Today was a plethora of awesomeness at ELITEAM!
We did circuits to train our Cardiovascular system to redline and then recover while having the best time all together rocking out. Ben’s group won the “I’m a Banana” Contest.
We pushed ourselves to the limit in hardcore Dodgeball where it was winner take all! And in the end when it was the campers versus the coaches… It was the campers that persevered!
We finally got to go upside down in the tramps following a progression of visualization, focus, and lots of practice. Everyone was more comfortable in the air after every session.
We Rollerbladed around cones, gates and jumped in the air with little to no skin lost! How lucky we were to have Myles the Rollerblade guy on hand to teach us all the secrets.
And we cooked Black Bean brownies while learning about Proteins, Carbs, and Fats and how they fuel us in different ways. Everyone had a taste of their own creation. We will finish them off before the Movie tonight!
Wednesday will be another full day starting off with the annual Sandpit Dual Slalom race followed by Popsicles and a swim. Then it will be an afternoon of Boxing, more Tramps and some Partner Yoga! It is also Dress-up night and we will show off our Crazy Hats, Fanny Packs and ELITEAM Shirts! Finally we will settle in to watch an inspirational movie!
Oh, and another 200 Burpees!
What was your favorite activity today and why?
- Eva C. – The tramp because I got to do backflips and jump really high.
- Emily D. – Tramp was my favorite. It was my favorite because I could do so much.
- Evelyn S. – My favorite activity was the tramp because I learned how to do a front flip. It was also fun to watch other people learn too.
- Cecilia T. – My favorite activity today was the trampoline because I started to learn how to flip.
- Olivia R. – I LOVED baking because it was so interesting to learn about healthy alternatives to delicious things.
- Madison K. – Rollerblading!
- Grace D. – Rollerblading – because it was trying something new, it was fun and I did really well.
One mental skill you used today and how did you use it?
- Eva C. – Visualization on the tramp and rollerblades by figuring out what flip I was going to do or how I was going around terrain.
- Emily D. – I pushed my limits. I pushed them by trying to learn a front flip.
- Evelyn S. – I used visualization and goal setting on the tramps to learn how to do a front flip. I visualized what I was going to do and set goals to get there.
- Cecilia T. – I used goal setting today. I told myself I would do a flip and I almost did.
- Olivia R. – I felt like I pushed my limits in the tramp room by attempting a flip.
- Madison K. – I set multiple goals like how I wanted to finish the rollerblade course in under 9 seconds.
- Grace D. – I handled my nerves & I went fast and that definitely pushed my confidence.
What did you learn about yourself today?
- Eva C. – That I could jump really high on the tramps.
- Emily D. – I learned that I like to use the tramp. I know this because I didn’t stop.
- Evelyn S. – Burpees are difficult when you’re sore.
- Cecilia T. – Today I learned that if I set my mind on something I can do it!
- Olivia R. – I enjoyed learning about nutrition and mental skills.
- Madison K. – That you don’t need regular flour to make brownies.
- Grace D. – That if I believe in myself I will achieve it.
If you could tell your mom or dad one thing right now, what would it be?
- Eva C. – Hiiiiiiiiiii!!!
- Emily D. – I love tramps and we should get one.
- Evelyn S. – I would tell my parents that I am having so much fun, learning so much and getting stronger each day.
- Cecilia T. – I would tell my parents that I can do burpees! And that I am having fun.
- Olivia R. – I miss you but it’s ok if you leave me here. Don’t come get me, I’m having a blast. Also I’m so sore. ILY!
- Madison K. – That I learned how to do the Berg.
- Grace D. – I would tell them that I want to try rollerblading more often.
