Summer Camp YPO-JLU

Getting to Know Leysin

Day two was our first official full day, where our first of many speakers, Rhett Godfrey, shared an inspiring talk about how to overcome fear and how not to limit ourselves to the judgements of others. He also gave campers useful techniques in how to make honest, well-informed decisions, as well as, advice in jump-starting one's dreams and careers.

Afterwards, we had lunch at the hotel and then headed to the Suchet forest for some team building activities. The campers were divided into two groups, where their communication and teamwork skills were tried and tested. They worked together to complete complicated tasks, like making shapes with rope (while blindfolded), building spacecrafts from tubes, and crossing 14 meters of ground by only using 14 blocks of wood; but of course, it was not as simple as it sounds... because there was a twist with every activity! We are so proud to say that each team was able to complete every challenging task successfully and with their great spirit, wit, abilities, and of course, each other.

We then returned to the hotel, where students had some free time to relax or, like most of them did, buy heaps load of Swiss chocolate.

After dinner, campers became better acquainted with the picturesque town of Leysin by embarking on a scavenger hunt, where they located specific points on the map, while also completing certain tasks along the way. Tasks included tasting all the delicious, natural waters for which Switzerland is famous, snapping selfies with colourful cows, interacting with locals, and so much more. All with scenic views in the backdrop. In the end, we counted up all the points, and gave out prizes to the top three teams who visited the most spots and completed the most tasks. Then it was time for bed after another adventure-filled day... we can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!

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