Dear CCK Families,
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, We at CCK have taken steps to promote the health and safety of our camp community. In these uncertain times, our thoughts remain with all of our CCK families. It is my hope that you, your family, and friends are in good spirits and continuing to make decisions that keep you and your loved ones safe. As campers, family members, staff, volunteers, supporters and healthcare partners, you are all a part of our community and your wellbeing is of great importance to us.
As this pandemic has progressed, CCK’s Board of Directors and I have continued to monitor the information provided by the CDC and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Additionally, we have maintained close communication with the American Camp Association and other medical camps in an effort to remain updated on relevant resources in regards to the safety of our camper families.
As a community that values the health and safety of our camp families as a top priority, we have made the difficult decision to suspend this year’s summer camp program. After consideration of both Federal and State mandates in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, we felt this was the best decision to make for the wellbeing of our campers.
Since 2008, our summer camps have been filled with the laughter and excitement that comes from sharing an experience where everyone can truly feel inspired and empowered. Where it seems unreal that there will not be a summer camp at CCK this season, the camp spirit still lives within every member of our camp family.
CCK’s community is one that is built on your investment and love. In a time where that investment and love is needed more than ever, our staff will utilize social media throughout the summer to present various activities which will allow our campers the ability to enjoy camp from their own home. In addition, for campers who would have aged out after this summer, we will be extending an invitation to them for summer camp 2021!
We hope that you continue to be safe and look forward to bringing the magic of CCK to you in the weeks ahead.
Joanie O’Bryan
President/CEO
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CCK understands and strives to create a place where every child, no matter their ability, can participate in all that camp has to offer! Going to summer camp is an act of courage. CCK understands that too.
The First Timer’s Buddy System is designed to help your First Timer transition to independent camping at CCK by allowing him/her to bring a sibling or a friend to camp during his/her first summer camp experience. No matter your child’s age or if you have attended a Family Weekend Retreat in the past, if 2020 will be your child’s first summer experience at CCK, the First Timer’s Buddy System may be right for you!
For more information about how this applies to your child, please call our Admissions Office at 270-618-2912 and ask to speak with Brenda Chandler or email at bchandler@courageouskids.org.
This fantastic group of volunteers made a wonderful addition to this past weekend's cardiac family retreat! The students of Lindsey Wilson's Bonner and practicum programs, the University of Kentucky's Alternative Spring Break program, and Indiana University's Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students spent the weekend with CCK offering their talents, time and passion for servitude to impact the families we serve! Thank you for representing CCK and your universities in such a tremendous fashion!
The 2020 spring weekend retreat season kicked off in style as we welcomed 30 families for our cardiac conditions retreat. The weekend was filled with endless activities, newfound friendships, and family memories that can be revisited throughout the year! Special thanks to Norton Children's Hospital and BraveHearts for their support in making such a wonderful experience come to life!
The story of 2020 at CCK begins today! We're blasting off into the final frontier for our cardiac weekend retreat, and are excited to welcome 30 families this weekend! Partnering with Norton Children's Hospital and BraveHearts, this weekend promises to be filled with non-stop fun and community building that is sure to kick off our season in style!
Summer Camp at CCK is a magical time. It's a time where our Courageous Campers come together, each with their own individual story to tell. Our hope is that CCK will become a special part of their story. We want to be the chapter they look back on that will remind them of their resilience and their youthful enthusiasm. We want them to always remember the place and time where they became a part of a community of inspiration, empowerment, and friendship. #astorytoremember #summer2020
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