We had another great day today. There was a slight chill in the air but it was perfect day for all our activities. Kids were out and about and loving it.

There were smiling campers because today everyone had Hobby. We are glad to report that 98% of our campers got their first choice for Hobby. To say that we had happy campers would be an understatement.

Wayne County games are underway and we are so proud of our Senior girls who won their 1^st softball game vs. Tioga with a final score of 22-8. There is nothing like hearing that horn honking as the team drives up Camp Rd. with a bus full of players who played hard and won. We are so proud of them. Go Girls!!

Tonight’s evening activity was Wacky and Wild. We had Powerhouse Studio doing a Wacky & Wild Game show. The campers competed throwing rubber chicken into big bins, hopped in hibbity hops and got pied in the face. For a select few, it was off to the Booger Blaster. It was wild, it was wacky and it was so much fun!!

And the best news yet,  we get to do this all over again tomorrow!!

Chenny out.

Another full day of activities made this day great. The campers are really getting into their schedule. The sun was shining and there was a perfect breeze from our beautiful Fiddle Lake. It was a perfect Chenny day .

Girls Sign & Song practice is still going on and throughout camp, you see all the girls rehearsing their dances. Our first theater production, The Wedding Singer has been cast and rehearsals are underway. School of Rock is rockin’ with their drum circles in center camp. Tryouts for our sports teams are taking place and you can’t walk by The Cookhouse without smelling the incredible aroma of freshly baked cakes.  Kids are flying on the trapeze and the go-karts are in full gear. We are having a ball!!!

Tonight’s evening activity was something new to CAW and the campers loved it. We called it Round Robin, they called it fun!!! GC Boys & Girls watched a movie in our brand new Chen-A-Plex. Inter Boys & Girls had a ball swimming at night. What is better than that? Oh yeah, warming up by the campfire. Our Junior Girls were cooking at The Cookhouse with Grandma or reading a story and making a mural in Arts & Crafts. Middie Girls had a fantastic time having their own Gaga tournament. All the Collegiates worked together as a team to make it across the Rec Hall floor in a game called “Island”. Senior & Super Boys and Girls had a mass BBG game. Our Middie Boys were having a ball at Beach Volleyball and our Junior Boys were in an intense obstacle course on the Tennis Courts.

It was a great day and we can’t wait till tomorrow.

Chenny out.

Camp was hoppin’ today. Everyone is settling into their schedules. The energy on camp is fantastic. We hope that all the pictures and videos we post, translate that amazing feeling that occurs here at Chen-A-Wanda.

Sign & Song is coming up on Thursday so campus was packed with all of girl side practicing their dances. The girls are so excited to get up on the stage in the Rec Hall and show off their stuff. They are working hard getting all the steps right and loving every minute of it. This long standing tradition is a camp favorite and we can’t wait to see the show on Thursday night. Go Girls!!!

It was the boys turn in The Zone today and the Junior, Middy & Seniors loved it!! It was a water gun bonanza and they had the best time. All are looking forward to their next visit back.

The campers were making deals at tonight’s evening activity, Deal or No Deal. The Rec Hall went crazy as campers turned down pizza parties and were holding out for a night out of bowling for their bunk.

Another great day at CAW.

Chenny Out.

It was a fantastic day at camp today. The sun was shining and all the campers loved their full day of activities.  We had our 1^st first friend’s event. All the Bigs met their Littles and played games, go to know each other and started that amazing camp bond that happens here. It went great and all the kids joined in and loved it. Boys camp played a giant game of Rock Paper Scissors and had a ball. The Bigs shared their love for CAW with the Littles, who are just starting their amazing journey here at camp.

It was the first official opening of our newest activity, The Zone. Middy and Junior girls were the first to experience the Zone and it was AWESOME!! They were in combat with their blasting water guns and slinging those water balloons. This brand new addition has proven to be one of the most fun activities in camp. Throw on your bathing suit, get on the gear and get wet!!!!  It is extreme and everyone loves The Zone!!

We were entertained by Dangerous Dave Cox and his spectacular juggling show for our evening activity. The kids laughed along as his crazy antics entertained the crowd. Then it was off to bed for our campers. Getting a good night sleep so we all can all be ready for another amazing day here at Chen-A-Wanda.

Chenny Out.

The buses rolled in around 1pm and we were in full stride. Tons of cheering counselors and campers were awaiting everyone’s arrival. Counselors met their new campers, campers reconnected with old friends, and started to make new ones too. Within minutes kids were out to activities, running, jumping, and soaking each other in the Zone, playing sports, and just having some good old fashion fun. The Chenny spirit was in the air.

At night we met the staff and saw a slide show of highlights from Summer 2009. The kids and staff were so excited, singing along, and dancing in their seat. The Rec Hall was a rockin’ and the music wasn’t stopin’. The kids got canteen and played some games. Then it was back to the bunk to get some needed rest for tomorrow.

It was a great first day and you can feel the enthusiasm in the air.  We all can’t wait for tomorrow.

It’s gonna be one great summer…  

Chenny Out.

The New York buses are here and we are excited to start another amazing summer here at CHEN-A-WANDA! Pictures will be posted this evening!

The South Jersey bus is here and we are excited to start another amazing summer here at CHEN-A-WANDA! Pictures will be posted this evening!

The North Jersey buses are here and we are excited to start another amazing summer here at CHEN-A-WANDA! Pictures will be posted this evening!

Orientation has been amazing and we definitely have the Dream Team at Camp Chen-A-Wanda this summer. Our staff is tremendous, excited, spirited and ready for your arrival. We have been getting camp ready for the big day. The excitement that is running through our summer home is unreal. We all can’t wait to see those buses arrive at camp.

Your beds are made and clothes are in their cubbies. The fields are lined, School of Rock is stacked with instruments, go karts are out and the waterfront is full of boats for you to enjoy. Camp looks beautiful and all systems are a go. Now we just need you!!!!!

Get ready for a fantastic summer…

CAW summer 2010 – THE BEST YET!!!!!!

See you tomorrow.