Ohio Christian Summer Camps: Great for Mind, Body, and Spirit

Ohio Christian summer camps are an excellent choice for body, mind, and spirit.  If you think of all those in the scriptures who walked with God, most experienced their most powerful encounters with God in wilderness.  Mountains, deserts, forests, and water are the backdrop of the great stories from Abraham right through to Jesus and his disciples.

Ohio Christian summer camps offer experiences for all ages, especially for children and young people, and most of them feature peaceful, beautiful lakes, times of solitude and soul-refreshing quiet times.  And there's a ton of fun to enjoy too, with fishing, hiking, volleyball, canoeing, rock-wall climbing, and indoor gyms.

Do you remember your years of summers spent at Ohio Christian summer camps?  How about all that camp food in the mess hall or roasting hotdogs and marshmallows over a campfire?  Many will tell you that their fondest and most formative summers were spent at Christian camps, and they now treasure the summers when their own children will experience the same.

The great thing about Ohio Christian summer camps is that lodging, dining and all the fun and recreation are included in the cost.  And most camps will feature excellent speakers that are relevant and can speak into the lives of youth in powerful ways.

Ohio Christian summer camps bring a special depth that regular vacations may not offer, and in a day and age of hectic schedules, having your children retreat for a week or two to nurture their hearts and focus on God is priceless.  Most who have a strong and vibrant faith will tell you that the most important years for their spiritual growth were when they were young.

A great way to learn more about Ohio Christian summer camps is to contact local churches, search the internet, or ask friends and family about the camps they love to go to or send their kids to.  Young people spend so much of their year in school and sporting events that are healthy and productive yet lack any spiritual focus.  There may be no better way to help foster authentic spiritual growth than finding one of the Ohio Christian summer camps that is right for your children.

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Does your child plan to attend camp this summer? How do you know which one is the right one? Check out the free resource Mark developed for parents called "The Top 10 Things Parents Should Consider When Selecting a Summer Camp." We think you'll find it very helpful!