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New Lake Toy!
Look forward to lounging in the lake on those hot summer days!
Phil Wozniak writes: Hope all is well at home! Rome has been an amazing experience and I would not have done most of what I've done over here had it not been for the years I had at camp. Thank you for that and I hope to see you at some point over the summer!
A visit from some old campers. Jordan Preve, a face from the past, dropped in for a wonderful visit and then took off for a winter hike... Here is what he wrote: ...took the creek trail, managed to lose the trail a a couple of miles in...and perhaps unsurprisingly, made a beeline for the ridge instead of bothering to backtrack (sanely) to the car. At least a mile of briars and another mile and a half of bushwhacking through snow-covered ground and rhododendron thickets, I got myself onto the Grassy Cove trail - and made camp around 9:30. What a kick, absolutely loved it though, and it was exactly what I needed to sort some things out.
Though I did end up looking like I got locked in a closet with a bobcat courtesy of those briars, whoops.
... Funny story. Martin King came by, too! He led a group of fellow students on a hike through Linville Gorge. We love those visits from old camp friends.The JUNE & MAIN CAMPS SCRAPBOOKS are ON-LINE on YouTube as an unlisted video. Camp people may email the office for the link! (office"(at)"kahdalea.com ) Enjoy!
Program Directors for Summer 2013
Sara Bergeron (14 year Kahdalea veteran) and Adam Trufant (many Many years at camp) will be the new PDs!! We are so excited!Some New Video on the Website.
Check out the good words in the Encouraging Words page of this website. Click Here. FUN!Staff Season!
Tell your friends... your best friends... Come to CAMP! Another amazing summer is in the works. Can't wait to see you!Facebook Kahdalea/Chosatonga Page
MAIN CAMP SCOOP...
What a summer! We just closed another terrific summer. I understand that I sound a bit less than credible when I say it was better than last summer, but it was! Thanks to you and all and thanks to God! It was a hard-to-believe summer!Family Camp was full and FUN and we are getting sign-ups for both camp and family camp for next year as usual!
JUNE CAMP ENDS SO WELL!
What a great session. Where do we get these awesome staff!
PICTURES: The pictures from the summer are online at www.dotphoto.com. You can see them by logging in with: Username: kahdalea and for the password: email or call the office. June Camp at Kahdalea pictures are missing and we are working on getting the copies from the girls picture counselor. We will drop you an email when we get them.
Please keep spreading the good word about camp!Insight to Our Work in Africa
Here is a video about the work we have been involved in Kenya. We are so pleased that you will get to visit (on video) with the wonderful children and other good folks of Africa. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oszluGPSVqYInvite Us to Visit Your Hometown!
Call us for TRAVEL!!! We'll be traveling in November. Can't wait to see you!Click to learn about Camper/Alum SPECIAL!
(Share in our Wholesale Bikes!)
Africa Trip Sneak PEEK
Check the name on the dorm. Click pic to right for bigger view.
See the Music Video for BrotherBrother!
Adam and his friend Brett have been writing and performing. Go see them in concert and be sure to tell Adam that you're from camp! Many camp people are in the video! Click HERE
(Click this picture for a ALBUM full of pictures!)
Camp Cup paddling pics are HERE!
Email office for password.
What a fine day for our practiced paddlers! We are so proud of you!
White Squirrels in Brevard! Click Here
WORLD TRAVEL PAGE!! Check it out!
A Great Blessing keeping with camp's philosophy. It's worth a moment.Guys! Listen to this! Click: HERE.
Chosatonga on The Grand Teton at 13,100 ft.
John and Jeff hauled much of the gear.
Jeffrey and Adam at the high saddle.
Joseph riding in the Rockies! That boy can gallop!
Sign up soon.
SHARE the EXCITEMENT! If we have a great thing here and we don't spread the word, others will miss the chance to enjoy its many benefits. Please help us, by spreading the word... Thank you so very much! You are so important and we need and appreciate your help!
Some ideas!
Some of these items are for serious participants and not
necessary for beginners. Sometimes it encourages greater participation and
sometimes certain gifts simply make life easier. You be the judge.
RIDING: Riding boots, Helmet,
Britches, chaps or half chaps
MOUNTAIN BIKING: Helmet (we provide & require one
but having your own might be a convience) , glasses (eye protection), biking
shorts, bike water bottle or hydration pack like a Camelback
TENNIS: Raquet
GUITAR: Campers may bring their own, pics, tuner,
strap. Don't forget Anne's music.
BACKPACKING (and most other outdoor acticities):
Nalgene Loop-top-1 liter, Simple pocket knife, rain gear like
waterproof-breathable shell top or pants, journal, Petzl Tikka headlamps
VARIOUS TRIPS: Good daypack (around 2000 or more
cubic inches) that can carry rain gear, warm clothes, flashlight, water bottle,
camera.
ROCK CLIMBING: Climbing shoes, good harness, belay
device like an ATC (by Black Diamond) or Gris-Gris (Petzl), helment.
PADDLING: Nice paddle, Life Jacket (known as
PFD-Personal Floatation Device) - again, we provide these.
CAVING: Petzl Duo, jumpsuit, daypack or small
(20-25 inch) duffel to carry a change of clothes.
Magazine Subscription: Climbing Magaine, Backpacker
Magazine, Paddler Magazine, Practical Hoseman or Horse Illustrated.
Where to look? www.Campmor.com,
Sierra Trading Post (Great
deals), www.diamondbrand.com,
Northwest River Supplies (www.nrsweb.com)
Internet Photo Policy
We have had internet photos during camp in the past and found that the staff we
hired to add photos to the Internet would continually end up involved in camper
support. Here, we naturally put all of our eggs into the camper basket.
We have found trying to run an internet photo service a distraction or a
pressure that we feel draws us from the mission. It requires lots of time
and oversight.
We have great staff and we work
to answer all of the campers needs. When we have extra staff, we focus on
the campers. It is our mission; it is our calling. When we do superb
work with the campers, we feel marketing will take care of its self. We
will put any photos we have on the net after camp or during camp if we get the
opportunity. Thanks.
