Welcome
Dear Friend of Christian Camping,
Christian camping ministries can be found in 94 countries around the world. Christian Camping International is an alliance of 18 associations whose leaders serve the Christian camping movement and impact 12 million campers each year.
Christian camping takes many forms throughout the world. Generally, Christian camping applies the common threads of, 1) the use of the outdoor setting, 2) time away from the routines of life, 3) temporary community building, 4) spiritual intentionality and 5) joyful, fun and challenging adventure experiences. These combine to serve God and build His Church.
Christian camping meets the needs of campers of all ages; however, younger children are especially drawn to this ministry. Over 2 billion people in our world are under the age of 15. Research shows that most people make their significant spiritual decisions before the age of 15. This constellation of; 1) a massive wave of next generation young people, 2) the most receptive years of one’s life and 3) the attraction of Christian camping makes this a strategic ministry to reach the world for Christ.
This new generation seeks authenticity and relationships. Christian camping proclaims the timeless truths of Christianity but in an intensely relational context using methods that are relevant culturally and generationally.
Please browse our website and join us in using Christian camping to reach the next generation for Christ.
International Director
dan@cciworldwide.org
What's New
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The impact of camp is not program or facility but people . . . long after games and adventure are forgotten, campers will remember their counselors. Lloyd Mattson, The Camp Counselor A Slice of Fresh Bread One of the joys of living in the country is burn piles. Last Saturday was a spectacular early spring day in East Texas. After three months of dreary...
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Last week I was privileged to view the majestic snow capped mountains, towering evergreen trees and rocky hillsides that create the setting for Forest Home. I say, create the setting because Forest Home is much more than a beautiful place. It is a staff, a program and a heritage that serves campers and guests well, and it is a leader in the Christian...
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In the end, achievement can't really answer the big questions - Who am I? What am I really worth? How do I face death? It gives the initial illusion of an answer. There is an initial rush of happiness that leads us to believe we have arrived, been included, been accepted, and proved ourselves. However, the satisfaction quickly fades. Timothy Keller...
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The past few days I've been with the staff of Alpine Camp and Conference Center, helping with their staff retreat at Forest Home Christian Camp in Southern California. Alpine is a camp that practices what it preaches. They actually take a few days away from the busyness of their ministry schedule and spend time together to rethink their purpose...