News from our diocesan camp and retreat center
September 2021
In This Issue:
*Food for the Soul
*Cursillo Re-Gathering at Chanco
*Summer Camp 2021 & 2022
*Free Camp? Yes, thank you!
*Spirit Center Consecration
*Black Tie-Dye Campaign Celebration
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Third Annual
Food for the Soul Retreat
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Don't miss out on our Food for the Soul 2021 retreat! This weekend, September 11-12, join us for incredible food, learning and tasting various ciders (with non-alcoholic options), a cooking lesson by our very own Chef Rafael, and delicious campfire treats.
There is still time, but don't wait too long since it is THIS WEEKEND! More information and register here.
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Cursillo Re-Gathering at Chanco |
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Calling all Cursillistas! Come find rest, come find healing, come find peace by attending a Cursillo āRe-Gathering ā After the Pandemicā program!
We will gather in person at the Chanco Spirit Center on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 beginning at 9:00am. We will begin at 9:30 with a presentation of the Cursillo Weekend #168 Team and Introduction. We will enjoy lunch in fellowship at 12 noon (please bring your own bag lunch and drink). Following lunch, we will worship together with a Healing Service & Holy Eucharist with blessings. This program will follow all Diocesan Covid-19 practices & protocols. Whether you are a long-time-ago Cursillsta, a recent Cursillista, or are simply interested in gathering with faithful friends and learning more about Cursillo, we would love for you to join us for this time of meeting, worship, and fellowship. Questions? Contact Lydia Dyson at lydia.dyson.ld@gmail.com.
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Thank you for a successful
Camp Chanco 2021 season
Register for 2022 by December 31, 2021
& secure your favorite session with 2021 pricing
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Thank you to all our camp staff, our campers, and their families who helped make Camp Chanco 2021 a successful year. We are pleased to share that camp was practically full this summer, though with lesser capacity due to best safety practices. Despite some necessary changes to camp programming, our campers had a fantastic time of faith, fun, and fellowship in Godās great outdoors. Missed camp this summer? Never fear ā Camp Chanco 2022 dates are set! And if you register by December 31, 2021, you will you not only secure your session of choice, but will also lock into 2021 pricing! Win-Win! Click here for all the details for next yearās camp season. Registration is coming soon. We look forward to welcoming old and meeting new friends at Camp Chanco next summer.
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Free Camp? Yes, thank you! |
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All of our 2021 camp families should have received a special Chatter with a link to a brief survey about your experience with Camp Chanco 2021. We are very happy to have had our campers back laughing and playing in our magical woods, and your input truly helps our leadership understand your experience. Soon, we'll also ask for your assistance to maintain our honor as a Virginia Living Magazine ābest overnight summer campā.
ļ»æFor those who provide their name and contact information at the start of the survey, you will receive an entry to win a free Camp Chanco 2022 session! (Check out our 2022 Camp Chanco dates and rates below.) The recipient will be announced on Facebook and contacted individually by October 1, 2021.
This survey will close on Monday, October 25, 2021. One survey per camper, please.
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Spirit Center Consecration |
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Our entire Chanco community is invited to join the Rt. Rev. Susan B. Haynes and the Chanco Board of Directors on October 23, 2021, for the consecration of the new Spirit Center, constructed as a part of The Campaign for Chanco. We are hosting a Welcome Lunch at 12:30 pm, followed by our Spirit Center Consecration officiated by the Rt. Rev. Susan B. Haynes at 2:30 pm. Please come celebrate this important milestone in the life of Chancoās 53-year history! Click here for our special Spirit Center Consecration webpage with required registration coming soon! All diocesan protocols will be followed for your safety. This event is for all ages and is free and open to the public. Questions? Contact us at 1-8887CHANCO (888-724-2626) or email us at hospitality@chanco.org.
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Black Tye-Die
Campaign Celebration
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The Campaign for Chanco leadership with the Chanco Board of Directors celebrate our campaign donors for a very exclusive night: the Black Tie-Dye Campaign Celebration Dinner.
The evening of October 23, 2021, following the Spirit Center Consecration, we gather for a very special evening of food and fellowship to honor all our donors who made this campaign possible. Join us for a cocktail hour, a delicious sit-down dinner, and an entertaining program highlighting campaign successes along with the latest news of Chanco on the James' campaign, property, and programs.
Dress for a festive celebration: camp casual combined with black tie and any tie-dye apparel! Have fun with it! Limited Bed and Breakfast packages available for a fee. This event is geared to adults 21 and over. Formal invitations forthcoming.
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Safety first: Your safety is our top priority. Chanco is committed to following all guidelines directed by our diocese and governor's office. Click here for full information and COVID safety protocol.
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Don't forget - you can register with confidence! If any reservation needs to be cancelled by Chanco leadership or by you because of the COVID-19 virus any registration payments, including the full, non-refundable/non-transferrable deposit will be refunded, credited toward a future program, or may be donated to Chanco as a gift in support of our mission, based on the individualās preference.Click here for Chanco's COVID-19 safety information.
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Food for the Soul Retreat: September 11-12, 2021. This retreat focuses on nourishing your mind, body, and soul with delectable food, fantastic fellowship, and more. Click here for a flyer with more information. Click here to register today! Questions? Contact hospitality@chanco.org.
Cursillo Re-Gathering: September 19, 2021. Beginning at 9 am join us for fellowship, lunch (bring your own bag lunch), introductions of Cursillo #168 Team, and worship together at the Spirit Center at Chanco concluding at 2 pm. Questions? Contact Lydia Dyson at lydia.dyson.ld@gmail.com.
Spirit Center Consecration: October 23, 2021. We invite our entire community to join us for a welcome lunch at 12:30 pm followed by the Rt. Rev. Susan B. Haynes officiating a service to consecrate our Spirit Center at 2:30. Click here for our webpage with more information and registration coming soon! Questions? Contact hospitality@chanco.org.
Black Tie Dye Event: October 23, 2021. We invite all donors to the Campaign for Chanco to save the date for a special evening to celebrate our Capital Campaign success. Beginning with a cocktail hour at 5 pm and followed by dinner, this event will highlight our successes and offer our sincere appreciation to our many donors who have made it possible. Formal invitations to follow & registration is coming soon. Click here to visit our webpage for the event. (This page will be updated as details solidify).
November Weekend: November 12-14, 2021. Youth retreat for grades 6-12. Join youth from all over our diocese for a weekend retreat full of fellowship, faith, and fun! A wonderful opportunity to make new friends and re-connect with old ones. Save the date. Registration to come. Questions? Contact Diocesan Youth Missioner Megan Dern at mdern@diosova.org.
Friendsgiving: November 19-21, 2021. This event is open to all ages and will be a weekend of traditional Thanksgiving fare, hayrides, tomahawk throwing & archery, and even football on the big screen. Join us for fantastic fall fun for the entire family! Registration coming soon.
Canterbury Retreat: November 19-21, 2021. This retreat is open to all college-aged young adults. Details and registration coming soon. Questions? Contact Diocesan Youth Missioner Megan Dern at mdern@diosova.org.
Women's Advent Retreat: December 3-4, 2021. Save the date and details will be forthcoming.
Winter Camp: January 15-17, 2022. Open to all youth ages 7-12. This session is the perfect opportunity to introduce a new friend to Chanco! Questions? Contact us at hospitality@chanco.org or 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626).
Cursillo #168: Co-Ed Weekend: April 28-May 1, 2022. Cursillo is a movement within the Episcopal Church. It is an adult retreat designed to help us grow closer to Jesus Christ. It's also a community where we're encouraged to live joyfully and serve faithfully in grace. For more information on Cursillo or to apply to be a candidate, please visit the Cursillo website at www.cursillodiosova.org or contact Rector Travis Kennedy at travilus@gmail.com.
Chanco 1980's Alumni Reunion: May 13-15,2022. Were you a camper, EYC'er, or Happener in the 1980's?! If so mark your calendars and save the date! The 1980's alumni are reuniting for giant fun back together again at Chanco. Whether you have been at Chanco in the last month or not since 1980, we know you will immediately feel back home at Chanco with friends who outlast the decades. More information and registration coming soon. For now, save the date! Questions? Contact us at hospitality@chanco.org. or 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626).
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Chanco on the James Camp and Conference Center
in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia
394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA 23881
Phone: 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626)
Fax: 757-294-0727
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