Leaving Their Mark

At Camp Chen-A-Wanda, kindness is more than just a word—it is the heart of who we are. It is the foundation of our community and the standard by which we hope every camper and counselor chooses to live each day. While athletic victories, performances, and accomplishments are exciting, nothing makes us prouder than recognizing campers whose character shines through in the way they treat others. Being named a Kind Camper is one of the highest honors at Chenny. It means you are someone who includes others, lifts people up, shows compassion, leads with empathy, and helps make camp feel like home for everyone around you. These campers remind us that the smallest acts of kindness often have the biggest impact. Congratulations to each of you! We are so proud of your kindness, your heart, and the way you make everyone around you feel welcomed, valued, and cared for. Thank you for leading by example and showing our entire camp community what it means to live the Chenny values every single day.

This week, we are incredibly proud to recognize our Kind Campers:

Skylar Braverman
Ava Wahler
Alexa Hammer
Audrey Levenberg
Emerson Bodner
Jordyn Schneider
Peyton Shackman
Jordyn Ascher
Juliette Sitman
Skyler Grossman
Charli McClure
Amelia Matlock
Zach Merrill
Jack Barry
Harrison Bodner
Cameron Zigler
Sid Havens
Miles Cabat
Davin Holzman
Brayden Kahn
Jacob Goldman
West Gottlock

Sports Center:

Middy Girls Tennis – CAW 4 @ Wayne 1

Collegiate Girls Softball – CAW 10 vs. Wayne 0

Middy Boys Hockey – CAW 0 @ Starlight 8

Super Boys Tennis – CAW 1 @ Island Lake 4

GC/CIT Boys Soccer – CAW 1 @ Island Lake 0

Tonight belonged to one of Camp Chen-A-Wanda’s most cherished and time-honored traditions, Upper Camp Sign & Song. This was our older campers’ night to shine, and they certainly did. The history behind this tradition runs incredibly deep. Every plaque created tonight will hang proudly in its bunk for generations to come, joining decades of Chenny history and serving as a reminder that this group of campers was here, together, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The dances, carefully choreographed and perfected over the past week, were performed with confidence, pride, and so much spirit. There is something so meaningful about being part of a tradition that has connected thousands of campers before you. Tonight, our Upper Camp girls didn’t just perform, they left their mark on Camp Chen-A-Wanda forever. The plaques were thoughtful and creative, the performances were entertaining and inspiring, and every bunk that took the stage was met with cheers and standing ovations from the entire camp. It was a beautiful reminder that when one camper shines, the entire Chenny family celebrates. Congratulations to our winners: Upper Camp Boys Plaque-Bunk N, Upper Camp Girls Plaque-Bunk W, and Song Champion-Girls Bunk Z! What an incredible night, and another unforgettable chapter in the story of Camp Chen-A-Wanda.