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Even gray skies couldn鈥檛 dim the energy on Monday, September 29, as more than 190 students from 11 Northern California Conference schools聽converged on the campus of聽Rio Lindo Adventist Academy聽for its annual Sports Camp.

The event, which has averaged 142 participants over the past decade, celebrated its largest turnout in years鈥攁 sign of growing enthusiasm for this much-anticipated day of athletics and fellowship. The schools that sent their enthusiastic students included: Clearlake, Echo Ridge, Feather River, Hilltop, Middletown, Napa, Redding, Redwood, Tracy, Ukiah, and Westlake.

The morning began in Rio鈥檚 gymnasium, where students joined together for a spirited worship and orientation. Afterward, they were divided by grade and gender into groups led by聽Rio Ambassadors, student leaders who guided their squads throughout the day and offered encouragement at every station.

Participants rotated through a series of athletic challenges including basketball, volleyball, flag football, and soccer. Each session鈥攆acilitated by volunteer coaches and Rio staff鈥攆ocused on skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship before wrapping up with scrimmages.

For many students, especially those from smaller schools, Sports Camp offered a unique opportunity to connect and grow alongside a wider community of peers. 鈥淚t was so much fun to play with new people,鈥� said聽Simon Sigler聽from Redwood Adventist Academy. 鈥淚 got to learn a lot!鈥�

By mid-afternoon, the clouds that had hovered all day finally opened up, drenching the fields in a sudden downpour. But rather than dampen spirits, the rain only added to the memories. Laughter echoed through the campus as students dashed for shelter, soaked but smiling.

The day concluded with an awards assembly recognizing outstanding sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork in each athletic session. As everyone departed and the rain continued to fall, students left Rio tired but happy鈥攁lready talking about next year鈥檚 Sports Camp.