Eight Reasons to Send Your Kids to Church Camp

As the technology is rapidly advancing, we spend most of our time indoors. The latest gadgets, along with social media, take the most of our time. This is the biggest reason that we often ignore our kids and do not spend time with the family.

A few years back, mothers had to beg their kids to come back home from the playground. Now they have to beg their kids to leave the tablets and to go outside. Because of the urban development and bad news of child abduction in the news, parents are often left thinking, “where can I bring my child to enjoy the outdoors?” If you’re looking for a safe outdoor activity, the best solution for all parents is to have their children join a church camp.

Church camps aren’t just going outdoors to read parables; here at Quest Adventure Camp, we’ve hosted numerous church and youth camps that surely left great memories in our participants while they got to know Our Savior up close. What are you waiting for? Ask your local church or school if they can have you sign up for a church camp this coming summer!

If you’re still hesitant to let your child join, here are some of the reasons why you should send your child to the church camp:

A healthy change

Sending your kids to a camp will bring a healthy change in their life. Most of the children are getting obese because they spend all their time in front of the television of tablets and they consume unhealthy fast food.

At the camps, they will get the chance to associate in different activities. Here at the Quest Adventure Camp, we usually serve healthy, nutritious dishes for lunch and dinner, depending on the activities set for the day. Rest assured that your children are enjoying not only the activities but also the scrumptious, nutritious meal we had prepared for them. The best part is that they might learn many new things that they will teach you when they return home from the camp.

No more distractions

At home, there are many distractions that prohibit or make kids reluctant to attend the church. It is either because they do not want to, or they have to watch their favorite show on TV. On the camp, there will be no excuses. They will have to participate in all the amazing activities; you will notice a positive change in the children. They will grow closer to Jesus and they will understand how it feels like to be in a church — to belong to a community. They will realize the true meaning of life — little by little — and it will help them to become a better person as they grow up.

Connect with your children

In case that you are planning to go to a camp that allows family members, it is the best decision you can make. Parents need to hustle for their children’s future, that’s why most of the parents do not get the time to spend with their children. Take this as an opportunity to finally bond with your children!

• After the camp activities, you will have a lot of time to spend with your children
• At night you can go on long walks and talk about their interests or plan a unique activity with them
• Plan the future with your kids and ask them what they would like to be. Communication is the key to develop the relationship between you and your children.

Kids can find their hidden talents

There are many kids that are shy, and they do not have the courage to be themselves because they are afraid of being bullied. There are also some kids that spend so much time on gadgets that they never knew about their hidden talents.

Church camps aren’t just focused on the Word of the Lord; they are also an avenue in improving one’s self-esteem. It will help your kids to find their hidden talent and they can use it to define themselves.

Find friends

One of the biggest benefits of church camps is that your kids will get a chance to make new friends. There are many kids who do not have friends in school or in their neighborhood alone because they are considered as “nerds” or “boring”.

No need to fret; there are no popular or nerd kid groups because all the children are considered same in a church camp. This is the reason that even for a short time, your kid will get the chance to experience friendship. Now with the help of technology they can stay connected even after leaving the camp.

Relive the memories

Church camp is the chance for the parents to relive their memories as well. Your child will certainly enjoy the camp, and they will share all the exciting stores about what they learned and activities they participated in. Nostalgia will kick in as you remember all your activities and fun time you had at the camp, as well. Make sure that you share your memories with your child and show them that participating in youth camps are a life-changing, exciting experience. Inspire your kid to go to a camp because it will bring a healthy change in their life.

Leave the comfort zone to learn new things

When your kids participate, they will have to leave the comfort of their beds and the warmth of the house. In the beginning, it might be tough for them but soon they will understand that life is not as easy as they think. While camping, your kids will learn how to be more independent as they deal with some of the toughest situations in their lives. It will bring a positive change in their personality, as they see how life can be challenging, and how to tackle these challenges alone as they grow old.

Take a Break from Gadgets

The best thing about the camps is that there is no Internet. Your kids cannot bring or play with their mobile phones, gadgets, video games and other toys. They will get a chance to experience life without gadgets. It has been noticed that most of the kids rely on the technological devices and it has a negative impact on their lifestyle. Being in a camp will provide them a chance to get out of the technological world into the real world. It is an experience they will never forget.