The new era of ELITEAM at Gould is off to a great start. Although the on again/off again rain forced us mostly inside the Gym, we got in a ton of team-building, agility work, challenges and Burpees! I can tell that the campers are tired because our coaches are tired!
After a run and stretch we tackled four Challenges including the Numbers Game, Ring Toss, Sheet Carry and 100 Burpees. The campers plotted and strategized and were able to solve all the challenges without dropping anyone or running anyone over!
After two hours of sweating, we refueled on Pasta, Carrots, Meatloaf, Salad and Bread! With our calories topped off we readied ourselves for some Agility work as a huge, wild group including the coaches. Especially awe-inspiring were the High-Knee Butt-Kicks and Tuck Jumps. In between the laughing and penalty push-ups there was a lot of amazing athleticism on display!
Every night we choose some campers to fill out some questionnaires. Last night it was some of the girls who shared some of their day! Their quotes are below.
We also are sharing some of the photos each day. We will share a BIG file of Camp photos after camp!
From the Girls:
1. What was your favorite activity today and why?
- Clara– The relays. It was my favorite because it challenged every part of me.
- Maddie– The crazy relays because we tried a lot of different fun things.
- Azlyn– The sheet game. I got to be a flyer.
- Imogen– The fun relays and working with my team.
- Siena– Relays. We got to improve our agility in fun ways.
- Gwen– Ring toss because I liked working with friends.
- Elise– The Name Game ball toss. It was fast paced and you got to learn people’s names.
2. What was the toughest activity today and why?
- Clara– The 150 burpees was the hardest because I did not prepare myself for them.
- Maddie– Burpees because we did so many of them.
- Azlyn– Burpees because of the heat.
- Imogen– Getting back into the swing of burpees.
- Siena– Burpees were very tough today because I haven’t done them in a while.
- Gwen– 150 burpees. I was exhausted.
- Elise– Burpees were hard but the pushups we had to do randomly were harder.
3. If you could tell your mom or dad one thing right now, what would it be?
- Clara– I miss you, I’m having fun and I’m doing well and haven’t freaked out yet.
- Maddie– I’m having a lot of fun, but I miss you.
- Azlyn– Miss ya. It’s fun.
- Imogen– Thank you for sending me here!!
- Siena– Hi mom + dad! I’m having fun and miss you guys! Say hi to Jack.
- Gwen– I love you, and miss you so much!
- Elise- I am having fun- you were right! Love you!
