While no picture can truly capture the emotions and excitement of a moment, some of these photos really come close. Hundreds of pictures are taken each week at camp, but the 10 below are some of those that captured the most meaningful and memorable moments from CKKU 2018.
1. Pre-meal circle
Camp Kesem KU
With camp songs to be sung, announcements to be made, and friends to greet, pre-meal circles are a fun time to come together as a whole camp before heading in to eat!
2. Camp songs
Camp Kesem KU
Seeing a group of nearly 100 people jumping around and singing about sharks, Pepe, "Getting Loose," and burritos is quite a site to see, but the next best thing so being there, is capturing the moment in a picture.
3. CKKU staff
Camp Kesem KU
The energy contained in the group of Kesem Counselors is simply indescribable. Just moments before campers arrive, counselors prepare for a truly life changing week.
4. Hungry hungry hippos
Camp Kesem KU
Because a real live version is clearly better than a board game!
5. Cancer sucks
Camp Kesem KU
There are simply no better words, "Cancer Sucks." While we cannot take the pain away, camp gives kids the chance to have a week away to relax, have fun, be a kid, and feel the support of Kesem Family.
6. Dance party
Camp Kesem KU
After an emotional day, there is no better way to lift your spirits than with a dance party!
7. Messy Olympics
Camp Kesem KU
A popular favorite among campers, this is a time to just let loose and be a kid. Nothing says "childhood" like paint, shaving cream, and of course, GLITTER!
8. Closing circle
Camp Kesem KU
Perhaps one of the most meaningful times at Camp is the moments just before we all head off to bedtime. A time to reflect on the day and come together as one camp.
9. Final goodbyes
Camp Kesem KU
A picture simply cannot capture the emotions held with these goodbyes that really aren't "goodbyes" but rather a "see you later."
10. Just walk beside me
Camp Kesem KU
The one picture that really says it all: Don't walk in front of me I may not follow, don't walk behind me I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.
