Homestay XC Camp

Below is an email sent to parents and athletes for whom I have contact information. Just in case you missed it, here it is again.

Hello Parents and Athletes!

Many of you have heard that I have decided to host a homestay camp for the girls. This was a decision made after the original plans for camp fell through. While the decision to do camp has been made for a while, time has snuck up on me! I apologize for what to me feels like a very last minute announcement.

Camp is available to any Spring Valley Student who has turned in a physical, health forms, a copy of their birth certificate and an athlete’s emergency information form. The total cost of the camp will be $150.00. This will include all of the activities shown below with the exception of our Friday celebration dinner. Athletes are being asked to donate 1 case of water, juice or sports drink to share as well as an international themed potluck dish for our Monday dinner. Many of our athletes are willing and able to drive additional teammates during the week to each location. If you are comfortable with your student riding with a fellow student that is wonderful. If not, don’t fret! I have spoken with a couple of parents who are willing to help me the week of camp and act as team taxis, I will also be available to drive students.

There are a few jobs or things that I would love to use parents for the week of camp, if you are willing or able to help please let me know! Some examples include; helping prepare/clean up meals, keeping an eye on groups during water activities, or drive students during our team Road Rally from about 3:30-6:30 on Monday.

A limited number of scholarships are available as needed. Please contact Coach Lindman if you would like to apply for a scholarship. If you will not be attending camp but still intend to compete this season we will continue summer practices at 8a M-F until July 18 then twice more after camp (Aug 4 & 5) then will begin official mandatory practice at 4:15p Monday Aug 8.

Below you will find our basic itinerary for the week of camp, July 18-July 22. Monday night the girls will camp in the backyard of one of our team members, every other night we will end about 8p and the girls will return home.

Monday July 18, 2016

THEME: International - World Culture Appreciation

8a Meet @ Clemson Road Extension (CRE)

~35 min drive

9a Run Riverwalk - Cayce (5 miles)

10-10:45a Team Yoga in the Woods

10:45-11:45a Buddy Theme Pose Photo Challenge

12:00 LUNCH - GRILLED AT PARK brats & hot dogs, salads, fruit and chips

~15 min drive

1-3 Rock Climbing @ Strong Hold Gym

3:30-6:30 Road Rally **PARENT DRIVERS PREFERRED!**

7p International Potluck dinner, outdoor games and backyard camping @ Hanamei Shao’s

Tuesday July 19, 2016

THEME: PIRATES AND SAILORS

8a depart from Shao’s

~1 hr 15 min drive

9:30a Run @ Dreher Island State Park - Little Gap Trail

11a Swimming/Run Recovery Time

12p LUNCH - Sandwiches, chips, fruit

1-3p water relay races, Team Building Games

3-5p Free Time/Swimming

5p Capture the Flag

6p DINNER - Grilled Chicken, veggies and Salad

6:45p- drive home

~1 hr 15 min drive

8p Pick Up at CRE

Wednesday July 20, 2016

THEME: Decades - 9th grade = 20’s 10th grade = 50’s 11th grade = 70’s 12th grade = 80’s

8a meet @ Clemson Road Extension (CRE)

~35 min drive

9-12p “Real Team” Team Challenge @ Saluda Shoals

12:30p LUNCH - Sandwiches, chips, fruit

1-3p Tubing

3-3:30p - Snack, granola bars, hummus and veggies

~20 min drive

4-7a@ Harbison State Forest - Hike/Run Lost Creek Trail

7a Dinner Spaghetti on the Grill

~35 min drive

8P Pick Up @ CRE

Thursday July 21, 2016

THEME: Team USA

8a Meet @ CRE

~15 min drive

9a Run Sesquicentennial Park - Run

11-1p Canoe/Kayak & Geocache Challenge & Photo Scavenger Hunt

1p LUNCH - GRILLED IN PARK (burgers, salads and fruit)

1:30-3:30p Canoe/Kayak & Geocache Challenge & Photo Scavenger Hunt

3:30-4:30p FREE PLAY TIME (volleyball, kickball, hiking, playground, splash pad, SUP)

4:30-6p Goal Setting

6p DINNER - Burritos @ Park

6:45-8p Team Posters

8p Pick Up @ Sesquicentennial

Friday July 22, 2016

THEME: MOVIE CHARACTERS

8a meet @ CRE

~ 40 min drive

9a Workout @ Congaree - Team Hike Kingsnake Trail

12p LUNCH - Sandwiches, chips, fruit

~ 20 min drive

1p Ft. Jackson Water Park

~ 30 min drive

3:30p Movie @ Sandhills (Secret Life of Pets, The BFG, Finding Dory, Tarzan or GhostBusters) or Private screening of Free to Run (someone’s house?)

6ish Celebration Team Dinner @ San Jose **PAY ON YOUR OWN**

Each day girls should have a water bottle, bathing suit and towel as well as a change of dry clothes for after the workout or post swimming. A limited number of snacks will be available, athletes absolutely welcome to bring snacks. A suggested packing list will be sent next week to those who have committed to camp. To hold a spot for your daughter please send a check with her to practice made out to Viking Track Club! Email or call me (734-846-8120) with any questions!

​Coach Lindman​