Our site may not be quite as posh as the Resort at Paws Up (right next door), but it’s the company you camp with that makes the adventure meaningful and memorable. Every Bengal runner is expected to attend camp. This is a great team building opportunity and a great way to get to know each other, whether eating, running, star-gazing, collaborating on skits or playing games.
When: Tuesday, Aug. 16-Thursday, Aug. 18
- Leave: 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 from HHS
- Return: 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 at HHS
Where: Lubrecht Experimental Forrest
Who: All Bengal XC runners are expected to attend.
Transportation: Runners will travel to the camp via a First Student school bus.
Lodging: Runners will sleep in boxcars and cabins.
What to Bring
- Gift (wrapped, worth $5 for team gift exchange)
- Running gear for three days (wear running gear Tuesday, and pack two more days worth)
- Running shoes
- Extra socks
- Warm sweats and sweatshirt/jackets for chilly mountain nights
- Rain jacket
- Hat/beanie since temps will be cooler than expected
- Sandals
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Flashlight
- Water bottle
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Toiletries (small sizes): Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner
- Sunscreen
- Bug Repellent
Tentative Plans
Tuesday
Progression
We will enjoy a progression run along the Blackfoot River on our way to camp. After the workout, runners can cool their legs in the river and enjoy a snack.
Activities
Girls: Why, Journaling, Identity Session
Boys: Session TBD
Team Game/Activity
Skit Development
Yoga
Ice Cream Social
FOOD
Lunch: Make Your Own Sandwich/Other
Dinner: Lasagna
Wednesday
Trail RUN
We plan to do a steady morning recovery run of varying distances on the trails that surround the camp. We will follow that with core, strength and mobility.
Activities
Girls: Changing the Narrative Session
Boys: Session TBD
Team Game/Activity
Girls: Goal Setting
Boys TBD
Team Skits
FOOD
Breakfast: Eggs, Sausage, Hashbrowns
Lunch: Make Your Own Sandwich/Other
Dinner: Spaghetti Feed
Thursday
Trail RUN
We will start the day with a light shakeout run. The plan is to keep this easy, since runners are will run in the August Trail Race that evening in Helena.
Activities
Runners Choice or Team Activity
Relax and Reflect
Camp Clean-Up
FOOD
Breakfast: Assorted Options; Bagels, etc.
Lunch: Make You Own Sandwich/Other
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