Even though I don’t know a lot about music, I do know a lot about what makes a band work well at the various camps and retreats I’ve hosted over the years.
Tag: camp
It’s still OK to do fun stuff with kids
The truth is, we’re not doing activities just for the sake of activity. We see them as an integral part of the SpringHill experience: a part that challenges, teaches, and encourages relational connectedness.
Review: Camp, the movie
Camp, by Roebuck Media, masterfully tells the story of a group of foster kids’ week at camp. Inspired by director Jacob Roebuck’s own week volunteering with a Royal Family Kids camp for children in foster care, the film follows 10-year-old Eli’s journey to find hope, and someone who “gives a damn.”
Yes, youth pastor. It’s ok to have fun.
The integration of faith and fun means the opportunity to learn and grow in our relationships with Jesus doesn’t have to end at the edge of the stage. It means we sometimes do stuff just for fun, and other times take time for a spiritual lesson from a game or activity.
Developing a retreat theme that works
When I approach the development of a retreat theme, I start with a fairly typical progression which guides the process. This post looks at how it usually plays out in a 4-session retreat, and gives you a guide to develop a retreat theme that works.