Connecting with God at an Ohio Christian Camp

Author: Mark Dubler

If you attended an Ohio Christian camp as a young person and loved the experiences you had, chances are you want the same for your own kids.  And , if you live with or work with young people now, you know the pressure they are under as they try to live with a really busy schedule . . .

A number of researchers have noted that the lives of young people are filled with more demands and scheduled events than has ever been seen before.  There is now so little discretionary “down time” that kids don’t have many opportunities to relax, reflect on their lives, and just unplug for a while.
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​The stories told over the years about how camp counselors have offered friendship and spoken into the lives of kids are many.  We all know that kids look up to others, and the quality of camp counselors hired by an Ohio Christian camp are the kind of people you want your kids to look up to.  And many kids make life-long friendships when they attend an Ohio Christian camp that are the kinds of friendships every parents hope their kids have.

And one of the best parts of attending an Ohio Christian camp are the opportunities these camps offer to connect with God.  Fun and sincere worship, great food, times to be alone with God, talking openly about life and faith in small groups, and having some dynamic speakers who teach in ways that are relevant can all be part of the Ohio Christian camp experience.

As you begin to look into your options, take into account the reputation, total cost, location, faith traditions, recreational options, programs and safety measures of each camp you research.  These are great areas to look into, and talking with friends or other individuals you know that have actually attended a particular Ohio Christian camp can also be really helpful, because they will provide current, unbiased, first-hand feedback to you.
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As you consider the wide variety of camping options in Ohio, take the time to research all that an Ohio Christian camp has to offer.  You and your kids will be glad you did!

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