Mikaela Shiffrin, the two-time Olympic gold medalist is one of the best alpine skiers in the world. Her overall medal tally and success is a testimony of it. She is a role model for future skiers and can learn from her determination, elegance, and athleticism. After winning the Espy Award, she finally got some family time. It’s summer and what better place than summer camp with family?
She visited camp arrow wood a coed sports sleepaway camp located in the Berkshires, Massachusetts. It caters to kids who have a passion for sports and offers a distinctive combination of sports like basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, and with exploratory activities like arts, outdoor adventure, and waterfront activities. The five-time overall world champion was impressed with the activities and energy of the camp which she shared on social media.
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Camp Arrow Wood Visit as Youth Ambassador
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Last weekend, the seven-time world cup winner joined the Camp Arrow Wood team as a youth ambassador with her family. The news was shared on her official Instagram page. On it, she shared her and her family’s feelings about the visit in the caption. She wrote, “What struck our family most about this camp is that it’s a sports camp with an emphasis on core values and the development of good humans.”
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She also explained why she felt so when informed that her parents raised her and her brother in a sports culture. Therefore, the camp mantras and mission resonate with her deeply. She further wrote that where sports and spirit unite, that empowers the young kids to experience less familiar interests besides exploring their individual passion. In the camp, Shiffrin met and chatted with campers and gave autographs. The Olmpian’s camp visit received huge appreciation in the form of lovely comments and over 25,000 likes.
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Fans confess their appreciation for Olympian
Fans poured their love and appreciation for the Olympian and acknowledged that her visit will be fruitful in the comment section. One netizen wrote, “What wonderful ambassadors you are. Your dad would be so proud of you” valuing her effort and the happiness she would bring to her father with this. Another fan commented, “Wow the kids must have been over the moon to have you and Aleks visit !! Great photos” praising her visit and guessing the happiness of the kids at the camp. One netizen wrote, “How wonderful! We need more of this in the US.” praising her visit and pointing toward, more need for such activities. Another fan said, “Amazing photos! You’re such a great idol for the kids!” showing his respect and valuing her as an icon for kids.
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Summer camps are a program that provides young kids an opportunity to learn new hobbies and follow their passion under guidance. Mikaela Shiffrin’s visit will only boost their morale and encourage them to do their best. As one fan said there should be more such camps and visits.
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