A former camper has sued Kanakuk Kamps near Branson, a number of its current and former leaders and its insurer. Alex Summersett alleges that he was abused by his counselor, Pete Newman ...
Read More »Kanakuk sues insurer for refusal to defend it in sex abuse claims
Kanakuk Kamps is suing its insurance carrier, ACE American Insurance Company, for breach of contract and fiduciary duty and for bad faith refusal to defend Kanakuk over the lawsuit brought against the ...
Read More »Explosive documentary on Kanakuk sex abuse wins Emmy Award
A documentary made by VICE News about sexual abuse cases at Kanakuk camps in southwest Missouri won a 2022 Emmy award for “Outstanding Hard News Feature Story: Long Form.” The 17-minute film, ...
Read More »In wake of abuse scandals, churches work to keep kids safe at camp
Congregations across the country are exploring ways to make their communities safe from abuse, particularly at summer camp and Vacation Bible School season begins. The recent release of a shocking report investigating ...
Read More »Churches cutting ties to Kanakuk Kamps over massive sex abuse scandal
First Baptist Church in West Plains, Mo., has cut ties with Kanakuk Kamps near Branson because of the way it handled concerns about sexual abuse of campers. The announcement comes as churches ...
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