TAMARACK TREKS
TAMARACK TREK COMMON PHRASES
Friendly to all the campers
Greets everyone with a smile
Talks to everyone at lunch
Buddies up with anyone happily
Stays with the group
Follows directions well
Always listens
Cleans up after him/herself
Helps others clean up
Helped create the group name (or cheer)
Willing to try new things
Terrific Teamwork
Played (sport or position) very well
Good control of the ball
Perfect passes
Speedy
Cool and coordinated
Made a beautiful basket/play/catch
CREATIVE
Cleaver Creations
Clearly Creative
Artistically Amazing
Participates enthusiastically/happily
Eagerly participates
Always cheers of others
Bravely tried..
First to get ready for Swim
Organized in the bunk
Includes everyone in..
TAMARACK TREK THESAURUS
GREAT – grand, glorious, heroic, excellent, impressive, notable, major, outstanding, remarkable, superior, sublime, superlative, magnanimous
AMAZING – awesome, fascinating, incredible, marvelous, shocking, stunning, surpirsing, unbelievable, wonderful
INCREDIBLE – astonishing, astounding, awe-inspiring, awesome, extraordinary, fabulous, unreal, wonderful, ace
EXCITED – enthusiastic, thrilled, passionate, eager, fired up, aroused, astounded, delighted
SUPER – glorious, magnificent, marvelous, sensational, superb, terrific, topnotch
ACTIVE – effective, impelling, progressive, efficacious
PROGRESS – advance, breakthrough, development, evolvement, growth, improvement, proficiency, stride, step forward
ENTHUSIASTIC – devoted, earnest, exhilarated, exuberant, fascinated, passionate, vigorous, willing, ardent, avid, fervent
TALENTED – adept, adroit, capable, clever, endowed, proficient, skilled, artistic
PROUD – honored, impressive, appreciative, noble, rewarding, satisfying, glorious, memorable
HELPFUL – accommodating, conducive, considerate, constructive, contributive, cooperative, essential, productive, supportive, valuable
WHAT TO SAT WHEN WRITING A TREK
Often, as the summer progresses, TREKs get repetitive. Here is a list of comments you SHOULD use when completing your reports. REMEMBER: Do not wait until Friday to start these! They must be checked by your Division Head.
Makes a clear creation
Picks cool colors
Artistically amazing
Picture perfect
Nice and neat
Picasso perfect
masterpieces
Clearly creative
Shows a true interest
Cleans up after self
Learns routine easily
Dynamite dancer
Catches on quickly
Sings while dancing
Perfect timing
Magical moves
Prima ballerina
Amazing actress/actor
Creative character
Full of surprises
Strong voice
Very talented
Super star
Terrific teamwork
Terrific throwing
Great batter
Runs fast around the bases
Courageous catch
Radical running
Played (position) very well
Dazzling with dribbling
Terrific teamwork
Super shooter
Made a beautiful basket
Cool catch
Great pick set up
Shooting star
Beautiful shot blocker
SAMPLES
Click on the Divisions below for some awesome samples provided by Eliana Koenigsberg: