We’ve talked about Cool2Care, and how it’s the motto we live by at Skylemar. We try our best to be kind, respectful and care for others. But here’s the thing. We’re regular people so we also make mistakes.
There are times when we might say something that offends someone, or we maybe leave a bunkmate out of a game. We might forget to listen and could even come across disrespectful. That’s when we apologize, and trrrrrryyyyyy again.
At Skylemar, there are three steps to an apology. You feel sorry, say you're sorry and do something to show you’re sorry. It seems harder to do than it turns out to be, because we’re big on fixing mistakes.
Every time someone digs deep and shares how they're feeling, it brightens our world. Take this morning for example. Peter made a big announcement: The record has been broken for Polar Bear Swim! 98 bears from the older half of camp swam this morning. If you add in the staff involved, the total number rose to 150!
When Peter finished congratulating, tennis counselor Ulrich took the microphone. In front of all, he thanked swim counselor Annabelle for helping him to make it across the lake. Ulrich, a varsity athlete in college, was brave enough to share with the whole camp that it wasn’t until he got to Skylemar that he learned how to swim. He made us all feel proud.
It’s Sunday Signups! New Clinics were advertised today. Lots of popular favorites, and some combinations that seemed to spark quite a bit of interest. For example, our Soccer and Baseball staff will run a Skylemar Kick-ball week which sounds like lots of fun.
Chilltop will take their creative energy down to the Sail Dock for Boating and Bracelets. SkyDeck and Yellowhorn will join forces for Food Science, a unique way to explore what they’ll eat. On the Tennis courts, the focus will be on footwork, positioning and tracking the ball to better your game.
With a couple of intercamp matches this week, Volleyball will prep both the 13U and 15U squads. Lacrosse will cater to our younger guys who just love having a stick in their hands. Kettlebell workouts are on the Strength and Fitness docket, while Track and Field will focus on running (sprints) and throwing (shotput and discus) techniques.
Rumor has it that Robin Hood will make an appearance at Archery. Shep’s clinic, Skylemari Safari, is a “backlot discovery” of the many behind-the-scenes places that you don’t usually see at camp. They’ll tour the entire maintenance department, visit the big kitchen, go in attics and basements. Those who sign up for US Open Golf clinic will shift from the practice tee to plenty of on-course match play.
The Football staff will welcome those who want to learn in game-like situations. Pistol Pete Hoops is where ball-handling and dribbling under pressure will be the main focus on the Basketball courts. Down on the Pond, both the Swim and Ski Docks will be as popular as ever. “Splish Splash Sports” off the Swim Dock will include basketball, volleyball and 3v3 water polo along with plenty of time on the inflatables. The Ski Dock will be focused on advanced skiers, boarders, and surfers.
The most entertaining commercial was for the Super Awesome Chocolaty Fudge Mega-Coated Specialty Ropes Course Clinic. Lots of fun in the treetops! All sorts of options … with something for everyone!
More Sunday news: It’s the Intercollegiate Day Kick Off! The big day is Wednesday, but preparations started after dinner. It was exciting for campers to find out their college team -- either Wisconsin, Tennessee, Michigan or Virginia. The teams will be competing on the fields, courts, waterfront and stage. Song practice started this evening, and they already sound amazing. We can’t wait for the Cardboard Boat Race tomorrow!
