Dare to Stand

Dare to Stand. Are you in?

We topped of another awesome day today with an action packed Klife which included the Trucker guys skit, some great singing,some 3D action and a challenge to make a stand on God's word this year.

Standing clear of the World, standing up to Lead, and standing on Scripture helped paint a picture of what things should look like for those who want to live a life like Daniel did when he was about Kwest age.

We finished off our night tonight with some juice bars before heading to devos.
This first term group seems to really be enjoying the staff and each other. Pretty cool to see it all happening.

Cabin Comp and Tribal Introductions

We are off and running this morning.


After a wonderful night of sleep and a great Blueberry fluff breakfast, we have launched into day number one of the summer (actually day number 2).



After some fun cabin competition games today, our new Kwest kampers will be inducted into tribes. Each kamper that attends Kanakuk will become part of a tribe (the boys will become Choctaws or Cherokees, and the girls join the Kiowas or Kickapoos). Its a long standing tradition that helps every kamper feel a sense of family and team.

Tonight we have opening tribal ceremonies. Our chiefs and princess will be introduced and we will be competing in tribal games for some fun times after supper.

It's a gorgeous day today and every kamper seems to be having a blast.

They're Here!

"All present and accounted for sir!" That's what I used to say to Kris Cooper years ago when I first started working as a counselor at Kanakuk in 1981. We would always stand at the flag and he would ask for a cabin report so he knew where all of our k1 kiddos were actually standing.

As I headed to bed yesterday for our first official day of kamp, it was good to hear that that the Kwest first term campers were "all present and accounted for." That' always a wonderful feeling considering the fact that kids come from all over the world on buses, cars, and plans.

Most of kampers checked in early yesterday, so we opened up the pool and the slides and let them have some fun. Last night we had a wonderful picnic out on the fields after saying good bye to our second session staff (who will return in July).

It was a picture perfect day for everyone. I am so glad we are off and running. Lot's of smiles, laughs, and friendships have already happened. Our goal is to make this the very best days of each kampers entire year. By God's grace, it's going to happen.