| The Midwest has literally hundreds of exceptional | | | | Most Christian camps have their own websites |
| Christian Camps. In Ohio, alone, there are 43 | | | | which makes searching program options and |
| Christian Camp and Conference Association | | | | registration really easy. These camp websites will |
| member camps. Many have served generations | | | | include events calendars, program descriptions, |
| of families in healthy, fun, and deeply personal | | | | age or other restrictions or groupings, the camp's |
| ways. | | | | philosophy and faith statement, and costs and |
| There are a variety of programs, formats, and | | | | special instructions for campers. Lodge and cabin |
| types of groups that Christian Camps serve. | | | | rentals, group rates, holiday weekends or |
| There are Family Camps, Day Camps, Kids | | | | discounts, and other specials can also be found on |
| Camps, Group Camps, and Resident Camps. | | | | camp websites, so if you want to plan your own |
| There are also camps specifically for athletes, | | | | group retreat or special get-away weekend, |
| those with disabilities, single parents, musicians, and | | | | Christian retreats are the way to go. |
| other groups. | | | | What makes Christian Camps unique, and very |
| And many camps offer programs centered | | | | special, is their commitment to providing youth, |
| around activities, too. Some of these include | | | | adults, families and groups opportunities to unplug |
| programs in Art, Sports, Whitewater Rafting, | | | | from the distractions of life, re-focus on what |
| Music, Drama, and Writing. These are especially | | | | really matters, relax, grow from God's Word, and |
| good, because enthusiasts can spend a week | | | | build great relationships. And these special |
| receiving instruction and practicing their skills, and | | | | experiences all take place in beautiful settings |
| they can also meet others who share the same | | | | where campers can revel in God's amazing |
| passion and interests. | | | | creation. |
| Ohio also has some excellent Outdoor Education | | | | So, as Spring approaches, make plans with |
| programs with eight CCCA member camps | | | | friends, or your Church, or with your family to |
| offering these kinds of experiences. Outdoor | | | | spend a really special week at a Christian Camp. |
| Education curriculum options include Animal Studies, | | | | Do a few web searches around the type of |
| Exploratory Science, Plant and Earth Studies, | | | | program you are looking for, the denomination |
| Wilderness Survival Training, and other specialized | | | | you may prefer, or the location you hope to visit. |
| training. These programs use college prepared | | | | You can also visit the directory of Ohio Christian |
| staff members with many being certified in the | | | | Camps, which allows the user to search for |
| areas they teach. | | | | camps in a variety of ways. |