Camp Counselor and mermaid in training Jana Spillers for a state fair-themed essential oils DIY: oil rub for achey legs and feet, a tummy grumbles roller, home made hand sanitizer spray, candy scented diffuser bombs and a first aid kit.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Bug bites roller: Lavender, Chamomile, Copaiba and Purification essential oils
- Tummy Tamer: Digize and Tummygize essential oil blends, Arnica Pellets
- Ouchies: Owie essential oil blend
- Burns and everything else: Lavender essential oil
- Achey Legs Roller: Lemongrass, Cypress, Clove, Eucalyptus, Balsam, Lavender and Frankincense essential oils
- Hand sanitizer/Surface Spray: Thieves, rubbing alcohol & Aloe juice
Sweet Treat Diffuser Blends:
- Cotton Candy (grapefruit essential oil, Ylang Ylang, Stress Away blend)
- Candy Corn (orange essential oil, cinnamon Bark oil, Frankincense)
- Fruity Pebbles (Grapefruit or Citrus Fresh, Bergamot)
Helpful Links from Jana:
Oils: http://tinyurl.com/bishopessentials
Arnica https://amzn.to/31O04tX
Spray bottles/Rollers https://amzn.to/2YXxQuZ
*This session repeats on Monday, September 7th at 3:00PM EDT.
Join returning Guest Camp Counselor and mermaid in training Jana Spillers for a state fair-themed essential oils DIY: oil rub for achey legs and feet, a tummy grumbles roller, home made hand sanitizer spray, candy scented diffuser bombs and a first aid kit.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Bug bites roller: Lavender, Chamomile, Copaiba and Purification essential oils
- Tummy Tamer: Digize and Tummygize essential oil blends, Arnica Pellets
- Ouchies: Owie essential oil blend
- Burns and everything else: Lavender essential oil
- Achey Legs Roller: Lemongrass, Cypress, Clove, Eucalyptus, Balsam, Lavender and Frankincense essential oils
- Hand sanitizer/Surface Spray: Thieves, rubbing alcohol & Aloe juice
Sweet Treat Diffuser Blends:
- Cotton Candy (grapefruit essential oil, Ylang Ylang, Stress Away blend)
- Candy Corn (orange essential oil, cinnamon Bark oil, Frankincense)
- Fruity Pebbles (Grapefruit or Citrus Fresh, Bergamot)
Helpful Links from Jana:
Oils: http://tinyurl.com/bishopessentials
Arnica https://amzn.to/31O04tX
Spray bottles/Rollers https://amzn.to/2YXxQuZ
Sunday, September 6th at 6:30PM EDT:
Kat Warwick's "Exclusive Studio Tour & Artist Q&A"
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your questions for this amazing artist!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your questions for this amazing artist!
Sunday, September 6th at 6:30PM EDT:
Anthony & Alicia Vaccaro's "Backyard Beekeeping in the Time of Corona"
Enjoy an interactive presentation with an introduction to bee keeping, bee facts, and an up close and personal look at the bee keeping experience!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Interest in bees!
Enjoy an interactive presentation with an introduction to bee keeping, bee facts, and an up close and personal look at the bee keeping experience!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Interest in bees!
Sunday, September 6th at 6:30PM EDT:
Andy Ainley's, "The Stories Behind the Art We Love!"
Join art lover Andy for a heartfelt conversation about the pieces that have influenced our lives.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Photos or physical pieces of art that mean something to you, and the story that comes with it.
Join art lover Andy for a heartfelt conversation about the pieces that have influenced our lives.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Photos or physical pieces of art that mean something to you, and the story that comes with it.
Sunday, September 6th at 6:30PM EDT:
Experience the State Fair of Tennessee!
Watch a youtube experience video with fellow campers to learn about the state fair in the state of Tennessee and comment & reminisce as you join in on the fun!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your memories of the State Fair! These videos are all from the past 5 years, so they may also feel very nostalgic, too!
Watch a youtube experience video with fellow campers to learn about the state fair in the state of Tennessee and comment & reminisce as you join in on the fun!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your memories of the State Fair! These videos are all from the past 5 years, so they may also feel very nostalgic, too!
Sunday, September 6th at 6:30PM EDT:
Music of State Fairs Past: Air Supply
Join our "State Fair Music Streaming Room" at Camp Yampire 9.0 and watch a performance of Air Supply at the New York State Fair!
Join our "State Fair Music Streaming Room" at Camp Yampire 9.0 and watch a performance of Air Supply at the New York State Fair!
Sunday, September 6th at 7:00PM EDT:
People's Playback: Magical Memories!
Back by camper demand, please join the talented and inspiring theatre group, People's Playback, for a experience in playback theatre, an improvisational form where campers share stories from their lives. Then, movement, music and dialogue
are used to play them back, capturing the essence of the
story and bringing us all closer to our common humanity.
The theme for the evening's show will be "Magical Memories"
MATERIALS NEEDED:
An open heart and good vibes
Back by camper demand, please join the talented and inspiring theatre group, People's Playback, for a experience in playback theatre, an improvisational form where campers share stories from their lives. Then, movement, music and dialogue
are used to play them back, capturing the essence of the
story and bringing us all closer to our common humanity.
The theme for the evening's show will be "Magical Memories"
MATERIALS NEEDED:
An open heart and good vibes
Sunday, September 6th at 8:00PM EDT:
Theme Night: Virtual Rodeo!
Yeehaw! Especially in the south, State Fairs regularly come saddled with a rodeo! We'll be doing fun themed activites all night!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Costumes and rodeo-themed virtual backgrounds are highly suggested!
Yeehaw! Especially in the south, State Fairs regularly come saddled with a rodeo! We'll be doing fun themed activites all night!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Costumes and rodeo-themed virtual backgrounds are highly suggested!
Sunday, September 6th at 8:30PM EDT:
Chili Cook Off w/Yam & Pie
Here's how it works: you send us your recipies to campyampire@gmail.com by 9/2 to register for the competition, we make four of them, then do a live taste test and hand out ribbons!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Feel free to make chili alongside us - or submit your recipie to CampYampire@gmail.com by 9/2 to participate in the cook-off itself!
Here's how it works: you send us your recipies to campyampire@gmail.com by 9/2 to register for the competition, we make four of them, then do a live taste test and hand out ribbons!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Feel free to make chili alongside us - or submit your recipie to CampYampire@gmail.com by 9/2 to participate in the cook-off itself!
Sunday, September 6th at 9:30PM EDT:
E-Smores & Campfire Storytelling!
Pitch a tent indoors or out, gear up the firepit (or the top of your gas stove) and let's share stories, new and old.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Optional: tents, supplies for smores, campfire virtual backgrounds, and your stories!
Pitch a tent indoors or out, gear up the firepit (or the top of your gas stove) and let's share stories, new and old.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Optional: tents, supplies for smores, campfire virtual backgrounds, and your stories!
Sunday, September 6th at 10:00PM EDT:
Glow Art Party: Dance & Create!
We love to make art ot music, and what better way to paint than by black light to Latin dance music? Join us, it's a great way to end a Sunday evening.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your glow art supplies if you'll be doing art. Your glow lights, costumes, and energy vibes if you're joining to dance! Optional: Set your virtual backgrounds to GLOW!
We love to make art ot music, and what better way to paint than by black light to Latin dance music? Join us, it's a great way to end a Sunday evening.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your glow art supplies if you'll be doing art. Your glow lights, costumes, and energy vibes if you're joining to dance! Optional: Set your virtual backgrounds to GLOW!
Monday, September 7th at 12:30PM EDT:
Pet Show & Tell w/Yam & Pie
Do you have a presh pet? Time to show off that lil cutie! You bring the cute pet and their life story, we'll bring the blue ribbons!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your pet (live or photos work!) and a story about them that is less than 3min.
Do you have a presh pet? Time to show off that lil cutie! You bring the cute pet and their life story, we'll bring the blue ribbons!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your pet (live or photos work!) and a story about them that is less than 3min.
Monday, September 7th at 1:00PM EDT:
Dr. Aja Holmes' "Carve an Iowa State Butter Cow"
Please welcome new Guest Camp Counselor Dr. Aja Holmes to Camp Yampire! Aja is joining us from Iowa, where the Iowa State fair is famous for the butter cow, this huge life size cow made out of butter! Aja will lead campers through the process of making their own butter cow out of two sticks - this is gonna be fun!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Two sticks of refrigerator butter (frozen, even), Plastic knife, fork & spoon, 2 wooden kebab sticks, and a Handful of spaghetti
Please welcome new Guest Camp Counselor Dr. Aja Holmes to Camp Yampire! Aja is joining us from Iowa, where the Iowa State fair is famous for the butter cow, this huge life size cow made out of butter! Aja will lead campers through the process of making their own butter cow out of two sticks - this is gonna be fun!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Two sticks of refrigerator butter (frozen, even), Plastic knife, fork & spoon, 2 wooden kebab sticks, and a Handful of spaghetti
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