July Chanco Chatter

In This Issue:

Still Time to Register for Summer Camp

Stay Connected to Your Camper

Change for Chanco

2026 Camp Survey

Chanco on the James Scholarship

Alumni Weekend

Donor Appreciation Event

The Best Week of Summer Could Still Be Ahead!

We have a limited number of openings in select late July and early August sessions. Join us for sailing, campfires, faith, friends, and the Chanco memories that last a lifetime. Register before the spots are gone!

Remaining Summer Sessions

Session 4

📅 July 26–August 7

👧 Ages 11–16

Session 4B

📅 August 2–7

👦 Ages 8–10

Mariner's Camp

📅 August 9–14

⛵ Ages 12–16

❤️ Family Camp

Bring the whole family to experience the magic of Chanco together! Enjoy favorite camp activities, waterfront fun, worship, campfires, and time to relax on our beautiful campus. Stay in a rustic chalet or upgrade to one of our retreat lodges for extra comfort.

📅 August 13–16

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages

💲 Just $150 per person

Whether it's your camper's best week ever or your family's newest summer tradition, we'd love to welcome you to Chanco.

Chanco on the James is pleased to offer a 10% discount on summer camp registration to those serving on active duty in the United States Military and Coast Guard and their immediate family.

Stay Connected this Summer

Our Instagram will feature daily camper photos, videos, updates, and more, plus a special IG Highlight showcasing camper diary entries.

New camp photos will be added to our Camp Photos Page daily throughout the summer.

2026 CAMP DIARIES

CAMP PHOTOS PAGE

Change for Chanco: Help Us Reach the Top

The excitement is building for this year's Change for Chanco campaign, and we're already off to a great start.

This project is all about creating even more unforgettable camp memories. From first-time campers to returning Chanco veterans, the new slide will add another splash of adventure that campers can enjoy for years to come.

Camp competition is on! Don't forget — there's more than just bragging rights on the line this summer. The campsite that raises the most money for Change for Chanco will win a special ice cream party during their session, so every gift helps your campsite climb the leaderboard.

How You Can Help

Supporting Change for Chanco is easy! You can donate:

Online: https://givebutter.com/Ox4lX9
By scanning the campaign QR code
By check (please include your camper's name and "C4C26" in the memo line)
By sending cash with your camper in their Change for Chanco collection box

No gift is too small. Every dollar helps us get closer to our goal and helps create an even more memorable Chanco experience for every camper who walks through our gates.

Thank you for helping us make a splash this summer. We can't wait to celebrate together when we reach our goal!

2026 Parent Feedback Survey

Parents, we'd love your feedback! We hope your camper is having an unforgettable summer at Chanco on the James! While camp is in full swing, we're already thinking about ways to make next summer even more magical—and your feedback plays a big part in that.

After your camper's session is complete, you'll receive a 2026 Camp Chanco Survey by email. We hope you'll take a few minutes to share your experience. We'd love to hear what your camper enjoyed most, what made your family smile, and where you think we can continue to grow. Your insights help us celebrate what's working, improve where we can, and ensure every camper has the best possible Chanco experience.

Looking Ahead to Summer 2027

If you don't register during your camper's closing-day registration opportunity, don't worry! Registration for Summer 2027 will open this fall. Keep an eye on future editions of Chanco Chatter and your email for registration details and important dates.

Bonus: Complete the survey for a chance to win a FREE week at Camp Chanco next summer! The survey email will include the deadline, drawing date, and full giveaway details.

Thank you for being part of the Chanco family. We appreciate your feedback and can't wait to welcome your camper back for another incredible summer!

Help Send a Camper to Chanco

Thanks to the generosity of our community and growing interest in the Chanco experience, we are welcoming more campers than ever before. As we continue our mission of ensuring that every child who wants to come to camp has the opportunity to do so, we are also receiving a record number of scholarship requests from families seeking assistance.

A gift to the Chanco Scholarship Fund helps open the door for children to experience the friendships, faith, adventure, and personal growth that make Chanco so special.

$100 helps provide camp essentials

$250 helps offset a camper's registration cost

$500 provides significant scholarship support

Any amount helps make camp accessible to a child in need

Your support helps ensure that financial circumstances do not stand in the way of a life-changing camp experience.

Help us welcome every camper who dreams of spending a week at Chanco through a scholarship gift today.

DONATE NOW

Save the Date: Alumni Weekend
Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25

Mark your calendars for an exciting weekend of reconnecting, sharing memories, and celebrating the bonds that make our alumni community so special. The festivities will also feature a special performance by Night Allowance.

More information to come soon.

Save the Date: Donor Appreciation Event
Saturday, November 21

We look forward to gathering with our generous donors for this year's Annual Donor Appreciation Event. Join us as we celebrate the impact of your support and the many ways you help strengthen the Chanco community.

Stay tuned for additional details.

Upcoming Events

2026

September 20 Fall Open House

September 25–27 Fall Work Weekend

Weekends in October Wilderness Warriors

October 1–4 Cursillo #177

October 23–25 Food for the Soul

October 23–25 Alumni Weekend

October 30–November 1 Diocesan College Retreat

November 6–8 Fall EYC Weekend

December 4–5 Advent Retreat

Learn more & register at:

chanco.org/events

2026 Camp Dates & Rates

There's still time to register!

Choose Tier 1 to give back to our beloved Chanco, or choose Tier 2 for a subsidized cost — no matter your choice, your camper will receive the same incredible experience.