Cabin Messages: Girls Cabin 9 & Boys Cabin 10

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Cabin Messages: Girls cabins 7 & 10

Wayne Simien visits K1

Former All-American and NBA world champ, Wayne Simien visited K1 along with several other members of the ministry Called to Greatness. Wayne has been coming to K1 for the past several years to run a mini basketball camp during our March Madness tournament. The kids love it! Here's Wayne and his partners in ministry on what this experience means to them ...

Boys term 2 March Madness highlights

Cabin messages: Boys cabin 9 & Girls cabin 6

It was a "Night Off" in Kamp Last Night

Well we gave the kids a night off last night ... sort of. Check it out!



We sure did have fun!

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Cabin messages: Boys Cabin 11 & Girls Cabin 8

All Access Pass Basketball

Check out the latest edition of All Access Pass

Meet the Komo Counselors!

Mom and dad, here are your daughter's counselors this term.

Sunday Funday!!!

What is Sunday Funday you might ask ... Check it out!

It's I'm 3rd Sunday!

It's I'm 3rd Sunday, yet again, here at K-1. That means we get to hear the classic I'm 3rd talk by Joe White, learning to put God 1st, others 2nd, and I'm 3rd. For those of you who've never heard it, here it is in it's entirety.





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Willy Wonka Party!

Here are the highlights from tonight's party!



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Cabin messages: Boys cabin 12 & Girls Cabin 5

Cabin messages: Boys cabins 13 & 19

Mom and dad here's a shout out from your kiddos in cabins 13 & 19





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Mega Bright Night & Komo Tournaments

Parents, tonight was jam packed full of fun. Check out the highlights from the evening.



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Meet the Kanakuk counselors!

Mom and dad take a minute to check out your boys counselors.



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Kountry Klub Party!!!

Here are the highlights from tonight's Kountry Klub party.

Happy Father's Day!!!

Dads, this video is for you. Thanks for being such a big part of your kiddos lives! They love you!



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Term 2 opening day highlights

Well, one group has gone and new has come. It sure is looking to be a great 2nd term already. Checkout the opening day highlights ...

Term 1 tribal results

Here is the final video from our fantastic first term. We will miss you guys!

Parent Highlight from last night

It was a ton of fun meeting and greeting all the parents that came through the gates of K-1 last night. We are very thankful that you were able to get a small taste of Kamp and K-Life and share in the fun we've been having all term. In fact, one parent even provided one of the more memorable moments of the evening. Check it out ...



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What are you going to miss about Kamp?

Kamp has come and gone and for all of our Kampers leaving us we are only 11 months and 2 weeks away from seeing you again. In the meantime, here's a reminder of what you will miss about Kamp when you head back home. I know what we will miss, you all having tons of fun!

Term 1 Honor Cabin Trip

Well, it may be the last day, but that's not stopping us from having a great time. Check out the video for our Honor Cabin trip. These guys and gals had the cleanest cabins all term long, way to go!!!

It's a shipwreck!

Check out the highlights from K-1's shipwreck party. It was a ton of fun! Wish you all could have been here too!



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The Big Cabin Message Finale

Here are all the rest of the cabin messages from our first term at Kamp. What a blast it has been!

Girls Cabin 15



Boys Cabin 19



Girls Cabin 4



Boys Cabin 3



Girls Cabin 14



Boys Cabin 14



Girls Cabin 13



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Even More Cabin Messages!!!

Boys cabin 16



Boys cabin 18



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More Cabin Messages!!!

Girls cabin 2



Boys cabin 15




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All Access Pass: Baseball

Check out the latest all access pass segment - baseball.



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Cabin Message Wednesday!!!

Parents, I'll admit, it's been tough to squeeze in all 27 cabin messages in two weeks, but we are going to make it happen. Why? Because you deserve it and your kiddos are so excited to share what's going on! So today you will get all the messages you can handle - morning, noon, and night.

Girls cabin 6



Boys cabin 5



Boys cabin 12



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Boys March Madness

It was a wild day on the basketball court yesterday, filled with incredible athletes, great sportsmanship, tons of fun, and a couple buzzer beater shots.

Yesterday's cabin messages ...

Check out the messages from boys cabin 2 and girls cabin 9.

K-1 Behind the Scenes

Last week we got to meet the nursing staff we have here at K-1. This week, we want to introduce you to our fantastic office girls. These gals are the first voice you hear as a parent when you contact our offices. Once again, each of these girls have a huge heart to serve and make Kamp a place that creates lasting memories for all of our kiddos! They even put together some helpful tips for parents to know when it comes to connecting with their kid at Kamp.



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Highlights from last night ...

It was jam packed night last night and boy did we have a great time. The fellas got to take on the American Gladiators of K-1, while the ladies had a night at the movies with a limousine and red carpet treatment!

Cabin Messages from boys 13 & girls 16

All Access Pass: Gymnastics

Here's the latest installment of K-1s All Access Pass. Get an inside look at one of our most popular klinics on the girls side ... Gymnastics. With hands on coaching and instruction, its no wonder why kids love this so much. Enjoy!

Gold Rush Party

Well we had an fantastic time this evening! Tonight we went back in time to a time when gold fever had hit the coast - Gold Rush! Check it out all the fun ...

Our Daily Dose of Cabin Messages

Girls cabin 8 and boys cabin 17 want to give mom and dad a shout out ...

Today's Cabin Messages ...

Today's messages are brought to you courtesy of our cabin 6 boys and cabin 7 girls, enjoy!

Encouragement ... Pass it on!

Hey moms and dads, every Friday we will take the time to hear from one of our directors speak into some of Kanakuk's core values. We want you to hear some of the principals that guide our ministry in the summer.

Today, Joel Dolloff speaks to the value of encouraging a child and our why we emphasize this among our staff ...



When I first began working at Kanakuk in 1998, one of the things I was most struck by was how encouraging of an environment it was. I still marvel at what an uplifting atmosphere exists within these gates. I now know it is one of our core values at Kanakuk to see the best in everyone, just as God does in us through the cross. Unfortunately, we live in a world where kids often feel they are not smart enough, not funny enough, not athletic enough, not pretty enough, and just not good enough. They are torn down by teachers, coaches, peers, and media sources telling them what they should be like and how they are falling short.

It is our desire for kids to see God's unconditional love through us. We want each kamper that walks through our gates to understand God made them exactly as He wanted to and that He has a big plan for their life. By offering a wide variety sports and activities, we get lots of opportunities for encouragement. We set attainable, yet challenging goals before kids so every child can experience success. Our staff encourages through successes and failures, and never tears down. It is our prayer, that at the end of your son/daughter's time here, they will leave with their self-esteem at an all-time high! Thanks for entrusting them to us!

Joel

Thanks Joel! Mom and dad, if you are a former Kamper let us know how you experienced this in your time at Kamp. It's always fun to hear your stories!

Kountry Klub Party!

Well hey y'all! We sure did have a blast last night blending the best of both worlds, good old fashioned down home country roots and high society. The result? Watch this video and find out ...



Let us know what you think!

Komo 3 Cabin Message

Here's a quick hello from the Kampers in Komo 3. Their counselors also had the chance to introduce themselves.

All-Access Pass Archery

A Kamper gives you an inside look at our archery range here at K-1.

Girls March Madness Tourney!!!

Check out all the basketball fun ...

Cabin Messages: Boys and Girls Cabin 1

Here's a shout out to you, Mom and Dad, from our boys and girls in cabin 1.

Cabin Message: Boy's Cabin 4

Each day we will be posting cabin messages from your kiddos to YOU! For girl cabin messages check in here daily as well. Today's girl message can be viewed at http://k1komos.blogspot.com.



Mom and Dad don't forget that you can email your kiddo by going to Kanakuk.com and logging into your account.

The Tribes are Alive at K-1

Tribal competition commences at K-1. This morning the boys and girls all found out which tribe they will be in for the term. It should be a crazy fun term. Who will will the term?





All right all you Choctaws, Cherokees, Kiowas, and Kickapoos, I'd love to hear a shout out on the blog. Let's see which tribe is still the most loyal. Comment below.

K-1 Behind the Scenes

Kamp is for the kids! And in order to make Kamp a safe, fun place we hire the best kid loving, awesome people we can find. Usually the counselors are the most easily thought of people that make Kamp happen. While they certainly do and have a huge impact, we wanted to take the time on Mondays to have a segment where we go behind the scenes and introduce you to the people that impact Kamp in ways you were perhaps unaware of.

Today, we want to introduce you to K-1's nursing staff. These folks are the ones administering meds, caring for sick Kampers, and soothing all the bumps and bruises that come with summer Kamp. We could not do this without them. I hope you enjoy getting to hear why they love Kamp.



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Willy Wonka invades K-1!

Here's a quick recap of our first party of the summer, it was great!

Joe on why he loves K-1

It's I'm 3rd Sunday here at K-1 and as normal, Joe White came to tell the kiddos the story of Johnny Farrier and how we can all live an I'm 3rd lifestyle.

K-1 still holds a dear place in Joe's heart and before he left we got him to briefly state why he loves K-1.




If you'd like to see the full I'm 3rd talk click here

Any one still have their I'm 3rd card from Kamp? Tell us about the first time you heard the I'm 3rd talk. I bet there are some out there who even heard Spike.

Highlights from the first day of Kamp

A special edition highlight for the first day of Kamp! What a way to kick things off!

It's official ... The first day of Kamp!

For 86 summers K-1 has anxiously awaited this day, the first day of summer, and now it's here. Many people have come through the gates during that time and our directors, Kris and Diane Cooper, have been here for so many opening days. They wanted to let you all know just what this day has meant and means to them still ...



Coop

THE KIDS ARE HERE!!!

The little Whipper Snappers have finally arrived and I can’t begin to tell how excited I am for that. Opening Day at Kamp is one of the most highly anticipated days of the year for me. I’ve been counting down the days (234 to be exact) since life evaporated from Kamp last summer, and today – YES TODAY – today life has been breathed back into Kamp. The smells, the sounds, the excitement, the relationships, the fun, the adventure, the presence of the Creator and His miraculous creation. Oh my goodness – I’m the most blessed man alive! You would think that after 30 some years of opening days, some of the zest would have worn off. But let me tell you, Opening Day at K-1 is my favorite place on earth to be TODAY!

Diane

As a past kamper the memories of opening day hold dear to my heart ... shopping with mom, packing the trunk, the excitement of meeting new friends, the joy of meeting up with old friends, knowing that Kamp pulled me closer to God ... I was going to Kamp!!!

As a director my heart is overflowing with the joy and excitement of knowing that today the kids are coming! I love this day because I, as a director, want to help make K-1 the place where dreams come true. Where gals can come to Kamp, find those new friends, play hard, be mentored by Godly counselors and grow in their relationship with Christ. I love my job! Basically I get to be "mom" for a Kamp full of girls! I love it!

Let the gates open - the arms are ready ... The kids are coming!!!

Share your opening day memories.

We can't wait for Kamp!

Our staff are gearing up for Kamp this summer and are SUPER excited. We can't wait for Kamp to start - we're only one day away.



For more staff interviews check out k1komos.blogspot.com.

New summer New stuff at Kamp

Creativity seems to flow from the gates of Kanakuk. Each summer there are new things being added or improved at each of the Kamps and this year is no different!

We at K-1 are so excited to introduce a new sound system, a new theme to our dining hall and an extra long slip-n-slide for all those hot summer days!

For years the theme of our dining hall has been Indian. Well we decided it was time for a change so we have transformed the dining hall into a KSPN studio. Complete with news desk, flat screens and play-by-play announcers; this place is awesome!

Once we are done catching up on sports in the dining hall, head out to the hill to cool off in the summer heat. This summer Mike Leland and Gary Dale have been working hard on transforming the biggest hill at K-1 into the largest slip-n-slide Kanakuk has ever seen! This football field size slip-n-slide is sure to keep Kampers cool all summer long.

Only 2 more days until the Kampers get here and we cannot wait!