For three days, camp looked a little different.
Color War is one of those BSC traditions that completely changes the energy. The campers are split into two teams, and suddenly every game, challenge, and activity becomes a chance to earn points for their team. You can feel the excitement everywhere, especially when they start showing up in their team bandanas and cheering for their friends.
We had a little bit of everything during the three days. There were hockey games, soccer, basketball, kickball, and flag football, along with some of the more creative Color War activities. The Cook-Off had campers turning cupcakes into everything from superheroes to completely random creations, while the Waterfront Relay brought everyone down for swimming, Gaga, and a super funny kayak race.
Of course, hockey was a big one. With so many hockey players at BSC, the rink was packed with campers cheering from the stands and supporting their teammates. But one of my favorite parts was watching campers compete in sports they don’t normally play. You could see kids who usually spend their time on the ice suddenly playing kickball or flag football and giving it everything they had for their team.
The final event brought everyone together for our final Whacked Up Relay. There were different stations all around, with campers running, competing, laughing, and cheering each other. At the end, our MVP Dom, who has already won the pie-eating competition four times, had a seriously close battle with Will this year. It was one of those moments where everyone was watching and yelling from the sidelines, waiting to see who would finish first.
When all the points were finally added up, the Hurricanes came out on top. But honestly, the best part of Color War isn’t just finding out who wins. It’s seeing the bandanas, the cheering, the kids trying something completely outside their usual sport. That’s what camp felt like. Loud, competitive, a little chaotic, and a whole lot of fun.
That’s exactly what BSC Color War is supposed to be 🏀🏒🏆
