First memory of Chanco was picking up my older sister from the old Chanco.  I remember seeing the ferry boats from the bluff and then they gave me koolaid.  Right then and there I knew I was going to be a Chanco camper when I grew up.

Camper from 1989-1995.

Counselor/Art/Outtrips from 1999-2003 and then "a voice from the past" aka Charlie called me in 2006 for a fun trip to West VA (the picture is still on the main Chanco website).

Now an Art Teacher in Northern VA, who'd have thought?

I started at Chanco at the age of 10 and went for 6 years. I spent 2 sessions at Campsite Mary, then did the Tangier Island bike trip, Eastern Shore bike trip, the Splunking Adventure and the Grand Adventure. The most memorable times of my childhood are from Chanco and I think fondly back to those days constantly. I have spoke of Chanco to my kids all the time and this year was my oldest son's second year. Next year my younger son will get to go as well. We don't live in the Virginia area, but my family is from Hampton Roads.

I have been doing alot of soul searching and reminscing about the past. I was in the attic the other day and found a few pictures from Chanco and other events. I started wondering about the people from the past and I found this website. Hope everyone is doing well:) Can't believe it's been 20 years.

So, I was first introduced to Chanco as a staff brat in the late 70's. I attended my first session as a camper in 1981, living for a week in Revelations with Dane and Brian. I attended camp every year, either for a regular session or for Jr./Sr. High over the next 8 years. Also, I worked several summers in the late 80's and early 90's until I moved to New York in December 1991.

1977 or 78? - First introduced to Chanco as a tag along with my mother

1981 - First session

1984 - Order of Chanco (Man, did I think I was a big shot!) continue reading »