For Parents: Antifragile Children: “YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS!”
“Find a sleepaway camp with no devices and no safetyism. Many summer camps offer children and adolescents the chance to be out in nature and away from their devices and the internet for a month or two. Under those conditions, young people attend fully to each other, forming friendships and engaging in slightly risky and…
For Campers: THE Insider’s Packing List
Here it is folks! Coming to camp for the first time can be overwhelming. Having someone who has been going to camp for a long time tell you all of the things to pack that you wouldn’t think to pack is HUGE, and I’m going to tell you everything you need to know. Below is…
For Parents: Which Session is Right for My Camper? by Jeffrey Trufant
Mini Session? Junior Session?? Main Session?!? – Oh My! Each of our summer sessions is unique and so is each of our campers and families. Which session is right for you can sometimes seem like a daunting question! With several sessions to choose from, let’s talk for a minute about what each one offers so…
For Parents: A Word on Singing at Camp
Our camp culture is absolutely inundated with musical moments. The dining halls at CKC are full of song on a daily basis. This is a treasured part of our culture. It is precisely through song that we communicate who we are. Not just so our campers can learn how to be chosmen and kahdaladies, but…
For Parents: Inviting our children to become ‘dangerous to darkness’
A common thread to pick up in conversation among parents of young children is how to protect and preserve children from the influences of the world, and how to keep them safe in the midst of the melee of human existence. This, of course, is a natural and good desire. However, one must examine outcomes…
For Parents: Reflections from our Parent Survey
Thank you so much to our camp family for the support of another incredible summer. We could not be more grateful for the trust of our camp families and the character of our wonderful staff! Our parent survey results are coming in, and we share our parents’ excitement with how this magical summer unfolded! Here…
For Parents: “Digital Hygiene” Why We Disconnect by Marianna Orth
Hi Camp Families! During our staff training in May, we reflected together on the value of time immersed in the beauty of the natural world, on the value of raw experiences in the wilderness, and the necessity of face-to-face interaction in real time. One of our senior staff members brilliantly produced these words to inspire…
For Parents: CKC is Partnering with CampMeds!
Summer is fast approaching, and we are focusing our efforts on the most important things that will make our summer both exciting and safe for all of our campers and families! Our campers’ health and safety take top priority at Kahdalea and Chosatonga. One of the things our parents ask us about the most is…
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For Parents: June 15, 2026 – A Monday in Paradise :)
Hello camp families! It’s a glorious day in the Blue Ridge Mountains. To honor yesterday’s celebration Flag Day, we opened the day with some patriotic songs and shared some stories about what a gift it is to live in our country. After songs and morning inspiration, we launched into activities and trips! Today, our campers…