Some morning drizzle kept us inside the gym for Morning Run & Stretch, but it did not deter us from getting in our Burpees before breakfast. After feasting on pancakes, eggs, bagels, cereal and fruit, it was time to split the group in half for the morning. The older kids went up high in the trees, while the younger ones worked hard on the leg routine and agility courses.
The campers in the Ropes Courses really pushed their limits. When we were leaving I asked how many reached their goal. All of the hands went up. Then I asked how many had surpassed their goal. Most of them stayed raised. It really is amazing how far, fast and high these athletes can go if they push themselves.
While half the group was swinging in the trees, the other half was jumping, sprinting, tucking, and hopping all over campus. There are a lot of sore legs tonight!
In the afternoon it was non-stop action as the campers cooked, raced the obstacle, talked about sports psychology and played epic games of Dodgeball. I spent a lot of time in the dodgeball jail. Brie took me out three times in about five minutes. Never underestimate an 11 year-old with a strong arm.
After dinner it was time to climb the rock wall with half the kids while the other half played a campus-wide game of Capture the Flag. Sprinting didn’t seem to be an issue when you have a flag in your hand and 30 kids chasing you down.
We ended with some relaxation in the gym. I think a couple of the campers fell asleep which is pretty much the point.
Quotes from the campers:
What’s been the most challenging?
Lea – “Trying to push myself to go faster because even when I try as hard as I think I can, I know I can do it better.”
Emma F. – The Berg Und Tal – you do not want to fall.”
Kaitlin – “The World Cup Ropes element was hard because you had to multi-task.”
Maddie KS – Everything that we do is tough because I am not used to this.”
What is the Key to the Ropes Course?
Leyton – “Keep going and do not look down!”
Anonymous – “Put one foot in front of the other.”
Alice – “BREATHE and don’t look down.”
Abby – “Knowing that if I fall I won’t die.”
If you could tell your Mom on thing right now, what would it be?
Leyton – I would tell her that I wish she was here so she could see all the fun things I did.”
Alice – That I wish I made the choice to go to the World Cup session.”
Skylar – “I love this camp.”
Emma F. – That I am so tired.”
Maddie KS – That this place is awesome.”