After some stretching and burpees, the camp headed out to the ELITEAM woods for some challenges. From sandbag lifts to nitro swings to reaction lights, the groups had to think, plan and execute together. Some groups worked well together while others had to fail a few times to get it right. Always though, each group came up with a slightly different way to solve each challenge, which amazed the coaches.
Then it was time for the 14 year-olds to challenge the staff to the Obstacle Course. Although they kept it close, the coaches ruled the day by just under 8 seconds on the minute long course. Throughout the camp this week each camper will get to know the obstacle course well and use visualization and breathing to focus in on their run.
After dinner it was agility time with pole exercises and relays. There were some incredible runs of perfection and some spectacular tumbles and crashes. We ended the night with some jello drop training off the roof of the gym.
Tomorrow is high ropes and leg routines.
CAMPER QUOTES:
What activity did you like best this afternoon and why?
Finn- I liked the obstacle course. It was exciting and fun! Chauncey’s dive and roll was impressive.
Joey- My favorite activity was the Nitro. It was fun cuz I like swinging.
Colin- Nitro because it was both hard but still doable.
Kyle- I liked Fit Light the most because it required concentration and agility.
Brian- Sandbags. I like how it improves your strength.
What was the most challenging moment and how did you push through it?
Jackie- Putting the sand behind our heads and we pushed through it by finding our inner strength.
Hannah- Running in Fit Light. I didn’t want to let my team down.
Sam- Lifting up and down the sand bag. I pushed through it by trying really hard and focusing.
Finn- When I slipped on my climb on the wall and pulled up with just my hands.
Joey- When the counselors made me carry sand bags.
Seth- The burpees were the hardest. I tried my best.
Matthew- The 50 burpees. I was doing it with a friend. I just put my head down.
Frans. The burpees were the most challenging. I just concentrated on something else.
Kyle- It was challenging to run with sand bags. I used my determination to push through it.
Brian- I thought the sand bag run was the hardest. I pushed through it because it was really fun.
What’s the best part of your day so far?
Hannah- Meeting new people. Dinner.
Sam- The Nitro. You get to swing and I love doing that.
Finn- Just being here at Eliteam and seeing all the familiar faces.
Joes- Dinner. It was good!
Seth- Getting to camp and seeing old friends.
Frans- Dinner was the best part of my day. It was the only time I could relax.
Right now I am…
Jackie- Slurping up ze noodles.
Hannah- Tired and excited.
Finn- A bit sore and exhilarated.
Joey- In my dorm. My dorm mates are awesome.
Eric- Feeling happy about the day. It was fun.
Matthew- In the common room, having fun.
Frans- Happy to be here. It is really fun.
Kyle- Happy to be here. It is so much fun!
Seth- Happy to be here and can’t wait for what is to come.
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