For Parents: 7/8/2025
Smiling contagiously, the campers excitedly surrounded me, eagerly recounting scenes from their journey through an ancient river gorge as I stood in the Triangle area in front of the Kahdalea office. Indeed, their trip sounded like a lot of fun 🙂 Jungled pathways, crystal clear water, rock hopping, honest and happy exploration, and one camper…
Adventure, For Parents: 7/7/2025: Bravery and Adventure
Today was such a beautiful day at Kahdalea and Chosatonga. Indeed, we have been blessed with an incredible first week of glorious sunshine! Highs in the low to mid 80’s and lows in the mid 60’s. It is great when the weather cooperates so well and leaves us to enjoy the first week of building…
For Parents: July 6, 2025
Our camp leadership and staff have been devastated upon receiving the news from Texas this week. Learning of the tragedies unfolding at Camp Mystic, Camp Stewart, Vista Camps, Camp Heart O’ the Hills, and other camps in the hill country, we wept like so many of you have. Amidst the many beautiful things happening here…
For Parents: Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day! Yesterday was such a blast! Independence day is a high-spirited celebration of the many things that make our country so beautiful and great — starting with one another. Both camps came together at a co-ed day of games and fun for the afternoon. After a big cookout dinner and songs in the…
For Parents: Day One is Done!
As campers at both Kahdalea and Chosatonga settle into their cabins after our full day of activities, the sky is painted with glorious colors as the sun sends its last rays onto the clouds. Our Tribal Leaders and Line Heads at both camps are visiting our campers and staff in their cabins, hearing laughter and…
For Parents: Raising “Sturdy” Kids with Dr. Becky Kennedy
Hello friends! Adam Trufant here. Our campers are happily adventuring in our mountains and our in-camp activities today, and all are looking forward to this weekend which will be full of special programming and fun! We continue to be delighted with how these sessions are unfolding and I feel tremendous confidence in our staff at…
For Parents: Words of Encouragement – “Pull out the Gold”!
One phrase you will commonly hear spoken in our valleys is this, “Pull out the gold”. Jesus teaches, “From the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks”. So often we can use our tongues to manipulate, self aggrandize, tear down, or detract from others. It’s easy enough to do and often reveals our own insecurities!…
For Parents: June Session is off to a fantastic start :)
After nearly a year of waiting, we are absolutely LOVING having our beloved campers here again! In addition to some pictures from our opening day, here is a word from our Directors, brothers Jeffrey Trufant and Adam Trufant: Jeffrey: “This morning was delightful. Perfect weather. Joy to see so many old faces returning. We only…
For Parents: There’s No AI Out Here…
“We must not oppose what is new and try to preserve a beautiful world that is inevitably perishing. Nor should we try to build a new world of the creative imagination that will show none of the damage of what is actually evolving. Rather, we must transform what is coming to be. But we can…
For Campers: Your First Opening Day: 5 Things New Campers Should Know
Opening day at camp. There’s just nothing like it. I remember keenly my years as a camper. Opening day was only rivaled by Christmas in my mind, and when I awoke to the sounds of bustling vehicles and the early morning staff preparation bells, I could almost not contain my excitement. I hear from many…
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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….