Kamp Life Video Behind the scenes

They say that imitation is the purest form of flattery, so it was not completely unintentional that the new KampLife video resembles the famous "Swagger Wagon" video from Toyota. But more importantly this video is built to connect with the kinds of college students I personally want working with my kids at Kanakuk Kamps. Each year Kanakuk Kamps, K-Kauai - Kanakuk Family Kamp and Kids Across America travel to 300 colleges and universities across the country searching for summer staff that first have a heart for Christ and second a desire to reach children by serving at summer camp. Many of the staff we hire are involved in campus ministries, collegiate sports, and/or have been a camper at one of our camps. Personal interviews are done and applicants provide references that are checked. For more on Kanakuk Kamps hiring practices go here.

Behind the scenes: The KampLife video was scripted and produced by the full-time and summer video staff (April, Bailey, Kenzie) at Kanakuk Kamps during the 2010 camping season. Footage was shot and rough edited over a 8 week period and final editing done by our very own Tim Oliphant. Couple items of note: Joe White is the coolest boss ever and a real sport for filming his part. Only one family was used in the shooting of the K-Kauai section. At the end of the video the final line is "Rock 'em wisdom son."

We hope that people enjoy the KampLife video and share it with their friends. If you know a great college aged person that would be a great fit for a summer serving at Kids Across America or Kanakuk Kamps then forward them this link and have them slide on over to our Staff page for more information about a summer job that can really make a difference.

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Kanakuk Staff Gives Back

Walking into the K-Kauai dinning hall one day during workweek you notice there is something different. A massive transformation has taken place for the day and a clinic for a Kamp-wide blood drive has been set-up.

In the midst of hot days and late nights, the staff at Kanakuk is able to find time to give above and beyond what they are asked.

This will be the third year for Kamp to host a blood drive at K-Kauai during workweek. After taking a year off from the drive last year, Kamp is back at it and hoping to help give back to the community of Branson by donating blood.

The previous two blood drives have seen significant increase each year in participants. During the first year’s blood drive there were 51 participants and two summers ago there were 118. This year, the director of the blood drive said his goal would be 65 participants and he didn’t see any problem being able to fulfill it.

When talking to the director he had nothing but great things to say about the college-aged staff he sees throughout the day during this blood drive. Of the many blood drives they operate throughout the area, he said working with our Kamp staff is very enjoyable because of how kind and encouraging they are to all of the workers.

What an awesome testament to Kamp and all they are doing to give back during workweek!

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Kanakuk Summer Staff Make a Difference at K-State

Kanakuk Kamps summer staff, specifically Anna Zieger from K-West is heading up an organization at K-State called K-State Proud. Anna is the first girl in this video wearing a purple shirt. Anna is a great example of the kind of staff that Kanakuk Kamps hires each summer to serve. We are so proud of Anna and her group's work to share the Kanakuk spirit and the love of Christ on the Kansas State campus.



Kanakuk Kamps counselor Anna Zieger and K-State Proud

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