As we begin to integrate some of the research from the Confirmation Project, last fall's survey of camp directors, and the 4 site visits from this past summer, some BIG IDEAS are emerging. I had the chance to share some of the emerging research findings in a webinar. Here is the link for that:
Camp Webinar
Here are the 6 BIG IDEAS from the camp research:
- Camp is more than FUN and GAMES.
- Christian camp experiences lead to greater engagement in congregations.
- Camps are effective because they take Christian community seriously.
- Camps are effective because they are places to UNPLUG.
- Camps are effective because they take young people seriously.
- Camps are effective because they take experience seriously.