Something caught my attention as I walked through center camp during our first elective. Today, a group junior and middy campers were nestled under a shady tree in Center Camp, completely immersed in their books and coloring pages. They chatted quietly about how calm and peaceful it felt, with only the soft sounds of birds chirping in the background. There’s something truly magical about the Coloring and Reading elective at Chenny. While camp is usually bursting with laughter, cheers, and nonstop action, these two electives offer a rare and beautiful moment of stillness. It was as if nature itself had joined them, creating the perfect soundtrack for a moment of calm connection. In a place where every day is packed with excitement, this quiet time allows campers to slow down, take a breath, and just be. These electives don’t just encourage creativity and imagination—they nurture peace, presence, and joy in the simplest, most meaningful ways.
Another fantastic day filled with action, teamwork, and Chenny pride across our fields and courts!
Game Highlights:
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Freshman/Junior Boys Basketball: CAW 10 @ Starlight 20
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Middy Boys Flag Football Tournament @ IHC: CAW won 2 of 3 games and earned 2nd Place
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Inter Boys Flag Football Tournament @ IHC: CAW went undefeated, winning all 3 games and taking 1st Place
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Collegiate Boys Baseball: CAW 1 @ Wayne 5
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Senior Boys Basketball: CAW 54 vs. Starlight 18
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Super Boys Tennis: CAW 2 @ Island Lake 2
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GC/CIT Boys Basketball Tournament @ Poyntelle: CAW 20 vs. Wayne 25 / CAW 56 vs. Lohikan 15
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Freshman/Junior/Middy Girls Softball: CAW 10 vs. Starlight 6
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Freshman/Junior Girls Basketball: CAW 14 vs. Starlight 4
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Super Girls Soccer: CAW 4 vs. Wayne 0
Our campers showed up with determination and spirit, representing Chenny with heart, hustle, and incredible sportsmanship. Win or lose, they gave it their all—and we’re so proud!
And then came the magic of the night…
Upper Camp Sign & Song lit up Shields Hall with unforgettable energy and emotion. It was an evening filled with creativity, unity, and tradition. Girl side stole the show with dances that wowed the crowd and captured the spirit of camp. Each bunk brought their own flavor, making it nearly impossible for our judges to choose just one winner—but in the end, Bunk W took home the crown for their electric performance. The CITs were showered with love and support from everyone in the hall, making their final summer one to remember.
The plaque competition was equally impressive, with incredible craftsmanship and meaning behind each design. Boys Bunk R and Girls Bunk X earned top honors for plaques that will now be part of Chenny’s forever history.
Nights like these remind us what makes Camp Chen-A-Wanda so unique—connection, community, and the joy of shared traditions. The Sign & Song legacy continues, and it’s more powerful than ever.