Author: Elissa

We all spent the morning in our regular fun activities but everyone was so excited about heading to the Binghamton Mets baseball game. We got a few games in before we all headed out this afternoon.

Boys 3^rd/4^th Grade Basketball – Independent Lake 22 vs. CAW 16

Girls 6^th Grade Tennis – Bryn Mawr 5 vs. CAW 1

Boys 6^th Grade Baseball – Westmont 10 vs. CAW 0

Boys 8^th Grade Basketball – CAW 46 vs. Nesher 29

The evening was all about baseball and we had a ball.  The entire camp filled the stands in the Binghamton Mets stadium. We cheered for our favorite players, we sang songs in the stands, we did the wave and we all had a great summer night at the ballpark. The night was ideal. What could be better than hanging out with your friends, eating ice cream and watching the game?  The spirit was high and the energy was just so much fun tonight. Another standout night spent with great friends.

The biggest compliment we received tonight was when the staff at the stadium made a point to compliment us on how well behaved, how spirited and how respectful all of our campers and staff were this evening. Our Chen-A-Wanda family is not only amazing inside our own house but we truly shine on the outside as well.  There is so much pride to be a part of this Chen-A-Wanda family.  Way to go Chenny!

Chenny out.

The morning was spent enjoying our activities. The sun was out and it was a hot one. We loved splashing in the pool, jumping on the water trampoline and tubing on the Big Mable. Ask your camper about Big Mable when you arrive at camp this Saturday for visiting day. She is a huge hit this summer.  It was just an amazing morning full of play, play and more play.

Our sports teams had some great competition on the field and the court. We congratulate them for an amazing display of effort and sportsmanship.

Boys 6^th Grade Basketball – Independent Lake 25 vs. CAW 23

Boys 6^th Grade Soccer – Wayne 6 vs. CAW 2

Girls 6^th Grade Softball – Cayuga 16 vs. CAW 5

Boys 7^th/8^th/9^th Grade Hockey – CAW 10 vs. Nesher 3

Our GC Boys enjoyed a 12mile bike tour followed by a refreshing swim in a swim hole at the end of their route. They came back and were elated with their accomplishment. What a great day they had.

It was an outstanding evening at CAW as we had a night of Round Robins. Freshman Boys loved their wiffleballl tourney as they chomped on their Bid League Chew. The Freshman Girls had a night of beauty as the older campers painted their nails, braided their hair and they were all adorned with tiaras and jewels. The Junior girls spent the night playing board games and charades. Middy girls were scrapbooking the Arts & Crafts. It was a dodge-ball-a-thon in the hockey rink for our Junior and Middy boys. All the Inters & Collegiates had a mad game of BINGO in Rec Hall. All of the Seniors spent the night in the Chen-A-Plex watching a great movie together. Super & GC Girls cooked in the Cookhouse. Super & GC Boys spent the night in The Lodge watching some sports and playing card games. The CIT’s got out for the night as they celebrated one of their Birthday’s.

It was another fantastic day and night at this place we all love so much.  We all went to bed knowing that in just a few short hours, we get to wake up here and do it again.

Chenny out.

 

It was Trip Day at Chenny and all the campers had such a great day.

Our Freshmen and Juniors stayed in camp and had the place all to themselves. They loved every minute of it. It was Ally & Eric Day and they had pool parties, they played dodge ball in The Zone, the had an amazing Wiffle ball tournament, they watched a movie in The Rec Hall and had a ball slipping and sliding down our 100 foot slip and slide. A perfect day spent at camp. They were the big shots at camp today and as I heard one camper say to another, “I miss the big kids, but love having this place all to ourselves!!!” A very special day here just for our youngest campers.

The Middies & Inters spent the day at Camel Beach and had a ball. There were rides, wave pools and of course the Big Toilet Bowl ride was a huge hit. Hanging out at a water park with your campies is just pure joy. Can’t get better than that. When the bus rolled back into camp and everyone was walking arm in arm back to their bunk, you could see the happiness on everyone’s faces. They were exhausted but exhilarated. They just spent the entire day with their friends, making the best memories and still couldn’t get enough of one another as they were going over all the funny details they had experienced TOGETHER! That was the magic of today.

Our Collegiates and Seniors spent their day at Dorney Park. Another homerun of a day, getting to hang out with great friends and play at an amusement park, what could be better than that? I feel privileged to get to see just how much these kids truly enjoy each other and how much fun they have being together

The Supers and GC’s had their own fantasy day spent at the State Park. They hung out, they layed out, they tossed the Frisbee, and they just enjoyed themselves. After this completely enjoyable afternoon spent with great friends it was off to the movies. A perfect ending to a perfect day.

Our CIT’s enjoyed their own phenomenal day of breakfast at Binghams, relaxing at the State Park then off for some bowling followed by a great dinner. It just doesn’t get better than that.

Our Head Counselor Brian Leahy tells a great story how going to Disneyland alone, albeit the happiest place on earth, would be miserable and lonely. It truly only comes to life when we experience it with our friends.  Today, all our campers got to experience another magical summer moment that will be with them forever. How lucky we are to have these moments.

Chenny out.

 

We all got some extra sleep this morning and really enjoyed it. It was a lazy morning and then off to The Lodge for a delicious brunch.  We’ve been on high gear since the Olympic games started so our lazy morning was so very needed.

We got right back into camp action this afternoon with regular activities. The weather was perfect and the mood was ideal. It was great getting back to our regular schedule. We went right back into our Wayne County Tournaments.

Girls 4^th/5^th Grade Softball – Westmont 12 vs. CAW 9

Boys 7^th Grade Soccer – CAW 2 vs., Island Lake 0

Girls 7^th Grade Soccer – CAW 3 vs. Towanda 2

Boys 8^th/9^th Grade Volleyball Champion Game – CAW 25 vs. Westmont 11 – CAW WINS CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!

We spent the night on the lawn as we watched Karate Kid on a giant outdoor movie screen under the stars. There is something quite remarkable about watching a classic movie with all your camp friends. Everyone brought sleeping bags and blankets, munched on their snacks and had a perfect summer night. Moments like tonight, we will always remember.  Another perfect Chenny day!

Chenny out.

After two and a half intense days of Olympic games, Red India brought home the Gold. The morning was full of games and the Olympic spirit was strong. Everyone gave it all they had. No matter if it was a game of steal the bacon, kickball or basketball the intensity and desire to win was there. Each team fought a great battle to the very end.

After a full day of games and track meets, it all came down to this evenings’ SING. Each team presented their plaque and banner.  The artwork was spectacular and will forever be a part of Chen-A-Wanda Olympic history, as we proudly will display them for years to come. Each team presented a Cheer, an Alma Mater and a March for the judges.  The lyrics, the meaning and the heart in which they were performed made everyone in the Rec Hall feel as if they were part of something pretty special. All singing in unison, these words will never be forgotten and will leave an indelible mark on all of us. To be present for such a display of sportsmanship and honor is quite humbling.

What made this summers’ Olympic games so special was to see the elation of Red India’s victory and then to see them turn to their fallen comrades and congratulate those on Gold Ireland and Blue Israel for a battle well fought.  The sportsmanship and empathy displayed in our Rec Hall this evening was awe-inspiring. There were tears of joy for winning and there was heartache of defeat but in the end these three separate teams came back together as one camp family and showed respect for the games and honor for one another. That is what these games are all about. In life there will be times we win and times we loose but at camp, we truly honor the effort we have all given and the respect we have for each other and that makes all the difference.

Chenny out.