A Day at Camp Che-Na-Wah
From waking up with bunkmates to a day filled with sports, waterfront adventures, creative activities, and time with friends, life at Che-Na-Wah is full of energy, excitement, and tradition.
Our days have a familiar structure, but no two are ever exactly alike! Our girls participate in a wide variety of activities with their age groups, receiving expert instruction as they try new things, discover new interests, and build skills in areas they already love. Our schedules are still created by hand, just as they've been for generations, bringing something different to every day.
Here's a glimpse into what a typical day at Che-Na-Wah looks like!
Mornings at
Che-Na-Wah
There's no better way to start the morning than stepping out of your bunk to a beautiful view of Lake Balfour! For our early risers, there's hot chocolate waiting before the girls gather at morning lineup in their pajamas. There, they get their first look at the day's schedule hanging on the bulletin board.
After breakfast, it's back to the bunks for cleanup, getting dressed, and preparing for a full day of activities!
Activity Periods
Each day includes three morning and three afternoon activity periods, giving our girls plenty of opportunities to explore everything Che-Na-Wah has to offer.
As campers grow older, they have increasing opportunities to choose their own electives and spend additional time pursuing their interests. Leagues, intercamps, and tournaments add another dimension to the Che-Na-Wah experience, offering opportunities for friendly competition, teamwork, and representing their camp.
Lunch, Leisure & Afternoons
After a busy morning, everyone comes together for lunch before heading out for leisure. During this time, a variety of activities around camp are open, giving our girls the freedom to choose what they'd like to do and enjoy some unstructured time with friends.
Then it's time for activity periods 3–6, with an afternoon full of sports, waterfront adventures, creative activities, and plenty of fun!
Evenings at Che-Na-Wah
The fun doesn't stop when the afternoon ends! After dinner, our girls come together for evening activities that might include camp-wide games, performances, special events, or time with their age group.
After evening activity, it's time for the third (and favorite!) snack of the day: milk and cookies! It's a chance for everyone to catch up on each other's days, say goodnight to their younger camp sisters (from our first-year camper Camp Sister Program), and enjoy some time together. Sometimes, milk and cookies even turns into an impromptu dance party! Then it's back to the bunks to shower and get ready for lights out.