Many blog readers will be aware that last week the schedule of events was announced for the London 2012 Summer Olympics.  There is always great anticipation and excitement around such a major sporting event and from personal experience, the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada was certainly a fantastic occasion!

At International Summer Camp Montana, you don’t have to wait 4 years to see or indeed compete in our Olympiad; the ‘Colour Olympics’ are held on the second Sunday of every session, during every summer.  Like the Summer and Winter Games, the Colour Olympics are filled with energy, suspense and an international field of competitors!  It is an event on the Camp program that is appreciated by campers and staff alike.

Each age group section competes in their own ‘tournament’, but all teams from all sections play the same games.  All of the teams are mixed with groups of boys and girls and they make every effort to dress from head to toe in their team colours.  It really is a sight to behold!  And just like different nations having a different National Anthem, teams make up their own cheers to impress judges and sound their support!  The games are designed in such a way that everyone in the team is involved and their participation is required to achieve the maximum score possible.

During the afternoon time is split between competition and rest.  Each event lasts 10 minutes and after completion, it’s time to move on to spectate the next challenge, whilst also taking the chance to have a drink of water.  Perhaps the most anticipated event of the entire afternoon is the serving of ice cream after all the competition has finished!  Don’t forget to stand in the correct line for your choice of flavour though!

The final results of the events are a closely guarded secret and the winning ‘colour’ only revealed at the ‘Awards Night’ on the last evening at camp.  The competition is fierce and the spoils taken by the victors; however, the emphasis is placed on enjoyment and taking part in the challenges in an honourable manner.