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Jenny Belote Wells

Submitted by Jenny Belote Wells on September 26, 2008 - 9:53pm.
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I started my camp experience as a staff brat at age 6. My mother was the camp nurse for one, two week, session and my brother John (then called Andy) and I each stayed a week. I'm the youngest of 5 and all of my siblings had been to camp before me, so I was destined to become a faithful Alumni. I loved my first experience with my mother and couldn't wait to become an official camper.  continue reading »

Katey Lent (was Kayne-Stevens)

Submitted by KateyLent on July 2, 2008 - 2:56am.
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I was a camper from 1996 - 1999 and Staffed as a Lifeguard in 2000. I attended a couple Happenings and October weekends too.  I have been married for 5 years to a wonderful guy, Dave and live just outside Tampa, Florida. I have a gorgeous daughter named Charlotte who is almost 3. I hope someday to be able to share Chanco with my husband and daughter, as I'm sure they would love it.

A Treasured Champion for Chanco

Submitted by Boomer Somers on June 9, 2008 - 9:49am.
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I would like to take the time to recognize a person who is a cornerstone of Chanco history. He has been a part of the camp and then conference center for years. He actually has the longest consistent involvement with Chanco with the exception of probably Charlie Hughes. His influence spans several decades and he has touched the lives of Chanco campers, staff members, parishioners in every convocation within our diocese, and far beyond.

 Bill Taylor started coming to Chanco as a camper/conferee in the early 1970s. He quickly gained a reputation as easy-going and fun-loving and was one of those kids who seemed to have found a true home among the people and programs at Chanco. This was the time in his life when he heard the guiding voice of God. Inspired by the clergy and community he experienced, Bill answered the call to devote his life to Christ as a clergy in the Diocese of Southern Virginia.  continue reading »

Amy Smith

Submitted by Amy on April 25, 2008 - 3:11pm.
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What a great site!  It is wonderful to hear how everyone is doing and recollect forgoten memories...As for me, I am living in Boone, NC and working as a high school counselor.  I have three beautiful, happy, healthy daughters!  Adali (6 months), Penley (21 months) and Scout (9 years).  Scout went to first session last summer and had a BLAST!  She cried all the way home and sang to us every song she had learned!  I guess the Chanco spirit is still going strong... 

Thadd Williams

Submitted by Thadd Williams on November 18, 2007 - 10:04pm.
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My first memory of Chanco comes from a wonderful photo of myself and two friends (Stephen Adams and former counselor Charlie Biesecker) outside the dining hall of "Old Chanco" at a 1987 parish retreat. As far as I know, it's still on my mother's fridge. I was a camper from 1995-2000, including avery mischievous time on the Bike Trip and one very, very wet Grand Adventure. I was a camp counselor in 2000 and again in 2001, with one session pinch-hitting as a Nature instructor.  continue reading »

Julie (Neri) Young

Submitted by Julie Neri Young on November 11, 2007 - 11:35pm.
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I was a camper from 91- 94, and initiated at one of the only Jr. High initiations... I took a break from camp for a few years, and then came back during college as a counselor, dance teacher, nature teacher, archery instructor, etc.... I pretty much covered all the bases.... I graduated from Longwood College (before it was a University) and have been teaching 4th and 5th grade for the past 7 years. Now I am on the Happening committee, and my am recently married to my wonderful husband Justin, who will be helping with outtrips this summer.   continue reading »

Bio

Submitted by Trici on November 7, 2007 - 12:02pm.
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I first heard about camp through Emmanuel in Virginia Beach when I went to October Weekend in 1996 with EYC. I attended Sr. High in 1997 and truthfully, didn't like it much because I was a military brat who didn't know anyone. After staffing a few more retreats, I was asked to be "Bryce Keeper" in 1997 and came back for more every summer (Counselor, and Arts and Crafts Director) until 2003 - my last summer when I also served as Program Director.  Those summers were insane but so good for the soul and I still find myself missing them!  continue reading »

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