The Diocesan newsletter had the following:

Do you want to be involved with Chanco?

The Chanco Board of Directors is an active, innovative group who love and support the ministry of Chanco on the James. Board membership is a lot of work but extremely rewarding. To apply for membership, contact Sarah Scott Thomas to receive an application and learn more about our successful camp and conference center. YOU can make a difference!

Sarah Scott Thomas's e-mail address is: ssthomas1@verizon.net continue reading »

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 »