1. Church, Twice a Day
At camp
we celebrate a morning prayer service to hear the Word of God as our first
activity of the day. With this spiritually centered start of the day, it is
more possible to remember God’s providence as we go about our activities and
when the day is complete, we can give heartfelt thanks at evening prayers.
2. The Amazing Friends
The
friends you make at camp are essential to developing a full and healthy
spiritual life. The support your friends give you during times of difficulty
can help just as much as your own family, because camp friends are like your
family. Visiting with them throughout the year feels just like you are at camp
with them, and you pick up where you left off.
3. Helpful Counselors
The
counselor-camper relationship is potentially one of the strongest friendships
that can develop from the camping experience. Counselors are like an older
sibling with whom you can share everything. If you have a problem or just want
to talk, you can always expect a wise word from your counselors.
4. The Clergy
The team
of clergy and monastics tasked with the spiritual care of the camp, work hard
to lead everyone towards Christ. Their invaluable insight during Question and
Answer sessions or any other advice they offer can increase knowledge regarding
the church, and further guide the camper through their spiritual life.
5. Christian Ed
The
spiritual education at camp is always centered around a different curriculum
each year; allowing campers to explore different theological concepts and
lessons. It also provides well-rounded knowledge to help equip the camper to
live a richer spiritual life.
6. Fun Activities
When we
aren’t going to church or in Christian Ed, camp offers a wide array of
activities just for fun. Field sports with your cabin help to build a team
dedicated to serving one another as well as fellow campers. Free time gives an
opportunity to spend time with friends; participating in any camp activity you
could think of. Finally, all camp activities like ethnic dancing night or
karaoke allow everyone to enjoy each other’s company.
7. No Phones
Wait
what? No phones are a good thing? Giving up electronics is a very healthy and
concrete way to follow God’s command to “lay aside all earthly cares.” At camp
we can focus on the fellowship and community in Christ rather than the news or
Instagram or Snapchat.
8. Living in God’s Creation
The
appreciation of nature is a powerful practice which can aid us in understanding
all God has, is, and will continue to do for us. We can temporarily forget
passing worldly concerns found in the media and in our daily lives while
focusing instead on Christ’s message of love.
Source: https://wonder.oca.org/2018/03/01/the-8-reasons-why-you-should-go-to-church-camp/
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