Photo Courtesy of CRISTA Camps At camp, kids are given opportunities to participate in activities that boost brain development. According to Scholastic’s Parents & Child magazine, here are a few tips to help kids have healthier brains: “Movement gets the brain going.”[1] Physical play is a hallmark of camp. Campers get moving, participate in new […]
Camp is Good for Your Brain!
05 Apr / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : Camp,camping,christian camp,summer camp,the power of camp
Photo courtesy Word of Life camps Camp counselors play a distinct role in the summer camp setting. They are the leaders. Mentors. Mediators. Parents-away-from-home. And they can be some of the most influential people in a young person’s life. Whether it’s teaching kids how to make friendship bracelets, playing in the pool with hundreds […]
Swapping Screen Time for the Best Week of Summer
29 Mar / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : camping,christian camp,summer camp,the power of campWhen kids return from summer camp, they might be able to teach their parents a thing or two. Yes, they will have learned fun games, traditional camp songs and how to adjust to new routines. But today’s campers also learn a lifelong lesson that campers in generations past never really needed—the benefits of a digital […]
One Thing Expert Says All Kids Need
24 Mar / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : camping,christian camp,Christian Camping,summer campPre-school is the new kindergarten. The National Center for Education Statistics reported “the percentage of three- to five-year-olds in preprimary programs who attended full-day programs increased from 39 percent in 1990 to 60 percent in 2013.”[1] Kids are plugging into the classroom earlier than ever before, but is it beneficial? What happened to children embracing […]
You Love Your Kids – But Does Summer Drive You Crazy?
21 Mar / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : Camp,camping,christian camp,summer camp,the power of campIt’s sneaking up on us…summer. The days when your kids sleep in and enjoy a life without so much routine. No more running them to soccer practice, or squeezing in evening PTA meetings. With those blessings also comes the reality that they are home. All. The. Time. “I’m bored.” “What is there to eat?” “Can […]
It’s no surprise that millennial executives are doing life differently. Leading differently. Communicating differently. Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, is no exception. It’s been reported that when he is faced with making a key hiring decision, he often takes the candidate for a walk in nature. Several people have reported a walk and talk on […]
Working At Camp Provides “What It Takes”
15 Mar / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : Camp Jobs,summer camp job,work at campPhoto courtesy of Word of Life Youth and Family Camps It’s a competitive world for graduating seniors, both at the high school and collegiate levels. Will they be able to get into the colleges of their choice? For college graduates, what kinds of internships will position them well for their careers? Will there even be […]
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Photo courtesy Word of Life Youth and Family Camps Do you remember playing outside until after dark? Running as hard as you can, playing tag, building forts, laughing and getting dirty? As dusk approached, you’d listen for your mom to call your name so you could reluctantly go inside after a long and fulfilling day. […]
An Adventure at Camp is Life Changing
10 Mar / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : Camp,camping,christian camp,summer camp,the power of campAdventures are great. But once you’ve packed up your gear, put away your maps, what do you have left? An adventure at camp leaves an indelible mark on your life. One that lasts for eternity. #thepowerofcamp
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