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 […]
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 […]
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
Camp Improves Kids’ Emotional Intelligence
07 Mar / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : Camp,Christian Camping,emotional intelligence,kidsPhoto Courtesy Crista Camps There are many things working against healthy relationships today. One that we may not know the full impact of yet is the decline of emotional intelligence. Camp may be one solution to this problem. In a study of 6th graders who went away for five days of nature camp, researchers found […]
God is a Nature Lover
23 Feb / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : Camp,Christian Camping,Conference,God,NatureGod loves what He has made. When we enjoy creation…nature…we are enjoying the work of His hands. “Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there He put the man He had formed.” Genesis 2:8 CCCA | The Power of Camp
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.
Working at Camp: ‘Best Summer of My Life’
30 Jun / by: CCCA / 0 comments / tags : Camp,Camp Jobs,christian camp,summer campLeah Samuelson is a creative. She’s a learner, a faculty member at Wheaton College and she has a background in Christian camping—only with a twist. “One summer when I was 20, I got stuck,” Leah says. “I applied to be a camp counselor. I fully expected to be awarded the post—I am camp counselor material. […]
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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