Welcome to the 2020 Virtual Crew Olympics
This spring, NYC Outward Bound Schools hosted a Virtual Crew Olympics (VCO) to bring together Crews from across the network to maintain a sense of community and encourage some friendly competition among students during this time of physical distancing. Each middle and high school chose one Crew to represent them at Virtual Crew Olympics. Schools with both a middle and a high school had the option to have a Crew from each.
In May, Crews took part in the Olympic Trials. From June 3-12, the finalists competed in a series of five virtual challenges that required creativity, team-building and communication. On June 16, we celebrated the Closing Ceremonies, where our champions were recognized for their winning work!
Watch the Closing Ceremonies
Congratulations to our 2020 Medalists!
Gold Medal – Brooklyn Collaborative
Gold Medal – Channel View High School
Bronze Medal – Channel View Middle School
Individual Challenge Champions
Instagram Challenge
Gold: Brooklyn Collaborative (29 pts) – view Instagram
Silver: WHEELS (28 pts) – view Instagram
Bronze: Channel View High School (27 pts) – view Instagram
Crew Scattergories Challenge
Gold: MELS (24 pts)
Silver: Brooklyn Collaborative (23 pts)
Bronze: Channel View Middle School & WHEELS (tie-20 pts)
Spirit Movement Challenge
Gold: Channel View High School (40 pts)
Silver: Channel View Middle School (38 pts)
Bronze: Gaynor McCown & Brooklyn Collaborative (tie-32 pts)
Scavenger Hunt Bingo
Gold: Channel View Middle School (fastest bingo time- 2:01)
Silver: Brooklyn Collaborative (fastest full board time- 13:52)
Bronze: Channel View High School
Service Learning Challenge
Gold: Channel View High School (38 pts)
Silver: MELS (34.5 pts)
Bronze: Channel View Middle School (34 pts)
For Virtual Crew Olympics Liaisons
Have a Question? Don’t hesitate to reach out.
Important Dates
Virtual Crew Olympics
June 3 – June 12
Submissions of Challenges Due By
June 12, 5 p.m.
Closing Ceremonies
June 16, 12 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Office Hours
NYC Outward Bound Schools will also hold “office hours” multiple times throughout Crew Olympics.
Google Meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.