Build A Fire & Burn That Rope

The skies were a brilliant blue and the weather was absolutely perfect. We enjoyed a full morning packed with games, track meets, and swim meets. The kids were in high spirits, competing enthusiastically all day long. After a few rainy days, there’s nothing quite like a sunny, beautiful day. While playing in the rain has its own charm, it’s great to be dry and back to our regular games and competitions. With the forecast looking flawless for the remainder of Color War, the campers are really digging deep and giving their all. You can see it in their faces, hear it in their cheers and chants, and feel it all throughout camp. From the spirited psych speeches to the campers sporting face paint, the spirit and heart at Chenny are palpable and alive!

Tonight was a highlight as we celebrated the long-standing camp tradition of Rope Burn and Water Boil. Counselors from both teams have been preparing all week, gathering wood and gearing up for the event. They’re covered in zinc to protect against the intense heat of their fires, and the whole camp watches eagerly to see which team will burn their rope and boil their water first. Tonight, Red Pop took the win, boiling their water first, with Gold Country water boil following closely behind. Red Pop Rope Burners had a rough start with lighting their fire but never gave up. They remained calm, worked together, and cheered each other on despite Gold Country’s Rope Burners progress. Their perseverance paid off, as they completed their mission with the support and encouragement from their entire red team. Gold Country started strong but couldn’t finish, their wood was just too wet to complete the mission.

As we wrap up Color War 2024 today, we have two final events: the Apache Relay and Sing. And if you’re familiar with Color War, you know it all comes down to Sing!