Survey Says: Family Feud is a Winner!
On Thursday night, laughter echoed through the room as campers participated in one of the week’s most anticipated Evening Programs—Camp Family Feud.
The game was played for the Betula and Robinia lines, while Tsuga and Sorrel enjoyed their own version of fun with a “Counselor Makeover” and fashion show. During Family Feud, campers were divided into cabin-based teams, and the atmosphere was filled with fast-paced trivia, quick-thinking responses, and plenty of competitive spirit.
Program Director Matt Sloan served as host for the evening, bringing with him a unique connection to the event. About ten years ago, Matt and his family competed on the actual Family Feud, making him a natural fit for the role of Steve Harvey-style host—complete with dramatic pauses, raised eyebrows, and perfectly timed comebacks.
The format followed the show’s classic structure. Two counselors from opposing teams stepped forward for each round’s face-off. Buzzers were tapped, hands flew in the air, and answers were shouted with confidence—or, occasionally, confusion.
Questions were custom-written to reflect general knowledge with a campy twist. Some examples included:
- Top six toppings you could have on a pizza or a taco
- Top seven questions parents ask you when you get home from school
- Six types of cats you would not want as a pet
- Halloween party items that you would be terrified of if they were real
“We totally had it,” said Walker B. from Shelby, NC, laughing. “They asked for six items that would help a baby go to sleep. Our team named all of the items! We got blanket, milk, pacifier, bedtime story, and the others.”
Excitement built with every round. Reactions ranged from high-fives and victory dances to gasps of surprise at unexpected answers. Campers on the sidelines supported their teammates with chants, clapping, and bursts of laughter.
The Gold team dominated early, winning nine straight rounds and earning 50 points. But Green wasn’t finished—redeeming themselves with a strong win in the final round.
“Our team got three strikes right away with the question about Halloween party items you'd be scared of if they were real,” said Philip H. from Alexandria, VA. “We said zombies, blood and a bat. It was not a good answer! The winning answers were monsters, a witch, Dracula, giant spiders, and a skeleton.”
In the end, Gold came out on top, but it was clear that everyone left with something—whether it was bragging rights, a new inside joke, or just a great story to tell back at the cabin.
Family Feud worked because it didn’t take itself too seriously. It was competitive, yes—but mostly it was a chance to laugh, think fast, and see camp from a different angle. The kind of Evening Program that turns a regular Thursday into something unforgettable.