THE SENSE OF THE RIDICULOUS
Wah-Nee provides a judgment-free atmosphere that allows people to be themselves and embrace “the sense of the ridiculous.” This can be as bold as going in front of all of camp in a crazy outfit and dancing like a maniac or as simple as standing on the benches of the dining hall to cheer about Friday night chicken.
The sense of the ridiculous is most prominent during our inter-camp tournaments hosted by Wah-Nee. Our summer family is rooted in a deep support system, so the whole camp attends every single game to show off our Wah-Nee pride. The indoor gymnasium fills up with people dressed in a sea of red and white screaming and jumping to the cheers led by the upper camp girls. The biggest tournament is called Jack D. Gordon. Nearby camps compete against Wah-Nee’s basketball team composed of boys 16 and under. Although I am not a fan of basketball, Jack D. Gordon is easily my favorite day of the summer because I completely let loose and embrace the warm, spirited air of my summer family.
The sense of the ridiculous is most prominent during our inter-camp tournaments hosted by Wah-Nee. Our summer family is rooted in a deep support system, so the whole camp attends every single game to show off our Wah-Nee pride. The indoor gymnasium fills up with people dressed in a sea of red and white screaming and jumping to the cheers led by the upper camp girls. The biggest tournament is called Jack D. Gordon. Nearby camps compete against Wah-Nee’s basketball team composed of boys 16 and under. Although I am not a fan of basketball, Jack D. Gordon is easily my favorite day of the summer because I completely let loose and embrace the warm, spirited air of my summer family.