If you brought out a deck of cards and told your kids that’s what they’d be playing with for hours on end, day after day, would you ever think they’d go for it? Not in my house either. But here at camp, there’s something magical about a deck of cards that can entertain children all summer long. Three boys were sitting at a picnic table in center camp and they were teaching me a card game called Palace. They were so excited to teach me, each proudly going over all the rules. They knew this game inside and out and eagerly shared their strategies. We sat playing this awesome game that engaged our minds and captured our attention for 30 minutes. When I asked if they played this at home, all three looked at me, and said, “We never play card games at home, we only play here at camp”. Time flew by, filled with laughs and tons of stories and I was struck by the simplicity of it all. It wasn’t about the latest video games and we weren’t staring at a screen, it was just us and a deck of cards. When life is simplified, life is simple and for that 30 minutes we tuned out the world and tuned into our game of Palace. When the kids come home, break out a deck of cards, and ask your kids to teach you Palace. You wont regret it.
Inter Girls Softball – CAW 4 vs. Starlight 0 (Miranda Siegel pitched a no hitter)
Inter Boys Baseball – CAW 2 vs. Starlight 8
Collegiate Boys Basketball – CAW 53 vs. Poyntelle 26
Senior Boys Soccer – CAW 2 vs. Starlight 4
Camp is where we shine, and tonight, we were as bright as the sun as our campers took the stage for the Camper Talent Show. With 31 acts performing, it was no small feat, but our Chenny audience was overwhelmingly supportive, cheering proudly and loudly for their talented friends. Imagine being 8 years old and singing solo as a packed house sings along with you. That initial shaky voice quickly grew stronger with each note. Looking out at an audience that’s rocking out, clapping, and singing along gives you a confidence that stays with you forever.