Olympic Day in Ketchum!

Last week, I had the privilege of celebrating Olympic Day with several kids from the Wood River Valley. It began with a talk on perseverance and included some thoughtful words from Olympians, Laura Todd and Jon Engen. We learned the meaning of perseverance and what it means to try your best and never give up! It was a big word for a lot of the kids, but they figured it out fast!

The YMCA crew

Olympic Day resumed outside at Atkinson's park with games, relays and a 1k fun run! A fun, yet challenging game was the wooden ski relay pictured below. I'm sure all the kids can attest that good coordination and patience is key in this activity.

The counselors even gave it a try!

We played relays with hurdles, speed ladders, push-ups and sprints. The kids were troopers!

Michael blazing through the speed ladder

Casen, pumping out some nice push-ups!

We ended the event with a 1k fun run around the park. Kids from other camps participated in this activity and we even got the mayor of Kethcum, Randy Hall to join us for this part of the event!

Group picture with Mayor Randy Hall

"Racers take your mark...ready, set, GO!"

Running FAST!

Almost to the finish!

Cambria and Melissa, two of our faithful YMCA campers

Olymipc Day was a fun day for everyone! I look forward to celebrating again next year!