Daily Camp Updates

It’s not often that we do something at ELITEAM that has never been done before on the Ropes Course. But today, with the older group, we combined the Tightrope and Incline Log into one element, and the campers loved it. They must first climb a 30 foot tree, which leads …

There is something about a challenge that raises the level of performance in kids. The camp was split into groups and each tackled the five low elements in the ELITEAM woods. They worked together to complete each challenge cleanly and quickly, and actually took the time to strategize and listen …

The Eliteam Olympics brings out the best in our campers. They all may not have their best run, but they compete fiercely and give it their all. Some moments that jumped out at me during yesterday's competition:- After falling short at the sandpits with two tough crashes, it all came …

Friday's morning run and stretch started out in a drizzle, but by the timewe had breakfast and began our hike up Mad River Glen it was partly sunny.The group stayed in a tight formation as we hiked to the top of theDouble Chair in just under an hour. What a …

I am writing this while the entire camp is in the GMVS Student centerwatching the movie RAD. An eighties movie about BMX biking and pursuingyour goals. Although a bit cheesy, the message and the action are good.Today started with a review of the dance which is coming along nicely andthen …

It was mountain biking day so that means it would rain, and rain it did.Never have I seen a muddier crew with such big smiles. On the first coupleof mud puddles (as big as lakes) the riders went around and made every effort not to get wet. But after about …

Tuesdays at ELITEAM are full days. Everyone gets to experience the ropes courses as well as a killer Leg Routine and Agility exercises. And although the rain started to fall around 3pm, we hardly felt it in the woods and the campers kept on pushing higher and higher in the …

At ELITEAM, we are active right out of the gate. The group was split into five teams and presented with five challenges. Crossing the swinging tires was the toughest event with the campers trying a variety of techniques, including standing in and on top of the tires, or using their …