- Opportunity to UnPlug
- Life today has become busy, loud and a culture of electronic devices. Summer camp offers the opportunity for children to “unplug” from our electronic filled lifestyle, slow down and breathe deeply the beauty of nature and God’s creation. Children are given the opportunity to see & hear nature, allowing them the opportunity to reflect upon themselves and grow as individuals.
- Opportunity to Grow & be Transformed
- At summer camp children are given the opportunity to spread their wings in a safe and encouraging environment, giving them the opportunity to discover who they were created to be through the teachings of scripture and self-development. We believe that God speaks through His creation and nature and camp gives children the chance to experience this as individuals, away from home, but with the guidance of trained staff and counselors. Children gain “tools” to help them navigate through life and have an eternal transformation.
- Create friendships
- When you spend a week together with cabin mates & counselors, new and genuine friendships are formed. You leave camp with deep connections and a heart-felt relationship with campers, leaders and mentors that can last a lifetime.
- New adventures & experiences
- Every day offers new and exciting experiences for campers. Have you ever played archery, or star gazed in a night sky filled with millions of stars, played paintball in the woods, volleyball or mountain biked? At Laurel Pines campers experience an array of adventures and experiences designed to encourage team building skills and strengthen personal growth.
- Develop Independence , Confidence and Build Self-Esteem
- Camp offers a great way to encourage independence in children. Camp empowers children to take care of themselves, build confidence, self-esteem and transform with the guidance of counselors and trained staff. Activities at camp encourage the development of these character traits in children that will empower them.
- Respect
- One of the main themes taught is RESPECT. Respect for oneself, respect for pears, respect for their community and respect for God. This basic principal & trait is reiterated throughout the week and if children can learn and live a life with “Respect” they have gained a most valuable tool for today, tomorrow and their lifetime.
- Life long memories
- At camp children are creating memories and experiences that last a lifetime. Memories that inspire a personal connection with nature and God, and in turn, creating better environmental people for our communities and our future.
Community Benefits:
- Build a strong foundation
- Children are our future; creating strong foundation in our children creates a better tomorrow for our communities
- Develop & Instill leadership skills
- Children are the leaders of tomorrow. At camp they are allowed to make choices and work together to reach their goal allowing the development of leadership skills. Strong leaders are less likely to be affected by peer pressure allowing them to feel empowered in tasks they take on at camp and throughout their lives.
- Respect
- One of the main themes taught is RESPECT. Respect for oneself, respect for pears, respect for their community and respect for God. This basic principal & trait is reiterated throughout the week and if children can learn and live a life with “Respect” they have gained a most valuable tool for today, tomorrow and their lifetime.
- Encourage Creativity
- Through games, crafts and personal reflection children are encourage to think positive. Camp encourages children to think outside the box and look for new ways to better themselves and their community.
- Build confidence
- A strong and confident child will make choices that are good for them and be able to resist peer pressure. Confident children create good leaders for our community.
- Team Building skills
- Through a variety of team building games and activities, children are encouraged to work together for a common goal, creating an environment that benefits oneself and the community.