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Today was a day full of camp spirit and pride. Girls camp was busy practicing for Girls Sing. You saw pockets of divisions getting ready for Saturday nights big camp tradition.  Each division performs a dance, cheer and alma mater for the entire camp. It is a rich tradition here at CAW and we all can’t wait to see girl’s side bring it. They are all having a ball putting their dance together and it shows. Go Girls!!!

Tons of games were played. Hard work and effort were at the core of our sports program today.

Girls 6^th Grade and under LAX – Bryn Mawr 12 vs. CAW 11

Boys 7^th Grade Baseball – CAW 6 vs. Wayne 4

Girls 8^th Grade Softball – Morasha 11 vs. CAW 9

Boys 10^th/11^th Grade Soccer – Kweehic 2 vs. CAW 1

Girls 8^th/9^th Grade LAX – Indian Head 13 vs. CAW 9

Powder Puff ruled the night. It was girls CIT’s vs. GC’s and the battle was on. The ladies played some serious flag football while their male counterparts cheered, danced and encouraged their players. It was such a great night. The game was played on our soccer field under the lights and the crowd went wild. No matter if you were on the field or in the stands watching, you were having a ball. Camp spirit was high today and everyone felt it. In the end the CIT’s took home the win. Congratulations CIT girls, you fought with valiant effort and had a blast doing it. The GC effort was also undeniable. They will be a force to reckon with next summer.

It just keeps getting better and better. There is no doubt why we all live 10 months for 2.

Chenny out

Today was a great day. We all got some very extra needed sleep followed by a Brunch morning. After a fun day of trips, we all needed the sleep in. the weather was hot so it was into the pool and lake to cool off.

It was another day of great Chenny games and our athletes proved once again that they give it all they got on the courts and fields.

Girls 5^th Grade Tennis – CAW 4 vs. Lohikan 1

Girls 7^th Grade Softball – CAW 18 vs. Lavi 0

Boys 7^th Grade Soccer – Weequahic 1 vs. CAW 0

Boys 7^th/8^th/9^th Grade Hockey – Island Lake 6 vs. CAW 5

Boys 8^th Grade Basketball – Morasha 52 vs. CAW 35

We all get wet, wacky and wild with Powerhouse Studios for our evening activity. We did crazy silly races, got pied in the face and was slimed by the giant booger blaster.  It was just over the top hilarity. Everyone had a ball with the rubber chicken toss and hobby horse races. What a fun night we had.

As we are approaching our fourth week here at camp, we are all in the groove and loving this experience. Yes, there are amazing activities and non-stop fun but the friendships here make it all worth it. When you see our campers arm in arm walking around campus, it makes you realize that this type of human connection is so vital and changes who we are. We rely on one another to get us through harder moments, we celebrate with one another and from this connection a deeper more profound friendship exists. How lucky we are to be a part of this amazing experience.

Chenny out.

 

 

It’s Trip Tuesday and everyone has a blast today.

Our Freshmen and Juniors spent the morning at Lahey Family Fun Park. They went on go-karts and played mini golf, had a ball in the arcade and enjoyed hanging out together at this amazing fun zone. They boarded the buses and were off to their next stop, the movies. It was a mid day matinee. The day from start to finish was perfect for our youngest campers. As they got back to camp, they rolled off the busses and couldn’t help but tell us all that today was the greatest day ever.

Today was a total chill out day for our Middies and Inters as they spent the day at the State Park. They swam in the lake, they played some football, they relaxed in the sun and they built amazing sand castles. It was a lazy day just hangin’ with friends. The mood was perfect and the afternoon was just ideal. Not a stress in the world today. Just pure summer fun.

It was off to Camel Beach for our Collegiates and Seniors and they had full run of the park. The weather was hot so spending the day in a water park was just ideal. The campers came back to camp and as they got of the bus to head back to their bunks, you heard them all say what an amazing day they had today. Though a bit tired after a full of splashing down the giant toilet bowl ride or swimming in the wave pool, it was just a great afternoon spent with camp friend. Doesn’t get much better than that.

GO Orangemen! It was off to tour Syracuse University for our Supers & GC’s. As our oldest campers start thinking about colleges, what a perfect opportunity to have them tour an outstanding university. They visited campus and saw what life is like at Syracuse. Then it was off to Carousel Mall for some serious shopping. Another ideal afternoon spent with amazing friends doing amazing things.

OUR CIT’s had a full day of exciting adventures themselves. They started the day at a local favorite, Binghams for some delicious homemade breakfast. Then it was off to Camel Beach for some time in the water park. After some fun outside, they went to Crossings for some outlet shopping and dinner. And to wrap up this perfect day, they made a stop at Wal-Mart, which is a big favorite up here. They arrived back to camp, exhausted and exhilarated, all at the same time.

No matter if was at Lahey Family Fun Park or Wal-Mart, the best part of today was being with friends and sharing these moments together. Everyone is sleeping peacefully and exhausted from a great day out. Campers are getting a few extra zzzz’s as tomorrow is a sleep in Brunch morning. Perfect timing.

Chenny out.

 

The sun was shining bright at Chen-A-Wanda this morning. There is something so amazing when you are awakened by bugles, surrounded by your friends, roll out of bed and head to breakfast in your pajamas. It’s where you want to be, always. Nobody looks at your bed head or cares that you are wearing plaid pajama bottoms and a striped shirt. It just doesn’t matter here. Where on earth are we allowed to be exactly who we are, all as unique amazing individuals. There is a freedom here and a level of acceptance that just doesn’t exist outside our gates and the hope is that we all take it with us wherever we go.

We enjoyed another fantastic day full of games.

Boys 5^th Grade Baseball – CAW 13 vs. Morasha 3

Boys 5^th/6^th Grade Roller Hockey  – Starlight 11 vs. CAW 6

Girls 10^th/11^th Grade Basketball – Seneca Lake 28 vs. CAW 19

The night was all about our Theater Production of The Wizard of Oz. Our cast worked tirelessly to make tonight’s show phenomenal and they didn’t disappoint. The costumes were fabulous and the talent was off the charts. We all know the story or Dorothy, Glinda and the Wicked Witch of the West but it felt as if we were seeing it for the first time. We all clapped, cheered and sang along as we supported and were so proud of our Chenny actors.  There is nothing like seeing the faces of the cast light up when they hear the cheers and applause from the audience. They shined so bright tonight. One thing is for sure, Chenny’s got talent and the stage was theirs tonight.

Like the Cowardly Lion, it took courage to get up on stage and perform in front of a packed house.  Their brains were as sharp as the Scarecrow’s to be able to learn all the lines and remember the songs and dance steps. Like the Tin Man, all their hearts filled with joy and a feeling of deep love when they heard the applause, just meant for them. And lastly, like Dorothy, everyone felt that feeling of home tonight. We are home here at Chenny!

Chenny out.

 

 

After a fantastic visiting day, we got right back to business and had a great day of regular activities. Spending time with our families was amazing but it didn’t take long to get back into camp mode. It was an absolutely great day. Camp had this relaxed happy vibe and everyone felt it. We had a few sun showers and a beautiful rainbow that summed up the feeling at camp today.

Games, games and more games…Our athletes played hard and had a great day of success and sportsmanship. Our freshman and junior girls ran into the Lodge after they won two straight soccer games in a tournament we hosted and with all their excitement in relaying how they won, they looked over and saw a team they had just beat. Without hesitation, every one of them walked over to them and congratulated them on a great game. It was a moment I was privileged to see. When people come into our home, no matter if we win or lose, we treat our opponents with respect and our youngest girls here displayed that so beautifully.

Girls 3^rd/4^th Grade Soccer Tourney – CAW 2 vs. Wayne 2 & CAW4 vs. Island Lake 0 – CAW WINS CHAMPIOINSHIP!

Girls 5^th/6^th Grade Soccer Tourney – Wayne 2 vs. CAW 0 & CAW 4 vs. Independent Lake 0 – Chenny takes 2^nd Place

Girls 8^th Grade Softball – Starlight 11 vs. CAW 5

We all had a great night at our mid summer social Caribbean Beach Party. There were tiki torches, grass skirts and happy campers all around. It was great party and we danced the night away while sipping fresh made fruit smoothies. It was another amazing night to remember full of fun, friends and moments that we will treasure forever. It just keeps getting better.

Chenny out.