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Another spectacular day we had full of Color War games and events. The morning was dedicated to Apache Relay and every camper counted!!! There are 52 events that each team must complete. Our campers piggy backed, leap forged, got wrapped with toilet paper, elephant walked to name a few. No matter if you ran the lake or shot a bulls eye, your part was equally important.  The intensity grew, as both teams were neck and neck. The lead switched twice right at the end but the Red Robbers came in first in this summers Apache Relay.

Boy’s camp had their swim meet today while girls ran track.  Everyone gave it their all and fought to the finish. The commitment every camper and staff showed today was unbelievably commendable. This is the time to shine and camp is shining bright right now. The songs, the cheers, the spirit, the wins, the losses all add up to one fabulous Color War.

The night belonged to Rope Burning. We all watched with great anticipation as the fire starters got their flames roaring. Red Robbers jumped out to an early start as their fire flared up with ease. The campers cheered with excitement and the spirit was off the charts.  We all got behind our teams today and participated in one longstanding Chen-A-Wanda tradition. As our CIT’s got emotional knowing this was their last official rope burning, you saw the spark engage in our first time campers as they now see what they have to look forward to for many years to come.  This tradition runs deep and connects the campers that have come before us, those that are here now and will still be here and alive for campers who will one day call Chen-A-Wanda their summer home.

There is just one more day for the battle between Red Robbers and Gold Cops. They have one more shot to give it there all and be part of something very special in summer 2011.

Chenny out.

 

The rain stayed away and the campers had a full day of games. The spirit was high and competition was fierce. It was a great day and the campers had a ball. The Red Robbers were decked out in red from head to toe while the Gold Cops shimmered in their gold hue. It was team spirit and pride that every competitor had on their minds.

The afternoon brought all of girls’ camp to the pool for their swim meet. There were individual races, relays and boating. The girls were there to bring points back to their teams and had such a great time doing it. As each girl did her part, she became part of something much bigger than herself.

As I watched the kickboard relays, there was one swimmer that fell behind a bit and her team was there for her encouraging her to finish strong and to give it her all. She lost that race, but popped out the pool with a grin so big that it brought smiles to everyone who watched. She said, “ I’m not that great of a swimmer and that was really hard but everyone kept me going and I finished… I feel great that I finished the race.” This is a great byproduct of what happens here during Color War. The team gets behind you and pushes you to that finish line!!!!

While all of girl’s camp was in the pool, the boys were at their track meet. There were individual sprints and relay races and the boys worked hard. It was a team effort at the meet today and the boys brought the spirit and support there too. They gave it 100% and ran their hearts out today. An unbelievable effort today!!!

Tonight was Skit Night and each team brought creative, unique and entertaining productions to the stage. They danced, they sang and they told their stories. It was a skit night that will go down in history as one to remember. Watching it unfold, one can only say, these campers and staff are having the time of their lives. You can be as goofy and silly and passionate as you can possibly be here. This is your turn to let loose and give it your all and that’s what each team did tonight, they brought it. All with smiles and spirit so high, the Rec Hall could hardly contain the energy inside of it!!!

Color War Rules!!!!!!!!!

 

Chenny out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The rain came down but that didn’t stop us. The War raged on with wacky relay races & mass dodge ball inside the Rec Hall. While song and skit practice were held in the Canteen and Teen Center. The spirit is alive and each team knows what they have to do. Every team member is equally important. No matter if you are a Freshman or a CIT, you count and you have your entire team rooting for you. Every member is a contributing factor. They are giving it their all and working hard for the good of their team.

Tonight was quiz night and everybody experienced our mental challenge. Questions ranged from the obscure to the mundane. Every topic was covered and every camper was challenged. It was a team effort as they hummed and hawed over the answers. A giant trivial pursuit if you will. The night was amazing and one thing we all realized that our minds are sharp and we are all smart as a whip. Chenny kids have the brains and the brawn!!!!!

Our spirit is on overdrive and everyone feels it.  Color War brings out the best in us. It emphasizes camaraderie and spirit. It embraces great competition and intense play. It honors sportsmanship and unity. It teaches us how to tolerate that feeling when we lose and how unexplainable the elation is when we win. This Color War allows us to come together as a team and fight for something we believe in. We are in the midst of a battle and love every minute if it.

Can’t wait to get up tomorrow and do this again!!

Chenny out.

 

 

 

The tale of this summers Color War started 5 days ago. It began as a Waiter prank that we initiated. We put up a rival camps sign just at the end of our road and as tradition would have, our Waiters (along with their Head Counselors) decided that they would take down that sign. It was put up way too close to our dear summer home and they weren’t having that. As midnight struck on this past Tuesday they all dressed in black and with flashlights in hand and one goal in mind…. Take down their sign!!!!!

Off they went and they completed their mission. The new sign was brought down and Chenny prevailed. So they thought. Having no idea that we were there, in the brush watching them as they worked together quiet and only using hand signs. They cheered without sound and carried that sign back to camp. Mums the word but we needed the word to spread. Who stole the sign? We spread the rumor and it spread like wild fire. Our rival’s brand new camp sign was stolen and we were to blame. But who was responsible?

The next step was to bring both boys and girls together after their morning line up so days ago, we started having group tetherball right out front of Arts & Crafts. This got the whole camp together, without suspicion. Today was the day. It was the Championship tetherball matches and just as the final round was beginning…you heard the sirens coming down Camp Road. It was the Police and they were looking for the culprits of who stole the sign.

The Chief of Police got out of his car and the campers knew something quite strange was happening. Matty Lennon, our Boys Head Counselor took the fall. He was arguing that there was no sign here but the Chief would not have it. Matty was cuffed and in the back of the police car he went. To his rescue came Brian, our other Boys Head Counselor and he too put up a great fight but was cuffed and off he went. Campers were so confused and emotional as both of our Head Counselors had just been arrested.

As the police car rolled out of camp with sirens blaring, the mayhem began. Out of the Boat House rolled seven Cops (our staff) and out of the School of Rock came seven Robbers (our staff too) and began a hilarious cops chasing robbers scene. The campers caught on and couldn’t believe that what had happened a few minutes prior wasn’t real. This was Color War, our Waiters had been punked and the fun was about to start!!!!!

It is RED ROBBERS vs. GOLD COPS and WE HAVE A COLOR WAR!!!!!!!

Games are in full swing and the campers have caught the spirit. First order of business was this mornings Tugs of War, then games, game and more games. We ended with Contest Night and day 1 of Color War 2011 was spectacular.

Camp is full of pride, spirit and fun competition. It just doesn’t get better than this. We are loving it and can’t wait for tomorrow to begin as we tackle Color War day 2.

Chenny out.

 

 

Color War 2011 is here!

Gold Cops vs. Red Robbers.

Stay tuned to our blog tonight for a full recap!