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Archipelagos, not islands

Archipelagos, not islands

Each Sunday morning several preschool and young elementary aged students (and occasionally an adult) gather near the piano in worship to lead the congregation in song. The young musicians play the xylophone as the people sing, “Listen to the Word that God has spoken.”...

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Playgrounds for the church

Playgrounds for the church

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...

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S2 E17: From Campus to Camp

S2 E17: From Campus to Camp

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 staff....

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Strengthening partnerships with congregations

Strengthening partnerships with congregations

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...

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S2 E16: Staff Training Deep Dive

S2 E16: Staff Training Deep Dive

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...

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Training Throughout the Summer

Training Throughout the Summer

Tis’ the season for summer planning, hiring staff, creating curriculum, solidifying programs, training all those amazing staff, and so much more. How is your planning going? Do you feel overwhelmed? Behind? Ahead? Wherever you are in your planning, we are holding you...

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S2 E15: Fresh Findings from OMC

S2 E15: Fresh Findings from OMC

These are some of the most impactful findings on the pulse of outdoor ministry today, draped in a really hopeful outlook. We unpack things like the biggest threat to outdoor ministry this year, what we're learning about director demographics, the four types of...

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