Everyone likes winning and wants to be on the winning team. With a Team Sports themed youth retreat, young people can learn important ways to be a team player. In order to win at team sports, players must train and practice and work together. In this retreat, youth can discover what God says about what […]
Youth Camp Themes
Stranger Things: A Youth Camp Theme Teens Love
Most young people would agree that what they want in life is to fit in and be accepted by their peers. Many are willing to go to great lengths to be considered as one of the “cool kids.” They may take part in negative or even dangerous behavior to gain popularity and acceptance among their […]
A New Hope: Star Wars Youth Camp Theme (FREE)
The continue to be an incredibly popular series, with new movies coming out even 40 years after the original film. The theme of Light against Darkness resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. This motif of Good versus Evil can be a powerful backdrop for a youth retreat. Using the themes and imagery from […]
4 Best Youth Camp Themes for 2017
Coming up with a theme for any retreat is difficult enough, but perhaps the trickiest type of event to plan for is youth camp. Teenagers are the future of our society; so it’s absolutely essential that they have a solid foundation in Christ. If that enormous truth is causing you to stumble in planning, check […]
10 Best Vacation Bible School Curriculums of 2017
We all know that it can be difficult to find the perfect youth camp theme, but with some effort and prayer it can be done. The same can be said for finding the best Vacation Bible School curriculum for your church children’s program too! VBS curriculums follow the same general guidelines of planning an effective […]
Be Effective and Plan Retreat Themes Around Major Events
If you have ever tried to come up with your own retreat theme, you know how difficult it can be. You want to be trendy and relatable, yet gospel-centered. Further complicating the process is finding enough material to go along with whatever theme you choose. An idea that you might not have considered, however, is […]
Why Every Youth Group Should Hold A Values Formation Retreat
Values are the things that one accepts are imperative in the way one lives and works. Our youthful days are the best time to live our lives for Christ, a time when we are most vibrant. is of utmost importance because they help the youths learn about virtues, how to assess them, how to live […]
Tips For Choosing a Theme for a Youth Retreat
So you’ve got your youth retreat planned to a T- all the events are in order, the worship team is organized and ready to go, the bills have been paid, and even the food has been ordered. It seems that there isn’t a thing you haven’t planned… or is there? One of the most important […]
“Follow and Share” Discipleship Retreat (Theme, Games, Ideas)
As Believers, we know we have been called to follow Jesus and tell others about Him. But what exactly does it mean to follow Jesus? What is involved in being a true “Christ follower?” Often, new Christians have questions about what they are supposed to do with their new life in Christ. How can they […]
“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 […]