The thunderstorms held off until after 6:30pm which allowed us to have some fun AND get a workout in before dinner. The group went through four stations on the field and in the woods. They got a full body workout with their rocks and a lesson on stilts. They took on the Nitro Swing with the added challenge of transporting water, and also worked the cargo net with ducks. It was a ton of fun, but all good strength, balance, coordination and teamwork training.
After a spaghetti and meatball feast with broccoli, salad and fruit, the rain began to fall so we moved the action inside for some agility work. Although it was all about perfection, it’s pretty funny how fast things turn into races with athletes this age. The competitive juices were flowing with everyone pushing each other. The rain soon stopped so we headed back outside to finish up with some pole agility games.
Tomorrow we go hard early with Ropes Courses and Leg Routines. In the afternoon Professional Gibbon Slackline Athletes will be here to give us a demo and spend some time working with the kids on their slackline skills. www.gibbonslacklines.com
The rain helped cool things off. The dorms are quiet and we’re all psyched for another great day tomorrow!
Quotes from the BOYS DORM:
Best part of my day so far…
Dinner!- Teddy
Walking on stilts.- Sam B.
Duck Challenge,- Chad
The cargo net & mountain biking. – Austin.
Everything (but push-ups)- Jimmy
Breaking my rock when I threw it. Now it is Dead.- Ries
The trick to succeeding on the stilts…
Use your armpits. – Ben
Straighten your legs.- Henry
Keep your momentum moving forward.- Sam B.
Pull up on the stilts.- Jake
I have no idea.- Bryce
Most challenging moment:
Throwing our rocks when doing sit-ups.- Austin
Rock throwing sit-ups.- Sam B.
Sit-up rock throw- Sam S.
Rock sit-ups.- Henry
The last push-up.- Jimmy
My rock is…
My best friend at camp.- Ben
12 lbs and his name is Bob Jones.- Austin
19 lbs and annoying.- Andrew
About 200lbs right now.- Jimmy
Awesomeness.- Henry
Friendly.- Chad
Heavy and fat.- Brendan
Dead.- Ries
Named Wilma.- Teddy
Getting heavier by the minute. – Sam B.
Right now I am…
Sore, tired and full.- Andrew
In misery because of my arms.- Brendan
Excited for tomorrow and sweaty.- Austin
How many push-ups have you done so far? And how do your arms feel?
200 and they feel great!- Jake
150. Good and ready for more.- Ries
150, give or take. Arms feel like jello stepped on by an elephant.- Jimmy
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