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….
Session Updates: June 8, 2026 – Adventures, Friendships, and Fun!
Camp is off to a wonderful start! It is a special joy to see the smiles of campers and counselors on the Dining Hall deck before meals, to hear the beautiful traditional camp songs lead by my wonderful mother, Anne Trufant, and to witness the excitement as new skills are shared within our community. The…
Session Updates: Opening Day for Chosatonga: June and Mini 2026
OPENING DAY! I woke up this morning, as I imagine many of our campers did, restless and full of excitement. A wee bit nervous too – this is my 24th summer as a camper, counselor or Director and I still get a little nervous! It is the start of another great adventure. And what a…
Session Updates: June 18, 2025
The weather has been fantastic! Today and yesterday have been stunningly beautiful days at camp. We have grown accustomed to our regular afternoon thunderstorms and have great affection for them – but it’s certainly a delight to have days of blue skies and sunshine nearly from end to end (we did have a surprise rain…
Session Updates: June 12th – Rest and Adventure
Today in camp, the atmosphere felt gentle. I am sure that maybe there is a better word for it, but at the moment, that is what comes to mind. It is quieter than usual; warm weather with a slight overcast and an occasional pleasant and misty rain (complete with a well timed and cozy feeling…
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…