Camps and retreat centers offer direct access to nature—and in incredible locations! Mountaintops to waterfronts, these scenes in nature create a sense of wonder. It’s one of the trademarks of a true camp experience, and spending time in nature, as studies have shown, can improve your life. Here are four ways being in nature develops […]
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Four Ways Nature Contributes to a Better Life
27 Apr / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : Camp,christian camp,the power of camp,unique setting
Secret to An Energetic, Epic Summer
24 Apr / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : Camp,christian camp,summer camp,the power of campVince stared at the clock’s sluggish secondhand. It was almost here. Then the final bell rang, ending the school year and welcoming the long awaited days of summer. Instead of spending this summer with postures slouched toward mobile devices and veg’ing on the couch, Vince and his friends will experience an energetic and epic summer […]
Camp is Good for Your Brain!
05 Apr / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : Camp,camping,christian camp,summer camp,the power of campPhoto 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Join the Coloring Craze
22 Jul / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : Camp,camping,christian camp,Coloring,Coloring Book,summer camp,the power of campJoin the coloring craze and download these coloring sheets from The Power of Camp.
Camp! A Leader’s Guide to Making the Most Out of Camp
01 Jun / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : christian camp,summer camp,the power of campThe following is an excerpt originally published in “Camp! A Leader’s Guide to Making the Most Out of Camp” on My Healthy Church Youth blog. Every year, I think of three things that camp allows me to build into the life and the health of my youth ministry: 1. Build Runways Camp is not a […]
Where You Can Just Breathe
31 May / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : Camp,camping,christian camp,summer camp,the power of camp,why camp,youthJust as a captain would steer the ship away from rocks and icebergs, today’s youth pastors look for ways to help their students navigate adolescence. The sources of stress for many teenagers may take the form of padding their college portfolio with extracurricular activities and impressive academic résumés. Add learning how to socialize with peers, […]
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