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& Basketball Makes for a Great Day

Today was far from ordinary at Camp Chen-A-Wanda — it was Corn Man Day, and that means pure joy from sunup to sundown! One of the most anticipated days of the summer, our legendary guest made his grand return, and camp was buzzing with excitement. Campers showed up in full spirit, dressed head-to-toe in green and yellow to celebrate the occasion — yes, dressing like corn is absolutely a thing here!

From the early morning hours, the mouthwatering smell of roasted corn filled the air, drifting across the fields and bunks and building anticipation with every passing hour. By the time the Corn Man was ready to serve, our campers were more than ready. And let us tell you — he delivered. That golden, sweet, perfectly roasted corn on the cob was an absolute hit. The kids devoured it, savoring every buttery bite with smiles stretched across their faces. There’s something magical about having that much fun over something as simple as corn — it’s the kind of moment that makes Camp Chen-A-Wanda so special. Laughter, friendship, and a whole lot of corn made today truly unforgettable. What a deliciously perfect summer day.

Chenny Games Recap

 Freshman/Junior Boys Baseball

  • CAW 3 @ Starlight 1CHAMPIONS! Our boys brought home the title in an incredible championship win!

 Inters & Below Boys Hockey Tournament @ Lokanda

  • Game 1: CAW 3 vs. Lokanda 4

  • Game 2: CAW 4 vs. Lavi 3 – A strong bounce-back performance!

Collegiate Boys Softball

  • CAW 1 vs. Seneca Lake 3

 Senior Boys Basketball

  • CAW 94 vs. Morasha 99 – A high-scoring battle that came down to the final minutes!

GC/CIT Boys Softball

  • CAW 12 vs. Westmont 19

Freshman/Junior Mixed Tennis Tournament

  • Red 6 vs. Gold 3 – Red Team with the win!

 Inters & Below Mixed Girls Lacrosse Tournament

  • Red 3 vs. Gold 7 – Gold takes it in a great team effort!

Inters/Collegiates Mixed Basketball Tournament

  • Red 19 vs. Gold 18 – A nail-biter with Red edging out the win!

Collegiate vs. Senior Girls Intra-Camp Basketball

  • Seniors 5 vs. Supers 1 – Senior girls took control and sealed the W!

Gymnastics Meet @ Bryn Mawr

  • Vault: Addie Orgel – 9th Place | Logan Cohen – 6th Place

  • Bars: Addie Orgel – 7th Place | Logan Cohen – 11th Place

  • Beam: Logan Cohen – 12th Place | Liv Santiago – 9th Place

  • Floor: Logan Cohen – 10th Place | Addie Orgel – 15th Place

  • Team Overall: 4th Place Finish!

  • Special Shoutout: Colbie Magged contributed on Vault — great job, Colbie!

The buzz around camp all day was all about one thing — Chenny Jam. Tonight’s evening activity brought the heat as Girls Side and Boys Side faced off in an epic staff basketball showdown. The stakes were high, pride was on the line, and the energy was off the charts. Girls Side came decked out in pink, Boys Side in all black, and the team spirit was absolutely electric. This wasn’t just any basketball game — it was the event of the summer. Honestly, it was more exciting than any NBA game we’ve seen with a halftime dance performance that entertained the crowd. The game was tight from start to finish, with lead changes keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. But with a fierce push in the second half, Girls Side pulled ahead and claimed victory!

Still, the real win was the energy and fun that went through every camper and staff member that were on Biddy City. The cheers, the chants, the sheer joy — it was unforgettable. Nights like this are what make Chenny magic. When a staff basketball game makes every camper feel like they’re part of the action, you know you’re doing something right. Only 2 more sleeps until you hug your babies!!!