Hello and a very happy Titans Day from Camp Timberlane! The big day is finally here: the preparation from all four teams has caused hype to surge through camp. This morning, we woke up, put on our team colors, painted some faces, and got into the spirit. By 8:30, we were eating scrambled eggs and hashbrowns to get energized for the competitions ahead.
After a delicious breakfast, we headed out to the flagpole for the first feat of the day: leg wrestling. The villages went to three locations on the athletic field and faced off in 1v1 leg wrestling matches. This is a long-time tradition that still brings smiles and energy to the whole camp. We wrestled, reported the scores, and then had a couple of cheers before jumping into the first and second series of events.
The first and second series went great! there was so much fun and sportsmanship from all the teams: it was quite the display to watch. The second series led up to our traditional silent lunch. We all packed into the lodge, refueled on hotdogs and fries, and rested our vocal cords. After cleaning up and hearing the spread, we rested for an hour before jumping into the relay race. The soccer field turned into a track with the help of some cones: counselors and campers competed for their teams. The athleticism was impressive to watch and it helped hype everyone back up before the third series.
The third series, which was filled with pickleball, volleyball, floor hockey, and more, went off without a hitch and was a blast to watch. The third series ran until our final event, the tug of war. This event occurred on the far athletic field and featured a camper and staff tug. The tug is thought to be the most important game of the day, and the energy and dedication presented would make anyone believe that statement. Kids and counselors alike gave everything they had into one final tug. After the dust was settled, we all headed back to the flagpole to hear the standings.
Zeus won for the second year in a row!!! Upon hearing the news, the whole team erupted in celebration and cheered with glee. It was so fun to watch their excitement and pride soar through the air. After hearing the placements, we headed inside to enjoy a matzah ball soup dinner. We finished the night with an organized free period and of course, celebrated the hard work with a watermelon party.
All in all, it was a great day: a day filled with so much positive energy. It was amazing to see everyone so devoted to making the day special, and their hard work and perseverance paid off. Tomorrow should be a chiller day, but who knows what su[roses we have in store. Until then…
Benches Up!
Joey Flom (Assistant Director)