Feeling Red, White and Blue
There is nothing quite like spending the 4th of July here at Camp Chen-A-Wanda. It is the best place to celebrate our day of independence. Everyone got into the red, white and blue spirit. Faces were painted, flags were flying high, red, white and Blue tutus were everywhere and the continuous chants of “USA” were at every turn. Pride for our country was at an all time high and everyone got into the spirit. Our international staff was in awe of how spirited camp was today and how deep our pride is for our country. There is nothing more Americana than the 4th of July and today was just spectacular. Spending the 4th with our camp family is a gift we are so grateful for.
Even with our athletes faces painted and wearing tutus, it was an awesome day of Chenny sports.
Middy Girls Soccer – CAW 8 vs. Island Lake 1
Inter Girls Basketball – CAW 16 @ Lohikan 6
Senior Girls Soccer – CAW 9 @ Lohikan 2
Super Girls Basketball – CAW 27 vs. Island Lake 19
Super Boys Baseball – CAW 20 vs. Island Lake 2
Senior/Super Boys Tennis tourney @ Starlight – Congratulations to Sam Tell and Michael Hellerman who made it to the Semi-fimals in 8th/9th grade doubles
It was an incredible day here at Chenny but we all knew that the night was the best part and it did not disappoint. We all got cozy in our long and longs (that is camp lingo for long pants, long shirts). Then is was up to the amphitheater to watch our incredible firework show. We were decked out head to toe with glow sticks galore & flashing headbands. We started the night with the biggest dance party to get us going and that it did. It was boys side vs. girls side and I think they heard us all the way home. The smiles were priceless and the fun was off the charts. As the night grew darker and the anticipation was intense, we all counted down from 10 to 1 and then in a flash, the night sky lit up above us with the most spectacular firework show. I truly don’t know what is more impressive to watch; the sky light up with a rainbow of colorful fireworks or the look of amazement on your children’s faces as they watch with such anticipation for each firework to unveil above them. They were just in amazement of what they were seeing and watching them enjoy it so, was a gift they gave to us. With every firework, there were Ahhhhhh’ss and so many Ooohhhss. There is something about watching a firework show that makes you feel young and reminds you that those summer nights are priceless. I know that each one of us sitting in the amphitheater, will always remember tonight.It wasn’t just an ordinary night but a feeling that made you part of something pretty special. That perfect feeling of an ideal summer night. There is no place on earth would we rather be but right where we were, with one another. We had an incredible 4th of July!
Chenny Out