| Looking for an alternative to the typical summer | | | | the friendships they make with other youth and |
| camp? Looking for a setting that will not only be | | | | the camps staff that work with them. Most camp |
| enjoyable for your kids but also help them grow | | | | counselors are college age, and young people look |
| in their walk with God? Then check out the | | | | up to them and can be influenced by them in |
| various Christian Youth Retreats available in Ohio | | | | some very special ways. |
| and other Midwestern states. | | | | Every summer young people will say that their |
| Today's youth are continually hearing messages | | | | Christian youth retreat was one of the best |
| from those around them about who they should | | | | weeks of their life lives. Others say that their |
| be. Sadly, in many cases, these messages are not | | | | retreat week even changed their life. Sure, having |
| positive but they can still be formative. But, | | | | a week of archery, good food, and summer fun |
| wouldn't be great for your youth to get away | | | | is really great, but when a parent hears that a |
| and retreat to hear what God says about them? | | | | retreat changed their child's life and impacted |
| What He thinks about them? | | | | them as a Christian, it doesn't get much better |
| Spending a week away from all the busyness and | | | | than that! |
| pressure, and having the opportunity to hear and | | | | The web is a great way to locate Christian youth |
| experience the great news of God's amazing love | | | | retreats near you. Many Christian youth |
| for us is good for everybody. It can be especially | | | | organizations and churches will put on great |
| powerful in the life of a young person. | | | | retreats, so check with your friends, contact local |
| Christian youth retreats can be really fun, too. | | | | churches, and do a little internet research to find |
| Swimming, balloon fights, canoeing, hiking, climbing | | | | an option that will serve you well. You'll be glad |
| walls and a lot of other great activities are all part | | | | you did! |
| of the week. And many young people treasure | | | | |