It was DH Mountain Bike day at ELITEAM where the Campers can push their limits on two wheels on Killington Mtn. Groups loaded the chairllifts and then rode the trails all day. There were lots of mental and technical breakthroughs – and a few tip-overs!
While one group was biking, the other was practicing their Ninja and High ropes skills. Coaches challenged the Campers to face their fears at 40 feet in the air – lots of beathing and focus were needed to let go of that safety rope!
After a full day, it was time to push our limits in the dining hall with our weird and healthy foods Taste Test. After learning about the health benefits of foods like Liver Pate, Kimchi, Fermented Seaweed, Sardines and Crickets, they all had to taste one of the foods. Lots of laughs and nerves and about half of the food ended up being spit in to the trash!?!??! However, some campers now enjoy Octopus!
And finally, it was time for our annual crazy Relays and Jello Drop. The Relays were absolute hilarity and sweat rolled into one while the Jello Drop was a tough battle with Christopher and Charlie crowned Champions!
Today is our annual SUFFERFEST and we will be back in the River for it. The water just makes Burpees more fun! We finish with a Zoom with Olympian Tricia Mangan before the Campers fall asleep in your cars!
Dig Deep!
What was your favorite activity today and why?
- Sadie W – My favorite was mountain biking because I had never done it before and I had to push myself.
- Elise S – My favorite activity today is mountain biking because it was exhilarating.
- Gwendolyn B – My favorite activity today was the coaster. It was really fast and I got to ride with my favorites.
- Heidi D – Downhill mountain biking.
- Finley C – Mountain biking because it was really fun and I think I improved my physical skills.
- Lila P – The Ninja Warrior course because it challenged me.
- Phoebe C – Mountain biking because it was fun.
- Layla R – My favorite activity was Mountain biking because it was super fun and I cleared a jump.
One mental skill you used today and how did you use it?
- Sadie W – I pushed my limits during mountain biking when I went over a berm.
- Elise S – One mental skill I used today was self talk while I was scared of going fast over rocks while mountain biking.
- Gwendolyn B – A mental skill I used today is handled my nerves when trying “bonita flakes”. I was proud of remembering to try new things.
- Heidi D – I dealt with distraction.
- Finley C – Positive self talk during mountain biking on the berm.
- Lila P – I used breathing during mountain biking.
- Phoebe C- Positive self talk when I was mountain biking.
- Layla R – One mental skill I used today was positivity and cheering my teammates on at the park.
What did you learn about yourself today?
- Sadie W – I learned that I can push myself in more ways than I thought.
- Elise S – I learned about myself that I can do anything.
- Gwendolyn B – I am better at mountain biking than I thought.
- Heidi D – That tempeh is really good.
- Finley C – I learned that if I’m positive about myself I can push my limits and I have a lot more confidence.
- Lila P – That mountain biking is not my thing.
- Phoebe C- I can mountain bike and I like it.
- Layla R. – That I can do a lot more than I thought. I cleared a few big jumps and did no hands for a bunch of the ropes course.
If you could tell your mom or dad one thing right now, what would it be?
- Sadie W – Tell Knox hi
- Elise S – That I am having a lot of fun at camp and even though it’s hard it’s really fun and we do a lot of fun things.
- Gwendolyn B – I would say “I love you and miss you.”
- Heidi D – That I got a bloody nose and now there is blood on my sheets and I won’t use them again.
- Finley C – Hi! I Miss you!
- Lila P – That I want to come back to camp.
- Phoebe C – Hi. Tell my dog that I miss her.
- Layla R – I miss AC!
