Sacramento Traditional Youth Jazz Camp: Shelley Burns "My Romance"

How to Organize Your Camping Gear

Camping! I just love camping. No, I don't. I hate camping. People say, "Nature is so wonderful!" Of course, it is, from a distance. That's why we invented concrete, so we wouldn't actually have to touch nature. And nature is full of dirt. My mom used to make me wash if I g

Why Parents Are Thankful For Summer Camp!

Many parents ask us about the benefits of sleep away camp, how much they can expect their child to grow and mature in a summer, and whether the changes w...

How to Plan A Christian Youth Camp: Budgeting for Camp

While the first two posts of this series focused more on the spiritual aspects of your youth camp, we do live in a temporal world and considering money and budgeting appropriately is important. It is also important to accept that we currently live in tougher economic times and the parents of your attendees are not [...]

How Christian Camps can Help Troubled Youths

We live in a world full of turmoil and immorality; it seems that everywhere you look, sin abounds. This is especially tragic for teenagers, who are bombarded and pressured by the culture on every side as they try to determine what they will do for the rest of their lives. It’s no wonder that so [...]

Is Overnight Camp the Right Option?

Overnight camp can be an incredible growing experience for your child. Maybe you went yourself – or you wish you had. But for whatever reason, you just know your child will thrive in cabin-sleepover-living. Now, you need to make sure your child feels the same way.

14 Ideas for Camping Out In Your Backyard

Games, treats, goodies and fun at-home activities for the easiest (cheapest) staycation you and kids will ever have

What Space Camp is like when you go as a grown-up

Literally no one can go to space right now — but they can go to Space Camp, which is more popular than ever.

Christian Camp Theme Ideas

Bible lesson ideas for Christian camp<br>When you are planning a Christian camp program, a theme can tie the activities and devotions of the week together. As you consider themes, think of ways you can teach lessons of the Bible and the church using hands-on projects that will leave a big impression in the minds of campers.<br>Live to Serve<br>Being of service, cleaning up the street.<br>A service theme can be tailored to the structure and time line of your program, whether…

How camping technology made us feel at home in nature

Why we’re obsessed with music from our youth

Do we think music from the past is better, or has it got something to do with the memories we have of that time?

What Happens After an Intercept Expedition for At Risk Youth?

For families considering wilderness programs for at risk youth, we provide many resources to support a successful transition back home.

Why Camp Matters For Pediatric Cancer Families

Camps for pediatric cancer patients—or their siblings—can be really important in those children’s lives.

Cat Camp Is the Tent for Adventure Kitties Who Don’t Actually Go Outside

Kids Going to Camp? How Not to Worry

Some ways not to let anxiety keep you from sending your kids to camp.

3 Ways Working at Camp Benefits Teens

Why is it that teens who spend the summer as camp counselors come home with all sorts of new, practical skills?

The Complete Guide To Backyard Camping

A humor blog about parenting, marriage, and falling on my face, both literally and figuratively.

Learn More About Camp Oz Activities

EFMN's epilepsy camp programs provide safe, educational, and fun camping experiences for children and teens with epilepsy.