Finding the right balance of “up time” and “down time” for teenagers can be exceptionally difficult. Particularly in a culture where kids are regularly bombarded with stimulation. So, while you want your camp attendees to be engaged I would recommend banning...
Whether you work in a big camp or small camp, junior camp or teen camp, day camp or overnight camp, family camp or children’s camp, everyone knows one of the keys to success is great youth camp activities. Activities make camp exciting; they are the focus of the...
Finding the right location for your youth camp can prove to be somewhat tricky. You want to select a location that is cost-effective, gives the experience you want your attendees to have, and is in a central location. You may not even know what is...
Finding the right special speaker for your youth camp is so important! Creating an energizing experience for the teens attending will truly help them to feel connected to each other, and it will also help them renew their commitment to leading a Christ-like life....
While the first two posts of this series focused more on the spiritual aspects of your youth camp, we do live in a temporal world and considering money and budgeting appropriately is important. It is also important to accept that we currently live in tougher economic...
The importance of choosing a theme that will resonate with the youth attending your camp is paramount. One of the best ways to choose a youth camp theme that will resonate with teens is to have a few youth on your camp planning team. However, it may be difficult...
One of the most important steps to planning a good youth camp, or any Christian event for that matter, is to have an organized team to work with. As you contemplate individuals who are ideal for your team remember that with the God's help you each have the opportunity...
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...
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....
The Robertson family, TV’s favorite family, is well-known for their crazy one-liners and unusual pieces of advice for just about every situation. They’re also family oriented, God-fearing men that have a lot of wisdom to share. Here are five lines from the cast of...
