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!…
Cheerfulness: Day 3! Contagious Joy
If you’re a camp parent who’s never been to Camp yourself, it’s worth taking a minute to try and imagine it: the positivity of the CKC environment lifts us up. It’s hard not to smile here as your peers and your counselors cheer you on – and that joy is contagious! To top it off,…
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…
Life in the Mountains: Growing New Things: CKC’s Budding Gardening and Homesteading Program
Hello friends! It’s a joy to share some of the fun and exciting new things popping up around camp! Front and center this Spring is our budding Gardening and Homesteading Program. What is shown here is phase one of a multi year plan to cultivate an area of Kahdalea for an introductory program to gardening…
For Campers: Exciting New Partnership for CKC’s Equestrian Program
One of the great joys of camp is our horseback riding program. Kids+horses=unbridled joy 🙂 Watching children encounter the beauty, power, and intelligence of these majestic animals is so fun! A first-time camper who comes to our barn will receive a warm welcome, introductory exposure to the barn and to the horses, basic understanding of…
Adventure: Pitching our Tents like Jesus – A Lesson from a Great Missionary
Hello friends, Here is a Morning Watch recorded in the catacomb of a 4th century Christian Church in Rome. Several hundred years after this Church was built, a saintly missionary named St. Cyril was laid to rest there. On our 2025 CKC Staff / Alum Mission to Rome to volunteer with Mother Teresa’s sisters, we…
We are a Family: Join Our Family: Administrative Assistant Position at Camps Kahdalea & Chosatonga
We are excited to expand our year-round team! We are looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant who shares our passion for the mission and values of our camp family. Camps Kahdalea and Chosatonga, nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Brevard, NC, are places where lives are changed, and we are looking for someone…
