Tag Archives: Camp
Camp Texas: #9 – Sunblock
Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by Kenny.
You know you’re at a camp in Texas when applying and reapplying sunblock is an actual camp rotation.… Read the rest
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Camp Texas: #10 – Water Temperature
Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by Kenny.
You know you’re at a camp in Texas when the water comes out of the tap in two temperatures: hot and less hot.… Read the rest
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Top ten ways you know you’re at summer camp in Texas!
Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by Kenny.
For the past 7 days, I’ve been speaking at a summer camp in South/Central Texas. It’s been an incredible week. I love this camp. But it’s Texas and this place is hot.
I’ve been going to camp for well over 20 years. I have all kinds of experience at camps all over the United States, but I must tell you, there’s nothing like camp in Texas. So, I want to share with you my top ten list of how you know you’re at camp in the state of Texas. I’ll post 3 a day and wrap up this top ten on Friday!… Read the rest
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Kids Camp: Day 2
Posted on 11. Jul, 2011 by Kenny.
Okay, I’m about 4 days late publishing this post. Camp is already over, but you know how it is at camp. I was busy. I’m still at camp, but the Gateway kids are long gone. Day two was incredible. The kids began to gel can truly connect with each other and their leaders.. plus they had a blast, even in the 104 degree summer heat. Wow!
So, on day two of our Chase the Light camp series, the kids learned about the disciples and they misfits that they were. One starts to wonder about the choices Jesus was making in his selection of followers. Fishermen, quarreling brothers, a tax collector (slime ball), a man who would deny Christ and a man who would betray him.… Read the rest
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Kids Camp: Day 1
Posted on 06. Jul, 2011 by Kenny.
Day 1 of Kids Camp went exceptionally well. It was a bit of a busy day for me. Actually, the end of a very buys few weeks. Yesterday morning we processed almost 100 kids and got them on the bus and headed to camp, but at the very same time, I was getting 91 Middle School and High School kids off to their own separate camp. I was bummed that both camps are at the same time, but I’m glad to finally get to Kids Camp where I could focus on just one camp, not two.
I’ve written this before, but we’re using Chase the Light camp curriculum by the folks at Orange. I must say, this is some good stuff.… Read the rest
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Camp Illustrations I’m Using
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by Kenny.
So many of you were very kind to give me lot’s of great ideas for camp. The ideas you all send me help spark my imagination and bring me different ideas… and sometimes the idea you bring to the table is exactly what I need.
So, here’s what I’ve settled on using.
Initially, I asked for three wise men. I got a couple of offers and several fell through. When I began to see that I might not get my hands on one, I realized that I better come up with a plan B. Actually, the plan B is turning out to be a really good solution. I’m doing a live nativity… kids always love seeing their leaders act stuff out.… Read the rest
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Illustrating God and Friendship
Posted on 20. Jun, 2011 by Kenny.
Okay, I feel really needy right now. I’m finalizing the last few messages for camp which is coming up in July. One of the messages that I’m really looking forward to is answering the question: Who is Jesus? In the morning we’re looking at Nicodemus who sought out to understand who Jesus really was, so that evening I’m comprehensively explaining who Jesus is. It should be a lot of fun. This is an important message because so many kids follow Jesus early because it’s all they know. Parents, Church, Sunday School and all the other GREAT influences point them to Jesus, so they do. However, at some point a child who comes to faith really early has to transition to where their faith truly becomes their own.… Read the rest
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An illustration on misfits and brokeness
Posted on 16. Jun, 2011 by Kenny.
So, here’s a huge illustration I’m working on and I’m still not 100% sure on what direction I should go. So, please send me some of your ideas. Let me give you the premise.
One of the major themes for camp is about being a misfit. When we “Chase the Light” and follow Jesus, we’re going to be seen as a misfit. The world around us isn’t going to understand or see why we’re doing the things we do. So, we’re playing with the different perspectives of being a misfit.
The initial thought I had was to have a container of tennis balls and another container of ping pong balls… or something else that is even more different than the tennis balls.… Read the rest
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Do you know where I can get some wise men?
Posted on 16. Jun, 2011 by Kenny.
Okay, my first big request. For Summer Camp I’m using “Chase the Light” curriculum from Orange. Let me tell you, it’s incredible. If you’re looking for some good camp curriculum, some curriculum for the summer break or anything special like that, you can’t go wrong with Chase the Light. I’ve had so much for preparing my messages and I’m excited to speak on these issues in particular. I think it’s going to be a life-changing week for hundreds of kids.
So, the first message in the curriculum is about the wise men who traveled to see Jesus. I’m doing a bit of a fun intro at the beginning and I thought that it would be fun to have those light-up plastic wise men that people loved to put in their yards in the 80′s..… Read the rest
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Keep your Kidmin safe this summer!
Posted on 31. May, 2011 by Kenny.
My wife came across this and sent it to me. In all my years in Kidmin, I’ve never read an article as clear as this and something that I feel is absolutely necessary for every one of my volunteer to ready (specifically those who are coming to camp or lock-ins where there is swimming). Of course we use life guards, but I feel that everyone on the team needs to know this information.
I’ve heard stories of churches who have lost kids to a drowning at camp. I cannot even imagine facing that kind of tragedy. That’s why we need to be so careful and thorough in training.
Click here to read a great article on what drowning actually looks like.… Read the rest
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