Olympics Full of Intense Action
Posted on July 31, 2009The tradition at ELITEAM on Saturday mornings includes a sleep-in, but on one condition… the campers must go to bed quietly and on time Friday night. If they’re good, then …
Read Full PostWC2 Fri… It’s Raining Baby
Posted on July 30, 2009For the first time at Eliteam this summer, we had to change our schedule due to weather. Our planned hike was rained out this morning, so we opted for a …
Read Full PostWC2 Thurs… peaks and valleys
Posted on July 29, 2009Morning run feels like it’s coming sooner and sooner for our campers who are now starting to tire… finally. It’s always amusing to watch them walk over to the main …
Read Full PostWC2 Wed… Mtn Biking
Posted on July 28, 2009What a difference a week makes! Last Wednesday was wet and tough. This Wednesday was a mountain biker's dream. The trails were DRY and the woods were cool. From the …
Read Full PostWC2 Tues… A Huge Day
Posted on July 27, 2009It’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 …
Read Full PostWC2- Monday… Into the Woods
Posted on July 26, 2009There 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 …
Read Full PostWC1- Another Strong Finish
Posted on July 24, 2009The 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 …
Read Full PostFriday Fun
Posted on July 23, 2009Friday'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 …
Read Full PostThursday was RAD!
Posted on July 22, 2009I 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, …
Read Full PostMuddy Mountain Biking
Posted on July 21, 2009It 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 …
Read Full PostA Full Day
Posted on July 20, 2009Tuesdays 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 …
Read Full PostWorld Cup 1- Tires, Spaghetti & Relays… oh no!
Posted on July 19, 2009At 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 …
Read Full PostSaturday Olympics- A Strong Finish
Posted on July 17, 2009Eighteen years in a row and never a rain drop on the ELITEAM Olympics. The streak continued despite the doom and gloom forecast of rain. The streak of great performances …
Read Full PostA Day of Favorites
Posted on July 16, 2009With the legendary Sandpits, famed Jello Drop, the unveiling of the ELITEAM t-shirts and more of Andrew’s Crazy relays, Friday is a day of favorites! Like Thursday, the morning started …
Read Full PostHail to Eliteam!
Posted on July 15, 2009The most newsworthy part of the day was definitely the hail storm at dinner. Very exciting! Andrew even built a snowman. But to back up a bit…In the morning, half …
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