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Climbing WallEvery year in the United States the lives of 9 million children and adults are impacted through more than 12,000 camping and retreat ministries hosted by organized camps, local churches, colleges, agencies, and mission boards.  Almost every church and school integrates experience-based learning principles into their core curriculum whether it be at youth meetings, VBS, AWANA, Sunday school, cell groups, missions trips, or work trips. Camping and recreation programs are key components of outreach strategies around the world.  Mastery of the skills surrounding the use of camping and recreation programs for impacting the lives of people will prepare students to play a valuable role in the mission of the church.

Program Goals. Upon completion of the camp ministry program interns should be equipped to minister with effectiveness within a camping or recreational organization environment. Success will be demonstrated in the exercise of the following competencies:

  1. Integrate the Word of God into every aspect of the camp program with skill, creativity, and excellence.
  2. Create programming that is driven by a clear sense of mission and purpose.
  3. Position himself/herself and the organization as servants to the local church and family unit.
  4. Understand the history, trends, and challenges of organized camp ministry.
  5. Evaluate existing camping programs as to their effectiveness in fulfilling the mission.
  6. Develop a workable philosophy of experience-based learning and in-process discipleship.
  7. Demonstrate excellence in programming, administration, and stewardship of resources.
  8. Lead others towards aggressive growth with the heart of a shepherd.

Course List:

  • Foundations of Camping and Outdoor Education
  • Introduction to Impact Ministry Leadership
  • Counseling in Active Learning Environments
  • Foundations of Experience Based Learning
  • Planning for Integrative Learning
  • Recreational Programming: Vision, Assessment, Design
  • Recreational Programming: Implementation & Evaluation
  • Mobilization of Staff and Volunteers
  • Financial Management in the Non-Profit Organization
  • Risk Management in Recreation Organizations
  • Government and Admin in Non-Profit Organizations 
  •  Management of Support Services
  • Learning Activities, Games, and Events
  • Ropes Course Skills and Certification
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