Session 2 kicked off with sunshine, big energy, and one important mission: turn 43 individual athletes into one strong ELITEAM.
Campers jumped straight into a mix of physical and mental team challenges. Blindfolded athletes were guided through an obstacle course while carrying full cups of water, partners chased perfect scores in ring toss, and teams worked together to hit numbered targets as quickly and strategically as possible.
Each challenge required communication, trust, leadership, and a plan. On their own, many of the tasks would have felt impossible. Together, the campers studied the problem, adjusted their strategy, encouraged one another, and found a way forward.
Then came their first major test: 100 burpees in a row! In the heat of the day, they dug deep, stayed together, and completed all 100 in just ten minutes. An impressive first glimpse of the grit this group already possesses!
After refueling with pasta and salad, we headed back outside for 50 more burpees and some seriously fun relays. The movements started simple, then quickly evolved into ELITEAM classics like Molly Hops, Opposite Skipping, and the always-challenging High-Knee Butt-Kicks. There was plenty of effort, plenty of laughter, and teammates cheering each other through every round.
We finished the night with journaling, showers, and lights out at 9:00. By 9:01, the dorms were quiet and most campers were already asleep!
Tomorrow is Strength and Power Day, with a mental focus on resilience, grit, and perseverance. The campers will learn how to use those skills when the workouts get tough and the legs start asking questions. Session 2 is officially rolling!
What was your favorite activity today?
- Mikaela N- I like the obstacle courses because one person was blindfolded holding a cup of water and the other person was telling them where to go in the course.
- Clara L – Doing burpees was a lot of fun, I enjoyed pushing myself.
- Louisa D- Doing the SL gates because they were fun to run through and hit.
- Charlotte G- My favorite activity was the ring toss. I liked it because it was very fun.
- Josie C- My favorite activity was trying the Berg. It was a new thing and hard but I learned a lot.
- Sigrid H- My favorite was the Berg because it helps with balance and I got really good at it.
- Zoe S- The cones! We would go back and forth through them.
- Celia M- My favorite part of the activity today was doing blind folded obstacle course.
If you could tell your Mom or Dad one thing right now what would it be?
- Mikaela N- I love you so much and I know that you are doing your best and I love you for it. You are the best Mom anyone could have. Thank you.
- Clara L- Mom and Dad I love it here, I’m so happy I came back. Happy Birthday (again) Dad! I love you guys!
- Louisa D- I am having fun!
- Charlotte G- We did 150 Burpees today! It was crazy and the dinner was pasta and meat sauce.
- Josie C- I’m having fun! But I’m very bad at Burpees.
- Sigrid H- I love you and miss you. I’m having a great time!
- Zoe S- I never want to leave.
- Celia M- We did a lot of Burpees today and my hands are sore.
Describe what doing 100 Burpees in a row feels like?
- Mikaela N- Exhilaratingly tired but somewhat fun.
- Clara L- Pain! But it’s the good kind of pain that makes you want to keep doing it.
- Louisa D- It was really tiring.
- Charlotte G- Very tiring!
- Josie C- I felt like I was going to throw up but I like counting in Spanish.
- Sigrid H- It feels like I really accomplished something!
- Zoe S- It made me feel like I was going to throw up.
- Celia M- My hands hurt really bad and after every Burpee I wanted to stop cause I was tired but I did them all.
