“This was my 16-year-old’s fifth summer at Kanakuk, and he looks forward to it all year long. Every time, he comes home saying it’s the best two weeks of his year. Next summer he’ll be 17, and he’s still eager to return. He has told me many times that Kanakuk changed the trajectory of his life. When he first started going, he was angry and struggling. Over the years, he’s become a much happier young man and credits Kanakuk with strengthening his faith and relationship with God. I originally sent him because I wanted him to be challenged, to learn independence, and to do hard things. That’s exactly what happened — and I will forever be grateful for the impact this camp has had on my son. I’ve seen some of the one-star reviews that reference the tragic event from many years ago. Before ever sending my child, I took the time to carefully read and understand the case. Kanakuk is transparent about what happened and has implemented very strict safety protocols to ensure it does not happen again. While what occurred was truly awful, it could have happened anywhere. In my experience, the Kanakuk of today is a safe, uplifting, and life-changing place for kids. For us, Kanakuk has been an incredible blessing, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to other families.”