Summer Camp Stories

Former Cabinmates Steven and Camil go back 15 years a remember the journey Camil took to becoming a counselor, why 1950's basketball would confuse him, a gift of sugar cookies that he believed was a prank, and which favorite Camp guest remembered him when he went on to work at Camp Echo.

Steven and Tim reconnect for the first time in almost 18 years (besides that time one of Stevens kids called Tim) and talk Bob's famous pre-camp pitch, the trouble with the wall ball wall, what animals they dressed as in 2003 and why we would run to the far hockey rink for, mostly, no reason whatsoever.

Steven and Ashley talk about their time at Camp together and recall which item of food at the Quickway Diner astonished Ashley, how she felt about being called up to Kangaroo Court, her friends from Lindenmere and which multi-camp legend made the favorite songs list.

Steven and 'Wales' send the clock back 20 years and talk about their jobs as specialists in their first summers, a new career Nick has recently started, a New York Premier showing of 'Spiderman' at Camp, meeting X-Pac at a VIP experience in NYC, and what essential item you must take with you on a trip to Canada.

Steven brings 'Oppy' and 'Zippy' back together for the first time in 13 years and we talk about a HUGE victory at Camp Monroe, what Oppy would leave behind if he could go back to camp, who used to use the bus rides to place bets on the horses and where Zippy will visit for the 'first' time in history at next years reunion.

Steven and B-Rey reconnect about the Pre-Camp pitch that enticed him to Camp early, which of his camp friends he remains connected to, which item he would take to camp and how Steven accidentally destroy his version of that item, and, in a Summer Camp Stories first, we are gatecrashed by two former Campers who share some of their favorite moments with B-Rey.

Steven and Kris chat about his baptism of fire at the Camp Fair in London, the incredible Teen Tour of Disney World and the Bahamas that they chaperoned, the secret rooms and depths of the Cruise Ship, yelling scouse abbreviations at strangers in crowds and which staff member he promises to reconnect with first.

Steven and Charlie reminisce about Lynne's (now legendary) Tesco BBQ story, how much we enjoyed going to baseball games, the incredible stage shows throughout the years, including GREASE and which evening event 'superstar' reminds her of her husband.

Steven and Bernard take a trip down memory lane and discuss the Rope Burning contest, the 'put it on your face' chant during Simon Says, why one of his counselors wore a paper bag over his head on the last night, and the unfortunate (and hilarious) consequence he received for ordering wings from Tanos.

Steven and Rich think back to our time at camp and remember the poshest activity we ever did together. We talk about a useless drill, what Stevens Nan had in common with Artie, an incident with a cherry bomb and what Rich still says every sunny morning.

Steven and Christine reconnect and talk about her Mom's breakfast Sous Chef, how she found herself living in New Zealand, whose voicemail she has one her phone from Camp, and tells us about how she caught some boys sneaking into her bunk.

The master songwriter himself, Steve 'Rosey' Rose joins Steven to look back on their years together at camp. We discuss the incredible 'Double Dutch Divas', the Last Chance Bus World Record. We explore all of the documents Rosey kept from Camp, and we talk about the iconic songs that bring it all back.

Steve and Steve talk about how they were only a small percentage of the Steves, a neighborly fake break, the bond that Division 2 had and the amount of trust it takes to deliver a chair shot to your boss.

Steven and Jonny catch up and talk about a 'world tour' of the legendary Bongo Song dance, a send off in a Limousine with no bathroom breaks, the entire playlist from the jukebox at the Last Chance, and how Craig Evans once rescued him with a hose. We are also joined by the neighbors dog for part of the interview.

Steven and Doug remember the best way to use all those Verb balls left over from the Camp Concert, the cruise call, a dinosaur ripping a car in half and putting a Camp Echo staff member to work for a whole week.

Steven and Ben chat about what makes the Magic Room 'Magic', the most important part of his Honeymoon, Football Away days at Chipinaw and Iroquois Springs, and how popular Rihanna is in the UK.

Division 2 staff Steven and Brad speak about terrible haircuts, Dave from the Galleria Mall, Reconnecting with the Nature Boy in Chicago and riding Space Mountain.

Steven and Amy look back on their time at camp and recall their first meeting, playing the Dating Game and enduring a night under stars to find out which part of Steven is the most 'choice' to Spiders.

Former Bunkmates Steven and Paul talk about many people that shared time with us over various summers, typical camp attire, why Justin was docked canteen, one of the main concerns during the 2003 blackout and how Paul and Brad made a smashing impression on Dick Knibbs.

Steven and Karen reminisce about rolling down large hills, an interview while wearing pajamas, the little things at camp and the greatest retirement chant of all time.

Steven and Jamos talk about their time over 4 different summers together at camp, including the joys of pre-camp, the Jamos Monday Challenge, kids rolling down the hill in various ways and his obsession with making second rate plaques.

Steven talks to Ben and Marlee about how 2 camps came together, the joy of Flashlight sing, we mention Dan Simone a bunch and remember Doug's fantastic yellow jacket.

Steven and Joey discuss whispering to a WWE Superstar in an alleyway, TP'ing the Magic Room and going on a hunt in Central Park. Also, a rematch 13 years in the making is CONFIRMED!

Steven chats with Matt about how influential Frat Parties and the American Pie movie were to him, his hairy legs, playing Pool at the Last Chance and Matt practices his Oscars speech.

Steven and Craig remember the best line to come out of the 2001 Blockbuster 'Planet of the Apes', which Superheroes we were NOT, and a chance meeting that got us into the audience with David Letterman.

Steven and Dan talk about poor watermelon etiquette, THAT ringtone gag, and a snowstorm in July that would have made 'Mookie Wilson' very unhappy.

Former Color War rivals Steven and Elaine catch up and chat about our hybrid accents, High Adventure, the Great Blackout of 2003 and a plane diversion to Portland, Oregon.

Steven talks to the BBC's own Phillip Norton in this episode. Phil lets us know how his Camp interview went, his travels around the world, and Steven shares his haunting story from a trip to the lake for Waterskiing, and how he 'improved' Jello-Wrestling.

Steven and former bunkmate Elad, catch up over their 2005-06 Summer Camp Experiences, and talk about Shower Hour Power Soccer, Taco Bell Drive Thru Trip, and the Importance of Hummus!

Steven chats to Paul Menz, his first Summer Camp next door neighbor. They reminisce about old Camp friends, the excitement of Color War and having Frosted Tips!