Author: Elissa

Our Freshmen, Juniors and Middies had the greatest day at Camel Beach Water Park. They zoomed down the giant water slide, they swirled around the toilet bowl and they got washed away in the wave pool.  What could possibly be better than hanging out with your camp friends at a water park all day? Waiting in lines was no big deal because hanging with friends makes the day that much better.

The Inters, Collegiates, Seniors and Supers spent the day White Water Rafting. They rowed the rapids on a beautiful day. Together in the raft, campers and counselors braved the swells. Halfway down the river, they stopped for a shore side BBQ. They all enjoyed the views of the beautiful landscape. Then it was back into the raft as they finished their adventure. They battled the river and together got to the end. A great accomplishment and what a ride they had.

The GC’s spent the morning at Camel Beach then it was off to TGIFridays as they dined the night away. As our graduating campers, they knew that this was the last camp trip to Camel Beach. Together they enjoyed their trip and just loved being with each other on this spectacular summer day. Good times with great friends. This is what it’s all about!

All the campers are back home safe and sound. All loving the day they just had. There is nothing quite like watching the kids get off the bus as they head to their bunks chatting about their day, smiling with pure joy.  Everyday your kids are here, they are making unforgettable memories that will stay with them forever. Oh, how we love summer camp!!!

Chenny out.

 

 

 

There is a sense of something quite big about to happen and everyone is trying to figure out when!!! Color War is looming and everyone is feeling it. There have been lots of guesses and some say they know for sure but the breakout is under raps and it’s driving the campers crazy. The fun is building, the chants are getting louder and our campers want a Color War!!!!!! This week is starting off with a bang and it’s just the beginning. Get ready Chen-A-Wanda. You are in for a wild ride!!

It’s Academy time and the campers love it. We are running Basketball, Baseball/Softball and Soccer Academy for all those campers who signed up. It is a two-day intense training clinic in the sport of their choice. Campers have an option to participate in any or all of the clinics. The sessions are running great and the campers are getting a lot out of the Academy’s.

We played some Wayne County Games today. Here are the scores from today:

Junior Girls Basketball – CAW 12 vs. Tioga 14

Freshmen/Junior Boys Basketball – CAW 23 vs. Lavi 39

Inter Girls Soccer – CAW 5 vs. Tioga 4

GC/CIT Softball – CAW 7 vs. Lavi 2

The night belonged to our homegrown Minute To Win It Show!! Earlier this summer, we had auditions for those campers who knew that they had what it takes to win it in a minute. We really do have the most amazing group of kids who can eat a cookie of their forehead without using their hands. Who knew that Chenny kids could stack 6 dice on a tongue depressor that is sticking out of their mouth? It takes great skill to drop mentos into a Diet Coke bottle from 4 feet away and watch it explode!! We can do that here. The kids loved the show and were rooting for their fellow campers. The fun was on overdrive tonight as we were watching our campers do amazing crazy things.

I know I’ve mentioned this through out this summers blogs but what we have here is truly awe-inspiring. We are in every sense of the word, a family.

Chenny out.

Just another beautiful day and after spending five weeks here it feels as if our summer is flying by. We can’t slow the hands of time but we can enjoy every second here. There is a feeling of gratitude that we all get to spend our days like this.

Chen-A-Wanda sports were on target today as we won 2 Wayne County Championships. Way to play!

Middy Girls Soccer – CAW 5 vs. Starlight 1 (We are headed to the Finals!!!)

Collegiate Girls Softball – CAW 13 vs. Starlight 10 – CHAMPIONSHIP GAME…. CAW WINS!!!!

Senior/Super Boys Softball – CAW 7 vs. Poyntelle 3 – CHAMPIONSHIP GAME… CAW WINS!!!!

GC/Waiter Boys Soccer – CAW 2 vs. Westmont 4

The night was all about Boys Lip Sync and they put on quite a show. The Freshmen were too cute as they danced to the ABC’s. The Juniors had a ball at the Junior Wedding. Middy Boys dazzled us with their interpretation of this summer’s hit song “Jessica Stern”. Inter Boys rapped the night away. Collegiates entertained us with their Toy Story Dance. Seniors got Lazy with their dance. Supers did the Chicken Dance and a little Hokie Pokie. GC’s paid homage to their fellow campers with a touching poem. The Waiters blew our minds with a video of highlights from their years here followed by a great dance and letter read by one but felt by all.

The performances were awesome, entertaining and heartfelt. The Rec Hall rocked but there could only be one winner from lower camp and one from upper. Tonight’s win went to the Middies and Waiters. What a great night and thank you boys for putting on one great show!!!!

 

Chenny out.

 

 

 

 

It was a fantastic day with ideal weather. Camp had an amazing feeling about it today. There was lots of rehearsing for the upcoming Boys Lip Sync Show. Each division is getting creative and working hard on coordinating their dance moves. We can’t wait to see the final product. The boys are having so much fun practicing and it is looking as if Boy’s Lip Sync 2011 will be a fantastic show!!!!!!

One game was played today and congratulations to our Inter Boys Softball as we defeated Tyler Hill with a score of 2 -1. They played hard and had a great time.

Today was all about our Chenny Idol Finale and the whole camp got into the spirit. Everyone was making signs for their favorite Idol. You could hear chants and cheers for Ally Heller, Julia Bromley and Jake Quadrino throughout camp today. An awesome show of support and all three finalists knew what they had to do today. They each were focused, excited and ready for the show.

They sang their hearts out and had the best time. The spotlight shined and they each had their moment as they rocked the stage. As you watch the entire camp sing along, sway their arms in unison and give a standing ovation at the end of each performance, you realize the amazing support we provide for one another. The three singers felt it & everyone in the Rec Hall felt it too. It was a magical night and one that we can’t forget. As the votes were being calculated, the suspense filled the room. Cody Seacrest was handed the envelope and the winner was revealed. The winner for this year’s Chenny Idol is………..Jake Quadrino!!!!

Congratulations to all three of our amazing vocalists. You did great and we are so proud of each one of you.  As this years Chenny Idol, Jake will have a star that will hang in the School of Rock and will also bring his entourage (bunk) in a stretch Limo to a swanky restaurant. They will receive star treatment, as an Idol should.

Way to go Jake! It’s your night to shine.

 

Chenny out.

 

Standing by the swings, I heard one camper say to another, “Why can’t this last forever?” As I was completely moved by what I had heard, I chimed in and said that it actually does. This experience does last forever. Regardless of how many days we have left up here, we bring it back home with us and it changes us all for the better.

Today was a brunch morning, and we all loved the extra sleep. We had free play in the morning and the campers had a great time roaming around playing with their friends. The afternoon was back to regular activities. Just a great easy morning to recharge for an active afternoon.

It was an exciting afternoon of sports as our Inter/Collegiate Girls Basketball defeated Wayne for Girls to be named Wayne County Champions. The final score was CAW 24, Wayne 14. We are so proud of how they worked as a unit and showed amazing sportsmanship. Our girls are Champions, not just for the win but how they played as a team.

Our GC’s/Waiters played a Championship game vs. Westmont and fell short. They played their hearts out and we are so proud of their valiant effort. Final score CAW 39 Westmont 42. Way to go boys. You made us proud with how much heart you put into this game.

Our campers were entertained Michael Dubois, The One Man Circus. He dazzled us with his juggling; he amazed us with his magic and wowed us with his spectacular feats. The campers laughed and loved it. A great night all around.

All campers are snug in their beds getting their sleep for another amazing day ahead of them.

This is the life!!!!!

Chenny out.