Posts by Dom Pautler
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction: Ellen Tee!
Ellen Tee is someone who I’ve known and admired for years now, and I’m happy to pass on all the wisdom that she has shared with me. If you have ever planned a trip, completed a school project, or just tried keep your room or house in decent order then you know how important good…
Read MoreA Month in Review
This month has been a beautiful and busy one at CKC and across the United States in all camps travels and adventures. We’ve had showings in Washington, D.C., Ohio and Louisiana, gone to two amazing conferences, and had many projects happening on campus in Brevard. On the Program Director side of things, Hanna and I…
Read MoreSki-K-C Trip Report
This past week CKC journeyed to Steamboat Springs, Colorado for an epic week of skiing, reuniting with old friends and making new ones. With over twenty members in the group of alumni, current staff, friends and family, we had a fantastic crew to shred some powdery runs. Steamboat received over 50 inches of snow during…
Read MoreEssential Skills: How to Pack a Backpack
A backpacking trip on your own might sound intimidating. If you remember the six Ps (Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance) and take a little extra time to thoroughly prepare, you’ll be off on your adventure in no time. Let’s start with Dave’s packing list! If you followed the packing list above and gathered season…
Read MoreWhat is a Junior Counselor?
My first summer at Chosatonga I was a Junior Counselor (JC) “Dad”. Much like the JC’s entering the program, I didn’t know exactly what all that entailed. I knew being a JC Dad had something to do with leadership, came with a few added responsibilities and extra privileges, and most of all came with the…
Read MoreMagnifying God’s Love
I want to share a short story written by my grandmother, Sue Dominick, on how we have the chance to magnify the love of God. Grandma was a faithful woman who was married for 57 wonderful years, raised seven children, was constantly involved in her church, started a Christian bookstore and endured life’s hard and…
Read MoreReal Adventure Takes Trust
When I finally had the opportunity to leave the office for a trip this summer I wasecstatic. I packed all my gear the night before; I woke up before dawn and eagerly awaitedputting on the river for the first time in months. After hopping in the van with the advancedpaddlers, everyone excitedly chatted about the…
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