Christian Camps Christian parents need a break from the daily stresses of raising kids just like anyone else. Sending your kids to summer camp is one of the best ways to get them out of your hair for a few weeks while at the same time letting them have a summer adventure. Although there are plenty of excellent summer camps out there, many of them have a lot of temptations which your kids will have to navigate. Kids sneak around and experiment with all sorts of things they shouldn't try at summer camp and, if you don't know where the counselors are coming from, you can't be sure they will keep your kids safe. That is why I have been sending my kids to Christian camps every year. By sending them off to a Christian camp recommended by my minister, I can make sure that they will get the supervision that I would give them on my own. They get to enjoy camp outs, sports, sailing, swimming, and all sorts of other activities while still having a good, faith-based lifestyle that will keep them from straying from the beliefs of their parents. There are many different styles of Christian camps. As a matter of fact, a mistake many parents make is assuming that a particular Christian summer camp has the programs that they want. There are religious camps where the majority of the day is spent studying the Bible and teaching Christian values. On the other end, there are Christian camps where the day-to-day activities are pretty secular. They may hold prayers and sing Christian songs, but that is about as far as it goes. I send my own kids to pretty secular Christian camps. For me, after all, the main thing is to give them the opportunity to explore the outdoors in a healthy environment. At Christian camps, my kids have positive role models who they can really look up to and the right combination of freedom and restrictions. I know that the counselors will let them stay up late and have a lot of fun, but will keep them away from drugs and other bad things. I may have to change my approach when I decide where to send my littlest one. She has been having a whole lot of trouble following the rules and fitting in at school, and I think that she really needs some structure this summer. I want her to be able to run around and be a kid, of course, but I also know that a little bit of discipline now might save her from a lot of trouble later on. I've been looking at some strict, Bible based Christian camps to send her to. Summary I send my own kids to pretty secular Christian camps. For me, after all, the main thing is to give them the opportunity to explore the outdoors in a healthy environment. At Christian camps, my kids have positive role models who they can really look up to and the right combination of freedom and restrictions. Related Articles Academic Summer Camps YMCA Camps Day Camps And Kids Related Sites