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YAMPIRE
CAMP
YAMPIRE
Hi there, campers! This is the spot to find info about Camp Yampire 10: HALLOWEEN EDITION! Registration for 10 was done directly through ZOOM. It all went down on Halloween weekend, October 30th-November 2nd. Psst...you can check out previous camp schedules HERE!
Check out this schedule! Over 120 fun and festive things to do this fall.
Our Spooky Cinema is Open All Weekend!
So many great movies and Halloween-themed television specials to watch for the season! If you'd like to binge watch with fellow campers, chill in our Spooky Cinema. Unlike the horror movies later at night, these are all throwback and lighthearted shows. Please refer to the camper info packet for the full schedule!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
This room is meant for movie and t.v. viewing, so please refrain from using cameras and mics in here.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
This room is meant for movie and t.v. viewing, so please refrain from using cameras and mics in here.
Our Relaxation Room Is Open All Weekend!
Some people LOVE to be scared at Halloween. Others, not so much. For most of the weekend, we will have our Relaxation break-out room open, which will have calming music, nature images, and self-guided meditations. Relax, take a breath or two, then head back for more fun!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
This room is meant for peace, so please keep your mics and video off while in the relaxation room!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
This room is meant for peace, so please keep your mics and video off while in the relaxation room!
Friday, October 30th at 6:00PM EDT:
Camp Yampire: Opening Ceremony!
Let's get 10 started right! Take the camper pledge, review the weekend fun, and light the Camp Yampire flame of our Virtual Halloween Festival of fun!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Energy and excitement!
Let's get 10 started right! Take the camper pledge, review the weekend fun, and light the Camp Yampire flame of our Virtual Halloween Festival of fun!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Energy and excitement!
Friday, October 30th at 6:30PM EDT:
Nickname Academy with Camp Counselor Pie & that Cool Bear, Grizz!
*This session repeats on Saturday, October 31st at 2:00PM EDT.
Would you like a camp nickname? Pie & Grizz have got your back.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your imagination!
*This session repeats on Saturday, October 31st at 2:00PM EDT.
Would you like a camp nickname? Pie & Grizz have got your back.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your imagination!
Friday, October 30th at 7:00PM EDT:
Let's Play: Family Feud!
Play the iconic game with us via zoom! Do you have what it takes to make it to the fast money round? Winning team gets a prize!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Quick thinking and team cohesion with fellow campers!
Play the iconic game with us via zoom! Do you have what it takes to make it to the fast money round? Winning team gets a prize!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Quick thinking and team cohesion with fellow campers!
Friday, October 30th at 7:30PM EDT:
Pumpkin Spcie Hipster Coffeehouse Jams!
Welcome to the Camp Yampire Coffeehouse - grab a cup of java and stay a while! Do you play guitar and want to fill our space with a "coffeehouse vibes" song? Bring it!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Wear your trendiest scarves & hats, grab a cup of coffee/tea, and set your virtual background to "coffeehouse."
For Pumpkin Spice Whipped Dalgona Coffee: (we'll be using cafe bustelo), hot water, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, sweetener of choice (we're using dark brown sugar), bowl, and hand mixer or whisk. milk/ice to taste (we're using oat milk)
Welcome to the Camp Yampire Coffeehouse - grab a cup of java and stay a while! Do you play guitar and want to fill our space with a "coffeehouse vibes" song? Bring it!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Wear your trendiest scarves & hats, grab a cup of coffee/tea, and set your virtual background to "coffeehouse."
For Pumpkin Spice Whipped Dalgona Coffee: (we'll be using cafe bustelo), hot water, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, sweetener of choice (we're using dark brown sugar), bowl, and hand mixer or whisk. milk/ice to taste (we're using oat milk)
Friday, October 30th at 8:00PM EDT:
Wine, Chocolate, & Cheese Tasting with Yam & Pie!
Set your virtual backgrounds to "classy," put your pearls on (people at wine tastings pwear pearls, right?" and let's get a little fancy on our Friday night.
Join in our virtual tasting of wine, chocolate, and cheese from spain! We specificall ychose this region because these products are not only fairly inexpensive, they are delicious!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Here are the cheeses we will be tasting: Mahón, Manchego, Ibérico, AND Idiazábal. *Trader Joes also has an awesome "spanish cheese tapas sampler." Can't eat cheese? Just bring your favorite snacks!
Here are the chocolates we will be tasting: Dark Chocolate with Flor de Sal from Ibiza, Milk Chocolate with Orange and Cardamom from Madrid, and Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts from Catalonia. *Or, just bring your favorite chocolates and/or sweets to snack on!
Here are the wines we will be tasting: Garnacha, Rioja, Crianza, Tempranillo, AND Cava (sparkling wine) *Or, just bring your favorite wine to drink along! Optional: wine glasses for each glass of wine.
Set your virtual backgrounds to "classy," put your pearls on (people at wine tastings pwear pearls, right?" and let's get a little fancy on our Friday night.
Join in our virtual tasting of wine, chocolate, and cheese from spain! We specificall ychose this region because these products are not only fairly inexpensive, they are delicious!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Here are the cheeses we will be tasting: Mahón, Manchego, Ibérico, AND Idiazábal. *Trader Joes also has an awesome "spanish cheese tapas sampler." Can't eat cheese? Just bring your favorite snacks!
Here are the chocolates we will be tasting: Dark Chocolate with Flor de Sal from Ibiza, Milk Chocolate with Orange and Cardamom from Madrid, and Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts from Catalonia. *Or, just bring your favorite chocolates and/or sweets to snack on!
Here are the wines we will be tasting: Garnacha, Rioja, Crianza, Tempranillo, AND Cava (sparkling wine) *Or, just bring your favorite wine to drink along! Optional: wine glasses for each glass of wine.
Friday, October 30th at 8:30PM EDT:
Camp Yampire Oktoberfest with Camp Counselor Pie!
Oktoberfest may have passed in Germany already, but let's celebrate it anyway, Camp Yamprie-style! Bring your best Oktoberfest garments if you have them, and set your virtual background to "biergarten."
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Here are the german beers Pie will be tasting: Weihenstaphaner Hefe Weissbier, Bitburger Premium Pilsner, and Hofbrau Oktoberfest. Don't drink these kinds, or beer at all? Just bring your favorite drink of choice to sip along during the tasting.
For the pretzels: warm water, active dry or instant yeast, salt, brown sugar, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, coarse sea salt for sprinkling, water & baking soda for optional baking soda bath.
For the beer cheese dip: unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, milk, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, beer (we're using Horbrau Oktoberfest)
Oktoberfest may have passed in Germany already, but let's celebrate it anyway, Camp Yamprie-style! Bring your best Oktoberfest garments if you have them, and set your virtual background to "biergarten."
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Here are the german beers Pie will be tasting: Weihenstaphaner Hefe Weissbier, Bitburger Premium Pilsner, and Hofbrau Oktoberfest. Don't drink these kinds, or beer at all? Just bring your favorite drink of choice to sip along during the tasting.
For the pretzels: warm water, active dry or instant yeast, salt, brown sugar, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, coarse sea salt for sprinkling, water & baking soda for optional baking soda bath.
For the beer cheese dip: unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, milk, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, beer (we're using Horbrau Oktoberfest)
Friday, October 30th at 9:00PM EDT:
Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt via Goosechase!
The theme is "MURDER MYSTERY," and for those of you who have joined us before, the rules are a little different this time around. We will be asking you to solve riddles that have a photo or video solution. Correct submissions to Goosechase recieve puzzle links that your team must then piece together to solve the mystery in less than an hour! This will be a lot easier if you have access to two devices - one for the zoom chat to keep in touch with team members, and one to access the Goosechase app.
Optional but encouraged: dress in mystery solver/film noir/spy/detective gear and set your virtual background to "spooky" or "undisclosed location."
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Download the "Goosechase" app ahead of time (goosechase.com) so we can start asap.
The theme is "MURDER MYSTERY," and for those of you who have joined us before, the rules are a little different this time around. We will be asking you to solve riddles that have a photo or video solution. Correct submissions to Goosechase recieve puzzle links that your team must then piece together to solve the mystery in less than an hour! This will be a lot easier if you have access to two devices - one for the zoom chat to keep in touch with team members, and one to access the Goosechase app.
Optional but encouraged: dress in mystery solver/film noir/spy/detective gear and set your virtual background to "spooky" or "undisclosed location."
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Download the "Goosechase" app ahead of time (goosechase.com) so we can start asap.
Friday, October 30th at 10:00PM EDT:
Interactive FMV: The Bunker!
Part choose-your-own-adventure video game, part movie, we will be voting together to decide what
choices will get everyone out alive! Please note, this is a "horror" game, and not a "thriller" game, so please plan accordingly if you do not wish to be scared.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your wits and nerves of steel!
Part choose-your-own-adventure video game, part movie, we will be voting together to decide what
choices will get everyone out alive! Please note, this is a "horror" game, and not a "thriller" game, so please plan accordingly if you do not wish to be scared.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your wits and nerves of steel!
Friday, October 30th at 10:00PM EDT:
Camper Crafting Hour with Camp Counselor Yam!
Let's create together, campers! Either bring your own projects to work on in a chill space, or craft along with Yam!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Vampire Origami: a square sheet of paper (or origami paper) in vampire worthy color – pale pink, purple, gray, blue, gray-green or any other fitting color. sheet of black paper, white paper, & red paper, scissors, glue, googly eyes or marker.
Pumpkin Ornaments: orange yarn, scissors, balloons, modpodge/ clue, green and brown pipe cleaners. bowl for glue & fork
Pom Pom Pumpkins: yarn in colors of choice, cookie sheet, scissors, stick or pipe cleaners, felt
Let's create together, campers! Either bring your own projects to work on in a chill space, or craft along with Yam!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Vampire Origami: a square sheet of paper (or origami paper) in vampire worthy color – pale pink, purple, gray, blue, gray-green or any other fitting color. sheet of black paper, white paper, & red paper, scissors, glue, googly eyes or marker.
Pumpkin Ornaments: orange yarn, scissors, balloons, modpodge/ clue, green and brown pipe cleaners. bowl for glue & fork
Pom Pom Pumpkins: yarn in colors of choice, cookie sheet, scissors, stick or pipe cleaners, felt
Friday, October 30th at 11:59PM EDT:
Midnight Glow Dance Party with Yam & Pie!
Set your virtual backgrounds to "glow" and let's get colorful with it, campers! We love our glow dances, and think you will, too! Enjoy a high energy mix of danceable jams!
Costume suggestions: rock all of the neon in your closet, campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
If you have them, bring your party lights, glow sticks, and epic hats/costumes!
Set your virtual backgrounds to "glow" and let's get colorful with it, campers! We love our glow dances, and think you will, too! Enjoy a high energy mix of danceable jams!
Costume suggestions: rock all of the neon in your closet, campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
If you have them, bring your party lights, glow sticks, and epic hats/costumes!
Saturday, October 31st at 2:00PM EDT:
Refresher Sessions with Camp Counselors Yam & Pie!
*This session will also occur on Sunday, November 1st at 2pm.
We'll start the day off right with energy, kindness, and a review of the day's schedule!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your questions!
*This session will also occur on Sunday, November 1st at 2pm.
We'll start the day off right with energy, kindness, and a review of the day's schedule!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your questions!
Saturday, October 31st at 3:00PM EDT:
Let's Play: Organ Trail!
It's the classic game, Oregon Trail, but with a zombie twist! Let's work together to drive our station wagon from the east coast to the west before we too become part of the zombie hoarde!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your strategy skills will be important, here!
It's the classic game, Oregon Trail, but with a zombie twist! Let's work together to drive our station wagon from the east coast to the west before we too become part of the zombie hoarde!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your strategy skills will be important, here!
Saturday, October 31st at 3:00PM EDT:
Emily Wisdom's, "Festive Mask Making Workshop!"
No Halloween costume for the weekend? No problem! Returning Guest Camp Counselor and creative genius, Emily Wisdom, is here to help you use what you have around the house to make a festive mask, which is an easy and fun costume for zoom!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
You can get fancy with paper mache, or just use some cardstock as your base, and a dowel or ribbon to keep your mask on. to decorate, gather paint, stamps, markers, jewels, stickers - get creative with it, any materials can be used for masks!
No Halloween costume for the weekend? No problem! Returning Guest Camp Counselor and creative genius, Emily Wisdom, is here to help you use what you have around the house to make a festive mask, which is an easy and fun costume for zoom!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
You can get fancy with paper mache, or just use some cardstock as your base, and a dowel or ribbon to keep your mask on. to decorate, gather paint, stamps, markers, jewels, stickers - get creative with it, any materials can be used for masks!
Saturday, October 31st at 3:00PM EDT:
Maya Waldman's, "Election Season Self Care!"
*This session will also occur on Sunday, November 1st at 3pm EDT.
Returning Guest Camp Counselor and empathic soul, Maya Waldman, is here to provide encouragement, motivation, and support as we discuss the ever-important concept of self-care during this tumultuous election season. Bring a beverage and snuggle in as we share tips - each day will be a different experience, so feel free to attend both days!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your warm beverage of choice and your self-care tips!
*This session will also occur on Sunday, November 1st at 3pm EDT.
Returning Guest Camp Counselor and empathic soul, Maya Waldman, is here to provide encouragement, motivation, and support as we discuss the ever-important concept of self-care during this tumultuous election season. Bring a beverage and snuggle in as we share tips - each day will be a different experience, so feel free to attend both days!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your warm beverage of choice and your self-care tips!
Saturday, October 31st at 3:00PM EDT:
Let's Play: Trivia Murder Party!
*We will also play this on Sunday, November 1st at 9:00pm EDT.
The perfect halloween game, it's horror-themed trivia awesomeness. Can your knowledge keep you alive?
MATERIALS NEEDED:
These games are best played when you have 2 devices - one to keep an eye on the Camp Yampire zoom, and the other to use as a device to play the game. If you can join with a computer/laptop and cell phone, you will be able to easily join in all of the games! *You can still join from only one device, but you will have to switch back and forth on screens.
*We will also play this on Sunday, November 1st at 9:00pm EDT.
The perfect halloween game, it's horror-themed trivia awesomeness. Can your knowledge keep you alive?
MATERIALS NEEDED:
These games are best played when you have 2 devices - one to keep an eye on the Camp Yampire zoom, and the other to use as a device to play the game. If you can join with a computer/laptop and cell phone, you will be able to easily join in all of the games! *You can still join from only one device, but you will have to switch back and forth on screens.
Saturday, October 31st at 3:30PM EDT:
Katie Gilmore's, "Ghouls Just Want to Have Fun!"
*This session will also occur on Sunday, November 1st at 3:30pm EDT.
Join if you dare....Spooktacular Beauty Tips, Tricks, and Treats with the Fa-boo-lous Katie Gilmore, camper-turned GCC and skin care and make-up specialist! This class will raise your spirits! Come join the Beauty Bash and lets give em' pumpkin to talk about!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your questions, and your festive vibes!
*This session will also occur on Sunday, November 1st at 3:30pm EDT.
Join if you dare....Spooktacular Beauty Tips, Tricks, and Treats with the Fa-boo-lous Katie Gilmore, camper-turned GCC and skin care and make-up specialist! This class will raise your spirits! Come join the Beauty Bash and lets give em' pumpkin to talk about!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your questions, and your festive vibes!
Saturday, October 31st at 3:30pm EDT:
Star Stone's, "Spooky Yoga!"
Please welcome back Guest Camp Counselor, poet, and yoga badass, Star Stone! Ever wanted to practice yoga while wearing a Halloween costume and listening to spooky music? Now is your chance! Don't miss this one, campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Yoga mat, towel, or exercise mat,
something you feel comfortable using for movement.
*HALLOWEEN COSTUMES HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!
Please welcome back Guest Camp Counselor, poet, and yoga badass, Star Stone! Ever wanted to practice yoga while wearing a Halloween costume and listening to spooky music? Now is your chance! Don't miss this one, campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Yoga mat, towel, or exercise mat,
something you feel comfortable using for movement.
*HALLOWEEN COSTUMES HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!
Saturday, October 31st at 3:30PM EDT:
Puppy Cam: Live!
Hosted by Emily Wisdom
Now is the time to show off your precious pet with fellow campers! Bonus points if they are wearing a Halloween costume.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your pets and their stories!
Hosted by Emily Wisdom
Now is the time to show off your precious pet with fellow campers! Bonus points if they are wearing a Halloween costume.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your pets and their stories!
Saturday, October 31st at 3:30PM EDT:
Let's Play: Fibbage!
The online version of Balderdash, try to fool others into picking
your answer as the "truth."
MATERIALS NEEDED:
These games are best played when you have 2 devices - one to keep an eye on the Camp Yampire zoom, and the other to use as a device to play the game. If you can join with a computer/laptop and cell phone, you will be able to easily join in all of the games! *You can still join from only one device, but you will have to switch back and forth on screens.
The online version of Balderdash, try to fool others into picking
your answer as the "truth."
MATERIALS NEEDED:
These games are best played when you have 2 devices - one to keep an eye on the Camp Yampire zoom, and the other to use as a device to play the game. If you can join with a computer/laptop and cell phone, you will be able to easily join in all of the games! *You can still join from only one device, but you will have to switch back and forth on screens.
Saturday, October 31st at 4:00PM EDT:
Suze Wood's, "Halloween in Quarantine!"
Halloween in Quarantine is a challenge for many. Join returning Guest Camp Counselor and our favorite kind Canadian, Suze Wood, for an organic and heartfelt conversation about combatting the negative effects of self-isolation during the holiday season. Or, if no one's feeling that, we can just talk about the weather. ;)
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Just bring yourself! Kind and warm vibes are welcome, of course!
Halloween in Quarantine is a challenge for many. Join returning Guest Camp Counselor and our favorite kind Canadian, Suze Wood, for an organic and heartfelt conversation about combatting the negative effects of self-isolation during the holiday season. Or, if no one's feeling that, we can just talk about the weather. ;)
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Just bring yourself! Kind and warm vibes are welcome, of course!
Saturday, October 31st at 4:00PM EDT:
Jana Spillers', "Fall & Halloween Diffuser Blends!"
Join returning Guest Camp Counselor and Pumpkin Princess, Jana Spillers, for a Halloween and fall-themed essential oils DIY: oil rub for achey legs and feet, a tummy grumbles roller, home made hand sanitizer spray, fall scented diffuser bombs, and so much more!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your love of all things essential oils, and your questions! *Jana will send out a supplies list to make your own supplies, post-camp.
Join returning Guest Camp Counselor and Pumpkin Princess, Jana Spillers, for a Halloween and fall-themed essential oils DIY: oil rub for achey legs and feet, a tummy grumbles roller, home made hand sanitizer spray, fall scented diffuser bombs, and so much more!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your love of all things essential oils, and your questions! *Jana will send out a supplies list to make your own supplies, post-camp.
Saturday, October 31st at 4:00PM EDT:
Let's Play: Jeopardy (Halloween Edition)!
Play the iconic game with us via zoom! Test your trivia and trust your teammates to win a prize!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Quick thinking and team cohesion with fellow campers!
Play the iconic game with us via zoom! Test your trivia and trust your teammates to win a prize!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Quick thinking and team cohesion with fellow campers!
Saturday, October 31st at 4:30PM EDT:
Felicity Meza-Luna's, "Camp Yampire Fall Make & Take Swag!"
*This session will also occur on Sunday, November 1st at 4:30pm 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-themed works of wearable art. Don't forget your puff paints or fabric markers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Something wearable (or whatever you want to decorate) on which to place your ode to Camp Yampire. Plus the medium to do so, such as: t-shirt, hat, bandana, puff paints, paint markers, a canvas and paints of choice - creativity abounds!
*This session will also occur on Sunday, November 1st at 4:30pm 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-themed works of wearable art. Don't forget your puff paints or fabric markers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Something wearable (or whatever you want to decorate) on which to place your ode to Camp Yampire. Plus the medium to do so, such as: t-shirt, hat, bandana, puff paints, paint markers, a canvas and paints of choice - creativity abounds!
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