Camp Guide

Camps that help kids grow in religious faith

Develop personal spirituality and deepen your appreciation for cultural values

Religious faith is:
• Confidence or trust in one's beliefs about ultimate reality
• Rootedness in one’s cultural traditions and values
• Depth of spirituality

Camp can help kids grow in personal faith, providing “a faith-based experience geared to [kids’] specific age levels,” according to Chantal Huinink. In other settings, “theological concepts can sometimes go over their heads.” Below the list, learn more from Huinink and other experts about the value of religious faith, and how camps uniquely encourage faith. Read more

	Info	Cost	Ages	Activities
FEATURED InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake OVERNIGHT Lifesaving Lifeguard Camp Aug 07 - Aug 19, 2022 • Land O' Lakes Tourist Region, ON • Age 13 to 15 (Coed) • From $1,299 Land O' Lakes Tourist RegionOntario Aquatics campers take the Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross courses, alongside Christian teaching and a bunch of fun. Read more view details	,48,6,79,2,33,91,321,1,226,276,16,3,322,25,31,56,overnightcamp,coed,	1299	13-15	2022-08-01
FEATURED InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario OVERNIGHT Traditional Adventure Camp Jul 03 - Aug 27, 2022 • Huntsville, ON • Age 5 to 10 (Coed) • From $825 HuntsvilleOntario With better than a 3:1 staff to camper ratio, Adventure camp is a safe place for kids to grow through friendship and fun. Read more view details	,48,6,81,150,5,37,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,360,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,327,223,54,63,164,21,324,184,346,36,141,251,28,29,221,74,60,260,15,322,16,201,25,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	825	5-10	2022-07-012022-08-01
FEATURED InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake OVERNIGHT Adventure Girls Extreme Jul 24 - Jul 29, 2022 • Land O' Lakes Tourist Region, ON • Age 13 to 16 (Girls) • From $699 Land O' Lakes Tourist RegionOntario For the girls who want to experience camp at the next level! Read more view details	,48,6,81,133,5,197,345,10,9,123,174,226,1,276,16,3,322,25,31,49,56,64,8,224,323,347,223,28,30,36,346,74,260,63,326,161,252,overnightcamp,allgirls,	699	13-16	2022-07-01
FEATURED InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake OVERNIGHT Traditional Discovery Camp Jul 03 - Aug 19, 2022 • Land O' Lakes Tourist Region, ON • Age 6 to 8 (Coed) • From $599 Land O' Lakes Tourist RegionOntario Campers spend their days at the barn, the lake and exploring the forest with all kinds of epic surprises waiting for them. Read more view details	,48,6,81,256,5,339,37,10,9,16,3,322,25,56,8,12,347,223,28,30,221,54,74,260,63,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	599	6-8	2022-07-012022-08-01
FEATURED InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake OVERNIGHT Traditional Horseback Riding Western Town Camp Jul 03 - Aug 19, 2022 • Land O' Lakes Tourist Region, ON • Age 9 to 14 (Coed) • From $599 Land O' Lakes Tourist RegionOntario Campers choose from a range of adventurous activities and enjoy cabin life, new friends and epic special events. Read more view details	,48,6,298,81,197,5,345,274,288,59,10,9,173,123,174,33,2,91,226,1,16,3,322,25,31,56,64,8,12,347,327,323,223,28,29,30,36,346,221,141,54,74,63,161,363,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	599	9-14	2022-07-012022-08-01
FEATURED InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT Leader In Training (LIT) Jun 29 - Jul 15, 2022 • Land O' Lakes Tourist Region, ON • Age 14 to 17 (Coed) • From $1,199 Land O' Lakes Tourist RegionOntario A 4-day canoe trip, leadership training, chances to go deeper in Christian faith, mentorship and getting on track to be staff Read more view details	,298,6,41,81,88,2,91,33,24,226,1,16,3,322,31,56,8,12,347,30,221,54,74,260,63,overnightcamp,coed,	1199	14-17	2022-06-012022-07-01
Lone Prairie Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Youth Camps Jul 24 - Aug 19, 2022 • Ferintosh, AB • Age 9 to 15 (Coed) • From $385 FerintoshAlberta Join us for a summer they will never forget! Outdoor activities, chapel programs and life long friendships! Register today! Read more view details	,48,6,298,81,10,5,9,173,355,123,134,88,2,91,366,33,12,3,347,327,323,223,54,63,324,28,222,221,60,260,16,322,31,56,64,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	385	9-15	2022-07-012022-08-01
Camp Crossroads OVERNIGHT Traditional PeeWee & Parents Fishing Weekend May 21 - May 23, 2022 • Torrance, ON • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed) • From $325 TorranceOntario 6-8 year olds experience all the fun of an overnight camp experience with the comfort of having their parents close by. Read more view details	,8,3,11,347,12,223,54,63,36,346,28,222,16,322,25,31,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	325	6-19	2022-05-01
Camp Kwasind OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT Leaders-In-Training Program Jul 02 - Jul 29, 2022 • Huntsville, ON • Age 16 to 17 (Coed) • From $1,800 HuntsvilleOntario This 4 week hands-on top level leadership training will provide teens with skills set to help them thrive in life & camp! Read more view details	,298,6,41,81,88,2,91,33,275,97,226,1,11,3,347,12,327,323,223,54,324,28,60,260,16,322,25,31,49,64,overnightcamp,coed,	1800	16-17	2022-07-01
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta OVERNIGHT Traditional Breakaway Jul 10 - Jul 15, 2022 • Rocky Mountain House, AB • Age 12 to 14 (Coed) • From $589 Rocky Mountain HouseAlberta Early teens get a chance to explore their faith, be challenged by a range of camp activities, make friends & find adventure. Read more view details	,8,3,16,322,28,30,56,221,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	589	12-14	2022-07-01
Lone Prairie Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Squirt Camp Aug 01 - Aug 03, 2022 • Ferintosh, AB • Age 6 to 8 (Coed) • From $150 FerintoshAlberta Squirt Camp is the perfect half-week intro to camp for both campers and their parents. Squirt Camp cabins have 4-5 campers. Read more view details	,48,6,298,81,10,5,9,173,355,123,134,88,2,91,366,33,12,3,347,327,323,223,54,63,324,28,222,221,60,260,16,322,31,56,64,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	150	6-8	2022-08-01
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta OVERNIGHT Horseback Riding Horsemanship Skills Camp 1 Jul 17 - Jul 22, 2022 • Sundre, AB • Age 10 to 11 (Coed) • From $589 SundreAlberta Horse-obsessed kids of all riding abilities will get tons of horse experience along with a range of other classic camp fun. Read more view details	,81,6,8,3,12,347,16,322,223,30,221,56,63,overnightcamp,coed,	589	10-11	2022-07-01
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta OVERNIGHT Out-tripping Senior Boys Jul 31 - Aug 12, 2022 • Rocky Mountain House, AB • Age 12 to 18 (Boys) • From $1,399 Rocky Mountain HouseAlberta 8 days of classic teen camp and 5 days on a choice of adventurous out-trips. Forge friendships, memories and faith. Read more view details	,41,6,81,8,3,12,347,16,322,28,30,221,56,overnightcamp,allboys,	1399	12-18	2022-07-012022-08-01
Lone Prairie Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Intermediate Camps Jul 17 - Aug 12, 2022 • Ferintosh, AB • Age 9 to 11 (Coed) • From $385 FerintoshAlberta Join us for a summer they will never forget! Outdoor activities, chapel programs and life long friendships! Register today! Read more view details	,48,6,298,81,10,5,9,173,355,123,134,88,2,91,366,33,12,3,347,327,323,223,54,63,324,28,222,221,60,260,16,322,31,56,64,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	385	9-11	2022-07-012022-08-01
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT Leaders-In-Training 2 (LIT2) Jun 30 - Jul 08, 2022 • Rocky Mountain House, AB • Age 17 to 18+ (Coed) • From $499 Rocky Mountain HouseAlberta Be challenged and equipped to lead, pursue God's call for your life and get certified to lead in the great outdoors. Read more view details	,41,6,81,88,2,91,366,33,8,3,12,347,28,30,221,16,322,56,overnightcamp,coed,	499	17-19	2022-06-012022-07-01
Lone Prairie Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Kid Camp Aug 21 - Aug 26, 2022 • Ferintosh, AB • Age 8 to 10 (Coed) • From $360 FerintoshAlberta Join us for a summer they will never forget! Outdoor activities, chapel programs and life long friendships! Register today! Read more view details	,48,6,298,81,10,5,9,173,355,123,134,88,2,91,366,33,12,3,347,327,323,223,54,63,324,28,222,221,60,260,16,322,31,56,64,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	360	8-10	2022-08-01
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta OVERNIGHT Traditional Junior Skills Zao Aug 14 - Aug 19, 2022 • Rocky Mountain House, AB • Age 12 to 15 (Coed) • From $589 Rocky Mountain HouseAlberta 3 tracks of skill-development designed to be memorable experiences with valuable take-aways. Explore faith and make friends! Read more view details	,41,6,81,173,5,9,123,69,8,3,16,322,28,30,221,56,360,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	589	12-15	2022-08-01
Lone Prairie Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Family Camp Jul 29 - Aug 01, 2022 • Ferintosh, AB • Age 2 to 18+ (Coed) • From $170 FerintoshAlberta Come join us over the August long-weekend as we enjoy a weekend of family fun! Read more view details	,48,6,298,81,10,5,9,173,355,123,134,88,2,91,366,33,12,3,347,327,323,223,54,63,324,28,222,221,60,260,16,322,31,56,64,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	170	2-19	2022-07-01
Camp Cherith - Lanark DAY CAMP Traditional Day Camp Jul 04 - Sep 02, 2022 • Ottawa, ON • Age 4 to 13 (Coed) • From $125 OttawaOntario An opportunity for kids in our area to experience camp without staying overnight. Read more view details	,133,5,175,37,59,288,10,9,69,134,97,2,8,3,54,347,63,36,346,28,74,16,322,25,31,56,188,0,daycamp,coed,	125	4-13	2022-07-012022-08-012022-09-01
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta OVERNIGHT Traditional Junior Girls Jul 31 - Aug 05, 2022 • Sundre, AB • Age 9 to 11 (Girls) • From $589 SundreAlberta A great introduction to Christian life, growing in confidence and a ton of camp activities including horseback riding. Read more view details	,41,6,81,8,3,12,347,16,322,25,223,28,30,221,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	589	9-11	2022-07-012022-08-01
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta OVERNIGHT Traditional Senior Skills Shefa Aug 21 - Aug 26, 2022 • Rocky Mountain House, AB • Age 14 to 18 (Coed) • From $549 Rocky Mountain HouseAlberta Best of teen camp (faith, games, campout and more) with a 3-track Skill Development program as a sequel to Jr. Skills Zao. Read more view details	,41,6,81,173,5,9,123,69,8,3,16,322,28,30,221,56,360,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	549	14-18	2022-08-01
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta OVERNIGHT Traditional Quest Jul 10 - Jul 15, 2022 • Sundre, AB • Age 9 to 11 (Coed) • From $589 SundreAlberta Perfect for campers who love wild costumes, drama and intricate stories. Lots of classic camp activities too. Read more view details	,41,6,81,8,3,12,347,16,322,25,223,28,30,221,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	589	9-11	2022-07-01
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta OVERNIGHT Out-tripping Senior Girls Jul 17 - Jul 29, 2022 • Rocky Mountain House, AB • Age 12 to 18 (Girls) • From $1,399 Rocky Mountain HouseAlberta 8 days of classic teen camp and 5 days on a choice of adventurous out-trip. Forge friendships, memories and faith. Read more view details	,41,6,81,8,3,12,347,16,322,28,30,221,56,overnightcamp,allgirls,	1399	12-18	2022-07-01
Camp Cherith - Ontario OVERNIGHT Traditional Girls' Camp - Adventure Jul 03 - Jul 09, 2022 • Southern Bruce County, ON • Age 6 to 16 (Girls) • From $519 Southern Bruce CountyOntario Want a week where your girls are just girls? This is the week for you Read more view details	,81,6,150,5,37,10,9,173,134,88,2,91,33,8,3,11,347,12,16,322,25,223,28,30,31,36,346,222,54,56,60,63,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	519	6-16	2022-07-01
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta DAY CAMP Traditional Day Camp Jul 05 - Jul 08, 2022 • Sundre, AB • Age 5 to 9 (Coed) • From $255 SundreAlberta Swim, learn about the Bible and get a taste of all kinds of camp activities throughout this exciting half week. Read more view details	,81,6,10,5,9,8,3,12,347,223,28,30,221,16,322,25,56,188,0,daycamp,coed,	255	5-9	2022-07-01
Camp Crossroads DAY CAMP Traditional Day Camp Jul 11 - Aug 19, 2022 • Torrance, ON • Age 8 to 12 (Coed) • From $140 TorranceOntario Day Campers enjoy swimming, gaga ball, field games, crafts, canoeing, outdoor adventure, stories, tubing and more! Read more view details	,10,5,9,12,3,347,223,28,30,222,16,322,56,188,0,daycamp,coed,	140	8-12	2022-07-012022-08-01
Camp Cherith - Lanark OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT Camper In Leadership Training (CILT) 1 Jul 31 - Aug 26, 2022 • Ottawa, ON • Age 14 to 16 (Coed) • From $940 OttawaOntario Campers will grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, learn the values of Camp Cherith, and learn staff skills. Read more view details	,133,5,175,37,59,288,10,9,69,134,88,2,91,366,33,97,8,3,54,347,63,36,346,28,74,16,322,25,31,56,overnightcamp,coed,	940	14-16	2022-07-012022-08-01
Lone Prairie Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Christian Leadership Training 3 Jul 03 - Jul 29, 2022 • Ferintosh, AB • Age 16 to 18 (Coed) • From $180 FerintoshAlberta CLT 3 focuses on the ‘Go’ of the Great Commission. Read more view details	,48,6,298,81,10,5,9,173,355,123,134,88,2,91,366,33,12,3,347,327,323,223,54,63,324,28,222,221,60,260,16,322,31,56,64,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	180	16-18	2022-07-01
Camp Cherith - Lanark OVERNIGHT Swimming Advanced Swimming & Lifesaving Jul 24 - Jul 29, 2022 • Ottawa, ON • Age 11 to 18+ (Coed) • From $470 OttawaOntario Level advancement for swimmers of all ages and stages. Read more view details	,321,1,226,276,56,3,322,overnightcamp,coed,	470	11-19	2022-07-01
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta OVERNIGHT Horseback Riding Horsemanship Skills Session 2 Aug 07 - Aug 12, 2022 • Sundre, AB • Age 10 to 11 (Coed) • From $589 SundreAlberta Horse-obsessed kids of all riding abilities will get tons of horse experience along with a range of other classic camp fun. Read more view details	,81,6,8,3,12,347,223,30,221,56,322,63,overnightcamp,coed,	589	10-11	2022-08-01
Camp Kwasind OVERNIGHT Traditional Summer Camp Jul 03 - Aug 20, 2022 • Huntsville, ON • Age 7 to 15 (Coed) • From $460 HuntsvilleOntario Kwasind is a Christian camp that is large enough to provide lots of program options and small enough that every kids is known Read more view details	,48,6,81,133,5,258,22,165,175,37,59,288,10,9,123,69,360,344,2,8,3,224,11,347,12,327,323,223,54,63,324,251,28,221,60,260,16,322,25,31,49,56,64,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	460	7-15	2022-07-012022-08-01
Camp Cherith - Lanark OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) 2 Jul 04 - Jul 15, 2022 • Ottawa, ON • Age 14 to 16 (Coed) • From $940 OttawaOntario Campers will grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, learn the values of Camp Cherith, and practice staff skills. Read more view details	,133,5,175,37,59,288,10,9,69,134,88,2,91,366,33,97,8,3,54,347,63,36,346,28,74,16,322,25,31,56,overnightcamp,coed,	940	14-16	2022-07-01
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta OVERNIGHT Traditional Junior Boys Aug 14 - Aug 19, 2022 • Sundre, AB • Age 9 to 11 (Boys) • From $589 SundreAlberta Junior Boys introduces young men to the great adventure of Christian life. They get to try all kinds of exciting activities! Read more view details	,41,6,81,8,3,12,347,16,322,25,223,28,30,221,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	589	9-11	2022-08-01
Camp Cherith - Lanark OVERNIGHT Traditional Traditional Summer Camp Jul 10 - Aug 26, 2022 • Ottawa, ON • Age 8 to 16 (Coed) • From $470 OttawaOntario Camp Cherith Lanark offers a variety of outdoor skills to keep your child active this summer! Read more view details	,133,5,175,37,59,288,10,9,69,134,97,2,8,3,54,347,63,36,346,28,74,16,322,25,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	470	8-16	2022-07-012022-08-01
Camp Cherith - Ontario DAY CAMP Traditional Day Camp Aug 22 - Aug 26, 2022 • Southern Bruce County, ON • Age 5 to 11 (Coed) • From $195 Southern Bruce CountyOntario Day camp is a great way for your child to come and enjoy camp life, without having to spend the night. Read more view details	,298,6,10,5,9,173,123,24,2,357,50,8,3,11,347,12,327,223,54,63,36,346,28,222,16,322,25,31,369,56,188,0,daycamp,coed,	195	5-11	2022-08-01
Lone Prairie Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Junior Jul 10 - Jul 15, 2022 • Ferintosh, AB • Age 7 to 9 (Coed) • From $315 FerintoshAlberta Junior Camp is your child’s first opportunity to experience a full week of summer camp. Read more view details	,48,6,298,81,10,5,9,173,355,123,134,88,2,91,366,33,12,3,347,327,323,223,54,63,324,28,222,221,60,260,16,322,31,56,64,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	315	7-9	2022-07-01
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT Leaders-In-Training 1 (LIT1) Jun 30 - Jul 08, 2022 • Sundre, AB • Age 15 to 16 (Coed) • From $499 SundreAlberta This introduction to leadership is a week of learning together, practicing skills and having fun at our Sundre location. Read more view details	,41,6,81,88,2,91,366,33,8,3,12,347,28,30,221,16,322,56,overnightcamp,coed,	499	15-16	2022-06-012022-07-01
Lone Prairie Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Christian Leadership Training 1 Jul 03 - Jul 15, 2022 • Ferintosh, AB • Age 7 to 16 (Coed) • From $400 FerintoshAlberta CLT 1 focuses on basics. It is primarily a bridge, allowing the transition from camper to staff! Read more view details	,48,6,298,81,10,5,9,173,355,123,134,88,2,91,366,33,12,3,347,327,323,223,54,63,324,28,222,221,60,260,16,322,31,56,64,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	400	7-16	2022-07-01
Camp Crossroads OVERNIGHT Traditional Family Classic Aug 29 - Sep 03, 2022 • Torrance, ON • Age 1 to 18+ (Coed) • From $1,000 TorranceOntario Grow closer together through fun outdoor activities, delicious meals, and meaningful chapel sessions for all ages. Read more view details	,10,5,9,16,3,322,25,31,56,64,8,11,347,12,223,28,30,36,346,222,54,63,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	1000	1-19	2022-08-012022-09-01
Camp Cherith - Ontario OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT Coed - CILT 1 Jul 31 - Aug 20, 2022 • Southern Bruce County, ON • Age 15 to 16 (Coed) • From $1,387 Southern Bruce CountyOntario CILT 1 will teach you leadership skills and you will make some great forever friends. Read more view details	,88,2,91,97,8,3,12,347,16,322,25,28,30,31,36,346,54,56,60,63,222,260,10,5,9,134,150,37,173,48,6,81,362,overnightcamp,coed,	1387	15-16	2022-07-012022-08-01

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Ourkids.net: List of camps and programs that help kids develop their religious faith

Defining and understanding religious faith

“Every person on the planet has faith in something,” Chantal Huinink believes, “whether that’s religious faith or a faith based in societal values.” In her opinion, “religious faith has to do with particular beliefs and assumptions about the way the world works, who God is and how we are to function because [of what] we believe or know who God is.” Huinink is a registered social worker, focusing her work on spiritually integrated psychotherapy. She’s also the Coordinator of Organizational and Spiritual Life at Christian Horizons, a non-profit, faith-based organization, as well as a speaker and advocate for the rights of differently-abled people.

“For me”, she begins, “not only as a Christian but as a woman who lives with disabilities, I found that faith is a source of strength and purpose … When we talk about faith experiences, it’s about learning to integrate who we are with exactly what we believe.”

Theological concepts can sometimes go over a child’s head. To have one or two weeks in a faith-based experience geared to specific age levels can be especially awesome.

What’s the value of religious faith?

At its best, religious faith goes beyond mere personal belief and extends outward in expressions of selfless love and a deeply spiritual response to the world around you. Religious faith teaches morals, ethics and respect. It can teach children to treat others as they would like to be treated, and it’s based in a sense of community, wherein people are accepted and respected equally.

Huinink knows personally that life has many bumps in the road, but faith can help smooth those. Born with Cerebral Palsy (CP), faith has been crucially important to carving out a successful life, a “miraculous” journey, in her words. She’s completed a double Masters in Social Work and Divinity, spoken at international conferences, and she’s been featured as a “changemaker” in Christianity Today. “We all have struggles,” she says. “There will be problems that come [at any age]. I think the earlier you can be exposed or committed to a faith-system that kind of makes the world and the suffering within it make sense, the earlier you’re able to cope better.”

How will my child learn about religious faith?

“Whether it’s religiously-oriented or not, I think that kids are always developing their faith from the moment they’re born,” Huinink says. “If they happen to be blessed with a faith community that supports them and nurtures them, then that will impact their world view, what they come to believe and ultimately, how they live their lives.” She correctly separates religion from faith, with the former being a set of doctrines, the latter a more personal expression closer to spirituality.

Religious camps may encourage belief in specific doctrines, but the faith community in each camp setting may be as different from one to another as the spectrum of colours in a rainbow.

She’s hesitant to generalize about all religious-based camps. However, with respect to those she knows personally, she says, camp can tailor “spiritual beliefs and values … to specific age brackets and specific activities that children enjoy.” Her own experience at camp was pivotal to her spiritual development. “At the age of 9, I attended Christian camp,” she says. “Religious concepts were brought down to a level that I could understand… At that moment, my faith became not just my parent’s faith, but something that I could ascribe to.” She began to truly understand how to apply faith concepts in her own life.

“The fact that I have a disability plays into every sphere of my life - social, spiritual, mental and emotional,” she explains. The Christian camp she attended “wasn’t specifically for children with disabilities, however, they enfolded me into an activity-based program that was meant for able-bodied active children and they adapted it so I could not only be participating but be fully included and loved.” To her, this was a huge testament, “not only about the other children and staff’s love for me but God’s love for me as well.”

How can I support my child’s religious faith?

You can support your child’s development of religious faith by exposing them to a faith-based community, whether that’s through school, camp or some other means. “I think one of the main advantages of being in a faith-based community is that it’s a chance for the old and young to interact. However, theological concepts can sometimes go over a child’s head,” Huinink believes. For this reason, she emphasizes the importance of camps. “To have one or two weeks in a faith-based experience that’s geared to specific age levels can be especially awesome. We all have spiritual questions...so to take the questions of children and value and nurture that curiosity, specifically in a camp environment...is really important and special.”

Furthermore, you can support your child’s religious faith by creating an environment where your child feels comfortable to ask you questions about their religion and other religions. Be patient with your child as they explore their curiosity and strengthen their faith.

Want your child to enhance their religious faith?

There are many camps that focus on religious faith. These camps strive to educate campers on religious doctrines and values so they can implement these teachings in their own lives. In addition to learning more about one specific religion, religious-faith camps teach children the importance of inclusivity and a sense of community. “I think that the biggest testament to who God is - whether you see Him through Christian eyes, Jewish eyes, Muslim eyes or another religious system”, says Huinink, “is how the people that worship or believe in Him act and respond to the needs of their community.”

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Camps that help kids grow in religious faith

Develop personal spirituality and deepen your appreciation for cultural values

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