Christian Camp Guides

Research-backed guides with real data from our camp directory. No generic advice—just practical help for parents.

Featured Guides

A practical decision framework: the 5 factors that predict camp success, age-by-age guidance, red flags to avoid, and how to match camp to child.

Understand real safety standards: ACA accreditation, staff ratios, medical protocols, background checks, and 15 questions to ask before registering.

Our analysis of 79 Texas Christian camps reveals pricing from $150-$750, regional differences, and what to look for.

How to prepare your child (and yourself) for their first camp experience—from what to pack to what to say.

Every camper misses home sometimes. Evidence-based strategies for preventing and managing homesickness.

A week-by-week timeline for getting your kid ready—building skills, managing expectations, and setting them up for success.

A practical checklist with pro tips from camp veterans. What to pack, what to skip, and what everyone forgets.

The camp high fades. How to help your kid hold onto what they learned and navigate the re-entry blues.

What to write, what to avoid, and how to be encouraging without accidentally making homesickness worse.

Honest answers to the questions kids really ask—and the fears behind them.

Day camp vs overnight? Traditional vs specialty? A plain-English breakdown of different camp types.

Camp costs too much? Maybe not. Every way to reduce camp costs—scholarships, church help, payment plans.

A behind-the-scenes look at a typical camp day—from 7am wake-up to lights out.

We're working on state-by-state camp guides and specialized content. Check back soon for updates.