| For many, Christian camps have played a very | | | | websites and brochures are really helpful, getting |
| special part in their lives. Some of the best | | | | first hand recommendations from the people you |
| memories of growing up are made at summer | | | | trust says a lot. |
| camp, and many Christian young people have | | | | Another good way to choose the right youth |
| drawn closer to God because a camp counselor | | | | camp is to check with your own church or |
| or youth pastor spoke life giving words and | | | | churches in your community to find out what |
| offered genuine friendship. | | | | youth retreats they hold during the year. Many |
| If you have ever worked with young people, you | | | | churches put on really fun and enriching retreats |
| know the power of getting them away from the | | | | for children and teens, and since they are local, |
| stress of school and busyness. It's always | | | | they usually use a youth camp that's not too far |
| amazing to watch how a young person can | | | | away or provide the transportation needed to get |
| change within a week, if they unplug, and let their | | | | the campers there. Even the bus ride to camp |
| hearts connect with God. | | | | can be quite an adventure! |
| One way to find the right Christian camp is to ask | | | | Finally, knowing that a Christian camp is accredited |
| friends and families for their recommendations | | | | with a reputable association tells you they are |
| and their own experiences. People who have | | | | committed to excellence by upholding standards |
| great memories of summer camp love to tell | | | | above state licensing. Search online for Christian |
| their stories and even send their own children to | | | | camping associations to find Christian youth |
| the same camp they loved as a kid. Ask them | | | | camps in your area and to find out if the camp |
| why they loved it and find out why their kids | | | | you are considering is affiliated. |
| loved it, too. Though Christian youth camp | | | | |