For teens everywhere, youth camp is always a blast; it’s a time of building relationships, making unforgettable memories, and recommitting your life to Christ in a new and powerful way. It’s an unpredictable adventure and a yearly highlight. But the truth is that a lot of planning goes into making youth camp happen every year. […]
Youth Camp Ideas
3 Steps to Take Your Retreat from ‘Lame’ to ‘Wow’
On paper, retreats sound fairly simple to plan. They sound like powerful, effective events that have the potential to change lives with minimal effort. But if you want your retreat to be truly amazing, you can’t just follow all the steps and wait for a miracle to happen. You have to make an effort to […]
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 plain fun. But youth who haven’t experienced it firsthand might […]
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 dreams. But bad camp weather doesn’t have […]
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 enjoy every second of it. But though worshipping God […]
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 that the leaders and organizers think suits them. Each volunteer […]
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 summer and loved every minute of it. […]
“Love Your #Selfie” Youth Retreat Theme with Games & Ideas
Self-esteem issues are a big problem facing today’s teens. Everywhere they look, on television, in movies and in magazines, teens are bombarded with images of beautiful faces, “perfect” bodies and glamorous lives. Social media is also full of pictures of flawless figures leading lives of luxury and excess. Teens are led to believe that this […]
What’s In A Name? 5 Name Games To Introduce Yourself
Learning the names of new campers can be a difficult task. How often have you arrived at a big gathering and been introduced to a large sum of people, only to forget their names minutes later and find yourself referring to them as “hey you” or ”pal” or something equally as cringe-worthy? What is your name again? […]
Open Your Retreat with a Photo Scavenger Hunt for Great Candid Photos
One of the best ways to kick off your retreat is to begin it with a super fun activity known as a photo scavenger hunt. This is a great team building activity that is action-packed and fun! Not only is it exciting for everyone involved, but it also provides fantastic candid photos for memories […]