Olympia is great people- people like Mere Bawks

 

I saw this posting on Facebook and had to ask Mere if I could steal it. Not only is it a great thought on the people of Olympia Sports Camp but it also gave me a great idea…. I have the title: A Hero's Journey: Beyond Little Norway and Olympia Sports Camp; I know what the cover of the book will be… but what about the back of the book? .... Most books get quotes from high profile people to say how good the book is. In this case the book isn’t the story; the people are. I’m now searching for three or four testimonials to put on the back. Words like Mere’s.

 

 


 

 “The people at Olympia are some of the greatest and most inspiring people I have ever met. Every summer, I witness staff members and campers become a better version of themselves. Olympia facilitates their development into amazing leaders, teammates, and citizens of society by giving them the self-confidence and the right environment to step out of their comfort zone and grow. Getting to work and contribute to this team environment while forming special relationships and bonds has changed my life. It motivates me every day to be better and is why I keep coming back every summer.”

 Meredith Bawks, 2021 Head Athletic Therapist 


 

On another note, Mere just found out that she is going to Teacher’s College in September of 2022. This Olympian wants to seek the world so Mere will be attending Cardiff Metropolitan University in Cardiff, Wales. As a former teacher it excites me to hear that people the quality of Meredith Bawks are joining the profession. As the people of Olympia have inspired her, she will inspire others. Much success on your hero’s journey Mere!






Pay It Forward.  2022 will be a great year as the camp will return and flourish, but we need to be allies. Now is the time to get the word out to our circle of influence The camp website is  www.olympiasportscamp.com Check out the website. Register your kids. Get your kids to get a few friends to join them at camp. Send a note to your club teams, your school teams. Do it for the kid whose life will be changed because they got to go to Olympia Sports Camp in the summer of 2022. Help spread the vibe that after two years the best sports camp in Canada ( with the four reasons we hear at every opening) will be back and be better than ever.  

 

The link to the blog is TuesdayswithDave.blogspot.com

This blog is about the journey of the writing of the book A Hero's Journey: From Little Norway to Olympia Sports Camp. The blog will contain excerpts from the book and my personal thoughts on what the place and the people that make up Olympia's journey is all about. The title comes from the great book Tuesdays With Morrie, by Mitch Albom. The blog's title is recognizing Dave Grace as Camp Director, but all content is my own. 

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