Oh, man! From one activity to another the camp was on a roll today… Firstly, competitive learning groups in the morning gave the campers the unique opportunity to earn points for their teams. Several activities throughout the day also involved competitions between the two teams, including races in the lake, pool, and gym. Several team times throughout Color War gave the teams time to learn their theme songs and Alma Maters. The theme was sung during lunch in the dining room and–oh, did I mention those props and decorations? They were fantastic! Many staff members helped out last night decorating the dining room with streamers, banners, posters, and signs for the team colors and themes. For the theme of the day a huge palace of ancient Greek/Roman architecture was constructed around the stage, fully equipped with doors, columns, drapes, and more. Some people ran around with ancient Greek costumes, while others adorned their team colors.
COLOR RUN!
Following some more team-competitive activities, a highlight event in camp took place. The famous ‘color run’ is when campers and staff members alike run through a tent and spray each other with washable, powdery colors, while wearing bathing suits and white t-shirts. It was a lot of fun playing with those colors, especially since it was Color War!
Following supper, the camp had the privilege of a visit of the great Rabbi, HoRav Matisyahu Salomon, shlita, who came to share some inspiring words of wisdom and encouragement. We all had a chance, whoever wanted to, to shake his hand afterwards and receive precious berachos (blessings) from him.
The Grand Color War Finale took place afterwards, when the two teams acted out their comedy skits, and then sang their meningful Alma Maters. With the combination of music and lighting in the background, the camp waited in sunpense to hear the winning team, but Dembi of course just wouldn’t say it right away. But finally he announced it after repeatedly stopping right before saying the team, “The winning team is GREEN!!!!” However the points were truly close and a tie was imminent, which only shows how hard everyone worked to win. It was an awesome Color War!
Oh, my, it took some time just to type this blog, but there’s STILL MORE!!!!!!!!
A special late-night activity took place under a tent out on the baseball fields. It was a..pajama party!! A bunch of mattresses and blankets were lined up, and after changing into pj’s, all the campers had a chance to go the tent, with popcorn and nosh from the canteen, and watch a movie on the ceiling, while laying on the mattresses. It was really cool! Most of the campers went back to the bunks to go to sleep afterwards, because it was a little too cold to sleep out.
Speaking of sleep….theres a whole ‘nother day ahead of us tomorrow to rest up for!!