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Summer Prep Tips in 150 Words or Less

Summer Prep Tips in 150 Words or Less

The thing about our team at Sacred Playgrounds is that we really love camp. Really, really love camp. This sure isn't just a job for us - it's vocation and calling and passion. We've also been where you are right now, ramping up for a summer of camp as a director,...

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Biblicize Staff Training

Biblicize Staff Training

This summer, normalize the regular use of scripture at your camp. This involves more than just having Bible study every day or repeating a theme verse. The aim is to Biblicize every activity, program, and tradition. We lay the foundation for this when we Biblicize...

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Staff training as a little Lent

Staff training as a little Lent

We’re midway through the church season of Lent, a historic season of the church and a time of spiritual preparation for the joyous celebration of the resurrection of Jesus and new life at Easter. I serve as a pastor and am in the midst of guiding the people of the...

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What is Camp Really About?

What is Camp Really About?

Camp builds better people. It is not about the games or the novel activities. It is not about the campfires, s’mores, or silly songs. It is not even really about the new friends or laughing together until your sides hurt. These are the accoutrements, the methods, and...

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S4 E13: Tips for Summer Staffing in 2025

S4 E13: Tips for Summer Staffing in 2025

2025 summer camp staffing is top of mind, heart, and task list for many camp leaders right now. We're in the heart of recruiting season, pre-camp prep time is on the horizon, our staff training schedules are maybe beginning to materialize, and our plans for the summer...

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