![]() Counselors are included in the action as team leaders and coaches. The breakout is unquestionably, one of the biggest events of the summer and always on everyone’s list of favorite moments from the summer. The beginning of the games is invariably a surprise to campers and much of the staff with the reveal being is a closely guarded secret about which there is quite a bit of discussion and speculation in the days leading up to it. Whatever the name, the competition is often full of traditions regarded as sacred by campers and staff alike. Body paint, capes, mismatched socks, colored hair spray, pom-poms, and tutus are the en vogue accessories, and enthusiastic demonstrations of team pride via spirited cheers are infectious.Īlthough an emphasis on friendly competition geared toward giving campers an opportunity to put their camp skills to the test while exhibiting exemplary sportsmanship has prompted many camps to change the name to such things as Challenges, Tribals, College Days, and Olympics, the concept remains the same: Campers are placed onto teams and, for several days, engage in a host of activities designed to re-cap the summer-a sort of “best of” replay. For several days, campers and staff members parade around camp in their team colors. Olympic session’s Color War is, for many campers, the highlight of their time here at Weequahic.One of the biggest parts of the summer at most traditional summer camps and nearly as big of a tradition as the concept of summer camp is the color war. It is the craziest, most memorable week they will have at camp. For our CIT’s, however, Color War is the pinnacle of their time at CW.Ĭolor War is something campers look forward to all summer and is truly a bonding experience for everyone. It rounds out the many years they have spent here and is the finishing touch to their experience as campers.Ĭolor War is led by all the CIT’s, with the help of two counselors, and really gives them all a chanc e to show leadership, responsibility, team work, gratitude, attitude, and courage to our younger campers. Our CIT’s must show good sportsmanship and team spirit and really lift up their teammates and give them a reason to win.ĭuring Color War, competitions include various sports, ceramics and woodworking and a CIT basketball game. Some camp favorites are tug of war, egg toss and bucket brigade. ![]() Apache, a similar competition to the Gitch (Tribal Wars), involves every team member in a giant relay race. ![]() Whenever a specific song is played over the intercom campers must run to the flag pole to put colored marbles in their buckets. ![]() This event is particularly funny because it can happen at any time. On the final evening of Color War, we have sing night. Over the course of the week all the CIT’s practice for this event because it is a really special time when all of camp comes together to celebrate the summer we have all had together. Each team presents their plaque along with a skit. The CIT’s from each team then share their March, a song to celebrate their respective team, Memory, an Alma Mater from a previous summer, and Alma Mater, a song about their experience here at Weequahic.Ĭolor War is a very special time at camp and is a wonderful chance for us to grow and become a closer community. ![]() It is a great opportunity for our CIT’s be true leaders and we know they will do a fantastic job. ![]()
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