There’s a tug-of-war, a water balloon toss, a relay race, gaga (dodge ball in a pit), a song and cheer competition, a flip-cup with water contest, and more.įor people attending the overnight, there’s also a scavenger hunt, a campfire, s’mores, a nighttime hike, and a few other surprises. While the main premise is the different color teams that are competing, we are also creating a community of people.

To top it off, there’s no cell service at camp. You have no idea what car this person drives, where they live, what they do, or what their financial portfolio looks like. They want to have fun and act like a kid so do you. When you show up to Adult Color Wars–whether you do the overnight or the day event–the only thing you know about the person standing next to you is that you are on the same color team. We caught up with Rheuban to discuss memories of camp crushes past, why being an adult can kind of suck, and the authentic camp experience. Whether you stay for a day or an overnight excursion, the confab, like Proust’s madeleine moment, recalls those halcyon days of adolescence like water balloon to the face. Imagine a G-rated Braveheart where two clans battle for victory and bragging rights. It’s not glamping, a cuddle party, or rehab in the woods. Adult Color Wars is the brainchild of Jennifer Rheuban who wanted to create a space where working types could cast aside their neckties and power suits and get down-and-dirty in tug-of-war matches and dodgeball melees. Water fights, sing-a-longs, and even a sleep over at Camp JCA Shalom offer kids-at-heart a bit of Wet Hot American Summer. Relive those bygone days of summer with this grown up version of camp.

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