Fantasy Camp Day 3 Welcome Reception

Day 3 started with a much more fun morning work out with Josh Rogers in the pool at Atlantis . After the workout came breakfast then met with Robin Fleming from La Casa Hermosa to discuss wardrobe selection. Then we had lunch with the Miss Teen USA contestants.

After lunch we met with Miss Universe President, Paula Shugart. Paula shared her story with us then left it open to questions. This is where the girls got to ask any questions the wanted to the President of Miss Universe. Paula also had time to talk to all the counselors, which was so nice to get to talk to her again! She really is an amazing women!

Amanda and I at lunch at Seagrapes.

Counselors!

Counselors with the one and only MUO president Paula Shugart

After talking with Paula the campers met with a swim expert then we all had free time. Next was dinner at Marketplace and the Welcome Reception for the Miss Teen USA contestants. This is where we all got to mingle with the contestants for this year's Miss Teen USA.

All of the counselors ready for the Welcome Reception.

The campers looking beautiful before Welcome Reception.

With Amanda and my favorite security guard from Miss USA at the Miss Teen USA Welcome Reception!

When in doubt, blow a kiss!

Last but not least, was Miss USA 2010 Rewind. This is where we showed the pageants and talked about the do's and don't from us titleholders. After watching Miss USA, the girls went on to Club Rush for some dancing and fun. Then it was PJs and Pillow talk in our bunny slippers and an impromptu talent show! It was fun to see everyone's wacky and crazy talents! After the show, it was time for bed!

It's been a LONG and FUN day!

Night Night!

Belinda

Fantasy Camp Day 2 Project Sunshine

We started the day with a work out on the beach with Josh Rogers. Well, I should say that the campers worked out on the beach! I would have been willing to jump in and work out with the girls, but me and morning work outs don't always go over too well. I did get some great work out tips from Josh though!

Our awesome cheer!

After the work out it was off to breakfast then to our cheer competition. My group did a dance to "All the Pageant Ladies" I spin off of Beyonce's "All the Single Ladies." It was a great group building experience, plus a lot of fun!

Everyone working hard on our cards!

Next was my personal favorite of the day: Project Sunshine. We made cards for terminally ill children; each card was different with each girl's personal touch. The cards we made will go to a hospital and given to each child. Project Sunshine is a nonprofit organization program to children and families living with medial challenges. It's a great program. You should definitely check it out!

With my campers!!

Make up lessons

Next up on our busy day was hair and make up lessons. We had Linda Rondinella, the expert of make up, give lessons and Chi professionals, including Anna, who did my hair at Miss USA! She is amazing! The girls were very lucky to be able to work with Linda, who did all of the Miss Teen USA contestants' make up, and work with Chi professionals, who did our hair at Miss USA. After they learned the basics, us councilors helped the girls out.

To follow our make up lessons it was a Girl Talk with Stormi, Miss Teen USA. The girls got to ask her any questions they wanted and got to just chat with Stormi.

Then we had some free time! So I took my two girls to the pool and Sarah came with! It was amazing and definitely needed to relax by the pool. There are so many gorgeous pools all of Atlantis. After the pool we went to dinner at Market Place and then had the opportunity to explore one of the amazing aquariums.

Sara Brooks and I.

Campers Anna and Robin!

After the aquarium we headed up to the sun suite and had a discussion on "What is a Titleholder." All counselors gave their definitions and experiences and the campers asked lots of good questions that led us into about what we all thought a titleholder is about and the responsibilities that come with the job. It was a great conversation and I feel everyone benefited from it!

Then it was lights out after our long day!

xoxox Belinda

Miss Teen USA Fantasy Camp

This year, along with other Miss USA title holders, I was a camp counselor helping girls prepare for pageants while having a blast in the Bahamas! Open to ages 12 through 17. This was 7 days and 6 nights at the Atlantis Resort working with Miss Universe Organization partners and staff.

Sara and I our first day in the Bahamas.

2010 Camp Counselors.

Adrielle and I at dinner at Nobu.

Sara Brooks and I met in the Atlanta airport, and got to arrive to the Bahamas together. We got situated in our rooms and then that night we had dinner at Nobu, an AMAZING sushi restaurant in Atlantis. We got to meet the staff we'd be working with that night, then it was off to rest up for the next day!

Adrielle and I at the beach.

Gorgeous Atlantis!

Adrielle, Miss Arkansas USA, and I started our Monday by exploring Atlantis Paradise Island, and let me tell you, I now understand why they call this Paradise Island. We hit the beach and went through the aquariums and just relaxed before starting the camp at 3:00PM.

With Alicia and Laura, waiting for the campers to arrive!

Then at 3:00, we went down to the Coral Lounge and met the rest of the camp couselors and the campers! This year Alicia Blanco, Miss Arizona 2009, Laura Chukanov, Miss Utah 2009, Nicole Johnson, Miss California, Adrielle Churchill, Miss Arkansas 2010, and Sara Brooks, Miss Louisiana 2010, along with myself were chosen as camp counselors for the Miss Teen USA Fantasy Camp.

Intros.

Orientation.

Amazing view from the Bridge Suite.

The entire group on the balcony of the Bridge Suite!

After we got everyone together, we changed and went to the Bridge Suite for introductions and orientation. The Bridge Suite is amazingly gorgeous. It overlooks all of Atlantis and costs about $25,000 a night, minimum night stay of 7 nights. This is where Michael Jackson stayed. It had a breathtaking view! We did introductions orientation then went to dinner at the Market Place and then it was off to bed!

It was a great first day, and we had lots of jam packed fun for the remainder of the week! MTV Made was also following us around the entire week. One of our campers was being Made into a beauty queen. Be sure to check out the episode in a couple months!

xoxo,

Belinda

Sizzle Under the Stars

Tonight was an amazing evening at Ironwood Golf Course in Omaha, Nebraska. I teamed up with former Nebraska quarterback Joe Ganz, Fire Captain Darren Garrean, Nebraska native Elizabeth Kitt who was on the Bachelor, Misty Janssen MD Practitioner with Alegant Health, Ryan McPike Chief Meteorologist for MNTV Action 3 News and local personalities Big Party and Jeff Degan of Channel 94.1 to auction off date packages to raise money for ALS in the Heartland.

Joe Ganz and I.

Big Part, Joe Ganz, and Elizabeth Kitt and I at VIP hour.

Elizabeth Kitt, a contestant on the Bachelor, and I before auctioning off our packages.

With some of the girls who auctioned off packages at the VIP event.

Big Party from channel 94.1 and I.

Joe Ganz and Elizabeth Kitt.

Sizzle Under the Stars is Omaha's hottest new event of the summer. The Cox Classic teamed up with ALS in the Heartland to host this benefit featuring Omaha's only celebrity charity auction. I auctioned of donations from Kimberly Spa, for a spa experience, a golf outing at Tiburon Golf Course, and a wine tasting and bread basket for two at James Arthur Vineyard. My package was sold to Metro Magazine, whom I've had the honor to work with for the July cover.

With Andy Hoig, the publisher of Metro Magazine.

On stage auctioning off my package.

Besides the fact that it was EXTREMELY hot and humid (but that's Nebraska weather for you :-) it was a great evening and the best part is that we were able to raise money for ALS patients and families! Following the auction, the local band Secret Weapon performed and fireworks were shot off. A great ending to the evening!

Check out my web-interview here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-4nCaWzEQc

All the best,

Belinda Wright

Miss NE 2010