EC2- Saturday Olympics
Another beautiful day dawned on Saturday and the campers were amped to get going. But first, a full hour of scrubbing, wiping and washing lay ahead before the competition. Not the most normal pre-race routine, but necessary. Then on to the ELITEAM Olympics! In case you missed it, events included …
EC2- Friday- A High Intensity Day
I look forward to an hour of quiet from 5:30-6:30am where I can enjoy my morning cup of coffee and plan for the day. However, at this camp, there is a particular room that loves to get up at 5:45am as they are sooooooo excited for the day and all …
EC2- Thurs- A Full Day
Today seemed like three days in one. After a morning run where we had groups skipping rope, spinning, jogging and dynamic stretching, we split the camp into two. Half put on the harnesses and spent the morning up in the trees. The other half fried their legs with tuck routines, …
EC2-Wed: Team Victories, Thunderstorms & High-knee-Butt-kicks
Two weeks in a row the thunderstorms rolled in on Wednesday afternoon, but they didn’t stop us from a full afternoon and evening of activities. I am in my room at 9:10 and the boys Dorm is quiet! I think they are tuckered out. It’s always fun to watch the …
EC1: Sat- Another Inspiring Olympics
Saturdays start a little later at ELITEAM. IF, the campers go to bed on time (9:00pm lights out and quiet), they are allowed to “sleep in” to 7:00am and skip the morning run & stretch. These campers were asleep by 9:03 and enjoyed that extra 30 minutes of rest. What …
EC1: Fri- Scrapes, Bruises & Cuts
Scrapes, bruises, cuts, skinned knees and sore muscles. They are worn like badges of honor here at ELITEAM. Maureen got hers rocking the Berg Und Tal when she just missed her landing. Charlie got his slipping on a root rounding a corner of the Obstacle course at full speed. Zoe …
EC1- Thursday: Setting, Pushing & Achieving Goals
The day started early at 7:00am with the morning run and stretch, and never stopped. The campers were up in the trees, running gates, jumping hurdles, cooking Avocado Chocolate cupcakes, and dancing to the C & C Music Factory! Out in the ropes course, it was all about setting goals …
EC1: Wednesday- Storms, Log Squats & Relay Races
After enjoying some intense sunshine through registration and one rotation of the Team Challenges in the woods, a big storm hit the Valley so we moved everyone into the gym for some Agility training and Relay races. The campers were hopping, skipping, twirling, jumping and running at full speed, all …
