Chanco on the James

Keith Holt
2021-09-11 - 2021-09-12 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Chanco is pleased to have the opportunity to offer our famous hospitality of friendship, love, and spirit to Keith Holt.

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Food for the Soul 2021
2021-09-11 - 2021-09-12 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Food for the Soul
Dates: September 11-12, 2021
Join us at Chanco for a retreat of nourishment of the body and soul. This retreat will feature incredible food, learning about and tasting various ciders (with non-alcoholic options), a cooking lesson from our very own Chef Rafael, and delicious campfire treats. But Jesus did say we could not live on bread alone, and we won’t! This retreat will also focus on spiritual nourishment through a Sedar service and a mindful eating workshop. Food, fun, and fellowship will all be a part of this relaxing and rejuvenating overnight retreat.
The cost for this delicious retreat is $110 for a shared room (recommended only for those sharing a household) and $135 for a single room. Programming for this retreat is geared towards adults aged 21 and over.
Registration is open now; hope to see you there! Click here for the retreat schedule.
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McGlamery Scrapbooking Hens
2021-09-10 - 2021-09-12 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

Fortune Family Reunion
2021-09-04 - 2021-09-05 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Chanco is pleased to have the opportunity to offer our famous hospitality of friendship, love, and spirit for the Fortune Family Reunion.

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David Wynne
2021-09-02 - 2021-09-03 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Chanco is pleased to have the opportunity to offer our famous hospitality of friendship, love, and spirit to David Wynne.

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Camp Fi Virginia
2021-05-28 - 2021-05-31 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

Men's Virtual Gathering
2021-05-22 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Join Chanco on the James on May 22nd at 10am for a Virtual Men’s Gathering to reflect on new beginnings after our long exile in times of COVID. We will explore three Bible passages followed by spiritful meditation and discussion. Email programs@chanco.org for more information! We will gather at this Zoom link.

Spring Work Day
2021-05-22 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Summer Camp is rapidly approaching and that means it’s time to spruce things up a bit! Join us on May 22nd for our Spring Work Day.
We will work on projects from 9am – 5pm with a break for lunch. May 22nd is also the date for our virtual men’s gathering and our second camp open house. So, if you want to attend one of those events and join us at the work day for the other half day, that is a great option too. When registering, you will have the option to just come for the day or spend the weekend (Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus Sunday breakfast provided). Either way, come ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work!
Overnight guests can arrive anytime after dinner on Friday night. Day only guests should plan to arrive at 9AM on Saturday morning.
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Curtis & Duckett Family
2021-05-21 - 2021-05-23 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

Live Chanco Town Hall
2021-04-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
April 27 at 7pm | Online at this Zoom link.
Registered for camp or thinking of registering? We have the event for you! Chanco is hosting monthly Live Zoom Town Halls. Each monthly Town Hall will review the ever-evolving COVID guidelines for camp as well as featuring different fun aspects of Camp Chanco, including campsite life, our NEW Wilderness Adventure Camp session, and from our Ropes Director on ropes activities and Ropes Camp.

Chanco Open House
2021-04-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Bring your family out for a fun, outside afternoon at Chanco (Temperature checks at the gate and don’t forget your masks!): This Open House event is free and open to all ages. There will be tours, hayrides, zip lines, crafting, and food.
We hope to see you there!
Contact programs@chanco.org for more details.

Chanco Live Zoom Event with Huge Chanco Discounts!
2021-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 | VA
Chanco will be hosting a live virtual Zoom event at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24. Enjoy learning more about Chanco’s programs, the 2020 year in review, and a campaign update along with a Q & A period to answer all your Chanco questions! BONUS: Chanco will host drawings of those present for 50% off of: 1) a vestry retreat (for clergy who attend the Zoom), 2) a camp session, and 3) an individual retreat registration. Must be present to be eligible!
https://zoom.us/j/95909925899?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 959 0992 5899 Passcode: [REDACTED]
For now, save the date! Questions? Contact us at hospitality@chanco.org or 888-724-2626.

Parents and Pals Winter Day Camp
2021-01-16 10:00 - 2021-01-17 16:00 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Date: January 16, 2021
Time: 10am-4pm, with overnight options available
Fees: $10/person
Ages: All ages, especially kids 7-12 and their guardians
For our youngest campers, Parents and Pals Winter Day Camp is a fantastic day of traditional camp activities and is the perfect opportunity to check out Chanco before attending a one or two-week session this summer!
Geared for ages 7-12 with their parent/guardian, this event runs from 10 am – 4 pm and will include rock wall climbing, flying along the Superman Swing, hayrides, archery, a nature scavenger hunt and includes lunch.
All activities and lunch for $10 per person. Bring a friend! Optional overnight is available.
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Women's Advent Retreat
2020-12-04 - 2020-12-05 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
The Women’s Advent Retreat planned for this weekend at Chanco on the James has been cancelled out of an abundance of caution, but Chanco is bringing women of the Diocese (and beyond!) an opportunity for a virtual retreat via Zoom on Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Bishop Susan will offer a reflection, followed by small group discussions. The retreat will end with individual meditation and prayer time. There is no cost to attend. Click here to join us on Saturday at 10 a.m. Meeting ID: 885 1672 5829; Passcode: [REDACTED]

Friendsgiving
2020-11-20 - 2020-11-22 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Dates: November 20-22, 2020
Rates: $175/adult (21+) and $100/child (ages 5-20); children under 4 are free.
Join us for a gathering of friends and family for fall fun! This event runs from dinner on Friday through lunch on Sunday. Prices include lodging and all activities and meals. Join us for traditional Thanksgiving fare, campfires with treats, hayride with cider, cocoa, and donuts, pumpkin carving & ornament making, tomahawk throwing & archery, football on the big screen, and more!
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Food for the Soul
2020-09-26 - 2020-09-27 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Join us at Chanco on September 26th–27th for a retreat of nourishment of the body and soul.
This retreat will feature incredible meals, learning about and tasting wine from Virginia winery Rivah Vineyards at the Grove — as well as a variety of juices — and delicious campfire treats. But Jesus did say we could not live on bread alone, and we won’t! This retreat will also focus on spiritual nourishment through learning about Jesus’ last supper, a service project, and learning how to be better stewards of creation through mindful eating.

The cost for this delicious retreat is $110 for a shared room (recommended only for those sharing a household) and $135 for a single room. Programming for this retreat is geared towards adults aged 21 and over. Registration is open now; hope to see you there!
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Camp Chanco Family Camp
2020-08-13 - 2020-08-16 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Bring your household to Chanco for Family Camp!
August 13-16, 2020
$125/person (Add $100/person for motel room stay)
Contact our Administrative Coordinator Marjorie to reserve your family camping experience: (888) 724-2626 or hospitality@chanco.org.

Summer Getaways at Chanco
2020-06-10 - 2020-08-31 | VA
Chanco is now open for families! Join us at Chanco for a waterfront respite with your household. Contact our Administrative Coordinator Marjorie to reserve your summer getaway experience: (888) 724-2626 or hospitality@chanco.org. Click here for a summer getaway reservation request form.
Chanco will not be offering meals, but will provide menus for local restaurants. Click here for a document of area restaurants and menus.
On-site, guests may enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding, or fishing from along the beach. Plan to enjoy (in groups of 10 or less): Nature hikes, campfires, and outdoor games (Chanco is unable to provide any recreational equipment, but our basketball court, gaga ball pit, 9-square-in-the-air, and volleyball court are available for use, so feel free to bring your own ball and utilize those spaces!). If you would like to bring your own self-propelled boat, you are welcome to do so, to use during your designated boating times. Please keep in mind that Chanco does not have vehicle access to the waterfront so you would need to be comfortable walking your boat down to the river. Click here for our Welcome to Chanco Summer Getaways packet with more information. with more information. Click here for our Summer Getaways COVID-19 policies and help sheet. Click here for the Summer Getaways Covenant.
WiFi (which can be sporadic — consider downloading games and videos ahead of your visit) and the Chanco Store will be available.
Plan to Bring: Clothing and personal items, as well as a pillow, sporting equipment, food, flashlight with working batteries, toiletries, sturdy walking shoes, insect repellant, First Aid Kit, cooler, ice, and sunblock. Click here for a complete suggested packing list.
Please note that we are operating as NO CONTACT for payment, check-in, and check-out. Payment is due prior to your arrival. Pets and Emotional Support Animals are not allowed. Service dogs that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability are allowed. We request a ten-day prior notice of your need to bring your service dog. if pre-arranged. Click here for Pet Board Services.
