(dramatic string music)
- When members of the Nerd Fitness
Community gathered for camp this year,
they knew going in it was going to be different.
What they didn't know is it would
be the genesis of a hero's journey.
This year's camp included the introduction of the
camper's cup, houses, jewels, and a legendary quest.
Campers were divided into four houses, houses
named after heroes of the past.
Tyrus, the porcupine, Havik the hawk.
Rheno the fox, and Volo the dragonfly.
In pursuit of the camper's cup, campers
studied under headmasters, honed their skills,
and pushed themselves to excel.
They achieved new feats, and struggled with
inner demons all the while earning jewels
when demonstrating the qualities of character,
ability, mindfulness, and purpose.
Often calling upon 20 seconds of courage and
stepping outside their comfort zones,
many campers answered the call of the
legendary quest, seeking clues throughout the campgrounds.
Though originally stepping out all alone,
almost all quest seekers crossed house lines
forming alliances and support from fellow campers.
Through the competition for the cup,
and the desire to finish the legendary quest,
campers discovered that their strength came
from working together rather than working alone.
In fact, the last challenge in completing
the legendary quest included offering a reminder
of the lessons learned from the journey of camp.
- You who have been to the mountains,
to whom their power was shown,
the future of the battle is in your hands.
How will you take this magic home?
Pen a letter to the future for only your eyes.
- [Narrator] To inspire the hero in you to rise.
- [Camper #1] Dear future self.
- [Camper #2] Dear future camper.
- [Camper #3] Dear future me.
- [Camper #4] I have solved your quest and have
seen magic with people whom I see as family.
- As you look at yourself in the mirror,
know that the past has helped shape
you, but does not define you.
- Oh my gosh, that's it!
That is it!
- [Camper #2] You're doing so well.
You have grown so much, you are
in such a good place, you are moving
forward and upward constantly, even
when it may not feel that way, perhaps especially
when it doesn't feel that way.
(counting)
- [Camper #3] You are a hero.
Don't let your emotions get your best of you.
You are beautiful and amazing, keep going, you got this.
Remember, above all else, that
you are worthy, now and forever.
I shared in a wonderful adventure
with people of like mind, and I will
spread this magic with more adventures alongside
close friends to help me grow as a person.
And to level up.
- Never forget the things you learn,
never forget the friends you made,
and never forget to live like the
superheroes we all love and all want to be.
And, of course, never forget it's
all for fun and it'll be okay.
(uplifting orchestral music)
- Every time something fails, or falls apart,
or screws up, it is an opportunity to realize
how much stronger you have become since the last time.
- One, two, one.
- [Camper #5] And it's okay to
feel the pain and disappointment
when it happens, that's part of the experience
and it's part of growing stronger.
- There you go, that's awesome!
- [Camper #6] There is much to do, and you have what
you need between your heart and mind and relationships.
Keep the courage to act with these resources,
and you can accomplish so many goals.
- [Camper #7] And remember, even when you may not
feel at your best and brightest, you
may still be a light to someone else, so shine on.
- [Camper #8] So remember, if we're united, we never fail.
- Pay attention to what you have learned, past Celeste.
- Love now and forever, Tyler.
May the force be with you.
(cheering)
- You're amazing. - Thank you!
- [Narrator] Together, the campers pushed through
every challenge laid before them with sweat and smiles.
(cheering)
Each practicamp was different, and each road
ahead is their own, but through the
things they learn, the strength they gained,
and the bonds they created, they learned
that their hero lived inside them all along.
(clapping)
(cheering)