All Glory Be to God! The Chanco Board and staff are pleased to announce that, inspired by the $300,000 diocesan challenge match, more than $420,000 in new gifts and pledges were received in the last months of 2021. We are incredibly grateful to all our friends and parishes who responded with such astounding generosity. Current donors stretched beyond their original pledges with an increase and new donors joined the campaign family with their gifts. Parishes already committed gave additional gifts and new parishes joined. Thank you.

We greatly appreciate Bishop Holly Hollerith and Bishop Jay Magness for their leadership in the beginning and to Bishop Susan Haynes for her leadership now. We thank the Diocese of Southern Virginia for their initial lead gift at the very beginning of The Campaign for Chanco and their challenge match gift toward the end that literally propelled us to the finish line. With the support of our bishops, clergy, diocesan leadership, parishes, donors, staff, and volunteers, we have achieved far beyond the initial $2.5 million-dollar campaign goal to more than $4.2 million and we are humbled and grateful. Thank you to our entire Chanco and diocesan community – you have ensured Chanco’s ministry for generations to come. And as the old adage goes, “without you Chanco is just a bunch of sticks in the woods.”

Haven't yet participated in The Campaign for Chanco? It's not too late. Click here for a campaign flyer. Click here for more information and for all the ways to give. Click here to make an immediate online gift today. THANK YOU for your generosity. Chanco is you! 

It’s that time of year when Chanco is up for BEST SUMMER CAMP in Virginia Living Magazine. Chanco has earned this honor every year for 13+ years. Please take a moment to vote and help us secure the top slot again as the Best Summer Camp in Eastern Virginia! It takes just two minutes of your valuable time.

1) Click here and then click “Vote Here”

2) Click on “Eastern Region”

3) Go to Question #46 and select “Chanco on the James, Spring Grove” from the drop down menu. 

Chanco on the James is seeking young adults ages 18 and up to serve as summer camp staff. If you love living in Christian community, finding God in the great outdoors, working with kids, and having fun this job could be perfect for you! Base pay is $2,000 with housing, meals, and training included. Seeking positions such as walkaround counselor, arts and crafts, lifeguards, ropes course, media specialist, camp nurse, and nature instructor. Summer camp season runs from June 19-August 12, 2022. Visit here  for our webpage with more information. Click here for the on line camp staff application. Questions? Please contact Director of Programs Lexi Barnhill at programs@chanco.org or 888-724-2626.

On Thursday, February 24th at 7 pm Chanco leadership will share important updates. Retreat and camp alumni will share how God's work at Chanco has transformed their lives. Don't miss this live event presented as part of Annual Council week in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia. Visit the Zoom link here going live at 7 pm on February 24. We can't wait to "see" you there!

Join us April 1-2 for a time of reflection, worship, and fellowship as the Rev. Marguerite Alley leads meditations based on the book Falling Upward by Fr. Richard Rohr. These meditations will address how our faith develops and changes over time depending on our life experiences, our individual personalities, and our growth opportunities. Join us to explore how our personal faith has evolved and how we can foster further growth. This retreat is open to women 18 and older and is $150 for the overnight experience; $40 for Saturday only; or $40 for virtual participation. Click here for a flyer. Click here to register. Questions? Contact us at hospitality@chanco.org or 888-724-2626.

Spring Happening: March 18-20, 2022. This event led by teens for teens is open to grades 10-12 and is an experiential retreat designed to demonstrate God's unconditional love and acceptance for all of us. The weekend includes talks, large and small group discussions, music, worship, and fun! Questions? Contact Youth Missioner Megan Dern at mdern@diosova.org or 757-423-8287.

Women's Lenten Retreat: April 1-2, 2022. The Rev. Marguerite Alley will lead meditations based on the book Falling Upward by Fr. Richard Rohr. Join us to explore how our personal faith has evolved and how we can foster further growth. Register here. Questions? Contact us at hospitality@chanco.org. or 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626).

Diocesan Church Development Institute: April 21-23, 2022. This leadership-training program is designed for clergy and lay leaders who desire to transform their congregations by making them stronger, healthier, more deeply rooted in Anglican Spirituality, more responsive to God, and more effective in their communities. Contact Canon for Evangelism the Rev. James Harlan at jharlan@diosova.org for more information.

Chanco 1980's Alumni Reunion: May 13-15,2022. Were you a camper, camp staff, 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 at home 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).

May Weekend: May 20-22, 2022. Open to grades 6-12, this youth retreat seeks to bring our young people closer to God and to each other in Christian community - along with some favorite outdoor camp activities as well! Questions? Contact Youth Missioner Megan Dern at mdern@diosova.org or 757-423-8287.