Charlie Hughes
Ferry boat Night
Ahh memories of Ferryboat Night! This was back in the day of Old Chanco, we counselors were clever back then finding ways to further wear out the campers for evening program! The Chanco musicians would lead the campers walking down to Scotsman's Wharf ('single file, people!') It was there campers would see the old dilapidated warehouse and bar of 'Bluegums' fame as they walked onto the wooden dock to the ferry. Creepy. One could see the dark merky water lapping below through the spaces...was 'Bluegums' waiting underneath? continue reading »
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Old Camp, New Camp, Red Camp, Blue Camp (warning - long and unedited)
Old Camp, New Camp, Red Camp, Blue Camp continue reading »
Old Camp, New Camp, Red Camp, Blue Camp (warning - long and unedited)
Old Camp, New Camp, Red Camp, Blue Camp
It has been four weeks since I traveled by train from Rensselaer County (Troy), New York to Newport News, Virginia on my way to Chanco. I have had a lot of time to reflect on what that trip meant and how the experience was. It was great to see old friends and to make some new ones. My facebook “friends” list has increased considerably.
On the return trip, I was teary-eyed and sad, but elated all the same. I took some notes, determined to write some sort of wrap-up piece for the website. Now, after a month, I still want to write it, so, here goes:
Fall Fest 2007 A Successful Event!
September 22 and 23rd were busy days at Chanco on the James! The first Annual Alumni “Smoke Signal Sleepover” Reunion was a huge success with every Chalet and Conference Room reserved. We had a wait list for this event and even had folks sleeping in the infirmary beds! Alumni came from as far as Connecticut and Florida to reunite at Chanco for this fun-filled event. The Alumni and their families enjoyed a slide show of photos from the 1970’s to the summer of 2007; heard from Talley Sale Banazek, Development Coordinator about the status of Chanco currently and the marketing, volunteer and financial needs of the Camp; witnessed an Indian Night led by Charlie Hughes with Eucharist officiated by the Rev. David Davenport; heard live music by a male/female acoustic duo; and experienced Eucharist on the Bluff Sunday morning led by the Rev. Stan Sawyer. The food was deliciously prepared and served by the new company overseeing the Chanco kitchen, FCG, LLC. continue reading »
