How Kanakuk Summer Camp Lasts All Year

A proud Kanakuk Kamper who served others in sacrificial ways this summer.
He received special recognition while at Kamp.

Arguably the most intense 75 days of summer camping just came to a close at Kanakuk Kamps. The surface of every pool may be glassy smooth, but summer 2010 will never be over. Summer camp moments experienced at Kanakuk will continue in the hearts of our Kampers and staff forever. How do I know this?

I know because Kanakuk Kampers and staff have taken something special from this place and they are spreading it all over the World! The final day of Kamp I talked to Terek a Kamper from Cairo Egypt who was headed home to tell his brother about Kanakuk. The word about Kanakuk is spreading even to Cairo. But more importantly the impact and message of Jesus Christ is being shared. And, that will last forever.

That same closing day, those seated near Kamper Cameron on a flight out of Springfield, Missouri heard a testimony they won’t soon forget. I received an e-mail from a man who was on that same flight. As the plane pulled skyward he heard a young boy behind him talking about Kanakuk Kamps. The boy happened to be seated next to a pastor who had never heard of Kanakuk and the young boy was eagerly sharing about his experience at Kamp and how he had never felt so close to Christ, or realized the importance of Jesus.

Cameron had no idea his excitement over his Kanakuk experience and new found passion for his relationship with Christ would be so contagious. By telling his story, he impacted the lives of those on the plane One Heart at a Time.

Stories like this are why we continue the work here at Kanakuk Ministries. Kanakuk is passionate about encouraging kids in their walk with the Lord, and shaping lives.

Throughout the coming months more stories from our Kampers and staff will be posted here. We have a great Kamp family, thousands who are impacting the lives of those around them One Heart at a Time.

Do you have a One Heart at a Time story to tell?

Between posts check out a few other One Heart at a Time stories at: www.kanakukoneheart.org.

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5 Things about Summer Camp Photos

1. You can watch your kid having fun at camp!

When you chose Kanakuk for your child’s summer Kamp experience you knew they would be taken care of. But did you know each Kamp has their own photographer? We want you to be able to experience Kamp with your child as much as possible. We work hard to capture the fun, the adventure, and the fellowship your child experiences so that you can log on and be a part of it.

2. Photographers cover all areas of camp.

We know you want to see more than the evening activities your child is attending and that is why all of our photographers spend their days at Kamp going from one event to the next capturing as much as they can. Kanakuk has a ton of activities so this keeps them very busy but whether it is soccer on the upper-fields, lunch in the dinning hall, free time on the slides or Bible study in the outdoor chapel our photographers will be there ready to capture those “moments of wonder” we so frequently see at Kamp.

3. Finding photos online is easy.

Viewing these photos is simple. When you go to myKanakuk.com, simply sign in using your username and password. Choose your child and their current Kamp and term and you will find a place where you can look up your child’s pictures. This summer our goal is to provide more pictures to you than ever.

4. Photos are secure and not available to everyone.

We understand that the security of pictures of your children is not something to be taken lightly. That is why we have worked hard to make sure Kamp pictures are only available on the Kanakuk website. This is a secure location providing only the photos of your child’s Kamp and term. We understand the importance of security and that is why these pictures are only accessible with a username and password.

5.Photos available online the day after they are taken

We go through thousands of photos a day to make sure the photos you see are top quality. Please be patient with us. Photos taken on one day will be on the website by noon the following day. These pictures will be available for viewing and purchase all year @Kanakuk.com, but will be taken off our server May 1, 2011.

We are so excited your child is coming to spend a piece of their summer with us. We can’t guarantee they will write you every day, but we can promise we will do our best to capture them in all the fun they are having at Kanakuk.

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