Ask anybody what they wish they had more of and “free time” will certainly be among the first answers. The same goes for people during a retreat. After all, they’re attending in their free time. If you plan too many activities, people won’t feel like they are on a...
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5 Advantages To Working At A Christian Youth Camp
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...
The 10 Best Themes for Christian Marriage Retreats
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...
Dear Mom, Relax: A Child’s Letter from Camp to a Concerned Mom
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...
The 5 Types of Christian Camp Campers – Which One Are You?
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...
My Father Left Me The Ultimate Inheritance
The death of my dear earthly father is still fresh and I am writing this article with tears in my eyes. I had a wonderful Godly father which is in itself one of the most valuable gifts God could ever give a child. We buried my Dad of who lived to the age of 80 this...
The Three Power-People You Need On Your Team
Isolation is the enemy of success. Ivory-towers are filled with lonely, ineffective people who feel misunderstood and unappreciated. Worse yet, isolated individuals grow paranoid, fear conspiracies and resort to controlling through authority. Us/them thinking destroys...
Jenn’s Story: How Camp Influenced Her Life
When parents ask me if their kids should attend church camp, I will always emphatically say yes! I can honestly say that God worked through camp to change the course of my life. Without the Christian camp I attended, I would likely have never heard of the college I...
Camp Counselors: The Heart of Camp
Howard Hendrix once said that 80% of the significant determinative spiritual decisions that young people make are made at Youth Camp. I know that is true because the most important decisions I made for God I made at camp. At camp, the climate is right for God to work...
5 Areas to Focus on with Teenagers at Church Camp
In a world of pressure, and many voices, teenagers face challenges like never before. Temptation and ideas seem to be everywhere, and it can be hard to decipher growing up as a teen. They face peer pressure at school and many days feel like their world is crashing in....