Isn’t this what we all want our children to experience…īecause we are family. Creating the experiences that we’ll remember forever. Nobody really cares if they win or lose in Color War, because it’s all about how we play. It’s really true….it’s actually unbelievable. Look no further than a Color War You might have seen this done at a summer camp or been a part of a Color Run. Our captains say it to the whole camp at the end of every Color War. This saying is located in our Chadar Ochell, dining hall. Why? Here’s why….“When the great recorder comes to write against your name, it’s not whether you won or lost but how you played the game.” “And in first place, with 12,410 points, the blue team!” (Immediately cue “WE ARE FAMILY” on the speakers). Red and White jump up and cheer like they were just told that they were 1st place, while the actual first place team is still sitting, kicking their feet and waving their arms waiting to be called. “Tied for 2nd place, with 12,370 points, and just 40 points behind first place”…… But they cheer like they again just won the lottery. We have a late wake-up every year after Color War for 30 years. “Tied for 2nd place, with 12,370 points, and just 40 points behind first place” (cue 440 people saying “oh my goodness 40 points?!”)…. My job at camp was to run one of the non-athletic programs, but I was an athlete in my younger days so when color war rolled around I’d be pressed into service as a football referee, baseball. This means that when we announce the two teams that tied, first place, please hold your applause so these teams can celebrate.” Why? “For the first time in Color War history, we have a tie for 2nd place. Not just the daily lottery – but the Powerball! Jumping up and down. They stand up and start cheering like they just won the lottery. This team was just told that they had the least amount of points. “In 4th place, with 11,055 points – the yellow team!” We start with announcing the 4th place team, and we work our way to first place. The video of the experience is watched by all. At the end of the two days, when all of the competitions are complete. Only at camp!īut the real story is at the end. That’s right….for 1 meal during the games, nobody talks when they eat. Two days of relays, competitions, tug of war, rock paper scissors, dodgeball, sabra “foam-en”, sham battles, dancing, captains climbing the flagpole, final night dances, songs and performances, plaques, cheers, cookout and even a silent lunch. Taps and Friends, the Candlelight Ceremony, and A-Game are just a few. Then it got bigger, and we added more activities, and now its two days. These generational ties are an incredibly special part of camp.
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