Choose the Hard Right: A Forest of Virtue
We are thrilled to share this blog from Anthony Benton , a current counselor at Chosatonga who has been coming to camp since he was seven years old! Following his summers as a camper, Anthony served on paddling and mountain biking staff, as well as being a leader for the Junior Counselors. Tony plays the…
Choose the Hard Right: Be Authentic
By Janet Howser January, 2024 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: Faith, Hope and Love; But the greatest is Love. What does it mean to choose the hard right? Every day we’re faced with countless choices, options and opportunities. On a good day, these decisions are easy to make and we often do…
Choose the Hard Right: “To Love and Be Loved” Calcutta Mission Trip Report
For all the merriment contained in the Christmas season, a highlight of December was a joyful venture to West Bengal, India with a wonderful gathering of our camp family and alum. We had former staff members, current staff members, and parents of future staff members in our group. Numbering at 19 CKC staff and alum…
Choose the Hard Right: Choose the Hard Right
“A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it.” – Gilbert Keith Chesterton There is plenty of excitement in this off-season at camp! Our year-round staff is working hard to prepare for the best summer ever! New and improved equipment, updated facilities, wonderful new friendships formed in…
Choose the Hard Right: Be Authentic
Dear Friends, Do you remember your very first day of camp? How many of you felt ok at home, but when you came to camp you instantly got nervous and wondered if you would fit in and find friends? Did you put your best face on and try hard to let everyone think you were…
Choose the Hard Right: Speak the Truth
The moment the words left his mouth, he felt their impact. A lie is a heavy thing, a blackhole created by our words that devastates the trust in our relationships with others. This lie came out quickly in a self-defensive way. This facade immediately felt weighty indeed. As he turned shoulder and walked out of…
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….