Posts Tagged ‘adventure’
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction: Ellen Tee!
Ellen Tee is someone who I’ve known and admired for years now, and I’m happy to pass on all the wisdom that she has shared with me. If you have ever planned a trip, completed a school project, or just tried keep your room or house in decent order then you know how important good…
Read MoreSimplicity: Following the Lead of the First Believers
“All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.” – Acts 2:42 I love the simplicity of this verse. After Jesus rose from the dead and ascended into Heaven, his apostles led the disciples in a simple life, a life…
Read MoreSki-K-C Trip Report
This past week CKC journeyed to Steamboat Springs, Colorado for an epic week of skiing, reuniting with old friends and making new ones. With over twenty members in the group of alumni, current staff, friends and family, we had a fantastic crew to shred some powdery runs. Steamboat received over 50 inches of snow during…
Read MoreEssential Skills: How to Pack a Backpack
A backpacking trip on your own might sound intimidating. If you remember the six Ps (Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance) and take a little extra time to thoroughly prepare, you’ll be off on your adventure in no time. Let’s start with Dave’s packing list! If you followed the packing list above and gathered season…
Read MoreWhat is a Junior Counselor?
My first summer at Chosatonga I was a Junior Counselor (JC) “Dad”. Much like the JC’s entering the program, I didn’t know exactly what all that entailed. I knew being a JC Dad had something to do with leadership, came with a few added responsibilities and extra privileges, and most of all came with the…
Read MoreInviting our children to become ‘dangerous to darkness’
A common thread to pick up in conversation among parents of young children is how to protect and preserve children from the influences of the world, and how to keep them safe in the midst of the melee of human existence. This, of course, is a natural and good desire. However, one must examine outcomes…
Read More3 Ways To Teach Your Child How to Handle Hardship
“Life is not primarily a quest for pleasure, as Freud believed, or a quest for power, as Alfred Adler taught, but a quest for meaning. The greatest task for any person is to find meaning in his or her own life.“ Viktor E. Frankl It is difficult, to say the least, to observe your child…
Read MoreReflections from our Parent Survey
Thank you so much to our camp family for the support of another incredible summer. We could not be more grateful for the trust of our camp families and the character of our wonderful staff! Our parent survey results are coming in, and we share our parents’ excitement with how this magical summer unfolded! Here…
Read MoreReal Adventure Takes Trust
When I finally had the opportunity to leave the office for a trip this summer I wasecstatic. I packed all my gear the night before; I woke up before dawn and eagerly awaitedputting on the river for the first time in months. After hopping in the van with the advancedpaddlers, everyone excitedly chatted about the…
Read More“Digital Hygiene” Why We Disconnect by Marianna Orth
Hi Camp Families! During our staff training in May, we reflected together on the value of time immersed in the beauty of the natural world, on the value of raw experiences in the wilderness, and the necessity of face-to-face interaction in real time. One of our senior staff members brilliantly produced these words to inspire…
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