Sunday, December 27, 2009

Jamaica!

I got the opportunity to go to Jamaica for a week to help out with the first skateboard camp ever in the country. Chris, Zac and I where camp counselors and got to help them improve their skating and most importantly share the love of Jesus with them. it was the one of the most exhausting yet rewarding weeks of my life and i was honored to be a part of it. Huge thanks to everyone at Moorlands camp. here are some pictures, enjoy!
Zac at the arrival!
Our first taste of Jamaica, look closely for the prices! ha
Zac and i got some Jamaican treats, i recommend sticking to the chocolate.
Downhill view of the only skatepark in Jamaica.
Better view of the park, so fun.
Chris setting up some boards for the camp.
Wata Hole!
Our busy yet amazing schedule.
Zac hugging Rosco (champ).
The kids arrive!
A blurry vision of our dorm.
Food tiiiime.
Making the flag for our team, the Grenades!
Finished product of the grenades flagg.
Chris' team, the Skratz flag.
Zac's team, the Shredaz flag.
Zac and his lil ducklings.
Teaching some kids some flat ground. Kids where learning so fast!
A fire got a little out of hand, so all of the counselors teamed up and did what we could do to help.
Takin Buckets back and forth with the smoke mask.
Almost done, everyone worked so hard and finally got it out, good work guys!
Zac after it was all over with some of the aftermath.
Safe for the kids to come back down!
A beautiful Rainbow hovering over the skatepark.
Jamaican local Stephen grinding a steep makeshift polejam.
Brandon! one of the Politest kids ever.
Waiting for Shama to drop in on the 8 footer! another camper Deshaun and Shama both did it for the first time during camp.
Zac takin a breather during lunch.
Isaac representing Zac!
Chris stole the grenade flag! get him!
Dennis Reppin Christ on his grip.
"foolishness" premiere for the kids
Deshaun fell asleep during the video, so Chris and Zac put him in the corner of the room without him noticing, haha!
Chris and Zac playin monkey.
The Crew! Moorlands skate camp 2009
At the end of camp we had an awards ceremony for all the kids, every kid got a very much deserving award and some prizes. so awesome.
You Can't end camp without a water balloon, it got so epic.
Kids packing up to leave! a bittersweet moment.
bye bye kidsssss!


Skinny and bumpy roads, this doesn't slow any of the Jamaican drivers down either.
We took our last day to go out in town and check out some skate spots.
Zac Representing in the Jamaican Streets! and eating a shoelace?
We had to bomb this hill for a challenge to see who could get the furthest, probably the scariest thing i did all week.
Bye Jamaicaaaaaa

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