by Jared Rendell | Sep 20, 2023 | Camp and Culture, Podcast
Have you heard that phrase? “Ok, boomer…” Or how about the not-insignificant number of millennial-bashing parody songs across YouTube? What leads us to slap these “Gen ___” labels on people? Where did they come from? In this episode,...
by Jake Sorenson | Sep 14, 2023 | Outdoors and Wilderness, Theology and Culture
I looked out through the tree branches and stifled a laugh building deep in my belly. It was late October in Wisconsin, and I was fifteen feet up in a tree stand. The first snow of the season was slowly accumulating on the leaf-covered ground. The sight was...
by Jared Rendell | Sep 6, 2023 | Podcast
Welcome to Season 3! We’re kicking off this season with a what-to-expect and introducing two new segments we’re including in each episode this season. Read more about them and download your free graphic below! We’ll be behind the mic every other...
by Jared Rendell | Aug 14, 2023 | Camp Research, Family Ministry, Rethinking Church
We’ve got incredible news to share. In partnership with Wheaton College’s HoneyRock Center for Leadership Development, Sacred Playgrounds is embarking on a 5-year initiative, a project titled Rhythms of Faith that will engage more than 25 camps, 500...
by Jared Rendell | Jul 26, 2023 | Camp and Church Leadership, Scholarly Publications, Theology and Culture
We’re honored to share this article from Word and World on, Luther Seminary’s quarterly journal of theology, in which Dr. Jake Sorenson and Dr. Rollie Martinson share findings from the Camp and Church Leadership Project and why they matter in theological...
by Anna Sorenson | Jul 6, 2023 | Generalities, The Logic of Camp
What is a playground? The dictionary tells us a playground is “a piece of land designed and often equipped for recreation, especially for children.” Okay, it’s a place to play. Its purpose is fun. But the purpose of a playground is so much more than a place for...
by Jared Rendell | May 16, 2023 | Podcast
Eat. Let go. Grateful. Jesus. Giggle. No, it’s not a silly camp word game. Ok, maybe a little. The season 2 finale is here! We’ll look back at some of the numbers and share our favorite episodes of this season. Hear our longest, shortest, and most...
by Jared Rendell | May 11, 2023 | Camp Staff, Campus Ministry, Podcast
Special guest day! We’ve got two special guests with direct, experiential perspective on the seasonal migration that is about to or recently has happened for thousands of college students (and many high school too) on their way in to serving as summer camp...
by Anna Sorenson | Apr 26, 2023 | Generalities
Hi friends, It’s almost May! Your to do list is long before the summer staff arrive. One of the things on your list is probably asking something of pastors or youth ministers. But wait, don’t rush in – read these tips first. This relationships are best when they are...
by Jared Rendell | Apr 19, 2023 | Camp Staff, Podcast
Staff training is identified by many leaders and summer staff members alike as their favorite part of the summer. There must be something going on here.There is. Something that matters. Your camp culture starts here. The creativity, clarity, and community that is...
