Retreats are great resources for any church group or ministry organization. They can be used to provide training and education, to cultivate and strengthen relationships, and to give an outlet for recreation and fellowship. As valuable as a retreat can be, it...
Planning a women's retreat is as challenging as it is rewarding. To help you with your ladies retreat we have put together a list of the 25 best women's retreat ideas. This list was compiled with time and care to shine a light on other amazing bloggers and websites...
Games, icebreakers, and welcome/parting gifts are a must when planning for a women's retreat! Why not combine all of these with an interactive gift exchange game? This game is great because everyone is a winner, but a few are BIG winners....
There are so many advantages to working at a Christian Youth Camp, and while there may be struggles as well, the benefits far outweigh the negatives. Many Areas to Serve There are usually many different types of positions for one to be involved in. Some camps have...
One of the best things a married Christian couple can do for their relationship is to attend a Christian marriage retreat. But for an organizer, coming up with fresh ideas to keep things both productive and fun can be tricky. That’s why we've compiled a list of the 10...
Your youth group is ready to load onto the bus. There is excitement in the air. With this comes the dreaded question, “are we there yet”? So what are some great games to help keep the youth on the church bus entertained? Here are 10 church bus games that...
Dear Mom, I just got here at camp, and I thought I’d write and see how you’re doing. Truth is I know how you’re doing. I know you’re probably worried sick since I’ve never been away from home overnight before. You’re probably waiting by the phone for a call telling...
Ahh, Christian Camp. Fun times with friends, fishing on the lake, playing games, and Bible time in the chapel. Christian camp and church retreats are always (well, usually) a good time. The people that attend these events are usually Christians, and you’ll either be...
Let us first consider the history of Christian youth camps in the United States. Youth camp for teenagers began back in 1861 by a man of the name Frederick Gunn. Frederick took teenagers to Long Island NY for 2 weeks of outdoors fun and camping every year....
Summer is just around the corner and that means only one thing for teens—youth camps! Yes, it’s that time of year again when youths from different churches plot their schedules around one of the most highly anticipated events of teens. If you’re an organizer, you may...
