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Canceling Summer Programs: Resource Round Up

Making The Decision Context matters as local churches, camps, and retreat centers make decisions about canceling or postponing …

In the weeks and months ahead church leaders will have to make tough decisions about summer programs. Whether we are canceling, …

Sometimes those rich, beautiful stories are just begging to burst out of the classroom and into another context that might not …

While camp settings are unique and designed especially well for community building, there are lots of ways to bring the connection …

"When adults share stories of self-reflection, seeking forgiveness, and naming how we could have done better show that brokenness …

"At camp there are people of all ages, getting the space and ministry they need to enjoy God’s creation and be embraced by God’s …

"This research is revealing the long-term impacts of camp, impacts that go far beyond a 'camp high' that fades quickly after the …

Church leaders often describe their own experiences of summer camp with fondness, respect, and a large dose of nostalgia. We tell …

"The way that we invite children (or teens/adults) to listen goes a long way in setting the tone for what happens …

"What is it about this time and space that offers such fertile ground for young people to draw closer to God, and learn so much …

Worship at Shrine Mont Shrine Mont, a Christian retreat center in Orkney Springs, Virginia lies in the beautiful Shenandoah …

"I’ve been blown away by their generosity and openness, and our meetings have often lasted well beyond our scheduled time, at …