Sarah Hoffman & Caitlin Bennett (two of our very own GVSU Lady Laker Golfers) started each morning with a fun activity to get the kids ready for the day. Some of these activities included the Name Game and Freeze Tag. After the activity the campers broke up into four groups based on age. The four groups included the "Tigers", the "Whitecaps, the "Red Wings" and the "Lions" all after our Michigan sports teams! Each group rotated stations every morning that included full swing, chipping, putting, and bunker play. Once the morning sessions concluded the campers broke for lunch at The Meadows Golf Club. Lunch throughout the week included Papa Johns (a HUGE HIT!), Jimmy John's, and lunch provided by The Meadows. After we filled the kids bellies, we had them participate in a short activity after lunch. The first day, the four groups all designed a golf hole out of construction paper. There were some very clever holes designed by the campers! The hole that won was designed by the "Whitecaps" and consisted of an elevated tee-box in the shape of "Louie the Laker" and a waterfall!
One of the afternoon activity highlights was the water balloon toss that turned into a water fight! The kids also participated in a golf ball coloring contest after lunch with the most creative ball winning a prize at the end of the week!
On Tuesday's and Thursday's after a morning full of golf the campers got to go to the Rec Center pool for the afternoon to cool off! Many of the campers displayed they skills on the diving board with flips and spins, while others enjoyed playing basketball in the shallow end!
On Wednesday and Thursday the campers experienced a full day of golf with their stations in the mornings and in the afternoon getting to play the practice holes and having various games and challenges for prizes and candy!
On Friday, the last day of camp, the campers got to enjoy a morning playing The Meadows. Most groups competed in a scramble within their teams. Each golfer improved during the week and learned very important safety on the golf course as well as some Rules of Golf.
As camp concluded with a lunch for both the campers and parents to enjoy, Coach Rebecca handed out awards that were given throughout the week. Among those awards handed out were: Most Improved, Sportsmanship Awards, Camp Counselor Award, and the awards for the Golf Hole Design Contest, and the Golf Ball Coloring Contest. Every camper walked away with a prize throughout the week, but most importantly each camper walked away with a better understanding of the game of golf!
A special thanks goes out to the campers for attending the camp and the parents/grandparents who made it possible for their kids to attend! Also, a big THANK YOU goes out to the Lady Lakers who helped throughout the week (Sarah, Caitlin, Allie, and Caroline)!
This was a great week of golf and fun for all! We can't wait to see everyone next year! See all of our pictures below!
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