Thursday, October 25, 2018

Exploring God's Creation: Environmental Education at Christian Camps

God has given us many beautiful things in nature, and as Christians, we need to practice environmental stewardship. Camps offer many attendees a chance to really foster this understanding, and better contribution to the world. Here, we’ll go over different ways to explore these creations, and the power of doing so. 

The connection with Nature 

A huge benefit of Christian camps that are outside is that it builds a connection with nature on a deep, personal level. This is a connection that’s fostered by physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being that happens. 


Through spending time within nature, children create a larger appreciation of the world around themselves. From fresh air to even identifying plants and animals, to even building restorative effects through activities, children can build a unique connection. There are so many great ways to do this, such as through nature walks. 

Environmental Stewardship 

There is environmental stewardship to be had in these camps. 

Children learn in these camps all about the environment.  There's also the importance that comes with conservation, and the balance of our ecosystems that’s incredibly fragile.   These campers also learn about the world around them, and the actions that their impacts have. 



Children see beauty, along with interconnectedness in our world.  it inspires them to be protectors that happen there, especially with camping, hiking, and walks around to see the different areas around them. 

Outdoor Education Exercises for Campers 

There are a ton of different outdoor exercises that campers can check out. 

Some of them include: 

  • Archery 

  • Boating 

  • Rock climbing 

  • Survival skills 

  • Building shelters

  • Hiking 

  • Nature walks 

  • Meditation  

There are also some traditional activities and unique hands-on learning that you can teach campers. 

They include: 

  • Animal and agricultural science 

  • Conservation 

  • Ecology and habitats 

  • Studying owl pellets 

  • Studying the pond and lake. 

  • Studying the wildlife 

These activities get a lot of campers out of their heads, and into the world around them.  the nature-based programs that are taught aren’t just for temporary learning, but something magical. 

The importance of Nature 

Nature is something that’s a part of life. 

These projects aren’t just good for those who wish to learn about God’s creations, but also to foster better wellness on all levels.   Getting outside is good for your health. 

Taking a walk in nature with like minded individuals gives you a chance to study and learn all about the different items that are out there. Along with this, campers can also learn about how they can do better. 

Recycling efforts, for example, get campers a chance to see just what type of learning they wish to cultivate, in order to be even more aware of the world around them.   They can also utilize survival skills for better understanding of how to partake in nature. 



Christian camps aren’t just trying to teach faith though, but also other activities that are in the image of the eyes of Christ.  For instance, Jesus would’ve wanted you to recycle, and also help animals.   Following Jesus, you’ll definitely be able to do just that through taking care of animals, plants and so much more. 

Remember, the world around you isn’t just a place filled with creatures, but there’s a deeper, more intimate understanding to be had. Christian camps give you a lot of different ways to really harness this, in a safe and effective manner.  It can be great for better connections with nature, and to help nature as much as you can do, in order to really do things in the eyes of the Lord.


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