Cupcake Camp Charleston has a new Facebook group page!

Cupcake Camp Charleston has a new Facebook group page! Join us for all things cupcake and Cupcake Camp Charleston/Summerville related.

Join us on Facebook groups  at Cupcake Camp Charleston/Summerville or
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920973178287940/

Val from GBBO has a new book out!

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/lifestyle/doncasters-gbbo-star-val-stones-shares-her-top-baking-tips-time-christmas-825974

Southern Living’s Best Cake recipes made from scratch

https://www.southernliving.com/desserts/cakes/best-cake-recipes-from-scratch

Baking is good for you!

https://www.scarymommy.com/baking-good-for-you-says-science/?utm_source=CM

Thank you and Save the Date!

Thank you for coming out and supporting Cupcake Camp Charleston this year! Save the date! We are looking at the first weekend in November 2020!

6 days left! Woohoo!

It's countdown time!
Who's getting excited?! Don't forget to get free tickets on Eventbrite or click on Going on the Facebook event so we can prepare and meet expectations,
If you're still thinking about volunteering or baking, just do it! Sign up today! Can't wait to see you!

Monday Stats
19 Bakers
28 Sponsors
1178 Fans
916 Twitterers
808 Instagrammers
153 Facebook going
274 Eventbrite attendees

Less than Two Weeks Away! Help still needed!

Less than two weeks away! Listed below are supplies still needed. Thanks for your help!
Supplies
1000 Napkins
6 Volunteers (we have had a few drop out due to life events)
4 Bakers (or any amount of donated cupcakes. They can be store bought)

Happy National Chocolate Cupcake Day!

Happy National Chocolate Cupcake Day! Time to bake! Article includes tons recipes! https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-chocolate-cupcake-day-october-18/

Donations still needed

I really hate begging but here we are. If your company or goodness of your heart can please provide any of the items below, we will recognize you to the fullest of our abilities! Below are items still needed. We still need a few more volunteers and cupcakes (if you don't bake, they can be store bought!). If you plan on coming, bring your loved ones! This is for a great cause!

 
Supplies 
500 Plastic Forks
15 - 6 ft. plastic or cloth white table cloths
20 - 6 ft. tables
T-Shirts
Cupcakes (if you don't bake, they can be store bought)

Supplies still needed

Happy Hump Day! Below are items we still needed for the event. We expect up to 500 people this year so we will take any donations you can provide. Local businesses, if you donate any of these items, this entitles you to Sponsorship and we will promote your business on social media and at the event. Thank you for your help!


 
Supplies 
1000 9 inch paper plates
500 Plastic Forks
500 Napkins
100 Serving disposable gloves
15 - 6 ft. plastic or cloth white table cloths
20 - 6 ft. tables
T-Shirts
Signs (for parking, arrows, pylons, etc. to point towards Cupcake Camp Charleston)
Drone (to borrow for aerial shots)

Meet one of our judges, Channel 4 News Anchor Dean Stephens

Dean has been a fixture on Lowcountry television for over two decades and can be seen weeknights on ABC News 4 at 5, 6, 7 and 11 p.m. Hired at ABC News 4 in 1990 as the weekend sportscaster, Dean has called Mount Pleasant home ever since. Following several years in the sports department, Dean was first promoted to sports director and then to news anchor. He finds a great deal of satisfaction covering the stories of the people of the Lowcountry, and earned statewide broadcasting honors for in-depth stories on autism in the Lowcountry, the personal Alzheimer's Disease battle fought by former Mount Pleasant Mayor Harry Hallman, and the courageous fight waged by retired Brigadier General Tom Mikolajcik. For the past 3 years, Dean has spearheaded the stations Jefferson Award initiative highlighting people in the lowcountry who work under the radar making life a little better for our community. Two of his award winners have been recognized by the National Jefferson Award organization. Dean and his wife Caroline have three boys. Dean is glad to report that all of his boys are happy and healthy.

Meet Caitlyn Nye, another judge for Cupcake Camp Charleston

Caitlin Nye is a born and raised Charleston local who has a passion for working for local companies to highlight the best of this town. She cut her teeth in the food in beverage industry in New York City during her time at Marymount Manhattan College and brought that city work ethic back home to the lowcountry in 2013. Since then has served the people of Charleston at local establishments like the Glass Onion, The Daily, and as the general manager of Callie's Hot Little Biscuit on King Street. Currently she runs the Wentworth Mansion branch of Urban Nirvana day spas, but she spends her downtime trying out any new recipe she can get her hands on with her fiance, Dylan, and their three pets. 

Items still needed!

Looking for a few more last minute donations (contributing any below automatically gives you Sponsorship): 1000 forks, 100 pairs of serving gloves, 15 table cloths, PA system to borrow on day of event, photographers (to capture event), and drone to borrow on day of event. Please email us at cupcakecampcharleston@gmail.com for info. Thank you!

Wednesday Stats

Cupcake Camp Charleston is 9 Saturdays away! Come one, come all! We could still use a few more Bakers and Volunteers! So far we have 18 Bakers, 12 Volunteers, 17 Sponsors, 1138 Facebook fans, 915 Twitter followers, 775 Instagrammers and 91 Eventbrite attendees. Please follow us on social media and share with everyone who likes free cupcakes in a fun environment!  If you’re coming, please click on Get Tickets on the Facebook event or at Eventbrite “CupcakeCamp Charleston  2019.” Palmetto Brewing Company is kid and dog friendly. All monetary donations support Pattison’s Academy. Thank you for supporting local charity!

Vegan recipe!

Vegan peanut butter and banana cupcakes recipe:
https://www.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/2019081676451/vegan-cupcakes-peanut-butter-and-banana-cupcakes-recipe/

Tuesday Stats!

13 weeks to go! We have 14 Bakers, 12 Volunteers, 17 Sponsors, 1133 Facebook fans, 915 Twitter followers, 748 Instagrammers and 83 Eventbrite attendees! Please help us spread the word! We could use a few more Bakers and Volunteers! Thanks for your support! Poster designed by OC Digital Design.

You can drink your cake AND frosting!

What do you guys think of this?

https://www.today.com/food/dr-pepper-has-new-soda-tastes-birthday-cake-vanilla-frosting-t159150

Time for jokes

There’s always time for jokes.  Happy Friday! 

Introducing one of our Sponsors, Bull Dog Tours

Say Hello to Bulldog Tours, a favorite among Charleston's Tour Companies. Voted as Charleston's  "Best Tour" company for 8 years, that says a lot. They have a been a faithful supporter of Cupcake Camp Charleston and we are forever grateful for their generosity. Bulldog Tours offers a variety of tours to choose from: walking, group, culinary, or history to name a few.  Whatever you choose, Bulldog will complement your family and friends when they visit Charleston. More information can be found at Bulldog Tours. Contact them today, you won't regret it!

If you would like to become part of the Sponsor family, email cupcakecampcharleston@gmail.com today. We are up to 15 Sponsors! There's always room for more!

Introducing one of our Sponsors! Meet Monique Stinson

Meet Monique Stinson! Monique Stinson is a licensed social worker and Certified Family Court Mediator. She obtained her Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) degree from Auburn University and her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of South Carolina. Monique is Licensed as an Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP). She has current experience with individuals during their incarceration and certified as a Correctional Health Professional (CCHP). She also works with individuals and family in crisis. She has worked as a Clinical Counselor at the Charleston Center in both the Women's Intensive Outpatient & juvenile drug court programs.  She continues to provide drug and alcohol education when needed. She has also worked at the Cannon Street YMCA and the Father to Father Project as a parenting coordinator before venturing off to open her own small business. Previously she counseled Individual and Families at Oasis Christian Counseling in Moncks Corner. Additionally, Monique has experience with adjunct instructing for The New School University, Springfield College and Trident Technical College, as well as academic advising with Coastline Community and Excelsior Colleges.
This vast experiences over the past 20 years has also given Monique a chance to participate in social work activities on a national level.
 Licenses/Certifications:

• LISW-CP - Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice
• EAS-C - Employee Assistance Specialist - Clinical
• CCHP - Certified Correctional Health Professional
• SAP - Substance Abuse Professional
• ADSAP/PRI Group Facilitator
• Family Court Mediator 
• MRT - Moral Reconation Therapy Facilitator

More information can be found online at www.amethyst-consulting-and-counseling-llc.com. Monique can be reached at monique@amethyst-consulting-and-counseling-llc.com.

If you would like to become a Sponsor, email cupcakecampcharleston@gmail.com today!

Meet one of our judges, Rick Rice!

As you know, we are bringing back our baking competition. This year we have three categories: Best Tasting, Best Decorated and Best Holiday theme. Meet Rick Rice, from Palmetto Brewing, one of our three judges! 

A native of Buffalo, NY, Rick Rice attended Gannon University in Erie, PA, where he graduated with a B.A. in Communication Arts, and entered into the world of broadcasting. Prior to moving to Charleston to assume the role of Location Manager at Palmetto Brewing Company, the previous 18 years had seen him in Asheville, NC, managing two properties for iHeart Media. As Program Director for WROO in Greenville, SC, and WQNS in Asheville, Rick worked closely with the craft beer community, partnering with the Asheville Brewers Alliance on multiple efforts including Asheville Beer Week.  

While working with individual breweries, Rick launched several efforts, including theBehind the Tap video series, Beer-of-the-Month promotion, and Taproom Tour on-location broadcast events. 

Rick has also worked for several sports organizations as a public address announcer, including the Southern Conference Basketball Tournament, UNC Asheville Basbetball, three professional hockey teams, and two Minor League Baseball teams, including 17 seasons as the voice of the Asheville Tourists. Rick and Stacy, his wife of 17 years, currently reside in Charleston, SC.

A Charity is Chosen! Pattison's Academy

This year's charity is Pattison's Academy. We have worked with them before and are excited to have them back. Pattison's Academy is an education and rehabilitation academy providing comprehensive year-round programs to support children with disabilities and their families. More information can be found at www.pattisonsacademy.org. Thank you for your support!

Tuesday Stats!

21 Weeks to go! We have 14 Bakers, 12 Volunteers, 11 Sponsors, 1122 Facebook fans, 914 Twitter followers, 601 Instagrammers, and 43 Eventbrite attendees! It will be here before you know it! Don't forget to register, sign-up to attend, like us, follow us, and tell everyone you know!

 

Saturday Stats!

Happy Weekend! Stay inside if you can because honey, those cupcakes will melt! We have 12 Bakers, 12 Volunteers, 10 Sponsors, 1116 Facebook fans, 914 Twitter followers, 504 Instagrammers, and 41 Eventbrite attendees! Let us know you're coming! Thanks for your support! Please reshare.

Bakers, We Need You!

Bakers, we need you! Please sign up under Bakers tab. Feel free to share this with others. We need all the help we can get! Thanks in advance!

Happy FriYAY!

Happy FriYAY! We have 8 Bakers, 8 Volunteers, 9 Sponsors, 1111 Facebook Likes, 919 Twitter followers, 405 Instragrammers and 37 attendees so far! We could use more people!
Register to attend, sign up to bake or volunteer and check out our Sponsor page if you want to donate prizes, materials or gifts for the winners. Please repost/share the following sample flyer. Thank you!

Happy Sunday Stats!

Happy Sunday Stats! We have 6 Bakers, 8 Volunteers, 8 Sponsors, 1104 Facebook Likes, 911 Twitter followers, 299 Instgrammers, and 33 attendees so far! Let us know you're coming/supporting/eating/baking! Register to attend, sign up to bake or volunteer and check out our Sponsor page. Favor, please share this post! Tell all your friends, enemies, exes, coworkers, teammates, teachers, students, doctors, nurses, book club, and total strangers! Charleston, we want to see all 135,000 of you there! Thank you!

Updated Contest Info.

Happy Tuesday! It has been brought to our attention that we forgot to update the Contest Info. Apologies! We have since updated it and here it is below as well:

Best Decorated: this cupcake will be judged on outer appearance and design; only one cupcake is needed.
Best Holiday theme: this cupcake will be judged on holiday ingredients, flavors and decoration; three cupcakes are needed per judge.
Best Tasting: this cupcake will be judged on the judges' agreement of the best tasting cupcake; three cupcakes are needed per judge).

Good Luck!

Happy Friday! We feel the Love!

Happy Friday! So far we have 1 Baker, 8 Volunteers, 1106 Facebook Likes, 911 Twitter followers, 6 Sponsors, 32 attendees so far! Let us know you're coming/supporting/eating/baking! Please register to attend, sign up to bake or volunteer and check out our Sponsor page. Please tell everyone you know. This is for the community, by the community. Thanks for your help!

Sponsors Needed

We are looking for Sponsors! Please send them our way if you know anyone who wants exposure for their business. From baking cupcakes to prizes for the competition, we will gladly accept it. Thank you!

Get Tickets!

Please get your tickets at Eventbrite. This helps us prepare for accommodations during the event. Thank you!

Palmetto Brewing is our Host

Our amazing host this year is Palmetto Brewing Company, 289 Huger Street, Charleston, SC 29403. Feel free to tell others. Follow our page for more details!