The third Alliance summer camp was a success. With a crew of twelve, Alliance enjoyed a cozy weekend in lake country for the Alliance summer camp. The camp attendees spent two nights and two days on the shores of Brush Lake, where they learned about camping, trained martial arts, and cultivated fellowship.
Master Devon Waldron and Master Tammy Fairbanks are both veteran campers. Master Waldron is also an Eagle Scout and Master Fairbanks works for Federal Fish and Wildlife; both were happy to teach the crew some basic camp skills, getting everyone to feel comfortable enjoying the outdoors.
Training itself consisted of working a few hand-picked fighting techniques on pads, getting some sparring experience, and a special water-based training that was facilitated by the ability to spend time in the water.
The crew also got the chance to do some team building games like “The Island” and “Human Knot,” and enjoyed free time swimming in the lake and campfire time trying to solve critical thinking puzzles.
With another successful weekend and a good impression left with our Brush Lake hosts, Alliance may work to reprise the camp in coming years to build more skills, camaraderie and memories.
