2013 EC2- Friday Mash-up with Pits & Pizza
There were some tired and sore athletes today at camp. We switched the morning run to a morning walk and stretch, but of course we still managed 40 burpees before breakfast. We had a cool mixture of activities in the morning switching from Cooking to Obstacle courses, to an intense …
2013 EC2- Thurs- High Ropes and Sore Legs
Breakthroughs. That is what we experienced today in the high ropes. Goals pursued, achieved and surpassed. Fears addressed and overcome. I heard the rubber chicken (which hangs at 45 feet in the air) crow a few times today as the athletes used all sorts of techniques to climb to the …
2013 EC2- Wed- Feeling HOT HOT HOT!
ELITEAM is lucky to have the ELITEAM woods – a place that remains cool despite the hot weather. Right after a good stretch in the gym we all headed out to the woods for five orientation games that required teamwork and communication, as well as agility, balance and brains. Some …
2013 EC1- Fri- Sun & Sandpits
Today dawned sunny and cool and DRY! So the campers finally enjoyed (along with the coaches) a morning run on the dirt roads and trails. We hammered out another 25 Burpees as well. After breakfast it was off to the woods with the younger campers and onto the field & …
2013 EC1- Thurs- High Ropes, Tuck Jumps & Cooking 101
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 …
2013 EC1- Wed- Half Day, but Full Program
Europa Cup 1 started and ended the same way today – with Burpees. The campers did 50 upon arrival and finished with 50 before the nightly meeting. In between was control, chaos, movement, learning and challenges! Our first little challenge was the downpour of rain at exactly 3pm, so we …