by Jake Sorenson | May 19, 2018 | Camp Research, Camp to Congregation
We close this series on the 5 fundamental characteristics of Christian camping with the one that is most prominent in camper descriptions: Camp is relational. This does not mean that it is more important than the other four. It is, however, the most valued. Let’s hear...
by Anna Sorenson | Nov 17, 2017 | Camp to Congregation
“It’s that time of year when we need Christmas wish lists from the kids.” The email arrived from my children’s grandmother in early October. It is indeed that time of the year when we often buy gifts for people we love. You have children in your life that you...
by Anna Sorenson | Oct 3, 2017 | Stories from Camp
When I was a backpacking guide at Sky Ranch, I often read from Deuteronomy to help my campers prepare themselves physically and spiritually for life in the backcountry. You see, it is important for a Christian to understand when to read scripture literally and when to...
by Jake Sorenson | Jul 26, 2017 | Stories from Camp
It was a truly extraordinary group of boys. There were eight in the cabin group, and it was the third day of camp. They were all in high school, and they were physically fit, very successful athletes. They worked together and thrived on competitive activities. The...
by Dr. Jake Sorenson | Jun 29, 2016 | Stories from Camp
He was not quite in a panic, but there was clear concern in his voice when my brother called on Sunday afternoon. He had just dropped off my niece for her first week ever of summer camp at Bethel Horizons near Madison, WI. He had met the director and had a nice...
