These are good ways to practice rejoicing
to notice Christ in the mud on your feet
and on the face of friends with flashlights
and the steady buzz or a bug in your ear.

This life is a gift. This faith is an adventure.
Blessed are you, who explore with awe.

 

Excerpt from “Going to Camp”
Meta Herrick Carlson

We’re so excited for you and your ministries, camp friends. We all know the difference camp can make. If we’re honest, our team at Sacred Playground feels lucky to be able to connect with so many of you from different regions, church tribes, program styles, philosophies, and ways of being camp that our panoramic view of the exponential impact about to happen across the world through outdoor ministries is overwhelming – in a really good way.

You’re about to dive in (or you’re already there) to a summer of incredible ministry. Our regular content stream of podcast episodes and articles takes a break while you’re in summer mode, but we’ll share stories, ideas, and resources as they come up throughout the season. We mostly wanted to share that we’re praying for your ministries, for each of your campers, for your summer staff, and for you, the one reading this right now. We’re with you. You’re doing a great job.

Finally, in case you have a gap that we can help fill with information, ideas, resources, or ourselves, we’d love to be there for you. Here’s a start. Below, you’ll find a roundup of resources, services, blog posts, and podcast episodes that may help with a particular audience. See what’s helpful, and let us know if you have question.

On behalf of all you serve, thank you for all you do.

A staff training easy button

They are coming! Bundle up! This bundle has up to 6 ready-to-go resources to help equip your summer staff for what’s ahead. This roundup includes 3 videos with discussion guides for staff training sessions (download), our brand-new 5 Fundamentals for Summer Staff Training binder resource with fresh content and application activities (download), and the option to add on discounted 5 Fundamentals posters for your walls (shipped), and our camp communications planning grid (download) for just $1.