Camp 2011: Epic!

53 campers, 6 counselors, and 3 coaches (plus the Joseph clan) experienced a magical week of redwoods, pine needle trails, musical interludes, Top Ramen, Eel River swimming, and of course well-used and sore legs/feet/ankles/knees.
This was our biggest camp ever, and I daresay our best!

Not enough can be said about the positive spirit and camaraderie that camp creates, all led by our irrepressible Yoda-like leader, Doug. He should have his body parts replaced prior to camp more often!

Take this weekend to relax a bit, let your legs refresh, and come to the Slurpee run on Monday ready to GO!

(Carrie's Haikus will be posted later this week)

Camp: Friday

• Up and at 'em: The 2-Mile Time Trial
• 5 boys break 12:00
• 7 girls break 14:00
• Lael runs a 9:19 mile
• Felix is the top frosh
• Big PRs from William Hoberg (14:25) an McKennan (15:49... 3 minutes faster than previous year)
• The transportation arrives
• Break camp and head home... thanks to all of you for an amazing CC camp experience!
• GO PANTHERS!! Carry it forward!!

Camp: Thursday

• DROPOFF! RELAYS! TALENT SHOW! The busiest day of camp
• But first, the big tree stuff... pics and poses... a lame "circle-the-tree" attempt... Morgan does an interesting "Squirrels In My Pants" dance that scares off the tourists.
• Ryland goes long! Impressive effort Ry!
• Evvy sets an awesome pace (a newer, faster "Evvy pace") for about 15 runners
• Kelly breaks 70!
• Alex Thomas PRs by 37 minutes!
• Jackson Woodward PRs by over 20 minutes!
• Team BEAR wins the 4 x 800 relay (Ben, Eva, Austin, Ryland)
• Gavin wins the "most" talented at the Talent Show since he was in almost every act. Too bad he's so shy...
• DK gets his revenge in the Hearts finale

Camp: Tuesday

• French Toast at Carrie's camp
• Joe Mulcaire joins us! So do Lael and Adam!
• Less action at the river, unless you count the water balloon insurgency
• A lot of duct tape used... weird?!
• DK had some Hearts issues (he'll work the issues out Thursday...)
• Tab (movin' on up!) and Chiara hammered the B girls group
• Doug finally got his Hearts game going!

Camp: Monday

• First trip to Myers Flat for ice and to buy the rare "Myers Flat is where it's at" bumper sticker.
• First trip to the Eel River... a little boat-tipping (the Doug shark was prowling) ... a little 3 Flies Up... even some Boggle!
• The evening workout (a hard fartlek) was the strongest top-to-bottom effort we can recall. Great teamwork!
• No blisters! What?!

Camp: Sunday

• "A" boys had the privilege of running with the new American Record Holder in the 2000 meter steeplechase for 60+ year olds, Dave Taylor of Corvallis, Oregon. (His time: 7:21)
• DK's group hammered the run and the "tree frosh" proved strong enough to move up to the "B" group.
• Kevin introduced the camp to the wonders of Pirateer! Aaarrrggghhh!
• Doug had a slow start in Hearts... here fishy, fishy...

2010 Cross Country Camp Information

WHERE: BURLINGTON CAMPGROUND, WEOTT, HUMBOLDT REDWOODS STATE PARK
PHONE: 707 946-2409
DEPARTURE: 10:00 AM SUNDAY JULY 25, 2010 FROM THE SWIM CENTER ON
RIDGWAY
FEE: $65 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO DOUG COURTEMARCHE
SHOWERS: YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A LOT OF QUARTERS FOR THE SHOWERS
MINIMUM SHOWER CHARGE 50 CENTS FOR 5 MINUTES ADD 2 1/2 MINUTES FOR EACH
ADDITIONAL QUARTER
MEETING: THURSDAY JULY 22 AT 6:30 AT ROUND TABLE PIZZA
OCCIDENTAL ROAD AND STONY POINT. BRING YOUR COMPLETED EMERGENCY CARD FROM THE ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PACKET TO THIS MEETING.
RETURN: FRIDAY JULY 30 AROUND 4 PM
You will be doing all of your cooking except for Wednesday night when Doug cooks gourmet
spaghetti.
Bring additional money for daily trips to Myers Flat for ice and other stuff.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR CAMP. IT CAN GET PRETTY
COOL IN THE PARK AND IT CAN BE QUITE WARM.
Running Shoes
Socks
Flip flops
Bathing Suit
Towels
Quarters for showers
Toiletries (Toothpaste soap etc.)
Sleeping bag
Tent (Are you sharing)
Food/Cooler/Plates etc.
Stove (Are you sharing)
Utensils for eating
Pots for cooking
Flashlight and batteries
Folding chair
Money for ice and stuff.
Good Humor and Cooperativeness (Mandatory)