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