S2 E14: The Best Gift We Can Give Them

S2 E14: The Best Gift We Can Give Them

To know and listen – these is the best gifts we can give our camp community. This applies throughout our ministries, from the connection between a counselor and camper, to how we engage our trusted supporters, and everything in between. Life is loud, input is...
Love your Neighbor

Love your Neighbor

The Age of Authenticity is in full swing. The highest moral good has become reduced to a simple maxim: be yourself. At face-value, this is not a bad thing. Far from it. We want people to discover their God-given gifts (1 Corinthians 12). We want them to know that they...
Finding God in the Mess

Finding God in the Mess

Let’s get something straight: “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” is not in the Bible. (All the camp directors give a collective sigh of relief.) We love building nice-looking church buildings “for the glory of God.” We hang beautiful artwork, ensure the communion wear...
Staff Training Insights from Peer Ministry

Staff Training Insights from Peer Ministry

by Kelsey Blinn, Sacred Playgrounds Research Coordinator How do you plan events? Training? Workshops? Staff continuing education? Does it get overwhelming and bog you down? It is a process that takes a lot of time and energy to organize and initiate. It is amazing...
All Things Staffing FREE Webinar

All Things Staffing FREE Webinar

Thursday · February 16 · 11:00A C/12E/10M/9P Camp leaders! We’re hosting a free webinar for camp leaders on 3 focus areas for assembling a faithful, functional, flourishing summer staff team. We’ll explore the latest trends among young adults that inform...
How We Create Holy Ground

How We Create Holy Ground

The Origin Story In case you missed it, here’s how Holy Ground: A Guide for Summer Camp Staff was born. #Throwback. It’s spring 2022. Most camp leaders are in the throes of things like staff recruiting, summer program prep, and area church visits. The...
Holy Ground 2023 with Special Guests!

Holy Ground 2023 with Special Guests!

It’s here! Holy Ground 2023 is available for pre-order, and we couldn’t be more excited. We know these staff are the heart of your summer ministry, and we’ve learned and learned again that supporting them is absolutely vital. That’s why we...

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