Tribals is a term we use quite a bit at Kanakuk. When a Kamper comes for a term 2 weeks or longer, they are put into a tribe that they will compete with during the course of their time here.
There are two girls tribes and two guys tribes and let me tell you competition can get pretty crazy between these 4 groups. But before competition can begin, they must be put into tribes.
Typically the second or third night of Kamp all of the Kampers gather around a campfire where they watch an authentic tribal dance paired with a ceremony where it is announced who will be in what tribe. This is a very special time with Kampers because it’s a tradition but also because it is often unlike anything these kids have ever seen!
During the ceremony, Kampers are placed in the Cherokee or Choctaw tribes if they are guys and the Kickapoo or Kiowa tribes if they are girls.
Then the competition begins. Over the course of their term they will have tons of competitions between the tribes to see who is the stronger team. They learn teamwork, unity, and discipline as they are led by their respective Princesses or Chiefs.
Tribals. just another thing that makes Kanakuk so unique.
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