For Parents: Choosing the Hard Right: Understanding the Core Values that Define CKC
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears…
For Parents: Why CKC: Dom and Hanna Pautler on the gift of Camp
In this interview with Dom and Hanna Draddy Pautler, we hear from them about how camp can support young hearts as they navigate the toughest parts of today’s culture, what first time campers can expect, and how to manage homesickness. Dom and Hanna have been working intimately with the CKC team for a long time…
Friendship: Why Camps Kahdalea and Chosatonga Create Lifelong Bonds
A few months ago I found myself standing on an alpine precipice, my snowshoes plastered with ice and snow and my face covered to shield my skin from the powerful winds at play. I was surrounded by friends I made at camp; some friendships were fairly new, some dating back 5, 10, 15, even 20…
Adventure, Chosmen, Sundays at Camp: The Rhythm and Meaning of Sundays at Camp
Sundays at Chosatonga are a sacred day. After a high octane week of daring climbs, challenging rapids, steep trails, and swift berms, rest is the first ingredient to a magical sunday. As Jesus tells us in Matthew, the Sabbath, a day of rest, is made for man. To kick off that rest, we refresh campers…
For Parents: Eternal Work: A Director’s View on Staff Formation
I am, by nature and necessity, a “logistics guy.” On any given day at CKC, you’ll likely see me busy and bustling — ducking into the office to check a schedule, then back on campus with a flurry of directives. My mind is constantly on the next event, the next meal, and the next transition….
For Parents: Camp Store: Quick Guide to our CKC Camp Store!
Everything You Need to Know About the Camp Store Account Packing for camp can be overwhelming, but we want to make the camp store experience as easy and fun as possible! Here’s a quick guide to how the Camp store account works: Recommended Store Funds We recommend having about $45 per week in your child’s…
CKC Medical, For Parents: CKC 2026 Medical Protocol Update
A Message from Camps Kahdalea and Chosatonga Introduction This is an important update regarding changes to the medical protocols at CKC for the summer of 2026. Our wonderful camp nurse, Tiffany Taulbee, is returning for another year! Having been part of our community as a camper, parent, and nurse, she is dedicated to ensuring a…
For Parents: The Only Way Out is Through: Why Homesickness is Actually a Gift
Finding growth on the other side of fear at Kahdalea and Chosatonga Experiencing homesickness is not only inevitable at times, but it is also relatable for almost everyone. Whether you are coming to camp for the first time, attending your first sleepover with friends, or heading to college, the feeling of missing home or craving…
Homefront: Photo Gallery from the BEST SUMMER YET!
It has been the privilege of our family for nearly 40 years to accompany young hearts towards God through adventure, friendship, and fun! The Core Values of Camps Kahdalea and Chosatonga are Welcome Adventure, Be the One, We are a Family, Choose the Hard Right, and Encounter Faith. It is our conviction that kids need…
For Parents: Until Next Summer, Main and Junior 3 Campers!
Today we have ended on a very high note 🙂 Last night, Moving testimonies were shared about the powerful shifts of heart that have happened this summer, as well as celebration of the many wonderful adventures shared by our campers and staff! There are many tearful goodbyes this morning as our campers prepare to head…