“I have told you this that you may have peace. In the world you will find trouble. But be Cheerful! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 (2026 Theme)
It has been the privilege of our family for nearly 40 years to accompany young hearts towards God through adventure, friendship, and fun! The Core Values of Camps Kahdalea and Chosatonga are Welcome Adventure, Be the One, We are a Family, Choose the Hard Right, and Encounter Faith. It is our conviction that kids need this formation more than ever! Thank you for the ways you’ve supported the mission of CKC!
As we give thanks to God for another safe and wonderful summer in our mountains, we share the joy of this photo gallery with our friends and camp families. We pray for all of our camp families and our extended community every week in our staff meetings and morning watches – please pray for us as well!
Until next summer – Have Fun!
Adam, John, and Jeffrey Trufant
“Camp helped to confirm what we had always believed and hoped—that who was inside of our son is this amazing young man. To see him excited to serve, engaged in the action of things, and expressing tenderness and joy is beyond a gift.”
— Main Session parent
“The month she spends at camp is the best month of the year—a time when I know she is thriving, surrounded by fine human beings.”
— June Session parent
“He immediately said he would like to go again next year, and that made my heart happy. His favorite thing was watching the sunrise and sunset in the mountains.”
— June Session parent
“I love what y’all are doing for kids. My daughter is so happy and confident after her time at camp.”
— June Session parent
“Being a Chos Man or Kahdalady provides you with tools for life that can’t be taught in a classroom. You learn to live in community, grow in your faith, and push your boundaries and limits. You become someone who is kind, unapologetically faithful, and chooses the hard right against the easy wrong.”
— Main Session parent
“I don’t think he actually told his father and me goodbye, which pleased us because it meant he was back at his summer home.”
— Main Session parent
“Thank you for creating such a wonderful place for teens to grow in their faith in this crazy world.”
— June JC1 parent
“He has not taken the cross off from around his neck since camp and came home more confident, Christlike, and kind.”
— June Session parent
“I am so happy Chosatonga exists. Y’all do a wonderful job!”
— June Session parent
“[Our son] really needed a win this summer. He even learned to tie his shoes—finally!”
— June Session parent
“What camp has meant to our son and our family is beyond measure or words.”
— Main Session parent
“She truly grows while she is there!”
— June Session parent
“Camp reinforced the principles we hold dear at home: fostering independent and self-sufficient men.”
— Mini 1 parent
“Thank you guys so much for giving me the opportunity to go to camp this year. I learned to be more patient and enjoy the quiet.”
— Main Session camper
“I feel like they came home ‘different,’ but in a good way. Their hearts are changed, their perspective, and their overall view on life.”
— Main Session parent
“I was impressed by her counselors. They seem to genuinely love the girls and encourage them to be who God wants them to be. We need more of that in today’s world.”
— June Session parent
“Solid mentors, freedom to mature and grow through challenges in a safe, humble, and faith-driven environment.”
— Main Session parent
“Camp is a place that goes against the norm and gives my kids a vision of how things ought to be. It gives them an experience of a community that cares about others above self.”
— June Session parent
“We love the daily focus on faith in all activities, the simplicity and connection with God and nature, the escape from consumerism and worldly views, and the confidence and joy we see in our daughter.”
— June Session parent
“We love the confidence building, the escape from technology and the pressures of tween life, doing hard things, having adventures, and learning about God from people outside their normal home environment.”
— Junior 3 parent
“What stood out most was that no one ever gave up on her. Even when she faced challenges, the counselors and staff continued to invest in her, believe in her, and help her succeed. That kind of patience, encouragement, and genuine care made a lasting impression.”
— June and Main Session parent
