For Parents: Growing Gratitude and Wonder
I have been bouncing with my laptop and books in and out of the sunshine as I get my work done this morning. It is another gorgeous day. Currently I am sitting on a porch above our homesteading area; An exuberant group of girls just passed by me heading that way. They were joyfully talking…
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…
Gratitude: Main Session is off to an incredible start :)
Today was wonderful and full of familiar faces – everyone is excited to see one another and the energy level was through the roof! What a perfect atmosphere for starting a session. And the forest around us is participating in the glory of the community coming together with rhododendron and mountain laurel blossoms decking the…
Encounter Faith: “Kneel Reverently When You Light a Fire”
There are few moments more sacred at camp than our times surrounding the campfire. “Kneel reverently when you light a fire. Kneel Reverently and thankful be for God’s unfailing charity…” These words echo in the minds and hearts of Kahdaladies long after the sweet songs and Tajar Tales are over. “Kneel reverently”. I love the…
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…
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…