Chanco on the James

Spring Weekend
2022-05-20 20:00 - 2022-05-22 11:00 (America/New_York) | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Mark your calendars for May 20-22 to join the Diocese of Southern Virginia for Spring Weekend!
Spring Weekend will be held May 20-22 at Chanco on the James. Youth in grades 6 through 12 are invited for a weekend of camp fun and fellowship as we explore not only what it means to be an Episcopalian, but how we share our faith with others. During the weekend, youth will be staying in the chalets and will have an opportunity to not only grow in their faith but also grow in community while enjoying different activities around camp.
Cost per participant is $135. We will be staying in Chalets in Chanco’s campsites. Participants should bring their own bedding – sleeping bags or twin sheets and blankets, plus a pillow – and toiletries.
Registration deadline: Monday, May 9
Fellowship is fun, spiritual, motivating, musical, and active…
and it’s at Chanco!!!
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Suggested packing list: toiletries, prescription medication in original case, seasonally appropriate clothing – bring layers including a sweater, hoodie, jacket, and raincoat, comfortable shoes, including one pair with closed toes, Bible, camera, musical instrument, books, flashlight, bug spray.
Complete Packing List
Check-in: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20
Departure: 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 22
Retreat begins at 8:00 p.m. (Friday) and ends at 11:00 a.m. (Sunday)

Current COVID protocols and best practices will be announced closer to this event. All staff and attendees will be required to sign off on these protocols and best practices at event check-in.
* Release form must be provided hard copy upon check-in for both adults and youth.
** Youth may only administer certain medications themselves at diocese-sponsored events. Those medications are nebulizers, Epi-Pens, and birth control medication. All other medications must be provided to the on-duty nurse who will administer during the retreat. The medical form will be shared with each family closer to the retreat date.
Payment is required to complete your registration. No registrations will be accepted after Monday, May 9. Please register early as space is limited.
Partial scholarships are always available based on financial need. Download a scholarship application form and mail application to:
Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia
11827 Canon Blvd., Suite 101
Newport News, VA 23606.
*** The typical practice is your family pays a third, your church pays a third, and the diocese will pay a third.
**** No refunds can be issued once we are within 10 days before the event. For this event, refunds will not be issued after Monday, May 9. If after registration you are no longer able to attend this event, please contact the diocesan office at 757-423-8287 so we can plan accordingly.

Curtis & Duckett Family
2022-05-20 - 2022-05-22 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Private Event
Chanco is pleased to have the opportunity to offer our famous hospitality of friendship, love, and spirit to the Curtis & Duckett Family. Want to book your next event with us?
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Pre-Spring Weekend
2022-05-19 - 2022-05-20 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

Chanco 1980's Alumni Reunion
2022-05-13 - 2022-05-15 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Open to anyone who attended any camp program or event at Chanco in the 1980s
Designed for adults, but children welcome accompanied by a guardian.
Join us for a fantastic weekend of fun and fellowship as we relive our camp and EYC days together. This weekend begins with check in between 5:30-6:30 pm Friday followed by ice breakers, snacks to share, and a bonfire and yard games at 7:00 pm. Saturday will be as relaxed or adventurous as you wish! See full schedule for details. Our reunion will end after breakfast followed by worship on the bluff officiated by the Rev. Dave Davenport and the Rev. Eileen Walsh Sunday morning. You won’t want to miss this fantastic homecoming event. Think singing camp songs, skits, lunchtime chants, bonfires with s’mores, waterfront, good friends, and 80s music! Be as busy or relaxed as you wish with options for pool and waterfront time, paddle boarding, kayaking, and zip lines. Please bring your own camp chair, beverage of choice, and snacks to share. Bring yard games if you wish. We can’t wait to see you there!
Chanco 1980’s Alumni Reunion Flyer PDF
Schedule of Events PDF
Questions? Contact us at hospitality@chanco.org or 888-724-2626.
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Cost:
Base Rate: (cost of retreat per person regardless of lodging choice): $75
Individual retreat lodge room: add $100
Chalet: add $25
No additional charge for staying with someone in registered room.

Mystery Guest
2022-05-11 - 2022-05-15 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Private Event
Chanco is pleased to have the opportunity to offer our famous hospitality of friendship, love, and spirit. Want to book your next event with us?
Click here for more information or download your guest planning guide today.
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ECCC Board Meeting
2022-05-09 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Private Event
Chanco is pleased to have the opportunity to offer our famous hospitality of friendship, love, and spirit to ECCC. Want to book your next event with us?
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Senior Staff Meeting
2022-05-07 - 2022-05-08 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

Emmanuel Parish Retreat
2022-05-07 - 2022-05-08 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Private Event
Chanco is pleased to have the opportunity to offer our famous hospitality of friendship, love, and spirit to the Emmanuel Parish for their retreat. Want to book your next event with us?
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St. Jerome Confirmation Retreat
2022-05-06 - 2022-05-07 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

Spring Clergy Day
2022-05-03 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

Vestals Gap Ropes Training
2022-04-29 - 2022-05-01 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

Creative Nomads Spring Board Retreat
2022-04-28 - 2022-05-01 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

Open House — April 23
2022-04-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Join us for a fun afternoon at Chanco and get a sneak peek into all Chanco has to offer. This Open House event is free and open to all ages. There will be tours, hayrides, zip lines, crafting, and food. Bring a friend – don’t forget that for every new camper you refer who registers, you will receive $50 off your own camp tuition. We hope to see you there!

Contact programs@chanco.org or 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626) for more details.

April Work Weekend
2022-04-22 - 2022-04-24 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
We invite you to come and join us for a fun-filled weekend at Chanco, renew old friendships, make new friends, and give back to Chanco by helping us to get ready for the summer season. There is something for everyone! Come for the whole weekend and enjoy evening social time together or just come for part of the time. Come on your own or come as a family, all are welcome. Individuals under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We offer free overnight accommodations in the chalets, so register early to reserve your spot!
Projects Include:
• Prayer Garden clean-up
• Pressure wash pool
• Paint lattices
• Stain steps at old office
• Hand washing stations
• Indoor spring cleaning
• Outdoor clear-up
• Beach clean-up
• Campsite covered area
• Chalet Roofing
• Bathhouse renovation
• Assemble camper welcome packets
Download and view the April Work Weekend 2022 event flyer
Registration is open now; hope to see you there! Questions? Contact us at 1-888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626) or email us at hospitality@chanco.org.
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DCDI Weekend #1
2022-04-21 - 2022-04-23 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

Cursillo Team Meeting
2022-04-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

Sally Cox
2022-04-09 - 2022-04-10 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

City Church of Richmond Men's Overnight
2022-04-09 - 2022-04-10 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

Chanco Board Campaign Dinner
2022-04-08 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

Doctrine of Discovery
2022-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The Reverend Dr. Bradley Hauff (Oglala Sioux), Indigenous Ministries Missioner for the Episcopal Church will be presenting a program titled “It Ain’t Easy Being Native: Indigenous People, the Doctrine of Discovery and the Episcopal Church” via Zoom on April 7, 2022, at 6:00pm (EDT).
In this program the situation of Indigenous Americans will be examined, beginning with the pre-Columbian historical context and the initiation and impact of the Doctrine of Discovery. The involvement of the Christian Church, from early missionary and colonization efforts will be discussed, focusing particularly on those of the Episcopal Church. The current realities and challenges of Indigenous life will also be presented, with suggestions on how the Church can most effectively and appropriately respond to the injustices of the past, many of which continue to the present day. Advance registration is necessary for this program. Click below to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Women’s Lenten Retreat
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-02 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Join us April 1st and 2nd for our Annual Women’s Lenten Retreat featuring The Rev. Torrence Harman as we explore the teachings of Fr. Richard Rohr, a Franciscan friar and ecumenical teacher who bears witness to God’s glory in our time. Come learn about the interweaving of life experience, the “maturing” of our faith, and our spiritual formation as we reconnect with our “true selves” and are reminded of the heart-centered longing of the Divine God. Our time together will include, in Rohr tradition, both quiet contemplation and reflective action. Can’t wait to see you there!
About Torrence
The Rev. Torrence Harman bring to this retreat three score and ten plus years of life and a special interest in the teachings of Richard Rohr. As a member of the 2018–2020 cohort class of Rohr’s Living School at the Center of Action and Contemplation, The Rev. Harman continue to learn from Rohr’s evolving teachings. The Rev. Harman is an Episcopal priest, ordained at age 60, and has served as adjunct faculty at the community college level teaching World Religion, Old Testament, and New Testament courses for seven years. She has served as a spiritual director and retreat leader for over a decade. Prior to her ministry, she was a family law attorney and Virginia Supreme Court mediator for twenty years.

“The roles of child, parent, grandparent, homemaker, community volunteer, spouse, divorcee, re-married spouse, widow, friend, confidant, pastor, penitent have been threaded throughout my life. I have fallen many times: up, down, apart, and up again, in a continuing cycle along this journey we call “life” — coming ultimately to understand that I am simply a work-in-process, by the grace of God.”
— The Rev. Torrence Harman

Price is $150 for the overnight experience
$40 for Saturday only
$40 for virtual participation.
Download the Women’s Lenten Retreat flyer.
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Town Hall Meeting - Live on Zoom
2022-03-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Wondering what Camp Chanco 2022 will look like this summer!? Come join Chanco’s Live Town Hall Zoom Event on Wednesday, March 23 at 7 pm. We are thrilled camp will look a little more “normal” this summer and will share what you can expect with COVID safety protocol along with all the fun things to look forward to as a summer camper with us. Hear from our Camp Director Lexi Barnhill along with last year’s Assistant Camp Director and Ropes Director, Courtney Mason and Reilly Flynn. Campers wondering what to expect? Parents have questions? Now is the time to gain more insight into Camp Chanco 2022 and have your questions answered by our leadership team. Bring a friend! Remember for every new camper you refer, you will receive $50 off of your own camp tuition. View the latest Camp Chanco flyer with 2022 dates and rates.
Register for Camp Chanco today!

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Our Town Hall Meeting, will go live at 7pm on March 23.
Can’t wait to “see” you there!
Questions? Contact us at hospitality@chanco.org or 888-724-2626.

Open House — March 13
2022-03-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Join us for a fun afternoon at Chanco and get a sneak peek into all Chanco has to offer. This Open House event is free and open to all ages. There will be tours, hayrides, zip lines, crafting, and food. Bring a friend – don’t forget that for every new camper you refer who registers, you will receive $50 off your own camp tuition. We hope to see you there!

Contact programs@chanco.org or 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626) for more details.

There will be an additional Open House on April 23.

Pre-Happening
2022-03-05 - 2022-03-06 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Want to book your next event with us? Use our guest planning guide today.
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St. Martin's Vestry Retreat
2022-03-04 - 2022-03-05 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

St. Peter's Staff & Vestry Retreat
2022-02-18 - 2022-02-19 | VA

Christ the Redeemer Women's Retreat
2022-02-04 - 2022-02-06 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

All Saints' Vestry Retreat
2022-01-29 - 2022-01-30 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States

St. Paul's Norfolk Vestry Retreat
2022-01-21 - 2022-01-22 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
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Women’s Advent Retreat
2021-12-03 - 2021-12-04 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Chanco on the James is hosting a Women’s Advent Retreat on December 4-5th! Come and enjoy a retreat filled with fellowship and spiritual growth as we journey together through conversations about life’s miracles and how they teach us how to hope, love, and have faith. Due to the contagious nature of COVID-19, Chanco requests that all attendees follow the posted guidelines while participating in the event including wearing a facial covering and providing proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 5 days of Friday, December 4th. Cost is $105 for the overnight experience, $40 for Saturday only or to join over Zoom. See you then!
View the event flyer
Review our COVID-19 Policies
Registration is open now; hope to see you there! Questions?
Contact us at 1-888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626) or email us at hospitality@chanco.org.
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