The part of the summer that campers and staff alike look forward to with a burning passion is finally upon us… Color Wars! Fourth session is beloved for it, and our campers were ecstatic this morning when they were told the theme, which is Battle for the Biosphere, a competition of the ecosystems. The teams are Swamp, Grasslands, Tropical Rainforests, and Oceans, and one will rule them all. For those of you who are new to camp, or just new to fourth session and the hype of color wars, here is a brief run down. Campers and staff are divided into these four teams and on Sunday, campers will compete in various competitions to win points for their teams. Some of these events may consist of camp craft activities, like lashing, some may be based on sports, like water basketball, and some could be completely based on creativity and wit, like creating a creature from your ecosystem with random materials. Then the final competition is a giant relay the spans the camp property, and ends with a massive fire building contest. Campers spent this afternoon with their teams, beginning to prep for the big day! Tomorrow will be another prep day, and on Sunday the big showdown begins! Stay tuned for highlights and results! J
Besides color wars craziness, yesterday was the Homestead ice cream social, and tonight was the pioneer dance! Homestead enjoyed a make-your-own-sundae bar in the dining hall, as well as dancing to favorites such as the Cotton-Eyed Joe, and the Macarena. Pioneer had a Christmas in July themed dance in the Pavilion, complete with tradition winter decorations to cool off the balminess of the evening.
While tomorrow during the day is dedicated to central planning, the evening is dedicated to movies and popcorn for the campers and a Christmas in July social for staff, complete with a handmade gift exchange, White Elephant style. Basically a take a present, leave a present type of thing, J
As you can probably tell, camp is buzzing with excitement! Here’s hoping for good weather, a rousing and friendly color wars competition, and a great time had by all.
Until next time,
Emma
Girl's Homestead Unit Leader
Besides color wars craziness, yesterday was the Homestead ice cream social, and tonight was the pioneer dance! Homestead enjoyed a make-your-own-sundae bar in the dining hall, as well as dancing to favorites such as the Cotton-Eyed Joe, and the Macarena. Pioneer had a Christmas in July themed dance in the Pavilion, complete with tradition winter decorations to cool off the balminess of the evening.
While tomorrow during the day is dedicated to central planning, the evening is dedicated to movies and popcorn for the campers and a Christmas in July social for staff, complete with a handmade gift exchange, White Elephant style. Basically a take a present, leave a present type of thing, J
As you can probably tell, camp is buzzing with excitement! Here’s hoping for good weather, a rousing and friendly color wars competition, and a great time had by all.
Until next time,
Emma
Girl's Homestead Unit Leader
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