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We all got some needed extra sleep this morning after the past 2 ½ days of Olympic fun. It was a lazy late wake-up morning and then off to The Lodge for a delicious breakfast.  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.

Middy Girls Softball – CAW 8 vs. Bryn Mawr 4

Middy Girls Soccer – CAW 4 vs. Poyntelle 0

Collegiates Girls LAX – CAW 7 vs. Towanda 4

Senior/Super Girls Tennis Tournament @ Indian Head – Congratulations to Jayden Bier for winning the entire Tournament – Way to go Jess Leichter and Casey Kaplan for making it to the finals!

Freshmen/Junior Boys Baseball – CAW 13 vs. Chestnut Lake 1

Collegiate Boys Softball – Lavi 11 vs. CAW 9

Collegiate Boys Basketball – CAW 45 vs. Tioga 5

Super/ Senior Softball – Westmont 6 vs. CAW 1

GC/CIT Basketball Tournament at Tyler Hill – CAW 41 vs. Tyler Hill 25 – Trails End 36 vs. CAW 34

At evening line-up we announced our Camper’s of the Week. There is nothing quite like hearing your name being called knowing that you have done a great job this week. These campers earned it and deserve it. Congratulations to these outstanding campers!! We are so proud of you.

Freshmen                        Addison Rubovitz                                   Jack Resnick

Juniors                            Jordan Shohet                                         Jordan Stone

Middies                           Chloe Ross                                                Cole Sussman

Inters                               Anna Kaplan                                            Noah Hirshfield

Collegiates                      Jordan Ash                                               Wolf Cukier

Seniors                           Jordan Huberman                                    Sam Rochlin

Supers                           Carly Wills                                                 David Mason

GC’s                               Ashley Haber                                            Henry Weinstock

CIT’s                              Lindsay Sandler                                       Jason Rossell

 

Then it was off to an absolutely perfect night for Round Robin as each division took over a spot on camp and had the best time at their own evening activity.

All our Freshmen campers spent their night making chocolate in the canteen. Junior boys had a night playing Wiffle Ball under the lights as the Junior and Middy girls played a GaGa tourney in Shield Halls. Middy boys got busy in the Roller Hockey rink with a giant game of Dodgeball.  Inter boys enjoyed their own World Cup Soccer Tournament up on the field while Inter girls had fun playing mass BBG. Collegiate boys got wet wild and wacky on the Chenny Zoom and Collegiate girls spent their night in Arts and Crafts making friendship fish tail bracelets. It was a movie in the Chen-A-Plex for our Senior boys and girls. Super boys had a treat as they dined in the Cookhouse making Dan’s famous Pizza.  Super Girls enjoyed their spa party in their bunk tonight. The GC’s and CIT’s had a cupcake decorating party in the lodge while watching the Homerun Derby.

It was a homerun of a night for each division.

Chenny out.

 

After two and a half intense days of Olympic games, Red Madagascar brought home the victory. 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, the scores were too close to call and in true Olympic spirit, IT ALL COMES DOWN TO SING. We loaded into Shields Hall tonight and 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 they wrote and sang, the meaning and the heart in which they were performed made everyone in the Shields Hall feel as if they were part of something 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, honor and camp pride is quite humbling.

What made this summers’ Olympic games so special was to see the elation of each team member on Red Madagascar as they worked so hard over the past few days and reached their goals. Their celebration was well deserved but after the hugs and cheers every Red team member turned to their fallen comrades and congratulated those on Gold Bahamas and Blue Greece for a battle well fought.  The sportsmanship and empathy displayed in Shields 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.

 

 

Our Olympic games stands out as a true picture to why Chen-A-Wanda is truly a remarkable place. Victory is not defined by wins or losses. It is defined by our effort. If you can truthfully say, ‘I did the best I could, I gave everything I had,’ then you’re a winner. Today our campers gave it everything they had. Every camper put their heart and soul into each battle and gave it their all in every competition. The battles were fierce, they were fun and in the end it was the undeniable effort that made today such a standout day. We played hard, had fun and in the end supported one another. When you walk around camp, in the midst of hearing all the chants and cheers during all the games, you also heard “great job, amazing effort, proud of you.” There is something equally valuable to encouraging those around us that actually feels better than getting the win.

Being part of a community that comes together and supports one another regardless of the outcome is what makes Chen-A-Wanda Olympics so spectacular.  Tonight was the Apache Relay and everyone from our Freshmen campers to our CIT’s, play an integral part.  Each individual makes up the team and everyone counts.  No matter if you had to hit a half court shot, leap frog from the lake to arts & crafts or ride a bike to the finish line, the team depended on you. Tonight, Gold Bahamas finished Apache by hitting that pole first as the camper rode his bike on to Camp Rd. knowing that 1^st place was so close. Red Madagascar ended the relay in 2^nd place only minutes behind. Blue Greece came in third place just moments behind. The excitement to finish the race was amplified by each member of the team knowing they had a part in something bigger than themselves. It is the essence of belonging to a team and the importance that we all finished this race together. The cheers were deafening as each team hit that pole and the pride that accompanied completing Apache filled us all up with a joy that is indescribable.

When all is said and done, it’s not the shots that won the championship that we will remember, but the friendships we made along the way that will stay with us forever. All of our campers are sleeping peacefully as they rest their bodies for another amazing day of Olympics. Doesn’t get much better that this!!!

Chenny Out

 

 

There was a buzz all around camp today about when Olympics would break out. A rumor began and the chatter turned from when Olympics would breakout to if we were having Olympics at all this year. Questions were flying and the excitement was building. You could actually feel the energy in the air but the day just went on as business as usual.

Even amidst the Olympic craze, we were able to get a ton of games in today. We played hard and we couldn’t be more proud of the effort set forth from our awesome Chenny athletes.

Junior Girls Tennis – Weequahic 5 vs. CAW 0

Collegiate Girls Soccer – CAW 3 vs. Morasha 2

Senior Girls Soccer – CAW 7 vs. Indian Head 4

GC/CIT Girls LAX – Towanda 22 vs. CAW 11

Collegiate Boys Roller Hockey – CAW 5 vs. Island Lake 4

Super Boys Baseball – CAW 9 vs. Nesher 4

GC/CIT Boys Tennis – CAW 3 vs. Westmont 2

Well, our campers did not have to wait long as the entire camp was enjoying snack call when a very familiar song began to play throughout camp. The Olympic Fanfare sent chills up our spine and out from the The Lodge came our Head Counselors with a lit torch symbolizing Olympics is upon us. The entire camp followed them up the hill to our little league baseball field where the Olympic rings waited their arrival.  We announced the Captains and highlighted what the games are all about. We will compete, we will play hard, we will show spirit and dedication, we will play fair but most importantly we will have fun in our Olympic Games! The Olympic rings were lit and the games the games of 2014 officially began. Our camp is now split in three equal teams, Red Madagascar, Blue Greece and Gold Bahamas.

Just when we thought that camp could not possibly get any better, Olympics takes us to a whole new level. Tonight was a great night as we started our battle with Tugs of War. There has never been a Camp Chen-A-Wanda TUGS OF WAR WITH MORE SPIRIT AND INTENSITY.  It was an electric night. We are so proud to be part of these games as we watch your children thrive and be the best they can be. Best news is we get to do this again tomorrow. There is no place like CAW.

Chenny out.

 

Today was an absolutely perfect day her at CAW. The sun was shining bright, there were happy kids playing outside all day long and it was one of those days that just felt so right. If you can imagine center camp full of kids tossing a football around having the time of their lives. You can’t tell who was having more fun, the campers or the counselor. It is an ideal world we get to live in all summer long, where tossing a ball under the warm summer sun is how we spend our time.

Another day of fun and competitive games played by our Chenny athletes. The pride we feel as our campers exemplify good sportsmanship and dedication.

Inter Girls Softball – CAW 9 vs. Wayne Girls 5

Collegiate Girls Tennis – Wayne Girls 5 vs. CAW 0

Senior/Super Girls LAX – CAW 15 vs. Tyler Hill 10

Senior/Super Girls Basketball – CAW 20 vs. Starlight 16

Freshman/Junior Boys Soccer – CAW 4 vs. Tioga 2

Middy Boys Basketball – CAW 16 vs. Westmont 13

Miidy Boys Roller Hockey was cancelled due to a Trails End forfeit – CAW moves onto to semifinals

Inters Boys Tennis – CAW 4 vs. Cayuga 1

Collegiate Boys Soccer – Starlight 5 vs. CAW 1

Collegiate Boys Baseball – CAW 15 vs. Nesher 1

Senior Boys Tennis – Tioga 3 vs. CAW 2

We held auditions for the new craze here, The Chenny Voice. Soloists, duos and groups auditioned hoping that one of our 4 talented judges would turn their chair in our blind auditions. We have such a pool of talented vocalists who gave it everything they got. Chairs turned for 24 acts that were placed on 4 teams. The excitement was contagious as they were announced tonight in front of our entire camp family. There chants and cheers as we watched the blind auditions. We sang along and supported everyone who sang their hearts out. It takes an enormous amount of bravery to get up their and sing but when you have an entire room full people backing you with undying support, nerves turns into a feeling you cant quite describe. A cracked voice or missed lyrics will still get that standing ovation. It is the best part of being her, watching how much we care and support one another. That is the true magic here. It comes from all of us and propels us all to greatness. Giant congratulations to the 24 acts that move on to the next round. You all amaze us and we can’t wait to hear you sing live!!!!

Team Rachel: Abby Leeds, Emma Goldenberg, Rachel Knee, Jordan Leeds, Sami Miller and Jillian Oresky

Team Grossman: Laine Bishop, Mia Sutton, Jordana Leff & Maya Cohen, Maci Rubenstein & Carly Wills, Amanda Behrens, Matt Leviss & Max Rovner

Team Kessel: Kate Richman, Ashley Suckoff, Sara Kay, Arielle Ashkenase, Justin Oresky, Josh Polansky

Team Natasha: GC Boys, Daniel Gur, Ally Heller, Daisy Chaskin, Dylan Bass & Olivia Minneroff, Dylan & Madison Grabow

Their voices are beautiful, powerful and make us all smile from the inside out. Chenny kids got crazy talent!!!!

Chenny out