Time is flying by at GSRP, as we have officially reached the halfway point of the summer! The past few weeks have been filled with so much fun and excitement, it’s hard to believe how fast it has gone by! However, the halfway point in summer camp also brings some of the most fun. Week 3 ended with what Sydney Wolbach claims to be “The best field trip in GSRP history!!” The 6th grade squad boarded the bus last Thursday, ready to embark on the trip to Woburn MA to visit one of the greatest arcades in America, Dave and Buster's. With veteran gamers like Garrett Grafton and Nicolas Clemenzi, the squad was prepared to go into battle in the arcade. Connor Flynn also proved to be an exceptional dancer, showcasing his exquisite dance moves in the popular “Dance Dance Revolution” game. He took down both counselors Jeremy and Carolyn, as well as the majority of campers who stepped up to take him on.
After a day full of games, prizes, and even an all-you-can eat buffet, 6th grade collectively agreed that this field trip would be hard to beat. Following such an amazing day was even more excitement, as “The Squad” finally got their first chance at swimming at the Haverhill high school pool. The campers were beyond excited for their chance to escape the heat and have some fun. Brandon Lee was one of the first to take on the daunting diving board, mastering both “The Superman” dive and the front flip. He truly blew his comrades away as he entered the water with such finesse and grace.
Week 4 also brought one of the most intense events that GSRP has to hold, the Baseball tournament. Teams were made up early within the week and most campers from the 6th grade squad decided to participate. All-star fielder Payton Walsh was ready to go up against her brother Colin on the opposing team first thing Thursday morning.
This week also included the beloved Spinners game, where campers got to see future Boston Red Sox prospects out on the field. Camper Owen Raftery was hounding the opposing team as he started a “Lets go Spinners” chant that echoed throughout the ballpark. This was Camp Day at the spinners, where summer camps from all over the state came to cheer on the home team, but none of these camps were as well-behaved and spirited as GSRP. Lastly, the 6th grade squad had taken another win against the 7th graders in dodgeball, an act that made Aidan Wilhite shed tears of joy.
After a day full of games, prizes, and even an all-you-can eat buffet, 6th grade collectively agreed that this field trip would be hard to beat. Following such an amazing day was even more excitement, as “The Squad” finally got their first chance at swimming at the Haverhill high school pool. The campers were beyond excited for their chance to escape the heat and have some fun. Brandon Lee was one of the first to take on the daunting diving board, mastering both “The Superman” dive and the front flip. He truly blew his comrades away as he entered the water with such finesse and grace.
Week 4 also brought one of the most intense events that GSRP has to hold, the Baseball tournament. Teams were made up early within the week and most campers from the 6th grade squad decided to participate. All-star fielder Payton Walsh was ready to go up against her brother Colin on the opposing team first thing Thursday morning.
This week also included the beloved Spinners game, where campers got to see future Boston Red Sox prospects out on the field. Camper Owen Raftery was hounding the opposing team as he started a “Lets go Spinners” chant that echoed throughout the ballpark. This was Camp Day at the spinners, where summer camps from all over the state came to cheer on the home team, but none of these camps were as well-behaved and spirited as GSRP. Lastly, the 6th grade squad had taken another win against the 7th graders in dodgeball, an act that made Aidan Wilhite shed tears of joy.