Field Trip to Watch The Chicago Sky Wednesday!
Don't Miss Week #4 Calendar Reminders Below
Dear Game On! Families,
What a week in Lake Forest! Spirits were high and smiles were abundant as we continued to thrive Game On! style. One of the many highlights was working out with Olympian Aja Evans.
Have you ever considered just how much the coordinated movements and positioning in one sport overlap with those in other sports? For example, think about how the defensive stance in basketball and ready position in tennis - both have players on the balls of their feet, knees bent and ready to move in any direction. How about the motion involved in throwing a ball compared to throwing in lacrosse? Both utilize the same body rotation and follow-through. So you can understand how exposure and practice in a multitude of sports proves to be beneficial to our athletes and why Game On! works to incorporate a large range of skills, sports, and activities into our programming. (Our blog below digs deeper into the benefits of playing multiple sports as part of a young athlete's development.)
REMINDER
Next Wednesday, all campers are attending the Chicago Sky game. At Game On!, we strive to expose the girls to female role models and high level athletics throughout their camp experience. Cheering on our WNBA team, with the added privilege of watching the reigning league MVP Elena Delle Donne in action, is a special experience for the girls.
PARENTS - Please join us at the Sky game. You can purchase your discounted ticket by visiting this link and using the code GAMEONTRIP.
Can't wait for the week to come and of course, if you think this week was great, just wait until next week.
With great care,
Your Game On! team
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CLICK ABOVE TO WATCH A HIGHLIGHT VIDEO OF WEEKS 1 & 2
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Camper of the Week!
Congratulations to our Week #3 Camper of the Week (C.o.W). Our honoree has gone above and beyond, earning praise for her leadership, heart, effort, skill improvement, sportswomanship, and all around GirlStrong attitude.
POSEY CONNELL
Congratulations!
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Calendar Reminders for Week #4
Monday, July 11 - Tie Dye Day
Tuesday, July 12 - Water Wars
(we highly recommend packing a change of clothes and a towel today!)
Like IRONMAN Triathlete Danielle Mack's Facebook page
Wednesday, July 13 - Field Trip to Chicago Sky Game
Thursday, July 14 - Girl Power Day
(design and/or wear clothing that celebrates the power of she)
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CAMP HQ
Visit your Camp Headquarters for parent info, current communications, weekly awards & more!
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CAMP CALENDAR
Visit our GirlStrong camp calendar complete with field trips and special events, themes & projects .
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SPORTS GIRL TALK
Article: Read about the significant benefits of playing multiple sports for our young athletes.
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Spotlight on: Chicago Sky
The Sky is Chicago's very own women's professional basketball team! Last season, the team advanced to the conference semifinals in the playoffs before falling to the eventual conference champ Indiana Fever. Elena Delle Donne, the 2015 league MVP, leads the Sky. Last season, she set a record (for women's AND men's basketball) for free throw percentage at 95%. She was also recently named to the U.S. Olympic Team for Rio 2016. Another talent to keep your eye on: Cappie Pondexter - a team leader and seven-time All-Star!
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Learning to shoot like the Chicago Sky!
View photos & videos from camp on our Game On! Facebook page & in our online albums.
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