The holiday rush is fast approaching. Your kids are excited for the decorations, family time, and gifts under the tree. Meanwhile, you might be dreading the hustle, endless shopping, and commercialization of the season – all while hoping for something more meaningful. So, how can you make this time of year everything it was meant to be? What if you could bring the core principles of camp into your holiday celebrations? Here are a few ideas to spark some creativity for you and your family.

As adults we often forget how to play … But what if we took the time to play catch with our kids, or hide and seek, or build a cardboard rocket ship in the backyard and pretend to be astronauts and fly to the moon.

The statistics are astounding. According to research by Dr. Bryant Myers nearly 85% of the decision that are made for Christ in the United States happen between the ages of 4-14.

What would happen if you lived by these same five promises at your home? How would the dynamic of your home change if your children knew that will do all you can to keep them safe, that you will always be present for them, that will always respect them and take responsibility for your actions? And what if every word spoken at home was used to build each other up? These five promises could change everything.

We live in a world frozen in perpetual conflict. Conflict resolution is about winners and losers. It is about who can shout the loudest and who can tear down the other person first. But what if there was a better way?

Trauma-informed Care for the Home

Over the past six years and particularly since 2020, it has become increasingly common to have kids at camp who have experienced trauma. These campers don’t know how to express their feelings or communicate what they need. As a result their trauma is expressed behaviorally. Loss of appetite, too much or too little sleep, unexplained anger or irritability, anxiety, and an inability to focus are all signs of trauma in a child.