Roller Coasters, Water Slides & Chenny Pride!

There is something about Trip Day that brings a different kind of excitement to Camp Chen-A-Wanda. From the moment the buses line up and campers eagerly climb aboard with their backpacks, and big smiles, you can feel the anticipation in the air. It’s one of those days that campers look forward to, and today certainly did not disappoint.

Every division had its own adventure, creating memories that become part of their Chenny story.

Our Freshmen, Juniors, and Middies spent the day cooling off at Camel Beach, and what a perfect day it was! Between the water slides, wave pool, lazy river, and endless splashes, the campers had an absolute blast. There is nothing better than spending a hot summer day racing down water slides with your best camp friends, laughing until your stomach hurts, and making memories together.

Our Inters and Collegiates headed to Dorney Park, where thrills were around every corner. Roller coasters, carnival games, yummy treats, and nonstop laughter made for an unforgettable day. Whether they were conquering the biggest rides or enjoying a slower pace with friends, there was something for everyone. Watching campers experience an amusement park together is always special because it’s never just about the rides, it’s about sharing those moments with the people who have become your summer family.

Our GCs spent the day exploring Syracuse University, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect experience. As our GC’s  begin thinking about the exciting years ahead, walking through a college campus with their closest friends was both inspiring and a lot of fun. They loved imagining what college life might be like one day while soaking in the beauty and energy of campus. It’s amazing to think that these campers, who once arrived at Chenny as nervous Freshmen, are now beginning to picture their futures beyond camp.

Our CITs returned from their Hersheypark overnight, and by all accounts, it was everything they hoped it would be. From roller coasters and arcade games to the sweet smell of chocolate that seems to follow you everywhere, the trip was filled with excitement, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Overnight trips are always a favorite because they give campers even more time together to build those undeniable bonds that brings kids closer to each other.

Our Seniors also returned from their overnight adventure to Dorney Park with stories that seemed to get bigger with every retelling. There were favorite rides to debate, funny moments to relive, and plenty of laughs shared on the bus ride home and not to leave out the giant stuffed animals that were won at the arcade.

The only campers still away from home are our Supers, who are soaking up every minute of their Virginia Beach adventure. We know they’re having an amazing time making memories together, and we can’t wait to welcome them back and hear all about their trip.

While camp was a little quieter today with so many adventures happening beyond our gates, it was the best kind of quiet, because we knew our campers were out exploring, laughing, growing, and creating the kinds of memories that define a Chenny summer.

Trip Days have a way of reminding us that camp isn’t just one place. It’s every adventure we share together, every bus ride filled with songs, every roller coaster screamed through with friends, every late-night hotel laugh, every first glimpse of a college campus, and every memory that brings us just a little bit closer.

No matter where our campers spent today, they all came home with the same thing: Big smiles. Great stories. And another unforgettable day of summer.

Trip life is great at Chenny.