Were you part of the Operation Purple "Seven Summiteers"? If so, here's a video "shout out" to you! Congrats to everyone that set their goals and achieved them this summer!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9XCfs6nMac "Way to go" to all of our 2013 summiteers!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Friday, August 9, 2013
Thank you for a wonderful last week at camp!
It was an amazing last week at Camp K! We hope you enjoy our video from this week as much as we did.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJgyNzdvIYY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJgyNzdvIYY
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
A perfect ending to our day
At Camp K, our evening gathering hosted special guests from the Kenaitze tribe who sang and played drum for the group. We had a great day, that ended with some rain as we headed for bed. Tomorrow (Thursday) will be our last day at camp, where we'll finish up our program rotations with more target sports, crafts, and our Final Campfire of the summer. See you soon!
Monday, August 5, 2013
Our last session of the season.. Pathfinders 3!
It's a slightly overcast and breezy day at Camp K, and we are all enjoying our last session of camp before staff depart for home, and campers return to school (sorry, had to say that last word!) Take a look at some of the fun we are having (Opening camp fire, team building games, and arts and crafts!) Campers here just finished a lunch of grilled cheese and soup, and our first rafters are heading down the road to Alaska Rivers Company.
Video Link- watch them all!
You can view all of the 2013 Camp K videos at: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyHLc6SJML8X6hWo9MQGtpw/videos
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Our week is almost at an end... We'll see you tomorrow!
Our week has been so packed full of activity, fun, and friends that we can't believe it's about to end! The bus leaves camp at 1 pm, and we should be back around 3:30 pm to share all of our stories with you!
Glacial facials with the girls!
Learning how to build fires!
Making shelters!
Just saying "hi!"
Painting plaques.
Morning "Diabetes Moment".
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Fun on the water
We've been having a great time at ADA Camp here at Camp K! Below, you'll see some boaters and swimmers, as well as one of our evening Gatherings where we tell stories before heading off to our cabins for bed.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Thanks for your patience!
Are you anxiously waiting to see the video from your camper's week at Camp K? Videos from the last couple sessions will be up soon! We will make a post as soon as we have them uploaded. Thank you!
An amaaaaazing group of campers!
This week we've got an amazing group of campers here with us through the American Diabetes Association who are enjoying even more beautiful weather at Camp K! In these pictures, you'll see a camper checking out the "meal chart" before dinner, which helps them to learn about counting carbs, and figuring out how much insulin they need to take before each meal. Also, a sunny picture showing our new health center, flag pole, and girls cabin, as well as campers at last night's Opening Campfire!
Monday, July 22, 2013
Tonight's gathering
Oz tells the story of the Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal at tonight's gathering. Each night campers gather together for a story before bedtime. Last night, Jay shared the story of the Warm Fuzzies.
Explorers and Trailblazers enjoying the day at Camp K!
The day couldn't be more beautiful at Camp K where the Explorers have been busy boating, playing games, singing, doing archery, painting, and more! This morning we enjoyed pancakes, and we've just finished sandwiches for lunch. Teen Trek Trailblazers are also here, and they've spent the morning blazing a new trail at camp. They'll be heading out for their 4-day hike tomorrow.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Operation Purple campers receive certificates from Senator Begich's office
Another busy day today at Camp K finished with a special visit from Bob Doehl, Special Assistant for Military & Veterans Affairs from Senator Mark Begich's office who personally handed out certificates to each of our Operation Purple campers.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Having a blast at Operation Purple!
We started our day off on Sunday moving into our cabins, playing games, and having a dinner of Fettucine Alfredo. Then we all gathered for our Opening Ceremony & Campfire with songs, games, and skits! Today, we all did "team building" activities, and then broke up into groups to do crafts (painting plaques), boating, drama, and "My Life as a Tree." This afternoon, the older boys are learning "Survival" and will be making shelters to stay in tonight, as well as cooking their own dinner over the campfire! Others are hiking and rafting.
Friday, July 12, 2013
We're coming home soon!
We're just finishing up our final activities at camp, and wanted to say a quick "hello!" before heading home! The bus will be leaving camp at 2:30 pm! See you soon!
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Blue skies and sun!
It's been an amazing week here at Camp K! We've all been rafting, hiking, camping out, and gone boating. Today, campers who've signed up for horseback riding will be "hitting the trails". Tonight, will be our final camp fire program before heading home tomorrow. The campers are looking forward to sharing all of their adventures with you!
Monday, July 8, 2013
The Teen Trek Experience! Watch it here.
Only a couple weeks ago, we had one of our most amazing camps to date- our Voyagers Teen Trek. With their base at camp, these teens planned their trip, practiced water survival skills, and then headed out for a four day trip on Kenai Lake. They paddled, hiked, camped, skipped rocks, and had an amazing time! You can take a peek at their adventure at: Teen Trek Voyagers- Video Link
Our second Teen Trek of the summer (Trailblazers) will be heading out on the trails July 21st-27th. Youth ages 14-17 interested in attending this "backpacking extravaganza" should visit the campfireak.org website to register.
Bring on the sun!
This week, camp is inhabited by Pathfinders 2 and Peninsula Puffins, and we are enjoying the sunshine! Sunday night we gathered for a campfire, songs, and skits, and this morning we've been boating, doing archery, painting, and games. Our tummies are full with pancakes (breakfast), and salad with chicken (for lunch)! The boys will be camping out tonight, while the girls enjoy an evening of activities.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Challengers Video
Here you go! Take a look at what Challengers 2013 did in our video: http://youtu.be/_aQ7Q4OKV3M
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Saturday with Challengers
It's a not so lazy Saturday at camp, where we started with a late wake-up and brunch. Then groups geared up to head out for the day.. two groups heading for an overnight camp out, three for an afternoon of canoeing and kayaking Kenai Lake, and another three making an attempt to summit Slaughter Gulch. Here's Wolf and Mowgli's group departing for their overnight!
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Challengers learn rescue skills!
Don't be alarmed! These pictures are from today's waterfront safety drill. Today, when our lifeguards were practicing their rescue skills, we had two campers eager to not only act as "victims", but who also wanted to learn how to rescue their lifeguards. Other "choice activities" today included Ultimate Frisbee, Kuub (Viking Chess), making survival bracelets, and building a new ga-ga pit!
Monday, June 24, 2013
Day one of Challengers
What's been happening at Challengers camp? Just on day one groups have been doing archery, atl-atls, line dancing, painting, canoeing, transplanting trees, playing ga-ga, hiking the Power Line trail (blindfolded!) visiting the K'Beq heritage site, and rafting. Tonight, we'll be playing field games all together. Whew! Tomorrow, we're looking forward to a morning of "choice" activities, and our first camp out heads out on the trail. (Below- campers from Mowgli's group on their raft trip!)
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Explorer 1 Video
What an amazing week at Camp K with Teen Trek Voyagers, Explorers, and Alaska Children's Services! For a peek at the Explorer's video visit: http://youtu.be/iI0TSlCAdE8
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Floating on the Kenai.. coming and going
Tuesday morning at camp started bright and early with a Polar Bear Plunge, breakfast sandwiches, and a day's full of activities including drama, showers, swimming and hiking. Pictured are some of our youngest campers trying their hand at canoeing with M&M, and our oldest campers, Teen Trek Voyagers, on their way to a 3-night canoe trip to Porcupine Island. Tonight, the girls played Rainbow Tag, while the boys made s'mores on the beach. Wednesday morning Explorers will be packing, and heading back home after lunch time to tell you all of their stories!
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Voyagers will be returning to camp on Friday, and heading home on Saturday!
Monday, June 17, 2013
Another beautiful day for our Explorers and Teen Trek Voyagers
Here's what's been happening at Camp K... last night we enjoyed a meal of baked ziti with garlic bread, green beans, and brownies, and then gathered together for our opening camp fire. There we sang songs, played games, and watched some great skits! This morning, some of us woke early for "Book Worms" where Statler read us two great books.. "Goldilocks and the 3 Dinosaurs", and "Gertrude McFuzz", as we enjoyed some hot chocolate. Then, we had a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and fruit... yummy! Now, we are playing games to get to know our group better, and then will be boating, doing target sports, making a craft, and learning about nature. Teen Trek Voyagers are already busy in the water doing canoe tips and survival swimming in preparation for their canoe trip. Whew! It will be a busy day, and our campers can't wait to tell you all about their adventures at Camp K!
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| Saying "hello" from our Sunday night camp fire! |
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Gathering before survival class
Campers gather for "survival" class where they are learning bear safety, making shelters, and fire building!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Pathfinders 1.. Another beautiful day at Camp K!
It's another beautiful Monday here at Camp K with the temperature in the 70's, bright blue skies, and a slight breeze. Our morning started with pancakes, sausage, and fruit, and camper groups started rotating through sessions of archery, crafts, drama, boating, survival, team building games, and swimming.Tonight, the girls will be cooking their dinner outside, and the boys will be eating chicken, rice and veggies with chopsticks! Last night, we had a great camp fire (see below) with songs, games, and skits.
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