Faith Over Fear
At KAA we know that a strong faith in God is the most effective weapon against fear. We spend hours with campers teaching this concept in age-appropriate, tangible ways—from overcoming fear of water through the tubing and swim lessons to high adventure challenges—all tethered to a biblical principle or promise from God’s word. Even Jesus […]
My Heart Got Bigger
The third time coming to KAA made all the difference for Anthony. This summer’s camp experience was like all the times before, except for one detail—Anthony opened his heart to Jesus for the first time and when He needed Him most. He is the oldest of four siblings and had been living with his mom. […]
Just the Beginning
As one Kaleo learned at KAA, “God is an interesting orchestrator.” Marth, a mother of two out of Atlanta, heard about Kids Across America by chance when she had tuned into an online service of a church based in Texas. She decided to take her own children to KAA and serve as their Kaleo. It […]
Generational Impact: From Camper to Counselor
“You Can’t Touch Moments Like This” It is not surprising to see kids, who have been coming to camp multiple years, want to serve on summer staff. In fact, that is a hallmark of the impact camp can have on a young person’s life. In 2024, KAA employed 440 summer staff to help facilitate nine […]
This is His Story
God has a plan. It sounds cliché to say sometimes, but as one young man learned at camp His Word is true. (Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”) Khyser, found […]
Hindu Discovers Jesus at KAA
Kids Across America welcomes youth ages 10-19 from across the nation—no matter what their religious background—for a life-changing week at camp. Meet Virat, who attended KAA for the first time this summer. Although he was raised Hindu, Virat did not mind the fact that it was a Christian camp. In fact, back home, he attends a […]
KAA Giving Day – 10.10.24
KAA will hold its first giving day fundraiser the entire day of 10.10.24 with the goal to get 10 cabins of 10 campers (a total of 100 campers) sponsored in 24 hours. In 30+ years, KAA has had the unique opportunity to impact the lives of more than 100,000 youth, like Brennon. He came for […]
Building Christian Leaders
Kids Across America (KAA) joined Elevate Branson (a non-for-profit in Branson, Mo., that addresses the root causes of poverty through access to resources, relationships, and a network of support that provides hope, dignity, and meaningful work) for its annual Summer Bash Block Party for the Branson community on June 12. More than 200 attendees enjoyed […]
Just Serve!
More than 200 volunteers from two churches, James River Church and South Haven Baptist Church, came to Kids Across America on Saturday, April 27, to volunteer prepping camp for summer staff and campers. Volunteers power washed boats and buildings, raked leaves, painted cabins, sanded down vehicles, organized and tagged merchandise in the KAA store—K-Kloset. “Their […]
Great Leaders Are Great Followers
When Niyah came to KAA for the first time three years ago, she felt alone—as if it was on her to figure out life all. She definitely did not know Jesus and certainly did not have time to help others when she was barely keeping her head above water. One of her mentors thought KAA […]