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The 2026 Summer Anchor Challenge: A Recap
That's a wrap on summer, and what a summer it was. Back on July 6th, we kicked off the Summer Anchor Challenge and asked our community to show up, check in, and stay consistent all the way through August 30th. Eight weeks later, we're blown away by what this community accomplished together.
If you were one of the members who signed up, checked in, and stuck with it all summer long, this one's for you. Here's how it all came together.
How It Worked
For anyone who missed it (or needs a refresher before next year), here's a quick recap of the challenge:
$20 buy in to join
Earn 1 point per day for checking in at the gym
Score bonus points for attending labeled classes and our beach pop up events
Hit 60 points by August 30th and get your full $20 buy in back
Our top 3 point earners walked away with prizes worth up to $300
Every member who joined got a discounted "Endless Summer" tee and exclusive fall fitness discounts
Buy ins from anyone who didn't hit the 60 point mark were donated straight to Tiny Tots Summer Camp 2027
Simple concept, big results.
The Numbers
This summer, our community showed up in a big way:
27 members joined the challenge
10 members hit their full 60 check ins and earned their buy in back
1,357 total classes and pop up events completed across the challenge
$400 donated to Tiny Tots Summer Camp 2027 from buy ins of members who didn't cross the finish line
Every single check in, every class, and every beach pop up added up to a summer of consistency we're incredibly proud of.
Meet Our Top 3 Point Earners
🥇 1st Place: Laura Huling
🥈 2nd Place: Lisa Ackert
🥉 3rd Place: Ashley Cullinane
Congratulations to our top 3, and to every single member who checked in even once this summer. Consistency isn't easy, especially in the middle of summer travel, family time, and everything else life throws at you. You all showed up anyway, and that's what this challenge was really about.
Giving Back
One of our favorite parts of the Summer Anchor Challenge is what happens to the buy ins from members who didn't quite hit their 60 check ins. Instead of that money just going back into our pocket, it goes straight to a cause that means a lot to our community: Tiny Tots Summer Camp 2027.
This year, the challenge helped raise over $400 for the camp, meaning even the members who fell a little short still made a real difference for kids in our area next summer.
HUGE Thank You
To everyone who joined, checked in, showed up to a beach pop up, or cheered on a teammate from the sidelines: thank you. A big shout out to our friends and Parent company Ocean State Job Lot for procuring our lovely prizes this year. To our Staff and especially Marquerite Carniaux for running this year's challenge! The Summer Anchor Challenge only works because this community makes it work, and this year was no exception.
Keep an eye out for next year's challenge. In the meantime, don't let the momentum stop just because summer's over. Fall is here, and we've got plenty more reasons to show up together.
See you at the gym.
