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Ohio Dreams Session 1

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m.dizzle
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Thinkin about going. How is it? Will a 16 year old trying to learn some basic inverts fit in?

Also, anybody else going?

Any and all info is appreciated.
Mar 14 2012 7:46PM
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kootenayklaus
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Man, this is what kinda pisses me off about summer camps, the fact that you even have to ask "will I fit in?" It's not the fact that you asked it, but rather how the people at the camp act towards others.

Summer camps seem to be just popularity contests. I personally would never like to go to one because of this. BUT, as long as you aren't a super douche or the weirdest of the weird, you'll be fine I would assume. In fact, I bet you'll find that a lot of the people there will be worse than you.
Mar 14 2012 7:53PM
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gpitcher
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I had a couple friends go to a later session two years ago and they had a blast at age (17). They learned a lot and said that there was a variety of skill levels. But, it prolly helps if you go with a friend.
Mar 14 2012 8:40PM
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special-J
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GO. Everyone there will be some of the coolest people you meet. For some reason, not that many kids go for the ski camp; there's way more BMX, skate, and even scooter kids than skiers, which is actually a good thing. The staff is awesome, and by the end of the week, you feel like family. Definitely a tight-knit group there.
Mar 14 2012 10:50PM
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m.dizzle
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Thanks dudes, +k to all.

Bump, any input appreciated.
Mar 15 2012 7:04PM
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cwphoto
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go, definitly go. i went last summer when i was 13. you will have no problem making friends since everybody there is the coolest. this year they are adding another in-ground trampoline, which bounces you like 10 ft off the ground if you want. plus, i heard they were making the water ramps bigger. its a really fun place watch some videos on youtube. http://youtu.be/uBmI-ANT7ME

you wont regret it
Mar 15 2012 9:26PM
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cwphoto
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whoops im not good at embedding but heres a link if youre serious
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBmI-ANT7ME
Mar 15 2012 9:28PM
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Gretchen.
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This was the problem that I had with a lot of summer camps I went to as a kid and ultimately was the reason that I kept going back to Ohio Dreams and then ended up working there.. Because it is not a popularity contest at Ohio Dreams.  The camp literally is like a family and if you go you will agree!  It doesn't matter your sport or ability level, everyone becomes friends and it makes for an excellent camp experience. 

OP if you have any questions feel free to PM me!
Mar 16 2012 12:23AM
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CrotchKiller
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ohio dreams isn't like that
Mar 16 2012 1:21AM
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xoxxooxo
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are people really still doing that ?
Mar 16 2012 6:45AM
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OhioDreams
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Hey man, glad to hear you're interested in coming to camp!

Gretchen, special-J, and a few other campers posts above pretty much hit the nail on the head. We are most definitely an action sports camp, but we strive to maintain a relaxed, summer camp feel. I've been at Dreams since just about the beginning, and we hardly ever have any issues with kids being bullies or causing problems with other campers. If we do, they are dealt with swiftly so the bad apples do not spoil the camp experience for the rest of the campers.

Don't worry at all about fitting in, we work with campers at all different levels and chances are there will be some kids below your skill level and some above.

As far as Session 1, it's always a great week. Everything has just finished getting dialed in, so the facilities are at their freshest and everyone's stoke is at an all time high because camp is finally starting. There is traditionally a pretty big group of campers in the first week which makes it a really fun and diverse session with kids from all different sports.

If you have any further questions about camp, feel free to post in this thread/the forums, send us a PM or an email, or just give us a call. Hopefully we'll see you at camp this summer!
Mar 16 2012 7:10PM
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m.dizzle
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Thanks for the responses. I'll almost definitely be going, I'm just waiting to see which week is the best.

Technical questions: What gear do you use for the water ramps? I own good boots and skis. Would I use those on the ramps?
Mar 17 2012 10:25PM
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skipaparazzi
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Awesome coaches to help you get better and progress. Chris the owner coaches Nick Goepper. Chris Laker went there Freddy Brad Bulzan. GO GO GO!!! You will love it.
Mar 17 2012 10:28PM
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Abu_Hajaar
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I went last year and am deffinetly going back this year it is super fun.
Mar 17 2012 11:51PM
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yeahno
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bump, first session maybe. it looks so sick!!!
Mar 18 2012 9:48PM
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m.dizzle
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Bump.

Same question as before, what gear do you use for the ramps?

Also, what do you think a reasonable trick goal is for the week?

For free time, even if I don't skate, should I just bring a skateboard anyway and try to pick up a few things?
Mar 19 2012 7:03PM
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special-J
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bring some old boots and skis. It definitely does not ruin boots but if you want to keep you good ones perfect, you may as well. There is a risk of snapping skis just from bases landing flat on the water.

Literally anything you want.

Definitely bring one (or a bike or rollerblades or something). There is a LOT of free time.
Mar 19 2012 7:14PM
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m.dizzle
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I only have my new pair of boots and skis, so any recommendations on how to get usable stuff?
Mar 19 2012 10:11PM
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OhioDreams
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Try looking around at your local shops for end of season sales and used gear and keep on eye on the Buy/Sell/Trade forum here on NS to pick up some ramping gear for cheap. Like special-J said, water ramping can certainly take a toll on your gear, especially skis, so it's a good idea to have something you're not worried about damaging/breaking.

As far as goals, we work and talk with all of the campers at the start of the week to see where their skills are at and where they want to be at the end of the week. That way we can set goals that will push your skills and and challenge you, but are also realistic and attainable during the time frame in which you are at camp.

It is a good idea to break your skateboard, or any other gear you have, as there is plenty of time to freeride and do your own thing. Everyone has instruction in their designated sport for about 3 hours in the morning, and then the afternoon and part of the evening contain lots of flex time when campers can try other sports and do their own thing, however coaches are available if they want to continue honing their skills in a specific arena.

Hope that helps!
Mar 20 2012 12:46AM
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Gretchen.
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He means bring your skateboard not break and hone your skills in a specific area :)
Mar 21 2012 11:54AM
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m.dizzle
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Bumping this, gotta raise support for the bus from CT
Mar 21 2012 10:43PM
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OhioDreams
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Just a heads up, Session 1 is now full and Sessions 3 and 5 are close behind.
Apr 5 2012 2:01PM
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270on420out
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planning to go
Apr 5 2012 7:56PM
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m.dizzle
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Officially locked in fit Session 1, so stoked.
Apr 5 2012 10:39PM
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Gretchen.
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That's gonna be a great week lots of girls :)
Apr 10 2012 8:56AM
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m.dizzle
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Oh really what a um *cough* uh coincidence?
Apr 10 2012 9:51AM
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Gretchen.
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Look at the Ohio Dreams Facebook page you can win a free week to camp!
Apr 10 2012 10:34AM
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OhioDreams
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Contest starts this Monday!!
Apr 14 2012 5:23PM
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