Chosmen: Of Boys and Men: 10 Things Every Chosman Should Encounter
What can a young boy expect at Chosatonga? Well, many things. Many wonderful things. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena,…
Gratitude: A Weekend of Color War, Capture the Flag, and Worship!
And we’re back on the blog after a wild and wonderful weekend of opening days, epic competitions, moments of worship, and a whole ton of fun! Saturday morning was mostly quiet at Chosatonga as the majority of our campers were out on the trail for their cabin overnights, but Kahdalea was full of electric energy…
Cheerfulness: “The Joy of Missing Out”
Our first full week of our June Session is behind us – and what a wonderful beginning it has been! Our adventure departments (wilderness backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and whitewater canoeing and kayaking) have been out exploring our beautiful mountains on multi-day excursions and day trips, horses are roaming the property guided by young…
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…
Gratitude: Farewell to our Mini Session campers!
Farewell to our Mini Session campers! The Mini Session is our shortest session and is a great opportunity for young, first-time campers to have their first week at CKC – and what a week it was! They joined the camp community in our opening events, games, and ceremonies. They explored the many activities we offer…
Encounter Faith: Echoes of Eden: Pictures from CKC’s JC Retreats!
As our campers continue to settle in and enjoy our first days of trips, exciting things are taking place with our older campers. Over the weekend, our Kahdalea and Chosatonga Junior Counselors set out into the wilderness for their Junior Counselor retreat. The Chosboys stepped into the unknown with Jeffrey Trufant on a multiday tear…
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…