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Dateline: July 31, 2024

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Baseball

Congrats to my lil bro Logan Chism on COD! He was flat out a stud this whole session! I am so proud of him. I promise he will play in the MLB one day!

Challenge Course

Jessie Zamry was our COD after climbing the I Can Wall at the last class of her senior year. Congratulations! Rendon Parsons was our COD after having infectious positive energy at the I Can Wall. Congratulations!

Choir

Shoutout to the next Mariah Carey! Zoe Novak! She’s been an absolute star in choir these past few weeks, and always came with new ideas for class. Rock on, Zoe!

Cross Country

It’s a long time overdue but well worth the wait…our final XC COD goes to Caslyn Gamble! She’s been there since the beginning, inspiring us all and building great memories! #CrossCountryLovesCrossCountry #CrossaintCountry #FarewellWednesday #XCyanextsummer

Fishing

The final COD for phenomenal summer 2024 is none other than the man, the myth, the legend, Jensen Keller. He showed out as per usual!

Hiking

Isabel Lorente is Bear Grylls in training. She was instrumental in leading our rescue Georgina Washington. Without her, we would have been stranded in the watery depths of the Area 51 creek under the bridge #LIFESAVER #HOLLA #RIPGLUCHGONA #INSULINA. Give it up for Emma Norment, our 2nd period COD! On top of leading our hike, she’s contributed to every endgame with the carnivorous plant of the day! Way to go!

Pro Fishing

CC Johnson has been a staple on the dock all session and has patiently waited for COD. After starting the day with a fish, she kept at it all class long!

Soccer

Amanda Pfeifer is soccer’s COD! Is she the best there ever was? amanDUHHH!

DATELINE: July 30, 2024

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Arts & Crafts

Congrats to Caslyn Gamble for 2nd period Arts and Crafts COD! She made some epic Sweeney Shrinky Dinks! Great work! Lucy Bartram owned 3rd period Arts and Crafts with her stunning lacrosse shrinky dink! She brought the vibes and the skills! Vivian Fasack was the queen of 4th period Arts and Crafts with her amazing shrinky dinks and even more amazing energy! Amira Price was our COD for 5th period Arts and Crafts! She SLAYED her shrinky dinks!!

Baseball

Congrats to David Dunlap on 2nd period Baseball COD! He was an absolute beast today! He hit the baseball so hard! He literally almost killed me! Congrats David!

Basketball Advanced

Today’s period 1 Basketball Advanced COD was none other than royalty himself, Kingston “king” Bader. King was a great leader out on the court, he got everyone involved and led the neon team to victory. Atta way, Bader!

Boating & Canoeing

Congrats to Akeelah Johnson-Robbins our 1st period Boating and Canoeing COD! Today was her first time out in a canoe and she did phenomenal! Congrats! Taylor Phifer was our COD today for going all out in boating and canoeing and being a boating beast on Pirate Tuesday!

Challenge Course

Evelyn Bonham brought the ENERGY to zipline today in 1st period Challenge Course! She hiked up twice and cheered others on at the top. Keep shining, Evelyn! Ryan Barrada was quick to get ready and psyched to go on the zipline in 2nd period Challenge Course! He landed not one, but two soldiers on the target. Way to go, Ryan! Wilder Hale did PHENOMENAL at zipline today in 3rd period Challenge Course! He is ready to face any challenge. Yayyyy, Wilder!

Cross Country

Today in 1st period, for the final time of the summer, Sweeney XC completed lake run. We saw banana spiders, herons, and cows, but most importantly we saw Iaric Shiplov take on the challenge with a strong will and quick feet. Awesome work Iaric!

Disc Golf

Today was possibly the last Disc Golf class of the summer! Our COD, Tahel Mor, put on an absolute masterclass with the game of the day. Great job Tahel!

Field Games

Two sweeter words have never been put together. The wind whistling through the trees, the waves cresting on the shore…nothing can match the beauty of field games. The majestic soar of kickball over the horizon, or the joy on a camper’s face as they sang victory from the jaws of defeat in the form of a beautiful flag. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a 60fps feature length film (shoutout VidPro) could not capture field games in its truest glory. That glory culminated today in Field Games first inaugural/ annual relay race. The hard ground under the wet tarp was no match for the fire burning in the heart of Livi Blackwell, our (probably) final field games COD of phenomenal summer 2024. A huge thanks to Livi’s energy, and a even bigger thank you to everyone who has taken what is undoubtably the greatest class in Camp Sweeney history. #itsbeenreal #weekthreefieldgames

Fishing

Absolute winner? Yes! Ismail Faiz? Yes! What a kid this guy is! A true bubble bass baller and the king of first period Fishing. #bubblebabybass! Kam Roberts was on fire today in 4th period Fishing, catching so many crappie one could say he is the new crappie king! While the rest of the camp packed the pool, Isabel Lorente was busy catching every fish during 5th period Fishing in lovely Lake Dealey! She absolutely rocked it!

Football

The COD today in 2nd period Football was Kam Roberts for his amazing finesse and passing skills as he got every player involved. #GOKAM

Hiking

Amelia Siler was a true asset in 1st period Hiking today, bringing aura that rivaled none other than Rozecha herself. Her positive, glorious, and Rozecha-channeling spirit propelled us to go on a pilgrimage towards holy ground, the divine site where we first were astonished by Insulina and all her glory. This invigorated us to plot  our stick sacrificing ceremony to commemorate Insulina and Rozecha as we live on in their memory. #InsulinaLovesAmelia #Sacrifice #GoneButNeverForgotten! Ismail Faiz mastered diabetic control in 2nd period Hiking, testing Perry the Platypus until he was in range. He was super knowledgable about diabetic control, suggesting a serving of grass as an alternative to COT so that Perry could treat his low. His commitment enabled us to hike further and faster than we ever have before, so that we could finally reach the distant, mysterious, and ominous land surrounding the rear of Keith’s house. #FastHikers #SPEEDHOLLA #PerryThePlatypusLovesHiking! Alas, the legendary 3rd period Hiking comes to a close. What better way to end it than with a ritual sacrifice of our sticks at the campfire? Cayden Simmons was instrumental, sacrificing many sticks to the eternal flames. Their aura is now spread across the heavens. Lament, but hold fast their memories! #LOEWILLHOLDUSTOGETHER! In 5th period, Randy Angel Martinez had an amazing time coming back to hiking after abandoning us for a week! We’re thrilled to have him back! Way to go!

Lacrosse

The lacrosse spirit is all around us! Our 4th period COD Japeth Ampomah showed us that anything is possible, even in the heat! We love you JJ!

Miniature Golf

I don’t know about ya’ll, but Sebastian Tierney’s lovin’ mini golf! What a day at Sweeney National! Tokens, hole-in-ones, and water balloons and Sebastian was a beast doing everything! #letsgominigolfin #3holeinones #kingofthecourse

Paintball Combat

First period Paintball Combat COD goes to Brette Feather for a long overdue recognition of tons of growth! 2 sessions of balling out later and she’s rushing to the M-A-X, we are so very proud! Second period Paintball Combat COD, Willow Aja absolutely rocked it today working with a group of sweethearts and dolls rushing to win TDM. You are a phenom!

Pro Fishing 

Kinston Bader, 2nd period Pro Fishing, kept a great attitude all day and was rewarded with one of the fishes of the session. Big beautiful bass!

Riflery

Ready!Aim!Fire! (possible) The last Riflery COD for phenomenal summer 2024 goes to Anna Nicholson, who used her brief time at the range to maximize her markswomanship shooting bullseyes into our targets and giving up the firearm to allow fellow campers a turn with her, general riflery goes range cold until 2025.

Riflery Advanced 

RANGE HOT! Advanced Riflery 4th period COD goes to Jensen Keller, who sharpened his aim from zero to one hundred in nearly 2 classes. Continue that upwards trajectory, Mr. Keller, and you will soon match Mr. Bond in skills!

Rock Climbing

“ROCK CLIMBING”, were the first words out of our 4th period COD’s mouth as he skipped into class ready to rock! Congratulations Rhett Hauptman! Thank you Noah Fulbright to your continuous dedication to rock climbing and going to every class this session. Congrats on 5th period COD!

Rocketry

Presley Richard is COD on this final fly day for her beautifully decorated tile rocket. The rocket flight was incredible and definitely started the pool house. Great work!

Roller Hockey

He can pass, he can score, and most importantly, he can land! Declan Reininger made sure to encourage and include everyone today in 2nd period Roller Hockey. Good work! IDK what it was today, but the blacktop was icy for Grayson Linger as he effortlessly moved around to pass, defend, and shoot. #NIALBound

Soccer

Who’s Soccer’s COD? I BET it’s RHETT Hauptman; He’s the coolest guy I’ve ever MET! His smile is as beautiful as the sunSET!

Skate Park

Livi Blackwell is a natural ripstik-er who understood zig-zags, knowledgable that’s been lost for ages! #DareDevil! With an infectious smile, Grayson Linger zipped and zapped around the park, even when he fell! What a stud!

DATELINE: July 29, 2024

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Arts and Crafts

Our DND period COD is Maverick Hughes! Maverick made an absolutely PHENOMENAL bee-themed sand piece for his aunt, that left everyone in awe! Way to go crafter! Our COD in 3rd period Arts and Crafts is Alaina Urbach! Alaina made an absolutely BEAUTIFUL sand piece for her junior ment, Isla Matusewitch ! Way to go crafter! Alaina is truly PHENOMENAL!

Baseball

JD Casso is an absolute baller, absolute stud, and he is Baseball COD! JD was cooking with fire out there, hitting 2 massive home runs in our home run derby and helping pitch!

Basketball

Today’s period 3 Basketball COD was the legendary Khyston Cook. Although, he looks like Mahomes or Adonis, he played like Jordan Poole and Jose Alvarado with his amazing put-backs and steals. Good work Khy!

Basketball Advanced

Today’s Basketball Advanced COD for first period was none other than Grayson Markee. He looked like Sabonis out there with his amazing leadership and put-backs. Keep it up, Grayson!

Boating and Canoeing

Claire Griffin was our COD in 1st period Boating and Canoeing for jumping right into the water and then getting back in the canoe to keep on paddling. Congrats Claire! Beatrice Lopes was our COD in 2nd period Boating and Canoeing for soloing a canoe against the harsh winds all period long!

Broadcasting

COD for 1st period Broadcasting is Seth Moore! This first timer host is natural pro! He brought the energy and has the flow, he was epic on the radio. COD in 2nd period Broadcasting is Josey Crown! She rocked the radio as a first time host. She puts the RAD in radio!

Challenge Course

Robert Dyer was our COD in 1st period Challenge Course after being the first to land their parachute on the target from the zipline. Congratulations! Our COD in 2nd period Challenge Course was Shepherd Shushtari for his unmatched energy and excitement when going down the zipline. Congratulations! Declan Reininger was our COD in 3rd period Challenge Course after helping out a younger camper and helping him have an awesome time on the zipline. Congratulations!

Cross Country

Mansour Ais was XC’s 1st period COD for our final Jeep Trail Run of the summer. Mansour, battling a cold, tackled Bob Cannon Hill and inspired us all. Great work! #BlackRaspberryChip

Field Games

Liam Berry is our 3rd period Field Games COD! He made solid offensive and defensive plays, even hiding ZHR’s in our kickball game! Holy Cow! #FieldGames@PackThePool

Fishing

Electric, cool, awesome: Quade Hanson, 1st period Fishing COD. This kid is an incredible fisherman and might have the world’s coolest crocs! Keep it up Quade!

Hiking

Lyla Dalasta was a legendary outdoorsman today in 1st period Hiking, volunteering to lead stretches and displaying unmatched enthusiasm. Without her, we would have not had as much fun listening to Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift while hiking to the retreat site. #TSWIFT #ITSACRUELSUMMER #RPFC! Bella Harris revealed herself to be half Jurangadon during 2nd period Hiking after showing off her contortionist skills during stretching. Naturally, then led a beautiful and heart wrenching ceremony to remove the Jurangadon from her body, which brought a divine aura to our class. #BYEBYEJURANGADON #AMEN #RENEWED! Amelie Lopes brought a cheeriness to 3rd period Hiking that was hard to miss. She brought positive energy that encouraged us to keep on hiking as we sacrificed sticks to appease Insulina’s divine presence and determined the true parentage of Rozecha Junior. (SPOILER ALERT:  Smackerz is the father). May Glucagona find her way back to our class. #SHOCKING #JAWDROPPING

Paintball Combat

Congrats to Eli Stritmatter for joining 1st period Paintball Combat and earning COD through his bravery and skills! Way to push, push, push! Second period Paintball Combat COD goes to Chloe Thomas for absolutely rockin it as a Leonard Lady rookie! She worked with her team and had a positive attitude all the way through. Nice job!

Pro Fishing 

Iaric Shiplov cannot be stopped with a hand line. His method caught a number of fish and earned him COD for 2nd period Pro Fishing. He’s a fishing phenom!

Dateline: July 27, 2024

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Arts & Crafts

Congrats to CC Johnson for 3rd period arts & crafts COD! She made an amazing painting! Ava Pampell was COD for 4th period! She made a super cute painting with a great message!

Choir

COD is Emma Norment for working incredibly hard on talent show and absolutely slaying her solo.

Disc Golf

Today was our last class of the week and everyone chose their own games to play. Our COD, Fletch Watkins, teamed up and played alternate shot disc golf. He was locked in and gave every shot his all. Great job, Fletch!

Fishing

Ottilia Padden more like ABSOLUTE WINNER. Her middle name should be or rather it might be “the greatest ever”. What a fisherwoman and what a person! A true pleasure to have in class. #OTIS #OTISDABEST

Hiking

Emma Norment let her social self shine during hiking today, leading the group as we hiked on mysterious trails and uncovered ominous bleachers in the middle of the woods. Charlie Kelly was a crucial figure in today’s monumental court trial on the tragic death of Rozecha. She led us to determine that CJ Morris snapped Rozecha in a premeditated fashion after a historic trial by combat #RIPRozecha #INSULINAISSTILLONTOP #TRIAL #GUILTY #HAMMER

Miniature Golf

Super silly Saturday at Sweeney National! Our superstar golfer, Jack Hughes killed the course today and made some awesome hits with the water balloons! Yay, Jack! We love you!

Paintball Jr.

Happy birthday and congrats to COD Maverick Hughes! He’s the capture the flag king and brought the energy. Way to go!

Riflery-Advanced

Ready, aim, fire! Our 3rd to last COD for phenomenal summer 2024 goes to Noah Fulbright, who hits 3 clays in a row his 1st try having only shot a shotgun a few times before.

Rock Climbing

Jack Cooper reaches new heights today on our superhero speedy Saturday. He was a great role model for the younger campers and absolutely crushes on the wall! #RAD

Dateline: July 26, 2024

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Archery

COD, James Branyon, had an incredible day in Archery. He made some near impossible shots and perfected his form. Great job, James!

Arts & Crafts

Congrats to Lyndee Croley for 2nd period arts & crafts COD! She painted a stunning beach! Tahel Mor was COD for 3rd period arts & crafts! She did amazing and painted an incredible sunset! Izzie Didier was COD 4th period arts & crafts! She painted a beautiful tropical scene!

Basketball

Today’s period 1 COD today in basketball was none other than Jackson Kasson. Jackson played like Chris Paul out there on the court facilitating shots for his teammates and making open 3s. Great work, Jackson!

Basketball Advanced

Today’s period 2 basketball advanced COD was the amazing Noah Reyes. He played great today racking steals, on assists, on coast to coast layups that were Coby White-like. Good job, Noah.

Boating & Canoeing

Fletch Watkins was our COD today for boating & canoeing for playing concentration out on the lake with all of his friends and his strong paddling! Avery Wilkowski was our COD today! With a smile on her face, she jumped in the lake with all her clothes on so that a friend wouldn’t be alone. Keep it up, Avery!

Broadcasting

COD is Hunter Easterbrook! This radio rockstar brought the energy and has the flow. He puts the RAD in radio! COD is Reese Wanner! The weather for today is hot because Reese’s weather segment was fire!

Challenge Course

Georgia Carter was our COD after having great energy and participation on the zipline today. Congratulations!

Choir

Today’s COD is Reese Wanner for her talent and beautiful voice!

Cross Country

It’s Friday, yeah, that means we did lake run. Cross country did the longest run of the summer gaining new perspectives, and it was Eli Strittmatter who carried us through. Great work, Eli! #3.8 #lak-kal #armadillakerun.

Disc Golf

Today was the first round of the Sweeney Open! We saw a lot of great scores but the round of the day goes to Emma Kornegay! She played so well and put up some low numbers. Way to go, Emma!

Fishing

Ismail Faiz is the master of the dock. Fish, fish, fish, and more fish! This kid knows the secrets of the Dealey shores! Chloe Thomas is COD for 4th period fishing. She was persistent and constantly searching for that next catch.

Football

James Branyon was a stud today with a Tyreek Hill performance. He had 2 TDs in just 2 plays. Greatness is here.

Hiking

Isla Matusewitch made Friendly Friday electric, leading stretches and several chants! Money! #OHIO. July 26, a date which will live in infamy. We mourn the loss of Rozecha. She touched the lives of so many, and will never be forgotten. Laura Rock helped us with funeral preparations acquiring garments and helping bless Rozecha. Long live Rozecha! #PAIN. Reese Wanner used her hiking experience in full force today, bringing all the friendliness she could master to 4th period today. She beautifully commemorated the tragic death of Rozecha while staying apart of team Insulina (the better team of course) #TEAMINSULINA #CJISGUILTY #HOLLA

Lacrosse

Our COD Emma Busby has brought the best energy since day 1! She’s absolutely unstoppable with a lacrosse stick so watch out! LAX loves you so much, Emma!

Paintball Combat

Today’s COD has been absolutely killing it all session and is long overdue for a shoutout. Reed Mercer is top dawg rushing the opponent’s base and being one brave bro. Way to go!

Paintball Jr.

COD Jackson Fry was the king of sly in hide-in-go-seek tag and had tons of fun in the paint. Way to go!

Pro Fishing 

When you think of ABSOLUTE WINNERS you think of Quade Hanson. His baby catfish was simply the cutest fish ever!

Riflery-Advanced

RANGE IS HOT! Our advanced riflery COD goes to Rodrigo Fragoso Aguilar! Rodrigo was perfecting his marksmanship skills, shooting bullseyes, and nailing clays. Keep it up, Rodrigo!

Rock Climbing

Congratulations Alayna Porter on scaling Mount Nick with grace even as the clock ran down to the last minute!

Roller Hockey

LEAN GREEN SCORING MACHINE! Iaric Shipilov put on a clinic today in Roller Hockey! Gretzsky is sweating right now!

Skate Park

Bayla Wigler showed how much F-U-N you can have if you put your mind to it. The answer? to the M-A-XXXX!!!