Chenny Red, White & Blue
Today was the kind of day that reminds us why Camp Chen-A-Wanda is such a special place. The sun was shining, the skies were crystal clear, and the energy around camp was absolutely contagious. From the moment the bugle sounded this morning, there was a feeling that something special was in the air.
Today we celebrated the 250th birthday of our country, and Chenny was dressed in red, white, and blue. Campers and staff proudly wore their patriotic colors, music filled the air, and the excitement of the Fourth of July could be felt in every corner of camp. It was a day filled with spirit, gratitude, and a whole lot of Chenny pride. Activities were in full swing and campers got experience a perfect Chenny Day!
Our athletes continued an exciting day of Wayne County competition, representing Chenny with heart and determination.
Freshman/Junior Girls Basketball: CAW 12 vs. Camp Westmont 11
Inter Girls Softball: CAW 0 at Camp Westmont 12
Senior Girls Soccer: CAW 2 vs. Camp Wayne for Girls 7
Senior Girls Tennis: CAW 1 vs. Camp Wayne for Girls 4
Middy Boys Baseball: CAW 2 vs. Camp Wayne 8
Collegiate Boys Lacrosse: CAW 8 at Camp Starlight 3
We couldn’t be prouder of the effort, resilience, sportsmanship, and teamwork they displayed throughout the day. At Chenny, those qualities will always matter more than the final score.
As wonderful as the day had been, everyone knew the best was still to come. As the sun began to set behind the mountains, the entire camp gathered together at the amphitheater for one of our favorite traditions, the Chenny Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular and it was Spectacular. Watching your kids on this night takes our breath away. The wonder, the awe, the majesty of it all through their eyes is a gift unlike any other. Its watching joy happen! For many of our campers, this was their very first Fourth of July fireworks show at Chenny and it is one of those experiences that simply can’t be described, you have to feel it. It wasn’t just a fireworks show. It was a celebration of our country. It was a celebration of our camp family. It was a celebration of the friendships that have already grown so strong in just one week. And it was another reminder that the greatest gift camp gives our children isn’t found in a building or an activity. It’s found in these shared experiences. The ones that become stories they tell for years. The ones that make them smile every time they think about Chenny.
The memories are already piling up. The friendships continue to grow stronger. And somehow, we’re only getting started.
The magic of summer is alive and well at Chenny, and we can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.