COACHES CORNER-
Hiking Mt. Ellen with Coach Morgan…
Today we ventured up to Sugarbush for a hike up Mt. Ellen. The hike was steep and rocky but all the campers made it to mid station, many made it even higher. We had some tired campers in the back that hitched a ride on Coach Zack’s back but only for a couple steps before they tired him out too.
Talking with Christian about the hike:
What did you think of the hike today? “It was tough…but so fun!”
What was your favorite part of the hike? “When we got to the top and I could see GMVS”
Win commented during the hike “my muscles are yelling at me, be quiet muscles- i want to hike!”
“Campers were super motivated and made it up the mountain fast!”- Counselor Natasha
It was a great day and a perfect last ELITEAM hike for summer 2014!
CAMPER QUOTES-
What did you think of the Sandpits today? What is the key to having a good run?
“I liked it.” Eliza
“They were fun, but I didn’t know what to expect until the 1st training run.” Pippa
“They were so much fun. Going fast.” Sydni
“I thought the sandpits were a lot of fun. The key was to just focus on the gate ahead of you.” Kat
“I thought the sandpits were AWESOME!!! To kind of jump on each turn and have quick feet.” Zoe
“I enjoyed sandpits. Jumping helped by giving you room.” Julia Lloyd
“It was fun but challenging! Jumping, keeping up the fast speed helped though.” Katie
How is the food here at camp? What was your favorite meal?
“It’s pretty good. The PASTA!!” Zoe
“The food was amazing. My favorite meal was chicken patties and sweet potato fries!” Kat
“So good! Lunch.” Sydni
“The food is delicious, and my favorite would have to be the chicken.” Pippa
“Great tacos.” Eliza
“It was good! I liked the french toast & pancakes, also the pasta!” Katie
“The food is great. I am gluten free and they were really accommodating. My favorite meal was the pasta.” Julia
What has been the best part of ELITEAM and why?
“River walk because it was refreshing.” Eliza
“I really can’t decide, it was all fantastic (except maybe Sufferfest).” Pippa
“The slalom course was fun and hiking–because it really pushed my limits!” Katie
“The slalom.” Sydni
“The best part of ELITEAM was the river walk because it was a lot of fun.” Kat
“Sandpits were I think ONE of the best just because its ALWAYS SOOO REALLY FUN!!” Zoe
“I enjoyed meeting new people and pushing myself to be great.” Julia
What does it mean to Dig Deep?
“Digging deep is trying your hardest, no matter what.” Julia Lloyd
“Like, if you’re really tired and about to give up you dig deep and keep going.” Zoe
“It means to push your limits.” Kat
“Push passed your limits.” Sydni
“It means to go past your limits and go even further to accomplish a goal!!” Katie
“It means to go within yourself and find your spirit.” Pippa
“Go out of your limits.” Eliza
ELITEAM is…
“Tiring.” Eliza
“Challenging yourself to push until the very end.” Pippa
“Really fun, tiring, strength building, fantabulous!” Katie
“Outstanding.” Sydni
“AMAZING!!!!!” Kat Dade
“AMAZING!!!!” Zoe
“AMAZING!!!” Julia
AWESOME!- Sam N
My favorite camp.- Shayla
My favorite camp.- Haley
MY FAVORITE CAMP! I LOVE IT!- Grace
Amazing, fun, challenging.- Elsa
Fun, hard, amazing, inspiring, Awesome.- Christian
More than a camp. A training ground. A place to work hard and have fun.- Ian
Awesome.- Brendan
Awesome- Jackson
Awesome- Kyle
An amazing place and I love everything about it!- Connor
