Chanco alum, Anthony Cox, has generously volunteered to edit a DVD slide show of camp with Perry in mind as we approach the funeral services next weekend. He says that Perry is to be in it, of course, but he would also like to have other Chanco family in it as well.

Please send pictures to Anthony at armyofpalmetto@bellsouth.net.  He requests highest resolution on scanned photos.  Any and all help with pictures would be greatly appreciated. 

It was only a couple of years ago that my oldest daughter, MacKenzie, said that she didn't want to go back to Chanco...  I am not often at a loss for words, but I truly didn't know what to say.  The gift that was always supposed to be a natural part of her upbringing wouldn't be there if she didn't experience Chanco, but...  she had a point, and I couldn't make her go.  If I forced her, it could mean ruining the possibility of any future for Chanco in her life.  All I could do was wait and see what the future would hold. continue reading »

Former campers and counselors gathered at Chanco for another successful CCAA (Camp Chanco Alumni Association) reunion weekend on September 10-12.  Perhaps people came in search of familiar faces, to revisit memories from years gone by, or both.  Whatever brought them back to the shores of the James River, a wonderful time was had by all.  continue reading »

Well, I haven’t dropped any cookies in my trashcan this evening, and I loathe following Tater’s talent in any sort of writing endeavor, but I am compelled to put down some thoughts for the Chanco Once blog. I have found myself thinking a lot about Chanco lately… continue reading »

We've got GREAT plans for the Alumni Reunion on October 10-12

to celebrate Chanco's 40th Anniversary!

A lot of people have made reservations to be there!

Are YOU on the list?

There are a limited number of conference rooms and chalets left,

so make your reservation TODAY!

Don't wait or you will miss the biggest Chanco alumni event EVER -

(we’ll lose the Manor House and other conference areas to other groups if space isn't filled by Sept. 15)

**CCAA Membership is NOT required to register for the reuinion or to attend

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Well, Chuck Alley, Jenny Schroeder Alfano, and I spent last Thursday-Saturday at Chanco with all of our children for part of Work Week, and there are a few things I think people ought to know about Camp Chanco... Did you know that there is no indoor plumbing in the living quarters at that place?? continue reading »

Art –
 
I have been reading the goings-on on the Chanco Once website with great interest.  Obviously, I am very concerned because Boomer lost his position as the Executive Director, but also because of my history with Chanco.  I am sure you are aware that I currently hold a seat on the CCAA Board, yet I am writing to you as an individual.  I am not representing the CCAA with my thoughts in this letter.   continue reading »