Category: General News

It was trip day at Chenny and everyone had a great day. As much as we all love staying here at camp, there is something quite special going out of camp on amazing trips with our friends. As they all boarded the buses, you can feel the excitement and wonder of what the day was going to bring and it didn’t disappoint.

Cherokee Camp (Freshman, Juniors & Middies) went bowling and had a ball.  It was strikes, some turkeys and a few gutter balls but fun was had by all. After the awesome bowling party, it was off to the theater to relax and enjoy a movie. It was back-to-back fun and then everyone headed back to CAW to have dinner at camp. It was a private pizza party just for our youngest campers and they loved having The Lodge all to themselves. It was all smiles as each camper came off the bus from their first trip of the summer. Cherokee camp had an absolute great day.

Mohikan Camp (Inters & Collegiates) started their day at the movies then finished their fun at the bowling alley.  What could possibly be better than spending a whole day out with your campies watching the latest summer releases followed by a great game of bowling. It was out to dinner for Mohican camp and as their buses rolled in around 9:00pm, the looks on their tired faces said it all, we had the time of our lives. A perfect way to spend a summer day.

Navajo Camp – (Seniors, Supers & GC’s) had their own special day too. It was off for a little shopping at the outlets, and then dinner followed by the movies. As the big kids on camp, they got back the latest and couldn’t have been happier with how they spent their day.

Going to the movies, bowling or doing a little shopping is always fun but imagine doing these pretty typical events with your best camp friends on a great summer day. These moments they share together are standout memories. Even the bus ride becomes memorable when you are with your friends. The songs you sing on the bus or the silly things you talk about as you wait for your turn to bowl, these are the magical moments your kids had today. Spectacular memories they all made today.

Everyone is safe and sound back home at camp.  It is an absolute dream to get to do the things we all do here at CAW together. #FeelingGrateful

Chenny out

 

Not even a little rain can stop our fun. We just took the fun indoors today. The School of Rock was rocking, The Cookhouse was cooking, Arts & Crafts was the place to be to make amazing masterpieces and Shields Hall had some serious Dodgeball games being played inside. The fun does not stop here at Chenny. When the rain stopped, it was back outside and in the lake we went.  Even on rainy days, Life is Great here.

We were able to play some Wayne County Games today and it was a Chenny sweep. Great job fellas. You played hard, fair and showed great sportsmanship.

6^th Grade Boys Basketball – CAW 45 vs. Weequaic 17

10^th Grade Boys Basketball – CAW 53 vs. Tioga 45

Our evening activity was spent playing BINGO and

What is more fun than a giant game of BINGO? Absolutely nothing.. There is something just so much fun about having your Bingo board almost complete and waiting to hear that one number so you can scream out BINGO!!!  There was one Junior boy camper who was only 1 number away from the Big Blackout and with each number being called out, the intensity grew. His entire bunk was standing chanting that one number he needed. They knew that if he won, they were all getting a pizza party and as his number, O 72 was finally called. Each boy in that bunk screamed out BINGO in unison!!! Even though it was his board, they all won. It was as if they won the Big Powerball!!! It was a true team effort. They lifted him up as they celebrated. There is nothing quite like playing with your camp friends that makes the highs so high…

All are soundly sleeping peacefully in their bunks. Just another remarkable day at a remarkable place we all call home.

Chenny out

 

 

The sun was shining bright today at CAW. It was one of those mornings that defined summer. So many happy campers running to their activities, it puts you in a great mood seeing the excitement they have to start their day. You can’t walk 10 feet without seeing campers arm in arm walking to their activities. Where else does this happen? It is a world where closeness is at a whole different level. The connections we make in a very short period of time, is intense, powerful and life changing.  There was a Freshman girl who was swinging on the swings and a Senior girl who was pushing her. The sweetness of this picture only got more precious knowing they had only met 8 days ago and though they are not in the same division, these two virtual strangers became connected. You couldn’t tell who was enjoying their time more, the Freshman girl who was asking to go higher or the Senior girl who loved her role being a big sister sweetly pushing her new young friend. When I describe it here as a true family, I couldn’t be more accurate.  These magical connections cross divisions, they cross genders. Everyone is connected to each other and we all know it. That is the magic of our summer family. Hakuna Matata.

It was a fun day of games and matches as our Chenny Athletes were busy having fun on the fields and courts.

6^th Grade Girls LAX – CAW 11 vs. Blue Ridge 8

9^th/8^th Grade Girls LAX – CAW 17 vs. Westmont 6

8^th Grde Boys Socceer – Wayne 3 vs. CAW 0

6^th Grade Girls Tennis – Island Lake 3 vs. CAW 2

We were all blown away tonight with our incredible talented staff that performed for us all in the tonight’s Staff Talent Show. We were standing on our seats, singing and clapping along as we cheered on our counselors and staff. They put on such an amazing show. From the vocalists to the dancers, to a theatrical performance of The Lion King, we were entertained and amazed. There is something quite special about us here that no matter who is on that stage, the outpour of support and love is given. It is a tremendous feeling to be a part of this community as we encourage and support one another. You can’t quite put into words what the feeling is like as every single person inside Shields Hall is singing along, waving their hands in unison and giving standing ovations to each act up on that stage. Some call it respect, some call it love, some call it amazing!! I call it call it all of the above.

Chenny out.

 

 

 

 

 

It was a great day full of activities. It feels like we all have a pep in our step. As each bugle sounds, the excitement for what comes next is electric. There is just so much to do in one day here it’s almost hard to believe we get to experience them all. Between regular activities, games, tryouts, hanging with friends, singing, dancing, cooking and so much more, there are just not enough hours in a day.

We had our Chenny Idol auditions today and boy did the kids bring it. There were solo vocalists and groups that sang their heart out for our three judges.  All our contestants have a dream to perform and our production of Chenny Idol gives them that opportunity. This is their shot and their time to shine. As each singer walked into our studio, it was their moment to sing. Deep breaths and the support from their friends, off they went as they sang their hearts out. In a few shorts days, the Top 25 will be announced. Chenny Idol has a buzz around camp and we are all looking forward to this camp favorite.

It was a busy day for our Chenny athletes who played intense and always with great sportsmanship.

6^th Grade Girls Basketball – Chestnut Lake 16 vs. CAW 14

8^th Grade Boys Basketball – Tioga 31 vs. CAW 21

Our 7^th Grade Boys Flag Football team made it to the Semi-Finals in a one-day tournament at Trails End Camp.

As the week one has come to an end, it was time to announce Camper of the week. We are doing it a bit different this summer and only one camper per division will be given the greatest camp honor as they are named, Camper of the Week. These kids are standouts and deserve to be recognized for being great friends, strong leaders, and excellent helpers in the bunk and all have proven themselves to be all around great campers. We are so proud of you all. Each camper received a very special CAW Camper of the Week Dog tag that they wear with great pride.

Freshman Boys – Jared Paulen

Junior Boys – Reed Holland

Middy Boys – Jake Becker

Inter Boys – Jake Berlin

Collegiate Boys – Andrew Roisenberg

Senior Boys – Josh Friendman

Super Boys – Brian Sussman

GC Boys – Max Nussbaum

CIT Boys – Zachary Myers

Freshman Girls – Mia Wallis

Junior Girls Merri Grill

Middy Girls – Lanie Brodsky

Inter Girls – Halle Racenstein

Collegiate Girls – Arielle Ashkenase

Senior Girls – A,manda Behrens

Super Girls – Ashley Haber

GC Girls – Sami Wills

CIT Girls – Sidney Rochlin

It was a tremendous first week of camp and the bar is set high for looks to be one amazing summer. Life is truly great at Camp Chen-A-Wanda.

Chenny out

We have been here for a week now and some amazing things have happened. Friends we met just 7 days ago are now connected to us forever. We have spent seven days, which in camp life is an eternity and that is time enough to create these very connected relationships. This bond is hard to describe but it is the core to why we are here. It’s crazy to watch these friendships develop and blossom. There is one phrase we always hear about these very special relationships and that is, “my camp friends just get me.” When you live together, everything is exposed and everything is accepted. We see each other when we are up and when we are down and that vulnerability lends it way to a closeness that stands the test of time. From those who have traveled down this road before know what I am talking about. Camp friends stick because they “just get us.” Our new campers are forming those bonds as they all have this shared experience of being away from home for the first time. It’s a closeness that cannot truly be described but it is surely enjoyed.

As we see these budding friendships with our new campers, you can look down the road a bit and take a gander at the family our oldest campers have made. Today, the Chen-A-Wanderers began their journey as they left camp for their new Chenny journey. This amazing group of kids, together ventured out for their first trip to Canada. We are so excited for them and our new travel program.  Chen-A-Wanda has given them roots, and now they can fly with their wings. Off they go. They all arrived safely into Canada today and we can’t wait to hear about the amazing adventures that are headed their way.

It was picture day today and smiles where all around. There is something quite special to gather with your bunk, knowing you are freezing a moment in time as a snapshot will capture who you traveled through summer 2013 with.

Sports, Sports and more Sports….. It was a nail biter watching our 3^rd/4^th grade boys Roller Hockey game vs. Equinunk. We went into overtime with a 6-6 tie as Equinunk pulled out the W in a shoot out. What a great game and we couldn’t have been more proud of hard our boys played.

7^th Grade Boys Basketball – CAW 59 vs. Indian Head 48

8^th Grade Girls Softball – CAW 17 vs. Wayne Girls 0

To say our day was simply awesome, would be an understatement. Lights are out and all are asleep. Sweet dreams are all around and we get do this again tomorrow. How lucky we are….

Chenny out