by Jared Rendell | Nov 26, 2024 | Camp and Church Leadership, Podcast
Leaders who thrive learn from other leaders. Recently, Jake and Jared got to participate in and lead workshops at annual camp conferences for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries and the Campfire Collective (PCCCA, OMA-UCC, OMI, + more). They had the chance to sit down with 4...
by Kelsey Blinn | Nov 19, 2024 | Family Ministry, Generalities
Tradition! Does anyone else have the song “Tradition” from Fiddler on the Roof jump in their head when you hear that word? It plays in mine…and let’s be real I also start belting it out! Every year this happens and probably drives my husband a little crazy but that is...
by Jared Rendell | Nov 12, 2024 | Camp and Culture, Podcast
Sometimes we love to hang out in our camp bubble, don’t we? Sometimes even so far as to, at least in part, shut out the outside world. It makes sense, because there’s something special about camp being set apart. And yet, we’re part of an ecosystem,...
by Sacred Playgrounds | Nov 5, 2024 | Camp and Culture, Theology and Culture
Election day: November 5, 2024. I woke up early this morning and could not get back to sleep. The polls have yet to open. All I wanted to do this morning was write about the clear choice in this election. But that is not where this is going. Disagreeing with those I...
by Jared Rendell | Oct 29, 2024 | Camper Recruitment, Guest, Podcast
What’s your favorite scary movie? This week, we’re embracing the spooky season with our #QuickQampQuestion. Post yours in the comments on our website, Facebook, or Instagram! On this episode, we’ve got 3 “scary” things to share about...
by Jared Rendell | Oct 23, 2024 | Camp Staff, Generalities
What? A Wedding? Hear me out. We’re approaching camp conference and gathering season, and I think we can maximize our experience at these events if we give ourselves a dose of intentionality inspired by an old wedding adage. Many camp pros absolutely love this...
by Jared Rendell | Oct 15, 2024 | Camper Recruitment, Guest, Podcast
“The most effective way to get campers this summer is to get last summer’s campers to come back.” On this episode, Travis Allison from Go Camp Pro joins us to talk through what’s actually effective in recruiting and retaining campers and their...
by Jared Rendell | Oct 8, 2024 | Book Reviews
Congratulations, you’re on the marketing team It’s been a mantra of sorts for the last decade or so when I talk with church or camp leaders about the realities of communications, marketing, media, hospitality, etc. While I’m going to guess very few...
by Jared Rendell | Oct 1, 2024 | Camp Research, Podcast, Rhythms of Faith
A meaningful camp experience can be a powerful catalyst for family faith formation. That truth is at the heart of the Rhythms of Faith Project, the Lilly Endowment, Inc. funded project that Wheaton College/HoneyRock and Sacred Playgrounds are partnering on....
by Anna Sorenson | Sep 25, 2024 | Generalities, Parenting
Parents love what camp does. The campers have gone home, the summer staff has departed, and camp staff are reviewing assessments. One major constituency to ask for feedback is your camper parents and guardians. This summer, Sacred Playgrounds helped 22 camping...
