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The weather was perfect, clear and crisp. It was an ideal day for games and competition. The campers were all geared up in their Red and Gold garb, faces were painted and we all were ready to start day #2.  Our campers had  a day of games, psych speeches, team meetings and song practice. The games were fierce yet friendly, fun and spirited. This is what we do at Color War. We play fair, we play hard and we always support one another. You see the desire to win in our campers faces but you always see respect for the game and for each other.

Tonight was a camp favorite. It was time for Rope Burning. We all bundled up as we headed up the hill to see the fantastic event. As all the campers sat with their respective teams, they cheered on the “burners” who built the fire that had to burn the rope and boil the water. The Gold team shot out of the gates quickly and both of their fires started immediately. It was no contest. Gold Navy’s water boiled first and the crowd went wild. Then they burned their rope and left Red Army in the dust tonight. Gold Navy desperately needed tonight’s win as they were behind by 200 points before the evenings competition. It’s any one’s game after the Gold Navy win tonight.

Congratulations Gold Navy and Red Army for a fantastic day of great competition, superb sportsmanship and camp spirit that is off the charts. We can’t wait to see what day three will bring.

Chenny out.

After the breakout, the campers were split into teams and were given their Color War shirts. It was off to team meetings and then right into Tugs of War. The battle began and all you could feel here is our camp spirit. Faces are painted, hair is sprayed red or gold and our kids are feelin’ that color war pride from head to toe. This is the best part of camp. Color War encompasses every important part of this incredible journey. Teamwork, sportsmanship, competition, camaraderie are just a few of the values that play a part of Color War. All throughout camp, you can hear the counselors chant and cheer in support of their teams. No matter if they win or loose, the campers are congratulated for their valiant effort. Fellow campers are cheering on the efforts of their teammates, win or loose. It’s contagious.

Tonight was Mass Games and Contest Night and it was so much fun. We played BBG and softball at twilight.  You couldn’t have asked for better weather. A picture perfect evening. Then our Juniors, Middies and Inters were in the Rec Hall having their own wacky races. They got into intense potato sack races, sitting on and popping the balloons and crawling through the tunnel. Music was bumpin’ and all the kids were dancing along as they got into the races. Collegiates, Seniors, Supers, GC’s and CIT’s had their own races on the Rec Hall Court. Upper camp competed on Hippidy Hops, Pogo Balls, Flying Turtles and Volleyball Hops. It was great night.

First day of Color War 2010 was a huge success. Our first time campers embraced color war with excitement and energy and our our veteran campers brought experience and enthusiasm to the games. Our counselors injected spirit into the games and lead the way for what is looking to be one the most memorable Color Wars in Chen-A-Wanda history. A fantastic start to a great week of games. I am proud to call Chen-A-Wanda my summer home.

Chenny out.

The campers were all in their bunks waiting for first activity call and over the the loud speaker you heard dramatic military music. All campers knew what was happening and we had them head to the lake court. Up from our lake on the speed boat came the Navy and driving in on a Jeep from Arts and Crafts was the Army. We marched all the campers up to our major league baseball field and there they sat watching a plane fly by. With lots of cheers from the crowd, out jumped the sky divers displaying our 2010 Color War Banner.

RED ARMY vs. GOLD NAVY………….We have ourselves a WAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chenny out.

We had a great day with traditional inter camp games that we hosted. Our Middie Boys and GC’s/CIT Girls played soccer and basketball against Camp Echo. We had great games with loads of team spirit and sportsmanship. The weather help up after a few showers in the late morning and then it was back outside to play.

Tonight was our Movie Musical Revue and it was fantastic. With a total of 100 campers in the show, we were entertained by the musical talent our campers displayed.  The campers sang their hearts out and dazzled us with their dances. They sang songs from Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Footloose, Dream Girls and some other unreal musical medleys. We were captivated. The Rec Hall was singing along and cheering on the performers. It’s an atmosphere that is infectious, supportive and full camp spirit. Our stage is where you can let yourself go, be creative and see your fullest potential. Congratulations to the cast who we are so proud of. Thank you for entertaining us.

We had another fake out tonight as our head counselors crept onto the stage as Gary was dismissing camp back to their bunks. All of the sudden you hear the Mission Impossible theme and the crowd goes wild, chanting.. One,Two, Three, Four…. We Want Color War!!!!!  Dressed as Robbers, they held big laundry bags on their backs looking like it was filled with loot. As they crept around the stage, they placed the bags front and center and out came Matthew & Sarah Gershman. As the crowd went wild, Matthew and Sarah in unison said “Sorry, it’s not Color War…. yet!!!!!”

Will it be tomorrow?

Chenny out.

Another gorgeous day at camp. We slept in a bit to recover from yesterdays trips and we all appreciated it. But after breakfast it was games and activities. The weather was perfect and we all loved being outside. Where else can you have a soccer game in the morning, head on over to play practice, then play some tennis, tye dye your white tank, play in the ZONE, and head to the aqua park to get blobbed off the water trampoline. That happens here at camp. It’s just amazing and so much fun that all this happens in just one day.

Tonight was all about Boys Lip Sync and they put on quite a show. Our Juniors got gangsta and were over the top adorable. The Middies were a pack of wolves who danced in unison. Our Inters blew everyone away with a Disney medley. The Collegiates performed a camp favorite and Jai Ho’d. Our Seniors were the Men in Tights singing tunes from Robin Hood. The Supers wow’d  the crowd as the Blue Man Group. GC’s took control and brought a collection of unique music selections as they dressed as Indians and had a Chinese dragon dance through the crowd.

There could only be one winner in lower camp and it was a tough decision but congratulations to our Inter Boys who entertained us all. They put a lot work into their performance and it showed. Upper camp was a hard decision too but the win went to our GC’s and their far out fabulous show. They were creative, unique and so entertaining. It was a great night that we all enjoyed so very much. Another camp favorite for summer 2010 went off with a bang. Great work boys.

Next ….Is it Color War????? We shall see…..

Chenny out.