We are so happy to share that our first full day of camp—Flash & Splash Day—was an absolute home run! From the moment the sun rose, the energy, excitement, and joy were felt in every corner of Chenny. It was one of those magical days where everything just clicked—and we couldn’t wait to tell you all about it.
Our day kicked off with picture day, where your children showed off their brightest smiles. It was a beautiful sight to see campers standing side by side, new friends and old, already looking like one big summer family. After all the campers took their bunk photos, campers headed to the pool for swim tests, and we were blown away by their enthusiasm as they jumped in the pool and sang together to pass the time as they treaded water. The encouragement was contagious. It’s always so inspiring to see our community come together to lift each other up and encourage each other to be great!!
The afternoon brought our first full round of regular activities, and wow—did camp come alive! From the fields and courts to arts & crafts and adventure courses, to our incredibly awesome double slip’n’slide our first full day was magical. Our new campers are settling into camp life beautifully. They’re learning the schedule, finding their way around, and most importantly, beginning to feel that Chenny magic. It’s incredible to watch their comfort and confidence grow in just a short amount of time. And for our returning campers, you can just see it on their faces—being back at their favorite place on earth means everything. They’re reconnecting with friends, diving into their traditions, and already creating brand-new memories that add to their Chenny story.
The weather was perfect, the smiles were endless, and the spirit of camp was shining in every direction. Most importantly, we saw your children thriving, laughing, and embracing the magic of being exactly where they’re meant to be. From all of us here at Camp Chen-A-Wanda, thank you for sharing your incredible kids with us. We are honored to be part of their journey, and we can’t wait to watch them be incredible this summer!
Here’s to the best summer yet and we’re just getting started.