Summer Camp Curriculum Design & Visioning - An Inside Look
UMCRM member Troy Taylor (Camp Magruder, OR), serves as one of our denomination's representatives (David Berkey, now serving Michigan Area UM Camp & Retreat Ministries, is the other) to the ecumenical team that designs the InsideOut summer camp resource each year. Troy gives us a look inside the development process, describing how the scriptures are selected and themes produced collaboratively. Learn about the values that guide the team and how the summer camp curriculum is thoughtfully designed to equip Christian camp leaders to create excellent, faith-forming experiences. Whether or not you're a current user of the Inside Out curriculum, you'll gain new insight into the creative process. Read the blog post
UMCRM member Troy Taylor (Camp Magruder, OR), serves as one of our denomination's representatives (David Berkey, now serving Michigan Area UM Camp & Retreat Ministries, is the other) to the ecumenical team that designs the InsideOut summer camp resource each year. Troy gives us a look inside the development process, describing how the scriptures are selected and themes produced collaboratively. Learn about the values that guide the team and how the summer camp curriculum is thoughtfully designed to equip Christian camp leaders to create excellent, faith-forming experiences. Whether or not you're a current user of the Inside Out curriculum, you'll gain new insight into the creative process. Read the blog post
Designating Camp Staff as Essential Workers
One of the American Camp Association’s most important advocacy initiatives right now is to have camp staff certified as “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers,” allowing staff to be prioritized to receive the COVID-19 vaccination within the Education sector. Learn more and follow along here.
One of the American Camp Association’s most important advocacy initiatives right now is to have camp staff certified as “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers,” allowing staff to be prioritized to receive the COVID-19 vaccination within the Education sector. Learn more and follow along here.
Project Real Job from the American Camp Association
Get assistance with communicating the career-enhancing benefits of working at camp to prospective employees and their parents, in this new project from the American Camp Association.
Get assistance with communicating the career-enhancing benefits of working at camp to prospective employees and their parents, in this new project from the American Camp Association.
Expectant Waiting in 2020: A Reflection from Sacred Playgrounds
Our friend Jake Sorenson from Sacred Playgrounds recently wrote this reflection on Advent that we wanted to share with you.
The expectation and preparation are particularly palpable this year. We long for a fresh start, for all things to be made new. In this season of Advent, we dare to hope.
Our friend Jake Sorenson from Sacred Playgrounds recently wrote this reflection on Advent that we wanted to share with you.
The expectation and preparation are particularly palpable this year. We long for a fresh start, for all things to be made new. In this season of Advent, we dare to hope.
Bring a Voice to Your Ministry - United Methodist General Conference Advocacy
United Methodist camp and retreat ministries serve the breadth of the UMC and across denominational lines. In the midst of any denominational changes, our goal is to continue impacting churches through offering experiences that bring individuals into a deeper walk with Christ. This resource is designed to equip you with knowledge and strategies for being a strong voice in conversations during this General Conference season. It will guide you in reaching out to your General Conference delegates and inviting them to enter decision making processes with both the local church AND camp and retreat ministries in mind.
This guide includes:
Legislation
Action Steps
Relationship building
United Methodist camp and retreat ministries serve the breadth of the UMC and across denominational lines. In the midst of any denominational changes, our goal is to continue impacting churches through offering experiences that bring individuals into a deeper walk with Christ. This resource is designed to equip you with knowledge and strategies for being a strong voice in conversations during this General Conference season. It will guide you in reaching out to your General Conference delegates and inviting them to enter decision making processes with both the local church AND camp and retreat ministries in mind.
This guide includes:
Legislation
Action Steps
Relationship building