Incorporating Faith & Fun: How a Summer Camp Experience Can be a Milestone in a Child's Faith Journey

posted May 9^th, 2012 by Ashleigh Munch, Program Director at Camp Henry

If you are anything like me, you might have had a tough time sitting through church as a kid and you didn’t quite make the connection of how any of it related to you.  The good news is that many camps today deliver professional religious instruction and can be an opportunity for a child to explore their faith in an accepting and open environment. 

There are many different reasons for choosing a Camp with a focus on faith but a lot of the data suggests that parents view camps as an integral part of their child’s faith development.  A lot of parents are thankful to have yet another avenue to expose their child to certain beliefs and to staff who are thrilled about sharing their views in a respectful way.  Much can be gained from the fantastic relationships campers are able to develop with their counselors and the great thing about camp is that it is...

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