Clips of the Day


Shooting the "COD" with The Media Spot, 2007

Since 2002 The Media Spot (TMS) has partnered with TGC to teach campers the basics of video production through documenting the camp experience. Small groups videotape each TGC activity, then meet with Rhys Daunic and Andy Hieb of TMS to edit their footage into the Clips of the Day. The traditional final camp event is watching the "Clips" with parents, campers and staff.

The production process promotes media literacy and creates camp mementos archived on this website, which show audiences TGC from the campers' unique perspective.

The 2008 clips are on the way! This year's travel, as always, provided amazing backdrops for all of the action. Watch the clips to see what the campers decided to frame in the camera and share with you!

Clips of the Day, 2008

  • Monday, July 21, 2008 QT
    This year we spent all day Monday at the IFAS horse farm. This clip has puppet interviews, commentary from Professor Al Warnick from a hay ride, lots of pregnant mares and foals, and the rest of the TGC crew.
  • Tuesday, July 22, 2008 QT
    The camp got to drive through Hugh Popenoe's 250 water buffalo farm, where the buffalo came right up to the vans. Unfortunately, the crew forgot to pull out the video cameras! Fortunately, Felix was able to do a re-enactment with a sock puppet, and Hope played a tune on the bass that captured the spirit of the trip. After the farm, we headed to Blue Springs for swimming, diving and beach volleyball. BONUS footage at the end includes the ultimate sock puppet interview between Malcolm and Castie (aka Colin) -- don't miss it!
  • Wednesday, July 23, 2008 QT
    Wednesday we took a trip to Cedar Key on the Gulf of Mexico to learn about responsible angling and catch and release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. After a few casting and de-hooking lessons, we took a boat ride to a pier where we fished, chased crabs, swam on a deserted isle, and wound down with some partner yoga on the beach before heading back to Gainesville.
  • Thursday, July 24, 2008 QT
    We started Thursday with some games and puppet making at the Boys and Girl's Club, then hit Big Lou's Pizza to make garlic knots, pizzas, and cannolis for lunch. After Lou's we returned to the Itchetucknee River, where we tubed and visited The Generation Connection Spring, which we cleared of water lettuce last year.
  • Friday, July 25, 2008 QT
    Friday, we headed to the University of Florida's track, did some partner yoga and group-forming games, climbed a rope, and had a pull-up contest between a 60 year old and a 7 year old. The main event was a 440 yard race between the seniors and kids (with a handicapped start for some seniors). To cool down, we hit the pool at the 300 Club, did some puppet interviews and had some Domino's Pizza before heading to the Savannah Grande for the final video screening. What a week!
  • Monday, July 23, 2007 QT
    A long clip! Morning video introductions, Gainesville Rock Gym, and tree planting courtesy of Keep Alachua County Beautiful.
  • Tuesday, July 24, 2007 QT
    Arcadia Farms hay ride, vegetable planting, and exploration of a bomb shelter, followed by African drumming and dancing at the Capoeira Center.
  • Wednesday, July 25, 2007 QT
    Keep Alachua County Beautiful water lettuce picking service project, and tubing on the Itchetucknee River, followed by the fabled afternoon of Capture the Flag.
  • Thursday, July 26, 2007 QT
    Feeding, petting, riding, and roping. Mentoring from cowboys, inmates making good, and veterinarians. Shetland ponys, quarterhorses, and thoroughbreds galore at the beautiful IFAS Horse Farm, followed by diving at Juniper Springs.
  • Friday, July 27, 2007 QT
    Campers and mentors reflect on the week at Otter Springs accompanied by the amazing human beat box, Jessica.