The following pictures are from GLO Camp 2009. This event was held at Camp Erdman, and many of the activities were coordinated and run by the camp staff. Thank you!
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Everyone was divided into six groups.
The following are assorted pictures from around Camp Erdman.
Before the camp activities could begin, the students and teachers attended a short orientation session. After that, everyone enjoyed lunch.
Every group got to participate in three of the six activities offered. I was unable to get any pictures from the Kaena Point hike.
Archery
This activity was offered in conjunction with swimming and a short hike (I did not get pictures of either of those activities).
Students had a chance to shoot arrows at a target. After everyone had shot all their arrows, they gathered the arrows that were shot, and put them back. Safety first!
Group Challenge
Students participated as one big group, doing various activities that required cooperation to complete.
The two leftmost pictures (pictures 1 and 2) depict a challenge where the leader has to guide everyone over a sea of lava. The spots are stepping stones, and must have someone on them at all times. If a stepping stone is left alone, the lava burns it away!
Pictures 3 and 4 requires good oral communication and listening skills. Person number 1 is blindfolded, and must retrieve an item. Person number 2 has their back to the course, and must shout directions from person number 3, who can see the course, but is not allowed to speak.
Picture 5 takes place on a sinking ship. Students must swing from the ship to a waiting life raft (which is just big enough for everyone to stand on). Those on the life raft must "catch" the student swinging on the rope, or risk being knocked overboard!
Wilderness Survival
This activity took place on an imaginary deserted island. The first part of the challenge was to build a shelter that could withstand a small storm. Those who did not build a good shelter wound up being soaked by a bucket of water!
The second part of the challenge was to purify water. In order to do that, students needed to turn a small spark into a fire, and boil a can of water.
Odyssey
This course took place on an elevated course with a lot of ropes. Students needed to cooperate and communicate with each other in order to make it across the course. Though this challenge took place well above the ground, students were hooked up to harnesses, so even if they lost their balance, they wouldn't fall.
Alpine Tower
The Alpine Tower was designed as a solo challenge. Participants were hooked up to a special harness, then slowly climbed up the tower. Hand holds were provided, but they became less frequent after the first third of the tower. Once the ascent was completed, participants slowly slid off the top, and were lowered to the ground.
A second activity, which was a giant swing, was offered. Since this activity turned the participant into a human pendulum, I couldn't get any good pictures of it.
Though the climb was grueling, many of those who attempted it made it to the top. Here are pictures of some climbers that completed the ascent.
My group had a chance to challenge the Tower. Was I brave enough to climb the tower? I will leave that for you to decide.
On the first night, snacks were served based on a charade-like competition held in the dining hall.
The charade-like competition was to create an act based on synchronized swimming. The runner-up entry is below.
A few students and faculty posed for my pictures. Thank you!
THE GAUNTLET returns! Students had to grab any of the larger balls lying on the field and throw it between two cones, while dodging balls thrown by the faculty.
The twist - afterwards, the students got to pelt some of the faculty with foam balls.
It was an awesome camp! See everyone in two years!
