A camp context is an ideal place to learn about God and His place in our lives. The outdoor environment has a way of prompting wonder that leads to a sense of the nearness of the Creator who is ever present to relate to us. The time available provides the opportunity for getting to know people as individuals and exploring issues that relate to our lives as Christians. As an integrated life-style of Christian living is evidenced, a great impact will be made on those who have not yet begun their own faith journey. The specific goals for each camp will depend on the specific needs of the individual campers.
Children have relational needs, faith needs and life skill needs.
These should be targeted and specific goals for the camp determined. Two strong motives lie at the foundation of camping. They are a desire to win people to faith in jesus Christ, and a desire to take people further in their relationship with God, others and themselves. These two aspects do not need to be seen as conflicting. Unfortunately, a narrow view of evangelism that looks for simple decisions and a narrow view of teaching as Bible study and discussion groups has led to this tension.