To put it simply, Chanco is an episcopal church camp that hosts retreats and summer camp sessions. But it's so much more than that. The first time I came to Chanco in the summer, I became attatched. There is this feeling I get when I'm there, I can't explain it. It's like all my troubles are being lifted away and I have no cares in the world. It's like God has spent the time to bless me and my friends with a place so beautiful, so wonderful, and that means so much to me. At Chanco I can be myself, dress however I want to and people will actually think it's cool, make friends, not wear makeup, act stupid, and pretty much do whatever I want to. It's the only place I'm not afraid to let myself free, and it's more of a home to me than my house. I met my two best friends, Bailey and Whitney, the first New Beginnings I ever went to. Ever since then we've been closer than anyone ever was or will be, and we can share ANYTHING and we won't have to worry. Everyone there loves each other, regardless of looks, clothes, personality, etc. You can go there with your soul broken and beaten down and come out a new person with a bunch of friends. The counselors are amazing, the scenery is beautiful, and I go every time I get to. CHANCO is one letter different from CHANCE. I don't think it's ironic either. This place gives you a chance to worship God surrounded by angels. I will never forget it.