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This wraps up the “Best Moments” from summer 2016…we are already looking forward to see what “Create Your Own Scene in 2017” brings!  

Best Moments from Cabin 8:

What is one moment you will never forget?

Neil: Pirate Day because my team won!

Matthew: Passing out of instructional swim.

Alex: When the Turkey Hams won TP Olympics.

Gianni: Sailing with all of my friends in an X-boat and going on the Big Hobie on a really windy day.

Rodrigo: Sailing with my friends and getting Mr. Olympian for the first time.

Finnegan: My first time getting on a horse.

Ben: When I shot a 91 against Red Arrow Camp (highest score!).

Nicholas: When I played soccer and tennis against Red Arrow.

Rafael (CIT): Playing soccer with my friends and shooting trap.

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What is something adventurous you did last summer?

Neil: I tried archery for the first time ever.

Matthew: I went on the ropes course.

Alex: I tried sailing and wake boarding, and now I love both activities.

Gianni: Going on the zip-line at the ropes course.

Rodrigo: Going out at night to see the stars.

Finnegan: Ropes course, advanced riding, and sailing.

Ben: I learned how to drop a ski.

Nicholas: Ropes course was very cool and something new for me.

Rafael (CIT): Going to the soccer matches of 16 and under at Red Arrow.

What is an achievement for which you are most proud?

Neil: I learned how to water-ski.

Matthew: Passing out of instructional swim.

Alex: I set a new record in the 880 yd relay.

Gianni: I sailed an X-boat by myself in sailing.

Rodrigo: Playing in 16 and under soccer games because I’m good.

Finnegan: Being able to ride a horse.

Ben: Moving to kneeling and dropping a ski.

Nicholas: I passed out of instructional swim.

Rafael (CIT): Playing soccer against Red Arrow.

What is something you learned about yourself?

Neil: I love trying new things!

Matthew: I can do anything if I try hard enough.

Alex: When you try new things sometimes you end up falling in love with them!

Gianni: I found out that I can speak Spanish.

Rodrigo: I’m capable of anything if I try.

Finnegan: I like to sail.

Ben: I found that I can do more things than I thought I could.

Nicholas: Camp is really fun!

Rafael (CIT): I can do anything if I try.