Lessons from Camp- Part 2

We are just now on the last full day of camp. I have been leading for the 6th and 7th graders this week and I have really enjoyed it. There are a few more things I have learned and Ideas that I have seen I’d like to pass on.
First… I was kind of worried on [...]

Lessons from Camp- Part 1

11 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.
This week begins three weeks of my life spent at Lakeview Church Camp. For the past 12 or so years I have spent atleast one week [...]

Summer Camp Survival Tip #3- Dress for Success

When it comes to packing clothes for camp it is good to try and anticipate a few things. 1 What type of activities are going on? 2. What is the weather SUPPOSED to be like? 3. How long will you be away? Why are each of these questions important?
1. Activities- I went to a camp [...]

Summer Camp Survival Tip #2- Get Rest

Camp is stressful, the kids are loud and rambunctious, and it seems like you are always running from one place to another. The best thing you can do for yourself is to get rest. This applies to everyone from directors, to music people, to counselors and even campers. The camp I still go to [...]

Summer Camp Survival Tips- Part 1

Over the past 10 years I have spent many weeks at summer camp leading music for various groups. Also I have spent many weeks on mission trips with the various churches I have worked in. In all those years, and all those camps there are some things I have learned. Some I have learned [...]