June Chanco Chatter

In This Issue:

Camp Sessions Are Underway - Are You Registered?

All God's Children's Camp for Kids With Incarcerated Parents

2024's Change for Chanco Project

Chanco Bucks

Check Out All of the Fun Happening at Camp

Roll Your 2024 Registration Over to 2025

Meet the Author Night - Coming this Fall

Camp Sessions Are Underway - Are You Registered?

CAMP. EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER.

Our camp sessions are underway! Our campers are having a blast trying out new and exciting activities, making new friends, and creating lifelong memories. The only thing missing is YOU! There are still 7 weeks of camp left - are you signed up for one of our exciting sessions yet? 

Register for one of our immersive Camp Sessions filled with exciting activities and games, or relax together as a family at our Family Camp. No matter your age or adventure level, Chanco on the James has the perfect session for your camper!

Don’t miss out on the fun! Spots are filling up quickly, so check out our available camp sessions and register online by clicking the "REGISTER TODAY" button below. Have questions? Feel free to call us at (888) 724-2626.

2024 Camp Dates

All God's Children's Camp for Kids With Incarcerated Parents

ALL OF GOD'S CHILDREN ARE WELCOME!

Through an Ecumenical Partnership with VA United Methodist Conference, your diocesan summer camp, Chanco on the James, was proud to once again host the All God’s Children Camp for Kids With Incarcerated Parents. AGC Camp is truly an incredible opportunity to support these special campers, and is just one way in which Chanco serves as an outreach ministry of our diocese.

We believe that each and every one of God’s children deserve the best opportunities available to them. You can help support our mission by submitting scholarship donations online here. AGC Camp also recruits mentors each year to serve as counselors in the campsites with these special campers. Anyone interested in serving as a mentor may contact Gareth Kalfas at director@chanco.org

Change for Chanco 

2024's Change for Chanco Project

With your help, we're excited to bring improvements to our river programming with a new inflatable water obstacle course and floating dock.

What is Change for Chanco?

For more than a decade, campers have been saving their change toward an exciting addition to Chanco’s camp programs. Thanks to Change for Chanco youth fundraising many Camp Chanco programs ideas have become part of a summer of fun full of outdoor experiences. New archery equipment, the rock-climbing wall, our Superman Swing high-ropes element, paddle boards, and an arts and craft pavilion are some of the most recent exciting additions made possible by our campers.

Our anonymous donor has once again agreed to match all donations, so your gift will have double the impact. And, to make this even more exciting, each campsite will compete to see who can raise the most, with the winning campsite each session earning a special ice cream party.

No one is too young to make a difference at Chanco! Join in the fun and help us take our camp programs to new heights by making a "Change for Chanco" today.

Thank you for your continued support. See you soon!

Bring a Friend to Camp Chanco this Summer!

Introduce your friends to the magic of Camp Chanco and earn rewards for both of you. Refer a friend to sign up for one of our 2024 Summer Camp Sessions, and you'll receive a $100 coupon to use towards your own camp experience or at our camp store.

But wait, there's more! Keep those referrals coming, and you might even earn a free camp experience!

How It Works:

1. Spread the Word: Encourage your friends to register for camp.
2. Mention You: During registration, your friend simply mentions your name as the referrer.
3. You Both Win: You receive $100 of Chanco Bucks, and your friend gets ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Chanco!

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to share the joy of camp with your friends. Call us at (888) 724-2626 or email hospitality@chanco.org to learn more and start referring your friends today!  

Check Out All of the Fun Happening Around Camp!

We are snapping photos and recording videos of all of the fun activities and projects that our campers and team are enjoying throughout their time at camp. Couldn't make it to camp this time around? Are you missing your camper? Click on the "CAMP PHOTOS" and "CHANCO INSTAGRAM" buttons below and get a first look at everything happening at Camp Chanco this summer! Be sure to follow our Instagram page so you don't miss anything!

Roll Your 2024 Registration Over to the 2025 Camp Season!

This year, our Board of Directors are offering a very special deal for campers who return for 2025. If you lock in your 2025 registration on closing day of your session with a $100 deposit or payment in full, you can also lock in the 2024 prices for next summer! You do not want to miss out on this incredible deal for your camper!

2025 Camp Dates

Meet the Author Night - Coming this Fall!

CHANCO is reading: Medusa: The Myth of Monsters by Katherine Marsh

WHEN: Sunday, September 15th at 4pm

When your campers aren’t flying through the woods on our ziplines and paddleboarding on the James River, we hope that they will spend some time this summer reading. This activity is important for young minds, and is even a requirement of many Virginia schools. This fall, accomplished Episcopal author, Katherine Marsh, is partnering with Chanco to encourage youth to read by offering a special meet the author night. Ms. Marsh is the author of many award-winning books for young readers including the 2023 National Book Award Finalist, The Lost Year, and Nowhere Boy.

At our special meet the author night, Ms. Marsh will be discussing her latest book, MEDUSA: THE MYTH OF MONSTERS. The program will begin with a short presentation, followed by an opportunity for participants to ask the author their own questions.

MEDUSA is the first in a Greek Myths series for readers 8-12. Imagine Percy Jackson, Wednesday Addams, and Madeline Miller...at Hogwarts. The New York Times featured it earlier this year in its Book Review. It’s a conversation starter for elementary and middle school students about using your voice to stand up for yourself and help others. The book also explores a key theme of all of Ms. Marsh's books: who gets to tell the story. Best of all, the magic school world and adventure is fun, entertaining and fast-paced. You can learn more about Ms. Marsh and find her book at https://katherinemarsh.com/.

We hope that many of you will join us for what promises to be an interesting evening!

Upcoming Events

2024

September 15 Meet the Author Night

October 3–6 Cursillo #173 Fall Co-Ed Weekend

October 19–20 Food For The Soul

November 1–3 Fall Work Weekend

December 13–14 Advent Retreat

Learn More & Register at:

chanco.org/events

Chanco on the James

The Camp & Retreat Center of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia

394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA 23881

Phone: 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626)

Fax: 757-294-0727

Email: director@chanco.org