Cheerfulness: Born to Live Forever
I remember hearing my father repeat a powerful phrase as he looked out over the staff, “You are doing eternal work.” This reminder would usually come in the depths of the summer, when staff were tempted by fatigue and distracted by thoughts of the upcoming fall. In the midst of these misgivings, Dave would snap…
Cheerfulness: “The Joy of Missing Out”
Our first full week of our June Session is behind us – and what a wonderful beginning it has been! Our adventure departments (wilderness backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and whitewater canoeing and kayaking) have been out exploring our beautiful mountains on multi-day excursions and day trips, horses are roaming the property guided by young…
Cheerfulness: Day 3! Contagious Joy
If you’re a camp parent who’s never been to Camp yourself, it’s worth taking a minute to try and imagine it: the positivity of the CKC environment lifts us up. It’s hard not to smile here as your peers and your counselors cheer you on – and that joy is contagious! To top it off,…
Session Updates: June 30, 2026 – Main Session Opening Day: It Begins Again
Hello Camp Family! Adam Trufant here. Opening Day was a blast. As I write to you, our campers are working our their “heart” and activity goals alongside their cabin counselors after our opening Campfire ceremonies. Today, former Kahdalea Program Director, Claire Losavio Willis, shares her insights with us after accompanying our campers through opening day….