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.

A significant portion of my Chanco memories that seem like happy ones now were actually pretty scary experiences at the time. Yes, this entry is about the ropes course, and specifically the Pamper Pull. Or was it the Pamper Pole? I'm not sure what its official name was, or why it got the name. The closest to an explanation I ever got was that, in completing this particular ropes course element, you were "pulling off your pampers" and growing up. Or something. continue reading »

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 »