Games, Games and More Games

It was a day of games and even when the rain came, we played. Gaga in the rain  is something special and the fun that the kids had was so special. Yes it rained, yes it was wet, yes we jumped in puddles, yes we got muddy and yes we had the greatest day. Every summer I learn a lot from our campers and jumping in puddles and playing in the rain is one of them. There is something to be said to be so carefree that playing in the rain, sliding in mud and a game of waterpolo in the pool with a downpour of rain just makes you happy. There is no care about how wet we are, what our hair looks like and how messy we feel. All that matters is how much fun we are having and how each of us is pulling for our team and giving it our all. That is how your kids are approaching this Color War. I heard one camper said to another, ” If Taylor Swift can perform in the rain, we can too”. Today was a celebration of hard work, lots of spirit, a desire to win and a lot of wet clothes and smiling faces. From Basketball to Newcombe to Wiffleball to Flag Football and more, it was a full day of competitions and your kids had an absolute ball. Our campers brought the focus, they brought the fiercenesses and they definitely brought the fun!

At tonights evening lineup, the scores were read and only 1 point separates them. We know that it is only the first day of competitions but this a sign that our splits were really really good. There was a Super girls basketball game happening in Shields Hall and everyone playing gave 10000%. The gym was packed with campers who had finished their games and came to support and watch the game. The girls put it all out there on the court and played their hearts out. It didnt matter that they were literal bunkmates, this was a competition and no matter if your bestie was on Red Pop and you are on Gold Country, they battled it out on the hardwood. Red Pop to the W this time but there are more competitions to go. It’s just the beginning.

Our campers spent the evening cheering on their counselors as they played basketball, soccer and a wiffleball game. It was Staff Game Night and all our courts and fields were full of campers watching their counselors and cheering them on. A perfect way to end an amazing day by watching our incredible staff and cheering them on. Best news, we get to do it again tomorrow!