Unleashing the Spirit: Olympics Breakout at Camp Chen-A-Wanda

Posted on by Elissa

There was a buzz all around camp today about when Olympics would break out. A rumor began and the chatter turned from when Olympics would breakout to if we were having Olympics at all this year. Questions were flying and the excitement was building. You could actually feel the energy in the air but the day just went on as business as usual.

Before our Olympics broke, we were busy on the fields and courts.

Girls Side Sports

Middy Girls Softball – CAW 7 vs. Westmont 0 (Sophia Gene threw a no hitter)

Inter Girls Soccer – CAW 0 vs. Wayne 8

Collegiate Girls LAX – CAW 9 vs. Starlight 10

Super Girls Soccer – CAW 9 vs. Starlight 3

GC/CIT Girls Soccer – CAW 6 vs. Wayne 8

Boys Side Sports 

Inters/Middies Tournament Tennis – Inters 5 vs. Middies 2

Collegiate Boys Basketball –  CAW 49 vs. Westmont 27

GC/CIT Boys Softball – CAW wins with a IHC forfeit

Well, our campers did not have to wait long as the entire camp was enjoying snack call when a very familiar song began to play throughout camp. The Olympic Fanfare sent chills up our spine and every camper ran to the amphitheater. There were chants and cheers and the Olympic spirit was alive today at Chenny. As every camper and staff gathered at the amphitheater, the energy got bigger and the excitement was indescribable. The moment was here and it was time to announce our Captains and Sergeants. With every name announced, it was cheers and appreciation for the staff who we recognized as leaders and who will run camp for the next 2 1/2 days.  Our camp is now split in three equal teams, Red Peru, Blue France and Gold Zimbabwe.  And just when we thought that camp could not possibly get any better, Olympics takes us to a whole new level. Tonight was a great night as we started our battle with Tugs of War. There has never been a Camp Chen-A-Wanda TUGS OF WAR WITH MORE SPIRIT AND INTENSITY.  It was an electric night on the small soccer field with incredible music, great vibes and happy campers. We are so proud to be part of these games as we watch your children thrive and be the best they can be. Best news is we get to do this again tomorrow. There is no place like CAW. Lets go Peru, Zimbabwe and France.