By Kyle Cravens NASHVILLE (LifeWay) - Camp is a mountain top experience, a real spiritual marker in the lives of many campers who attend. Here's what group leaders and campers have to say about the impact of camp: “Our group had an unchurched student who didn't even own a Bible attend camp. He accepted Christ this week. Our group is more unified than ever.” “God has shown me the importance of service and putting feet to my faith.” “God showed me it's OK to be who I am.” “During my week of camp, my leader taught me how to trust in the Lord and stay faithful.” “At camp, I got to paint houses with my friends and got closer to God.” I worked five summers of FUGE Camps and went on to devote my career for 23 years to this ministry because I am passionate about camp ministry and what the Lord does in the lives of campers when they get out of their comfort zones and turn their attention to Him. Why camp matters to kids, teenagers and parents Here are five reasons parents should send their child(ren) to camp and why kids and teenagers should want to be part of this experience. Encounter God in a personal way Summer camp can often be a spiritually life-changing event for kids and teenagers. They … [Read more...]