January 2015 In This Issue Featured Alum...... 2 Alumni Info...... 3 Sarv’s Corner...... 4 Camper Artwork...... 5 Appel Farm For Life...... 6 Camp Reunions...... 7 Ice Cream Parties...... 8 Look Who’s Coming to Camp 2015...... 9 Fun at the Funplex! We are counting the days until March 28th, when we can catch up with you at the Appel Farm Spring Reunion at the Funplex! It will be fun! It’s at the Funplex! Everyone is invited, campers, alumni, families and friends! In the meantime, Appel Farm might be visiting a town near you! Until then, please enjoy meeting camp alumnae, Khristina Williams, and read about the connection between Breath and Butterflies with Sarv. Check out our talented campers’ artwork, celebrate Appel Farm For Life, and see who’s eating ice cream in the cold of winter! See who’s already signed up, and continue your countdown to Camp 2015! We would love to hear from you as well! Let us know what you’re up to! Share news about your art, upcoming shows, college, jobs, family, and life in general! Like us on at facebook.com/ appelfarmcamp. Save the date for our Camp Reunions, and check out all the posts on our School Year Blog.

Let’s stay in touch all year, and next thing you know it’ll be time to come back to camp!

See you at the Funplex on March 28th! photos by AC Jimenez Cori, Jennie and Rachel Stay in Touch! Refer a Friend! Register for Camp 2015 before January 31st, and receive ;; Read the Appel Core! If you know anyone who ; Submit Appel Juice! might be a great fit for the a $500 discount off your 4, 6, or 8-week tuition! ; ;; Schedule a play-date community at Appel Farm with your camp friends! (and who would know better than you guys,) we ;; Read the School Year would love to introduce Blog! ourselves! ;; Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, You can refer a friend on , and Pinterest! our website, or just give us ;; Come to our Camp a call! (856) 358-2472 [email protected] www.appelfarmartscamp.org Reunions! FEATURED ALUM Khristina Williams 1. When were you at camp? I attended Appel Farm for the summers of 2004, 2005, and 2006 during the second session!

2. What was your major and what were some of your minors? My first summer at camp I majored in Visual Arts. My second and third year I discovered my love for acting, and decided to major in Theater Performance. It was such a fun experience!! Some of my minors included

Costume Design, Stage Camp 2006: Costume Design Minor 2014: Reporting for FashionOne Television at the Emmy’s Combat, and Ceramics.

3. What was camp like when Television. I love what Outside of work I helped me to step you were a camper and I do. The best part of spend a lot of my free outside of my comfort what are some of your my job is traveling and time doing community zone and challenge favorite memories? getting to interview outreach and volunteer myself daily. Camp was the one thing cool people. This past work. One organization I looked forward to every Summer I had a chance that I work with is the GH 6. What advice or suggestions do you have year! Appel Farm was to attend the Emmy’s, Girls’ Basketball league. for present day Appel Farm like my second home MTV VMA’s, and the BET I get to spend 2 days campers? and I met some of the Awards! I’m also heading a week coaching and most amazing people to LA in a few days to mentoring young girls. My advice to present day there, whom I’m still cover the Golden Globes. Appel Farm campers is friends with today. Some Some of my acting jobs 5. How do you think you were to figure out what you’re influenced by your Appel of my favorite memories include a national Secret passionate about, and Farm experience? at camp were the deodorant commercial, a then pursue it! Dream Friday Night Concerts, Britney Spears Radiance My experience at Appel big! Don’t downgrade shaving cream fights, promo commercial Farm was where it all your dream to fit your “Halloween” night, and (MTV,) and Angelo (short started. It helped me to reality. Upgrade your of course the fabulous film by award winning figure out who I am and conviction to match your dance parties. director Flavio Alves.) what I was passionate destiny. All things are I also had the chance about. Growing up I had possible! 4. Where are you living now, to work with actress some social interaction and what are you doing for Giving Opportunities To Others Cameron Diaz in 2013; issues, so if you told work and fun? me back then that I’d Over the past thirteen years, GOTO she interviewed and has sent 129 campers, including I am currently living in photographed me to be be talking to people Khristina, to Appel Farm. GOTO City, and I’m on the cover sleeve of for a living, I wouldn’t scholars attend camp for an actress and freelance her book, The Body Book. have believed it. My up to three summers on TV host for FashionOne experience at camp full scholarships. www.thegotogroup.org Alum Info Speed Dating Join Us! Falling in love in between majors, minors, and everything else... an evening with How many Appel Farmers met the love of their lives at camp? In the past 15 years, at least Rachael and Jeremy Basescu, Jo and Mike Leibowitz, Jackie and Andy Havington, Issy and Friends of Appel Farm Jake Charrot-Grinsdale, Loes and Eli Wing, Antea Roberts and Wesley Bogan, Joanna and We would like to invite all of our Gabe Branch, Emily Rand and Seth Werlin... These counselors were so busy teaching and Alumni, funders, volunteers, and taking care of campers, it’s amazing they found time to flirt, let alone fall in love! Board Members for An Evening with Friends of Appel Farm. Maybe, despite the schedule of a camp counselor, immersing yourself in a caring, supportive We’ll be gathering for a wine environment that welcomes you, inspires and requires you to be your best self, and celebrates and cheese social in our Theater your passions, makes you pretty easy to love. Caring for children, teaching, and making art Gallery to catch up on all of our are all very attractive...and it can’t hurt that you are stuck in Elmer with 90 of your peers, memories of Appel Farm, and either! then joining the audience of the long standing tradition...our We love our staff, and we get a kick out of how many of you love each other! Let’s Friday Night Concert! get all these couples together for a love-in Friday, July 17th this September at the Friday, August 14th Appel Farm Alumni Reunion. Appel Farm Alumni Reunion Appel Farm is celebrating 55 years of Camp! We are inviting Appel Farm camper and counselor alumni along with their families and friends to spend Labor Day Weekend at Appel Farm. Let’s all get together, live in a bunk, explore the arts, remem- ber our camp days, catch up with old friends, and celebrate the Appel Farm community. Ben Fink, a camper in 1996-98 and current staff member, is get- ting a group of Alumni together to start planning the reunion. Let us know if you want to help! September 4-7, 2015 #AppelFarmForLife Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, Implementation

Breath and Butterflies Imagine that someone is as natural as breath itself. As accusing you of something. long as we take breath, we It can be anything: borrowing are inspired. And all of us go something without asking; through changes as dramatic telling someone a confidential as butterflies. secret; cheating on a test— Inspiration is a fact of life. It anything. You didn’t do it. belongs to all of us. And, yes, And your response is to say, I mean artistic inspiration as “Who? Me?” well. Inspiration draws from Where do you point your our heart and soul and from finger when you say that? our very breath. Where is that “me” you point In our world today, the head to? You do not point at your has become overrated. Many head. You do not point at educators have forgotten that your stomach, your feet, or wise saying that it is better to your legs. Everybody points light a fire than fill a bucket to their chest. We point to when it comes to teaching. where our lungs and heart Students today barely have reside—our breath and our time to catch their breath. soul. At Appel Farm we have a Sometimes we need to look chance to take a breath. at old words with new eyes. We can nourish our own Camp families Take “inspiration.” It means inspiration and the inspiration see their taking breath in. When of others. Of course we can campers’ final we point to our chest we do this in our art. But we can products during are pointing to that place do it relation to each other Performance of breath—of inspiration. as well. Week, but here’s Similarly, expiration is the a sneak peek at opposite. The breath goes My mother—an artist, poet their creative out. Our last breath is an and teacher once said, “the process, from exhalation. And we expire. real art is life.” It is as natural preparation to and wondrous as drawing The ancient Greeks had a implementation! breath. goddess of breath. Her name Violet Massie- was Psyche. She was also the Vereker, goddess of butterflies. She is Painting Major connected to the soul itself. Sarvananda Bluestone has been a Sophie Hill One thing about butterflies college professor, published author and Katie is that they all go through and professional psychic. In addition Goldberger, he has been the Head Counselor and miraculous changes—as a a Theater Director at Appel Farm for Ballet Majors natural part of their lives. 26 summers. He originally came so that his daughter, Hira, could come The thing about mythology as a camper. Now, her daughter, his is that it tells truths for all of grand daughter, Lucy, will return for us. Inspiration, for example, is her second Appel Farm summer. Visual Arts: Camp 2014

Abby Eckhardt Jafir Covington Nina Tang Where I am From by Lucy Gilbertsen

I am from America, my home, From tall skyscrapers and old, delicate farmhouses. I am from the places I’ve been and places I want to go.

I am from my family’s history. Gergin and Hannah Gabrielsen who anglicized their name to Gilbertsen just to Become American citizens.

I am from celebrating Christmas and Passover. From helping my parents wrap presents to hosting the Seder. I am from traditions that are strong enough to survive today.

I am from my family’s food. Thanksgiving turkey, Borscht, and latkes From taking my first bite of macaroni and cheese I am from cooking and helping to cook.

I am from going to the movies with friends and family From the salty flavor of popcorn and the cool, crisp taste of York peppermint patties. I am from family and good memories.

I am from my pets who have become part of me. From having the uplifting feeling of rescuing them and giving them their very own names, I am from my cats Squid and Gigi.

I am from summers at Appel Farm arts and music camp in New Jersey. From the feeling of being in the country and riding horses with my friends. I am from being myself with no objections.

I am from the busy streets of the Emerald City, A child of red, white, and blue of both Russia and the . I am from the places I have been and places I hope to see.

I am from home, no matter where it is. Grant Pavol APPEL FARM FOR LIFE Everyone who has spent a summer at Appel Farm knows the magic that happens at those green picnic tables and Friday Night Concerts. Our community is what makes this farm so special every summer and we would like to celebrate that loyalty! During camp, we will recognize campers and staff who have chosen to come back year after year, keeping their Appel inside them forever! Check out how we will celebrate the many years people have dedicated their summers to Appel Farm. #AppelFarmForLife

YEARS 1 and 2: Ice Cream Party Once you’ve attended Appel Farm, you’ll always be a part of the Appel Farm family! We would like to welcome you into the family with one of our favorite treats, ice cream! We’ll have a grand ice cream party during your session to recognize the important choice you made to call Appel Farm your summer home.

YEAR 3: High-Five Mural Members will leave a lasting impression on Appel Farm! They will put their handprints on our High-Five Mural, adding on year after year, high-five after high-five!

YEAR 4: Appel Farm Song Leaders Members will teach the Appel Farm Song to the whole camp at the closing of our first Friday Night Concert each session. For the rest of the session, at the end of each Friday Night Concert, at campfires, and any time we sing our song, they will lead the camp!

YEAR 5: Golden Appels Club Members will join the Golden Appels Club, and each new member will be recognized on the Golden Appel Club plaque in the Dining Hall, which will grow year after year. Who will join this year? Check out the list below! We’d love to see all of your names on the plaque someday...

YEAR 6: Bunk Photo Collage Members will receive a framed collage of their past 6 years of bunk photos, signed by this summer’s bunkmates, staff and Camp Directors. One frame with 6 years of camp memories...

YEAR 7: Appel Farm Fleece Pullover Members will receive an Appel Farm fleece pullover to wear during those chilly campfire nights, and all year long!

YEAR 8: Appel Farm Coffee Mug Members will be presented with an Appel Farm coffee mug...if you’ve been here for eight years, you can enjoy camp coffee and tea in style!

YEAR 9: Garden Stepping Stone Members will make a personalized stepping stone for our garden, which is a wonderful place to relax and laugh with friends among the veggies and fruit trees!

YEAR 10: Dedicated Adirondack Chair or Bench Members will have a new Adirondack chair or bench dedicated in their honor. Any place we put them will surely to turn into a new free-time hangout!

Kennedy Anderson, Jake Gess, Hazel Henderson, Livia Janjigian, Tali Kamionkowski, Beth Keenan, Isabella Lancenese, Dixie O’Connell, Emily Orlich, Allyson Stevens, Hannah Treatman, and Sarah Willis will join the Golden Appels Club this summer! Campsick? So are we! We had so much fun at the Appel Farm Fall Reunion at Six Flags, but it’s been way too long since we’ve seen your smiling faces! So start making plans to come to our next reunion on Saturday, March 28th at the Funplex in Mt. Laurel, NJ.

• Saturday, March 28th from 12-4 PM at the Funplex in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Look for more information via e-mail and our website in a couple weeks! • Bumper Cars, Go-Karts, Foam Frenzy, Lazer Runner, Motion Simulator, Arcade Games, and Bowling... • Catch up with camp friends, watch slide shows and camp dvds, and have lunch in our reserved room!

When we can’t connect in person, let’s connect online! Keep in touch on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest! http://www.appelfarmartscamp.org/camp/campers/social-media A Saturday on La Grande Pommeraie Saturday, May 16th, 10am – 6pm Celebrate spring in the spirit and tradition of an impressionist artist! Alumni are invited to spend the day at Appel Farm — roaming our grounds, painting, drawing, and creating artwork inspired by our 176 acres of fields and woods and our gorgeous organic garden! (Our Art Barn Studios, including our Ceramics Studio, will be open for artists to use all day.) Participating artists are also invited to exhibit a piece While you’re at it, save the date for our last reunion on of their work in Sunday, April 26th: Earth Day at Appel Farm! our Art Gallery from May • Appel Farm is celebrating Earth Day, and you are 14–16. Reserve invited to introduce your friends to Appel Farm your spot and our welcoming community of tree-hugging with Melissa artists! at mtevere@ • If you have a friend from home who wants to appelfarm.org or learn more about Appel Farm, this is your chance 856-358-2472. to spend the day at the farm, gardening, making art, learning about our environment • Connect with your friends from home, your camp friends, and campers who will be coming to Appel Farm for the first time this summer! Appel Farm Ice Cream Parties We are hosting more ice cream parties! Families are invited to join us for a free ice cream, to reunite with friends or to learn more about Appel Farm. Spread the word to your friends who might be interested in camp. Let us know you are coming by e-mailing [email protected]! Monday, February 16th - Presidents Day New York City @ Sugar & Plumm 377 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10024 11:00am-12:30pm North Jersey @ McCools Ice Cream 26 Main St., Madison, NJ 07940 2:30-4:00pm Princeton Area @ Thomas Sweet 183 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ 08542 6:00-7:30pm

It was so fun to see so many campers, new and old, at our Philly parties! Can’t wait to see more of you on Presidents Day! Who to Cam Look ’s Coming p! Countdown to Camp

James Alvarez, Kennedy Anderson, Dara Anhouse, Kate :: Apostolacus, Cecelia Barnett, Isadora Barnett, Judah 156 days until First Session! Barnett, Grace Barrett, Zoe Benson, Lilyanna Bickley, Natalie Mini Session I: June 28 - July 12 Bombeke, Nina Bombeke, Rex Borgenicht, Laura Boyman, RJ First Session: June 28 - July 24 Cappuccio, Ayden Cassano, Paige Chadwin, Reese Chadwin, 6-Week Session: June 28 - August 9 Hiba Chaudry, Max Cohen, Ashlee Cressman, Maura Cummins, 8-Week Session: June 28 - August 21 Max Davenport, Sam Davenport, Sky Davenport, Amanda Day, Molly Dente, Manuel Divino, Michael Dominguez, Kaitlin 184 days until Second Session! Dunsmuir, Bella Etkin, Angelina Fauerbach, Mark Faverzani, Mini Session II: July 26 - August 9 Talia Feshbach, Sarah Fichter, Zamira Frost, Arthur Furniss, Second Session: July 26 - August 21 Audrey Gao, Darqui Garcia, Shane Garry, Jake Gess, Lucy Gilbertsen, Sarah Glass, Ethan Glover, Lauren Glover, Virginia 170 days until our First 1-Week Session! Glynn, Julia Goldstein, Daniela Gonzalez, Julia Green, Phoebe First 1-Week Session: July 12 - July 19 Grupper, David Haden, Julia Hall, Olivia Hall, Olivia Haney, 197 days until our Second 1-Week Session! Katherine Harte-McCormick, Hazel Henderson, Anna Higer- Paris, Sophie Hill, Owen Holland, Leila Israel, Jay Izzo, Livia Second 1-Week Session: August 9 - August 16 Janjigian, Nina Janjigian, Sage Janjigian, Emma Jolinger, Jacqui Jordan, Ben Kalb, Tali Kamionkowski, Beth Keenan, Hugh Keenan, Lydia Keenan, Dylan Kelly, Mila Kisch, Rebekah Kline, Jason Kozarsky, Isabella Lancenese, Nikita Landfield, School Year Blog Miri Leaderman-Bray, Anna Leinwand, Cyrus Levy, Maggie Are your reading our School Year Blog? Lo, Jennifer Lorber, Kate Maimone, Zev Marinoff, Lucas If you are, you know the Appel Farm Rap, Markovits, Mona Marshall, Willa Marshall, Eric Ross McLaren, what camp looked like when Ben Fink Danielle McLaughlin, Calvin Mustokoff, Amalia Nachman, first saw it, and all about our new LEGO® Hope Napier, Dixie O’Connell, Emily Orlich, Grant Pavol, Gilad Robotics and Design program! You also Perlman-Greenberg, Fiona Pollack, Gabriella Pollack, Sofia Pollack, Jillian Roche, Olivia Roche, Havi Rojer, William Satloff, know all the ins and outs about Appel Nina Schatell, Joshua Schuchman, Sophie Schuchman, Dara Farm, and how we take care of all of our Schwartz, Emma Shear, Django Sibilia, Wyatt Sibilia, Olivia campers. It’s all really great information Siegel, Zachary Solano, Benjamin Steinwurtzel, Mya Steir, to have! McKenzie Stephens-Simon, Allyson Stevens, Anna Stribrny, Rose Swan, Mason Tepper, Chloe Tevere, Jacob Tevere, Hannah If you’re not already reading the blog, Treatman, Eli Troll, Aden Van Hollander, Gabby Van Hollander, check it out asap! From Moitvation Camille Williams, Sarah Willis, Ariana Gwen Wilson, Chenoa Monday through Fun Friday, each blog Yelle, Cheyanne Yelle, Charlotte Ziccardi highlights a different theme and core value. We welcome guest bloggers from Shane, Jake, DJ, and Jacob from Bunk 21 are any member of our camp community, coming to camp, are you? Register today! even parents, so get in touch if you have an idea!

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