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It was trip today and everyone had a great time as they ventured out of camp for the last time this summer.

Our Freshmen and Juniors had the best day at Camel Beach. They went from ride to ride each one more exciting than the next. It was day of Dune Runners, Triple Venoms and the Giant Sand Storms. They went down the lazy river and just had a ball in the wave pool. It was a perfect day and as the campers got off the bus you heard them all saying how this was the best trip and how they are excited to go back next summer and try the big slide. That’s when you know they’ve had a ball when they can actually see themselves challenged to do the next big ride as they grow.

The Middies and Inters spent their day at Dorney Park. They spent their day on roller coasters and more roller coasters. When they weren’t on rides, they were in the arcade winning giant stuffed animals. The weather was ideal and they wanted to stay longer. As they rolled into camp after their amazing day, they exited the busses, most of them half asleep but all muttering the same thing, “that was the best trip ever”.  What could be better than hanging at an amusement park with you camp friends. It’s a dream that you just don’t want to end.

It was off for a relaxing day at the State park for our Collegiates and Seniors. They enjoyed a fun day of rest, relaxation and hanging out with their friends at the park. They tossed the ball and played Frisbee, they played in the lake and just had an incredible day with each other. The day ended with a BBQ. There was lots of laughter and joy today for these divisions. A memorable sunny day spent with great friends. As they got off their busses and headed back to their bunks, all relaxed, they too were chatting how their day was amazing. Great day spent with great friends.

Our Supers and GC’s had phenomenal day tubing down the river. This is a new trip to CAW and they loved every minute of it. It was a beautiful day with an outstanding activity. Tubing with your buddies down a roaring river in between picturesque mountains. After this fun afternoon, it was to the bowling alley. This group loved their trip today. It was a day that memories were made and good times were had by all.

Yesterday morning our CIT’s woke up to a note on their breakfast table with clues to where they may be going on their CIT surprise trip. They had only an hour to pack some pretty random items and off they went to their surprise adventure. We took them on a wild goose chase until we arrived at our destination, Great Wolf Lodge. They spent the day at the indoor water park and had the best time. The evening was spent in the arcade and just being together. It was an overnight that this amazing group will cherish forever. What a special group of kids. They came back so grateful and happy that they got to spend the night at Great Wolf Lodge. As they are ending their camper years here at CAW, it was a perfect trip and a perfect way to say goodbye to their journey here. Even at 16 years old, the so appreciated the chance to play. At the core, that’s what these kids love to do, just play together, relate to one another, have fun! So glad we gave them the opportunity to have their last trip be so much fun.

Well, it’s official, the next time our campers are on a bus, they will be heading back home to you. Our trips, this summer have been successful and your campers have been a major part of their success. They have all been so well mannered and great listeners. We have had more bus drivers, park personnel, ball game attendants and movie theater managers compliment the behaviors of our kids. What a great feeling it is that when our kids leave our house, all dressed in their Chenny shirts, they make us proud, follow the rules and have the best time of their lives. It was an absolute pleasure bringing our kids out and about this summer. They were fabulous.

We have more camp to do and we plan on making these last 11 days the best yet. It’s not over yet so we will be getting busy with some more outrageous fun. Stay tuned with what is just around the corner. Does anyone sense something big coming? We do!!!!!

Chenny out.

 

 

 

Today, a Junior boy was walking down to the lake with a friend of his, they were arm in arm and I overheard them talking to one another. One said to the other, ”I am really glad we met this summer, it’s been the best summer I have ever had”, then, the friend replied with a simple but powerful response, “It feels like we are family. It’s my best summer too.”  There are thousands of those moments everyday here and I was privileged enough to be there at that one sweet moment.

Another camper, a Middy boy, got a bit emotional after a call home with his parents. I asked if everything was all right and then he so innocently shared with me how this has been the best summer ever. He asked if we would consider adding a few more days or weeks to camp this summer. That when he goes home, he has the stress of Fall Ball and playing baseball at home is way different than playing here.  It all made sense when he asked us if we could tell everyone at home how it could be. That sport can be fun without the stress of disappointing coaches, parents and teammates. He so poetically put it in his own words that he loved playing baseball here at camp because it was just fun to play and that at 10 years old, that’s what it should be. Another magical moment that reiterates how valuable this place is to us all and how necessary it is to our kids; to play without stress and just for the pure love of it.

Our 6^th Grade Girls Soccer team summed it up beautifully as they lost their championship game today vs. Blue Ridge. The game was close and they truly felt the win within their reach but as game ended with a final score of 3-2, the coaches gathered the kids and told them how proud they were of them. That within each one of them is a winner, a great sport, an exceptional athlete and a supportive teammate. They came back from the away game to be embraced by their camp friends who were waiting their arrival. In the same breath that they announced they had lost, they told their friends how they had a great time playing a great team. One camper said, “I’ve never had so much fun playing soccer”. There were no tears or put downs or devastation that occurred. Still in their uniforms and cleats, they swung on the swings and laughed together. That is what it is all about. No pressure, just play! Our kids deserve this and we are so happy to give it to them.

After a day of magical moments, we all were entertained by comedian/magician John Pizzi. He didn’t just make us laugh, he cracked us up. It was a fun night watching rabbits coming out of nowhere and watching our campers get elevated right in front of our eyes. Just an all around terrific night.

Chenny out.

 

 

Oh it felt good waking up and having just a regular day to look forward to. Our girls dance squad left early this morning and headed over to Camp Wayne for Girls for their Dance competition. Our dancers and cheerleaders had and absolute great time today and loved seeing their friends from other camps that were also competing. The girls danced beautifully and just had a great morning. They had rhythm and swagger and did us proud. Go Chenny Girls!

It was a tough loss today for our 8^th Grade Boys Soccer Team. They played Tioga in a Semi Final game with a final score of 2-1. The boys played their hearts out but this one just didn’t go their way today. It was a magnificent effort and the entire team showed great heart.

Our 7^th Grade Girls lost their championship tennis match to Starlight today with a final score of 4-1. We couldn’t have been more proud of these amazing girls. They played their hearts out with tremendous effort and amazing team pride. We are so proud of our kids. Way to go girls!

The afternoon was so beautiful and campers got to enjoy regular activities. It was amazing to experience a full regular day, back to normal! But the chatter was all about The First Annual Chenny Globes tonight.  We all got dressed up and walked down the red carpet into the Rec Hall.  It was real awards show full of nominees, winners, random candy give-aways and entertainment.  Nominees were announced for categories such as, Best Smile, Best Hair, Most Likely to become Famous, Mr. & Miss Congeniality, who would make the best counselor just to name a few. Nobody in the audience had any idea of who was nominated until each category was announced and the winner walked the red carpet to accept their star trophy. It was a real Hollywood awards show in the middle of Camp Chen-A-Wanda.  We even had our local paparazzi take loads of pictures of our superstars. Who needs TMZ when we have Borker, The Adams, Louise and Malcolm.

We all know that there are only 13 days left to summer 2012 and we are taking advantage of every second. Glad to be here and so glad to get 13 more days of this!

Chenny out!

 

Even without power this camp rocks. We ate by candlelight but had hot delicious meals.  Many times I have mentioned in these blogs that there is a feeling of family here at CAW and nothing can best describe that than the past 48 hours.  The campers barely noticed that the power was out because it was camp as usual. The nights became a fun bunk party of flickering flashlights. When I tell you it was a party here, that is no exaggeration. Your kids were amazing and they have a story and an experience that will be with them forever.

The rain was off and on today and though we tried to get some games in, that proved too difficult. Mother Nature had her way today so our games needed to be rescheduled. As the sun peaked out this afternoon, it was a perfect time to honor our Campers of the week. To be recognized this week was truly an honor as we had to be extra patient, flexible and understanding. We are so proud of all our campers but an extra great job to the following who went above and beyond this week.

Girls Side

Bunk A                        Skylar Jaffe

Bunk B                         Melanie Korn

Bunk C                        Kelsey Bloom

Bunk D                         Rylie Klein

Bunk E                        Sydney Kesselman

Bunk F                         Maddy Marcus

Bunk G                        Leah Weiss & Sarah Gershman

Bunk H                        Sara Agsteribe

Bunk I                         Jordan Ash & Maddy Grabow

Bunk J                         Sydney Levitz

Bunk K                         Sara Akerman

Bunk L                        Jordan Leeds & Casey Kaplan

Bunk M                        Alexis Ash

Bunk N                        Sydney Weinberger

Bunk O                        Emily Silman

Bunk P                         Sophie Dinow

Bunk Q                        Michelle Steinberg

Bunk R                         Bari Adwar

Bunk S                         Molly Burack & Heather Andelsman

Bunk W                        Rachel Robinson

 

Boys Side

Bunk A                        Matthew Hellerman

Bunk B                        Ben Brett

Bunk C                        Ethan Tantleff

Bunk D                        Mitchell Limsky

Bunk E                        Noah Kule

Bunk F                        Ari Dagan

Bunk G                        Zach Parker

Bunk H                        Jack Sntoro

Bunk I                                    Jack Abel

Bunk J                                    Andrew Larheim

Bunk K                         Logan Rivera

Bunk L                        David Smolowitz

Bunk M                        Max Secular

Bunk N                        Corey Feld

Bunk O                        Brandon Schiffman

Bunk P                        Zachary Horowitz

Bunk Q                        Andrew Palermo

Bunk R                        Josh Lomita

CIT                               Ryan Shaevitz

It was 5:30pm and it happened, our power was restored. You could here our joyous cheers all the way across Fiddle Lake. It was a moment, we will never forget. All of us on camp grounds will remember exactly where they were when the lights went on. It was a great moment and as we all headed into the Lodge for dinner, there was an excitement of normalcy. Having our meals by candlelight was awesome but eating with every light on the lodge turned on was AMAZING!!! Then there was music and lots of it. We were in the mood to celebrate, sing and dance and that is exactly what we did. Pure joy and celebration occurred in The Lodge tonight. Can’t quite describe the elation but the video will be up soon and you can see for yourself how we ended Blackout 2012!

It was back to regular evening activity and we had our lower camp boys in the Rec Hall for a mass GAGA tournament. Music was bumpin’ and they were loving GAGA. Lower camp girls were in the teen center for some BINGO fun. Upper camp Boys and Girls loaded into the Lodge to watch a movie and loved it as they enjoyed some hot cocoa and snacks with their movie.

What an experience we all went through and now with blackout 2012 behind us, we can say “let’s go on with the last 2 weeks of summer”. Bring it!

Chenny out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a picture perfect day. The sun was actually glistening on Fiddle Lake and it was remarkable. It was one of those days that didn’t have a cloud in the sky and happy campers we are all around, enjoying activities and loving being here.  It was regular activities and games and all around a fantastic camp day.

Our lower camp girls participated in a gymnastics tournament at Camp Wayne on Monday (7/23).  CAW placed 5^th out of 9^th. We are proud of all the girls who participated and they enjoyed competing.  Go Girls!

It was also a great day for a few games. Our 5^th Grade Boys played a friendly game vs. Tioga. Final score – Tioga 11 vs. CAW 4.

Congratulations to our 7^th Grade Girls Tennis team who defeated Westmont with a 5 – 0 win. They are off to the Championships. Way to go girls! It was Chenny Domination.

Our Supers, GC’s and CIT’s spent the day in D.C. and had a great day. The saw all the sights and spent the day touring our capitals monuments. It was a fantastic day and they enjoyed every minute of their adventure.

Simon Sez hands up, Simon Sez hands down! Simon Sez we had a great evening activity tonight and all the campers were wowed by Steve Max and his giant game of Simon Sez. Campers and counselors laughed and laughed and laughed some more as they were confused by his quick commands and outrageous fun and games. What a great night!

Chenny out.