Camp Tepee Characters
Name the original Camp Tepee Mascot and his family members.
Mr. Ghoulie, Mrs. Ghoulie, Greta and Gregory
Who was Camp Tepee's first Camp Director?
Dan Driscoll
What famous actor (General Hospital, Bones, Lost in Space) started his career at Camp Tepee?
Ignacio Serricchio
What happened to the barn in the Summer of 2024?
A microburst hit the area and the barn was struck by lightning.
Who is the Counselor of the Year Award named for?
Robert Plumb
Who originated "Ultra" Man and in what year?
Randy Strassburger, 1984
Name the year Camp Tepee began?
1950
Who got engaged on the Camp Tepee Pond Dock?
Pete Vigent and Megan McMahon
True or False: During Family Night Bon Fires, it was tradition for counselors to go commando in their Native American garb?
Scary, but very TRUE!
What was the camp property prior to the YMCA?
The property was known as Lakewood Estates and was primarily used as a vacation spot for New York residents.
What object gave the Blue Boogie his powers?
Magic energy was flowing through camp. It entered Bruce's hat and traveled through the hat, down through his veins and bestowed upon him eternal Camp Spirit.
What year did Camp Tepee forever change when Don Casey, the man, the myth, the legend, was hired?
1980
Who was the first Native American Chief at Camp Tepee?
Art Uhlman
Believe it or Not . . . There was almost a stabbing on the Camp Tepee Grounds
Believe it . . . as part of community outreach, neighboring urban campers were invited. No one knew that rival gang members were put in the same group. During the ropes course, all hell broke loose and knives were drawn, leaving the ropes course specialist caught in the middle. Thankfully all ended peacefully!
During bonfires, the Native Americans always danced around the fire. What dance did they always do?
The Hokey Pokey!
This character comes to camp to often teach lessons about listening to your counselor.
The Purple Prowler
How many acres of land does Camp Tepee sit upon?
47
Finish the following YMCA Chant - I don't know if you've been told, Camp Tepee is as good as gold! Sound off, Y - M, Once Again, C-A! Hip, Hip Hooray! The Y is an Open Door, You're Right! Since, . . . .
1844, You're right! Leaders of Our Youth, You're Right! Building Character and Truth! You're Right! Sound off, Y - M, Once Again, C-A! YMCA, YMCA, Hip, Hip Hooray!
During a camp session cookout, a tribal area burned to the ground when the flames became out of control. Name the area!
Monticello
What is the origin of Blood Rock?
Blood Rock was the Cherokkee Tribe protecting the sacred sight from intruders. When there was only one remaining chief left, he built a bonfire on the rock to try and protect himself. He was over taken and fell off the rock. To this day you can see the blood and char marks left behind.
Who was the Camp Villian from 2010 - 2016?
Dr. Ingersoll
Who was the first Executive Director at the lakewood-Trumbull YMCA?
George W. Cunningham
Who was the recipient of the first ever Camp Spirit Award?
Don Casey
How did Don Casey get the nickname, Batman?
Don was the archery instructor. One day a bat flew into the archery pavilion landed in the cubbies. Instead of leaving it alone, Don, the curious creature he is, investigated. He climbed up on a stool and a whole swarm of bats came out. Randy, Don's CIT, and Don dove under the pavilion, hence Batman!
After Don Casey took one for the team and had a battle wound to prove it, this tribal area was shut down.
Riflery