The Magic of 171 Cup
Some days at Camp Chen-A-Wanda are simply unforgettable. Today was one of those days.
The sun was shining, the weather was absolutely perfect, and camp was buzzing from the moment the bugle sounded. It was one of those classic summer days where every field, every court, and every activity area was alive with laughter, joy , and happy campers. Camp was absolutely poppin’, and you could feel the energy everywhere you looked. Whether campers were creating in Arts & Crafts, soaring on the trapeze, making a splash at the lake and pool, competing on the fields, or simply enjoying time with their friends, it was the kind of day that reminds us just how lucky we are to call Chenny home each summer.
Our athletes continued another exciting day of Wayne County competition, proudly representing Chenny with determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Sports Center
Inter Boys Soccer: CAW 2 at Camp Wayne 2 (Chenny wins on penalty kicks!)
Senior Boys Basketball: CAW 18 at Camp Morasha 43
Freshman/Junior Girls Soccer: CAW 9 vs. Camp Wayne for Girls 1
Senior Girls Softball: CAW 3 vs. Camp Lohikan 0
As proud as we were of every one of our athletes…Tonight belonged to the 171 Cup.
There are certain moments that become part of camp history. This was one of them.
As the evening approached, our oldest campers, our Supers, GCs, and CITs were dressed head to toe in red. The excitement was impossible to contain. Camp pride was at an all-time high as chants echoed throughout camp and everyone eagerly loaded the buses for the trip to Camp Westmont.
And then we arrived. Bus after bus rolled in carrying a sea of red.
The chants got louder. The excitement grew. It honestly felt like something straight out of a movie or a collegiate rival basketball game. There wasn’t just a game being played. There was pride. There was tradition in the making. There was a community showing up for one another.
Our GC and CIT Boys left everything they had on the court, playing with incredible heart, toughness, and determination. Every basket was met with deafening cheers from the Chenny crowd as our campers and staff created an atmosphere unlike anything these boys had ever experienced.
When the final buzzer sounded… Chenny 46. Westmont 36. The celebration that followed was unforgettable.
It was one of those moments that every camper and counselor who was there will remember for the rest of their lives. After the game, both camps came together exactly as they should. We gathered in Westmont’s canteen, shared McDonald’s, laughed together, and celebrated what camp is truly about, competition, friendship, and mutual respect.
The inaugural 171 Cup has become so much more than a game. It has become a tradition. A goal. An experience every camper now dreams of having. And that’s exactly what camp is all about. Today was one of those days that reminds us why camp is so much more than a place.
It’s a feeling. It’s a family.It’s pure magic. And nights like tonight are exactly why we come to Chenny.
Life is simply the best at Camp Chen-A-Wanda.