A Summer To Remember
Chapter
12
I woke up the next morning at the sound
of the alarm. Katie, Rosie, and I got ready and went to the
dining hall to get breakfast. Everyone was talking about the
tournament starting today. After breakfast we followed everyone
outside. The whole camp was at the bonfire area. It looked just
like the first day of camp. All the counselors were on a
platform that was laid out in front of all the campers. Leslie
had a microphone in her hand and she was explaining how exactly
the tournament worked. Groups went head to head in various
activities. Each activity is done by one person from each
group. If you won, you got what they called
“points” if you lose you get, well, nothing. You
only did two activities a day. At the end of the week the two
groups with the most points go against each other at an
obstacle course. Everyone in the group takes part in the
obstacle course. After all the safety rules and whatnot was
discussed each group was lead to a designated area for team
meetings and a place to put water and things of that
nature.
“Ready for our first challenge?” Anthony asked our
group.
Everyone nodded. “So what are we doing first?” a
girl named Kristen asked.
“I’m glad you asked. Our first activity is
badminton against Kelsey’s group.”
Everyone started cheering when we answered. “Why is that
so exciting?” I asked confused.
“Because every year Kelsey has like the worst badminton
team.” Rosie answered.
“Yeah, you’re basically the automatic
winner.” Katie added.
There was a volleyball net set up with two badminton rackets on
either side. Seth and Caroline, two people from Kelsey’s
group, were already on their side and ready to play.
After much discussion our group finally decided to chose Katie
and a boy named Carson to play for our team.
Seth and Caroline could barely hit the birdie and Katie and
Carson easily won the game and just like that our team received
our first point.
During lunch everyone explained to me all the different kinds
of activities and what player’s to look out for on all
the teams. Apparently every single year the last two teams have
been Anthony’s and Zack’s and Zack’s team
always seems to pull through in the end and barely win. But
this year, everyone thinks that we’re going to win,
because of me. Yeah, it shocked me to, but they all have faith
in me and, well, I’m going to try my best for my
team.
After lunch Anthony went out and checked what we were doing
next and against what team. “Alright team, go get into
your bathing suits it’s time for some canoe
racing.” He said with a smile. We all rushed
to our rooms and slipped on our bathing suits.
Once we were all finished we all met at the lake. There were
two canoes set up on the edge of the lake. What you had to do
was simple. One person from each team gets into the canoe and
paddles to marker in the water and then back to the starting
point. First one back, obviously wins.
“So what team are we going up against?” Katie
asked.
“Zack’s,” Anthony paused before continuing
when he saw the faces the rest of our team was making,
“Oh come on guys, so what if he beats us in this one
every year. We can do this. Make this the year that turns
everything around.”
“Yeah come on guys. Anything could happen. Think
positive.” I encouraged.
“She’s right guys. If we believe we can win, we
will win!” Chase yelled getting everyone pumped up.
We decided to choose one of the guys named Reese to play for
our team. Reese was all ready in his canoe when Zack’s
team finally showed up.
“’Bout time you showed up. Nervous we would kick
your butt?” Anthony teased.
“Shut up we were finishing up our last event and I would
never be nervous of your team when it comes to
canoeing.” Zack answered confidently.
Their team picked a guy named Joe to race. Joe got into his
canoe and looked over to Reese. Let me tell you, if looks could
kill they would have killed each other 5 times already.
“Hey, what’s up with them? They look like
they’re going to kill each other.” I whispered
to Katie.
“They used to be best friend when they were younger and
then something happened and now they hate each other’s
guts.” She explained.
“What happened?”
“No one knows.”
“Racers ready?” Anthony asked Joe and Reese cutting
me off from asking any other questions.
They both nodded and got into ready positions.
“Ready… set… GO!” and off they went,
both with the intention to win.
I am so sorry for such the long wait. But with it being summer
and all I have been hanging with friend and such, but I
promise you I will be updating more often.
But anyway, these next few chapters will mostly be talking
about the tournament and a lot of it will be explaining all the
games they do so they may be a bit boring. On the other hand, I
have a great idea for a new story so this one will be coming to
an end shortly.