by Jared Rendell | Feb 12, 2025 | Generalities
Trivia In early February, we got to spend time with our friends from the Episcopal Camps and Conference Centers. It was a great few days of friend-making, research-wrestling, and faith-exploring. We went to present some of the latest findings in the Episcopal Church...
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 | 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 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...
by Jared Rendell | Sep 10, 2024 | Camp Programs, Camp Staff, Generalities
Dance Summer Mode One of the things baked into the realities of outdoor ministry that many of us appreciate and thrive in is seasonality. For everything there is a season, and then another one, and then another one. It’s a beautiful cycle, and we usually love...
by Jared Rendell | Mar 27, 2024 | Generalities
Jesus took so many consequential steps this week. He stepped onto a road covered in palm branches and cloaks to resounding hosannas. He strode into the temple and braced his stance as he turned tables. He climbed the Mount of Olives. He ascended the stairs to the...
