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How to Get Youth Fired Up About Camp

How to Get Youth Fired Up About Camp

When it comes to youth camp, there’s a lot to get fired up about. There’s always a variety of entertainment, amazing speakers who get you pumped about the gospel, and not to mention, great food. It’s always a time of revitalization, relationship building, and just...

The Simplest Ways to Make the Best of Bad Camp Weather

The Simplest Ways to Make the Best of Bad Camp Weather

There’s nothing more deflating than bad weather. You pack all your things, say your goodbyes, and head off to a brand new place, pumped for a great experience- and then it rains. Or snows. Anything less than sunshine seems to throw a wrench in all your hopes and...

3 Ways Couples Retreats Benefit the Church

3 Ways Couples Retreats Benefit the Church

Couples’ Retreats are a terrific way to build, mend, and strengthen relationships at any stage of life- young or old. In fact, they are known not only to benefit relationships, but also the personal lives of the individuals involved in them. The spiritual growth that...

Attending Youth Camp Can Be a Disaster If You Forget These 4 Things

Attending Youth Camp Can Be a Disaster If You Forget These 4 Things

Youth camp is truly an unforgettable experience. It is a time to escape the noise of the world and simply enjoy the presence of God and fellow believers. From the energizing sermons to the unique, unpredictable activities that challenge you every day, you are bound to...

4 Very Common Misconceptions about Men’s Retreats

4 Very Common Misconceptions about Men’s Retreats

Men’s retreats are the ultimate proof that no matter how old you get, you’re never too old to have fun. They prove that the amount of gray in your hair does not have to dictate your amount of enthusiasm for following Christ. They allow you to get away from your...

6 Things People Don’t Want to See on Your Event Invitations

6 Things People Don’t Want to See on Your Event Invitations

We all know a good event invitation when we see one. Good invitations set a mood. They draw people in and cause an air of excitement. They convey a sense of mystery about what to expect. But what about bad event invitations? Here are 6 surefire signs of a terrible...

The Best Way to Utilize Camp Volunteers

The Best Way to Utilize Camp Volunteers

A successful camp or retreat is one that is well-organized and well-staffed. Much of the staffing for camps and retreats comes from volunteers. Usually these are people who have signed up for tasks that interest them, or they have been specifically asked to do tasks...

3 Things Every Church Camp Should Be

3 Things Every Church Camp Should Be

I am a big fan of camp! I grew up in youth groups going to summer camps, fall retreats, evangelism conferences—the works. Much of my spiritual growth as a teenager came from the “mountaintop” experiences I had at camp. As a college student, I worked at camps every...

The Ultimate List of Christmas Games (230 total games)

The Ultimate List of Christmas Games (230 total games)

Not only is Christmas the most wonderful time of the year, it is also the busiest time of the year for most!  With school out, family vacations, church events, and work engagements who has time to search the internet for fun and engaging Christmas games? Now, you...

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