What an incredible day it was—perfect in every way. The sun was shining bright at Chenny today because your kids arrived! They jumped off those buses, and summer began. The music, the welcome posters, the chants, the cheers, the hugs, and the energy made today magical. Everyone felt the excitement, and it was absolutely incredible.
New friendships quickly blossomed. Everywhere you looked, the reasons for sending your children to camp were on full display. A whole bunch of new people have just entered your child’s world, with arms wide open. Everyone is so happy to be here, from our CITs on the Hill to the tiniest freshmen. We all share the same goal: to have the most incredible summer together!
In true Chenny tradition, we enjoyed spaghetti and meatballs for dinner, followed by a giant dance party in The Lodge. Your kids sang at the top of their lungs, standing on the tables as they danced and sang. Boys’ side and girls’ side were ready for the first dinner, and they brought incredible energy. It was off-the-charts amazing. After dinner, it was off to division campfires and s’mores for everyone. There is just nothing better than roasting marshmallows around a campfire, hanging with friends on a warm summer night. Then we all headed to Shields Hall for our opening night. A packed house, full of spirit and excitement, was where your kids spent their evening. We started a new tradition tonight and instructed everyone to head down to the lake as we officially kicked off summer 2024 with the burning a giant CAW on the beach. The smiles on their faces said it all. It was a perfect evening to kick off our summer.
Your kids deserve the summer we have in store for them and we couldn’t be more excited to have them the experience the magic of Chenny. Our team is ready, and we truly don’t know who is more excited, the staff or the campers.
Enjoy your summer, and we will take it from here. Thank you for your support and belief in us and our team. Here we go!!!