Worship, Camp Program, and Online Resources

Faith Formation Guidelines

Faith Formation at Camp [PDF: 36 pp/663 KB] introduces the new Guiding Principles for Faith Formation at United Church Camps, and is for all who are actively engaged as  leaders with or at camps. Also available from UCRDstore.

You are encouraged to make and distribute copies of Who We Are: United Church Theology, Culture, and Traditions [PDF: 8 pp/339 KB]  each summer for staff training. This brochure helps camp staff and volunteers understand who and what they are representing as an employee at a United Church camp.

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Green Camp Covenant

• Green Camp Covenant [RTF: 1 p/81 KB]
  Sign the covenant to recognize the unique role and responsibility we play in protecting God's creation and maintaining places where people of faith come to experience God.
• Living into the Covenant [PDF: 1 p/56 KB]
  A list of practical ways to live into the Green Camp Covenant.

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Connections 2008 Workshop Resources

A few of the workshop facilitators from Connections 2008 graciously share their resources with you.

Camp Connections (material from Erin Beckwell Scriven)

• Camp is Home and Church to Me [PDF: 4 pp/124 KB]

Camp Counsellors and Creativity (material from Joe Richards)

• Camp, Creativity, and a Trunk Full of Possibility [PDF: 3 pp/23 KB]
• Growing Creativity at Camp: How to Increase Creativity with Camp Staff [PDF: 3 pp/27 KB]

Conflict (from United Church policy handbook)

• Theological Affirmations [PDF: 2 pp/20 KB]

Games (material from David Fletcher)

• Quick Little Games [PDF: 6 pp/48 KB]

Games, Dance, and Teamplay (material from Barry Jolliff)

• Barry's Games List [PDF: 2 pp/20 KB]
• Recreational Dance [PDF: 2 pp/26 KB]
• Starter Kit for Team Builders [PDF: 1 p/17 KB]
• What is Teamplay? [PDF: 1 p/18 KB]

Programming and Partnership Building (material from Bob Lockhart)

• Master Stories: Sharing Biblical Stories [PDF: 4 pp/41 KB]
• Partners in Ministry [PDF: 1 p/30 KB]

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Worship and Prayer

Bread for the Journey [PDF: 8 pp/129 KB]

This "life journeys" labyrinth workshop for youth can be adapted for intergenerational and other groups and events.

Pastoral Principles for Prayer [PDF: 1 p/25 KB]

Some things to remember when planning and leading prayer with young people. By Thomas N. Tomaszek.

The Spectrum of Light: An Epiphany Bead Prayer [PDF: 3 pp/23 KB]

A prayer activity on the colours of the rainbow. By Ruth Richardson.

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Christian Education and Bible Study

Christian Education Curriculum [PDF: 10 pp/80 KB]

A five-day curriculum. Each day's theme is on a day in the life of Jesus. From Hardisty Lake United Church Camp.

I'm Special [PDF: 12 pp/72 KB]

A Bible study discussion time for a five-day camp, designed for 12- and 13-year-olds. By Heather Macnab.

Transitions: A Camp Program for Teenagers [PDF: 8 pp/42 KB]

Three sessions that use Bible stories, nature studies, and guided discussion. By Heather Macnab, Camp Shagabec.

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Games and Activities

Boosters [PDF: 6 pp/48 KB]

Gathering activities/games to build community at the beginning of a program or event.

The Lion Safari [PDF: 2 pp/20 KB]

An audience response story for ages 6–12.

A Natural Treasure Hunt! [PDF: 1 p/26 KB]

Ideas for a nature treasure hunt to get campers to notice this gift from God. By Heather Macnab.

Nature for Kids [PDF: 1 p/24 KB]

Ideas to celebrate and learn from nature. By Heather Macnab.

Rainy Day Activities [PDF: 1 p/29 KB]

Activities for a cabin or a group of campers for a rainy day, free time, or rest time.

Wide Games [PDF: 6 pp/41 KB]

Activities or events that can be played indoors and outdoors, day or night, to build and involve the whole camp community. By Brad Lavenne.