WC1- Thurs- A Day of Firsts for ELITEAM
Posted on July 21, 2011You think we’d have done it all in 20 years, but today we had two firsts. It started early with the 14 year-olds heading out at 6:30am for a first …
Read Full PostWC1- Wed- “Best Bike Ever”
Posted on July 20, 2011That was the quote heard all day today. I just might have to agree. For the first time ever ELITEAM rode the bus to Pine Hill Park in Rutland which …
Read Full PostWC1- Huge Day Tuesday
Posted on July 19, 2011Tuesdays at World Cup are huge. The entire camp experiences the thrills and excitement of the high ropes as well as the pain, exertion and intensity of the Leg Routine. …
Read Full PostWC1- Starts with a Bang!
Posted on July 18, 2011World Cup 1 started off with a bang. Five groups of nine athletes balanced, swung, carried, built and pushed their way through some tough mental and physical challenges. I was …
Read Full PostEC2- Saturday Olympics
Posted on July 17, 2011Another 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 …
Read Full PostEC2- Friday- A High Intensity Day
Posted on July 15, 2011I 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 …
Read Full PostEC2- Thurs- A Full Day
Posted on July 14, 2011Today 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 …
Read Full PostEC2-Wed: Team Victories, Thunderstorms & High-knee-Butt-kicks
Posted on July 13, 2011Two 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 …
Read Full PostEC1: Sat- Another Inspiring Olympics
Posted on July 9, 2011Saturdays 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 …
Read Full PostEC1: Fri- Scrapes, Bruises & Cuts
Posted on July 8, 2011Scrapes, 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 …
Read Full PostEC1- Thursday: Setting, Pushing & Achieving Goals
Posted on July 7, 2011The 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, …
Read Full PostEC1: Wednesday- Storms, Log Squats & Relay Races
Posted on July 6, 2011After 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 …
Read Full PostELITEAM 2011 Starts Tomorrow!
Posted on July 5, 2011It’s truly hard to believe that we started ELITEAM in 1991. Fellow US Ski Teamer Kraig Sourbeer and I opened up camp to 30 energized athletes for one week that …
Read Full PostELITEAM- Wait List Info
Posted on January 28, 2011Current Waiting Lists INFORMATION Wait Lists:When all openings have been filled, applicants’ names are placed on separate Wait Lists for boys and girls, by session, in the order in which …
Read Full PostWC2- Day 6- Olympics Bring Out the Best
Posted on July 31, 2010Another ELITEAM Olympics, and another beautiful day. 19 years running! With the entire group dressed in yellow, they broke into teams and took to the field, gym and woods to …
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