
After the winner is announced, it’s tradition for the generals and leaders from both teams to leap into the main pool and reunite blue and white. There is truly something for every camper during Color War Hatchet Hunt You get certain allotted time each day to search for a hatchet that is hidden somewhere in camp. Sing has become so popular that RRDC alumni often come back to watch! The winning team receives the coveted Rolling River Color War Trophy. The week culminates with Color War Sing, where the teams present banners and plaques and face off in a spirited sing down featuring a cheer, march, and alma mater (you can find past Color War plaques still hanging in the Auditorium and Gymnasium). Paint Wars, Rainbow Fight Night, John Deere Green Paint Wars Night, All the Colors of the Rainbow Night.whatever you call it, this event is fun. Discover our Partner artists, thanks to whom we regularly offer new thematic printable adult coloring pages with various styles. Everyone looks forward to traditional Color War activities like tug-of-war, penny pick-up, bucket brigade, and rope burn. Led by enthusiastic staff Head Counselor Generals, Assistant Counselor Lieutenants, and CIT Captains, campers and staff alike show their spirit by dressing in their team color and/or theme for the entire week. Score teams a point per word and award a bonus point for the longest. Use longish seed words such as apologise, dictionary or September. In twos or threes, students make as many new words from it as they can. After an exciting Color War break, campers and staff break into teams of Blue and White and compete for points in a variety of activities. Make the most words Write a topical vocabulary item on the board. Since 1993, Rolling River has continued the Color War tradition during the 7th week of camp.



1,2,3,4…we want COLOR WAR! This is a familiar chant at Rolling River Day Camp every August as campers anticipate this annual camp-wide event.
