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Today was one of those special camp days that we will always remember. We played Avengers Dodgeball, Superhero Cooking, Superman Fight or Flight Slip and Slide, Aquaman Ocean Dive, Green Arrow Challenge and Batman Batarang Challenge.  The counselors had a costume parade and contest that the kids loved. It was crazy, it was outrageous and it was so camp!

The night ended with our 1^st Annual Wiffle Cup. It was boys vs. girls and the competition was on. Girls were dressed in red while boys wore gold from head to toe. We cheered, chanted and for danced the Cha Cha slide for our 7^th inning stretch. Boys took the win on this challenge with a 17 – 4 victory. They have the honor of being the first side of camp to win the Wiffle Cup Trophy that will be proudly displayed in the Lodge. In addition to the honor of this win, the boys who played won all of boy’s side an ice cream sundae party! Everyone had a great time and it was a memorable evening activity, one that we will all look back on as one of this summers best!

The Seniors rolled back into camp around 10:30pm from their Hershey Park trip and had a great time. As they got off the busses, they were all smiles and giggles.  They couldn’t wait to tell us about the most insane chocolate shake they have ever had.  Seeing them so excited about their trip was just priceless.  They came back with more than they left with. There were giant stuffed animals, Hershey sweatshirts but more important than all the chocolate they consumed, were the memories they made and time spent together. They are a terrific group of kids and we are so happy that they had the time of their lives.

Our oldest campers enjoyed their day on the beach today.  It was a day of laying on the beach, catching some sun and hanging with friends.  What is better than that? They spent the night at the movies and are having a ball on their Big Trip!

It’s hard to believe that we only have 19 more days of this paradise. We are grabbing every moment and appreciating each second. Life is really great here at Camp Chen-A-Wanda!

Chenny out.

Our Supers, GC’s and CIT’s had an early start as their buses rolled out of camp by 7:00am en route for Virginia Beach.  Their first stop was at Harford Mall for some afternoon shopping. Then it was off to Kings Dominion Amusement Park for the evening. It was a fun first day to their trip. They are all back at the hotel and getting ready for a full day activities tomorrow.

The Seniors boarded their bus for an overnight at Hershey Park. They enjoyed a night at the park and have a full day tomorrow at the park to enjoy all the rides, games and chocolate they desire.

Freshman through Collegiates had camp all to themselves today and loved every minute of it. Before the rain came, Boys side we got some games in.

Boys 4^th Grade Soccer –  CAW 8 vs. Westmont 0 (CAW wins Semi Finals  and advances to Championships)

Boys 5^th Grade Basketball – CAW 33 vs. Westmont 2 (CAW wins Semi Finals and advances to Championship)

Boys 5^th Grade Baseball – CAW 8 vs. Tioga 2 (CAW wins Semi Finals and advances to Championships)

Boys 7^th Grade Basketball – Tioga 30 vs. CAW 24

Tonight was one of those night’s that standouts above all the rest.  We had so much talent that the campers that weren’t able to perform in our first camper talent show, displayed their unique and entertaining skills for all us tonight. We had 26 acts and every single one of them was outstanding. There is something that happens here that does not exist outside our gates: it’s true genuine overwhelming support for one another. Regardless if you sing, dance, tell jokes, do cartwheels or play piano, you have an entire Rec Hall of friends behind you. No matter if you miss a step or sing off key, it just doesn’t matter here. Your courage to take that stage overrides what you do on that stage. Its awe-inspiring to witness and life changing to be a part of it. Where in the world can you ever go to get this support and encouragement?  We are brave, we are talented and we lift each other up here.

Drew Sandler (Inter Boy) ended our show as he wowed the crowd playing the keyboard. But as he started, it didn’t take but a few notes for every single one of us to join in and sing the song he was playing. He had everyone on their feet, swaying in unison together. Everyone in that Rec Hall felt something magical tonight and Drew had a moment that he will never forget. That’s what we do here, we lift one another up.

Chenny Out.

 

The morning started as any other amazing summer day. As the sun rises and camp wakes up, you see campers roll out of bed and this is home. Campers are still in their pajamas and as they walk to the Lodge you get the feeling they are walking from their bedroom to the kitchen to have breakfast, as if they are at their home. Which they are!  It’s hard to believe we have only three more weeks here but every minute and every moment counts.

We had a great day of sports as CAW swept all games today.

Boys 3^rd/4^th Grade Roller Hockey – CAW 5 vs. Starlight 3

Boys 8^th Grade Tennis – CAW 4 vs. Poyntelle 1

Girls 7^th Grade Soccer – CAW 7 vs. Cayuga 0

Girls 8^th Grade Soccer – CAW 10 vs. Wayne 1

Congratulations to all of our campers of the week. You shined and deserved the recognition!

Girls Side

Bunk A – Sydney Wood

Bunk B – Lexi Tantleff

Bunk C – Romi Maschler

Bunk D – Natalie Blee

Bunk E – Sophia Jaffe

Bunk F – Noelle Breitweiser

Bunk G – Kaley Morabito

Bunk H- Jessica Altman & Becca Greenbaum

Bunk I – Dylan Grabow & Hailey Wolff

Bunk J – Zoe Rouder

Bunk K – Dani Mazen

Bunk L – Brooke Mohr & Remy Savy

Bunk M – Cami Oresky & Melissa Borker

Bunk N – Carrie Mason & Daisy Zand

Bunk O – Jessica Fleisscher

Bunk P  – Elana Wilk

Bunk Q – Julia Bromley

Bunk R – Emily Zucker & Sarah Sass

Bunk S – Sophia Malkotsis & Jessy Kingman

CIT – Allie Frank

 

Boys Side

Bunk A – Jake Erlich

Bunk B – Evan Kay

Bunk C – Ryan Stuzin

Bunk D – Jake Ashkenase

Bunk E – Aaron Marasia

Bunk F – Jared Graff

Bunk G – Sam Tavel

Bunk H – Ben Diamond

Bunk I – Ben Gerchick

Bunk J – Matthew Marchisotta

Bunk K – Drew Sandler

Bunk L – Alex Croen

Bunk M – Jordan Stewart

Bunk N – Jake Henning

Bunk O – Brian Dubinsky

Bunk P – Brian Sussman

Bunk Q – Adam Heimowitz

Bunk R – Jesse Steinberg

Bunk W – Brett Croen

It was early dinner today as our lower camp enjoyed a night out of camp. Our Freshman & Juniors spent the evening bowling.  It was a great night as this group had the alley all to themselves. The Middies, Inters , Collegiates and Seniors enjoyed a night out at the movies.

Upper camp spent the night at camp, packing for their Big Trip tomorrow as they head out to Virginia Beach and D.C. It was their traditional Road Rally and Ice Cream party that made the night spectacular. They have an amazing adventure ahead of them.

All campers are back and in their bunks fast asleep.  Goodnight Chenny!

Chenny out.

 

We had an amazing day at camp today. The weather was great and we had a full day of activities. Girl’s side was doing all their last minute touches to their costumes and finalizing all the details for the big show. Girls Sing spirit was definitely in the air and we were all so psyched to see which division would prevail as tonight’s winner.

It was an afternoon of boy’s sports today. Great effort by all but most importantly, great sportsmanship was displayed in each and every game.

Boys 5^th Grade Soccer – Wayne 3 vs. CAW 0

Boys 6^th Grade LAX – Starlight 12 – vs. CAW 5

Boys 8^th Grade Baseball – Starlight 14 vs. CAW 4

The night belonged to girl’s side. It was the most spectacular Girl’s Sing I’ve ever been privileged to watch. There was so much time, effort and love out into Sing and it showed. Each division brought their “A” game and the judges (Boy Group Leaders) had their work cut out for them. It began with lower camp and Freshman Girls got into the Rave. Junior girls rocked out with Rock of Ages. Middies went viral with their Social Middia. Inters went on an Inter state Road trip.  Collegiates went to college and beyond. Seniors gave tribute to Dr. Seuss with one phenomenal performance. Supers had a teaspoon of sugar and felt oh so Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! GC’s got scared with their nightmare on camp road and our CIT’s were fabulous as the Avengers and fought off all the bad guys. It was a superb show but there was only one lower camp winner and one upper camp winner.

Congratulations to our winners of the evening: Lower Camp – Inters / Upper Camp – Supers

Even though winners were crowned tonight, each division felt a great sense of pride and honor to put on such a tremendous production. Girls Sing runs deep and the pride we feel for it will forever have a place in our hearts. The cheers and alma mater each group sang will stay in their hearts forever.

To be a part of this community and get to feel what we all felt watching girls sing (boys side included) will stay with us, always.

Chenny out.

We spent the morning in rainy day activities and the campers loved the downshift.  Girl’s side spent the morning practicing Girls Sing and Boys side had a ball watching movies, playing dodge ball and cooking.

Then it was off to The Lodge for lunch for the biggest dance party we have ever had in the history of CAW. We all did the Cha Cha Slide, Macarena, YMCA, Cotton Eye Joe to name a few. You can’t quite imagine how insanely fun it is to sing and dance in a room filled with 650 people who are loving it as much as you are. It is just pure freedom and self-expression without any fear of judgment. This just doesn’t happen anywhere else.  We let loose here and enjoy every single moment.  Make sure to look out for the video of today’s lunch. It will blow your mind to see your children dance as if no one is watching.

Due to the rain, many games had to be rescheduled but we did manage to play one.

Boys 10^th/11^th Grade Soccer – Weequahic 3 vs. CAW 0

The night belonged to Chenny Idol. The show was incredible and our top four blew the roof of the Rec Hall. The talent was insane and the contest was too close to call. What began with 175 auditions came down to four performances. Daisy Chaskin was spectacular with her angelic voice. Daniel Gur rocked the house with his amazing performance. Julia Bromley sang from the heart and gave everyone goose bumps. Two Direction got us all on our feet with a thro back to why Boy Bands stole our hearts. In the end, Two Direction was named winner on Chenny Idol 2012. Congratulations to Ben Metzger, Josh Lomita, Evan Wadler, Jonathan Swill and Jared Bauer. You are Chenny’s favorite boy band!!

Another unforgettable day at CAW.

Chenny out.