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 Jake Sorenson | Jan 4, 2022 | Camp and Culture, The Logic of Camp
Democracy is in peril. Not everyone agrees with this, of course. That, in itself, is part of the problem. Pope Francis had something to say about this in a December 4 speech. He called it “a retreat from democracy.” He reflected, “Democracy requires participation and...
by Jake Sorenson | Jul 12, 2021 | Book Reviews, Stories from Camp, The Logic of Camp
At long last, a project that was nearly a decade in the making has made it to print! From the back cover: Sacred Playgrounds explores the wisdom of camping ministry for Christian education and faith formation, examining its rich history and fundamental characteristics...
by Jake Sorenson | Nov 11, 2020 | Camp Research, The Logic of Camp
Summer camp looked different in 2020. For hundreds of camps across the country, it looked empty and quiet. Many were forced to make the difficult decision of cancelling their in-person programs. Millions of young people missed out on camp this summer, part of a...
by Jake Sorenson | Apr 8, 2020 | The Logic of Camp
Social distancing is not what humans were made for. In fact, we were made for just the opposite. We need face-to-face contact and human touch. Newborn babies come pre-programmed to track and respond to faces. We need to be held and be near one another for our...
by Jared Rendell | May 21, 2019 | Scholarly Publications, The Logic of Camp
Christian camping ministry is often overlooked in the scholarly community for its role in Christian education. New research from the Confirmation Project and Effective Camp Research Project demonstrates that camping ministries are often integral parts of Christian...
