In 2013 the Living Church of God will be conducting a number of Living Youth Camps in the United States and in other countries around the world. These camps provide excellent opportunities to get to know other people, to spend time with friends, to participate in a variety of fun and challenging activities, and to learn God’s way of life.
The LYC Teen Camp will be held, for the third year in a row, at Camp Lazarus in Ohio. Campers will arrive on Monday, July 29 and depart on Sunday, August 11. The dates for the LYC Adventure Camp—tentatively set to hike the John Muir trail in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains—are Tuesday, July 9 through Thursday, July 18. Set those dates aside now if you plan on coming!
For up-to-the-minute information about these camps, as well as others—plans are underway for two pre-teen camps in the United States, in West Virginia and Missouri, and possibly a third in Texas—go to the LCG Youth Web site LivingYouth.org. Camps are also being arranged in Europe and South Africa.
If you have been to camp before, you know how much fun it is, and how much you personally benefited from the camp experience. If you have never been to summer camp, we encourage you to consider signing up to attend this year. Camp is a foretaste of tomorrow’s world! You will find people who care. You will find a staff dedicated to helping you attain success in all areas of life. And you will be amazed to see so many people sharing and working together harmoniously—ordinary people, producing extraordinary results.
What kind of friends can you expect to make at camp? At camp, you will find campers and staff members that will make you a better person when you are around them. And that is the kind of friend you also want to be, a friend that brings out the best in others. At camp, even if you are uncomfortable in the surroundings, be assured that others will go out of their way to help you feel at ease. You will find people that are inclusive when it comes to friends; people that will open up their heart and let you in. This is a value we stress at all of our summer camps, and one that we strive to uphold.
What kind of activities can you expect? You can expect to find challenging activities taught by qualified teachers and staff. You will find a wide range of activities offered at our camps around the world. Check each camp registration site for specifics. Be prepared to be challenged and to have your skills tested! We believe in playing hard and doing things with all of our might. However, even if you are not an athlete, we would love to have you at camp, and we will work to improve your skills and abilities too. Additionally, each camp includes opportunities for those with musical talent to perform. Be sure to bring your instrument, and practice throughout the year so that you are ready to play before an audience.
What kind of food can you expect to eat while at camp? Of course we know that you are wondering what the camp menu looks like. You are, after all, a young person, and as such, typically have the ability to metabolize food at an amazing rate! Every camp has a different meal plan. However, we can tell you that we strive to have a healthy and balanced approach to the foods we prepare and serve at all of our camps around the planet. We will be preparing nutritious and delicious meals in our camp kitchen. Our kitchen staff plans to serve plenty of fruits and vegetables, protein-rich foods (lean meats, poultry and eggs), grains and pasta and dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt)—all of which comprise a wholesome diet. We understand that you will burn plenty of calories and that you will need to refuel throughout the day. We have got it covered! We will also have plenty of water and other liquids (lemonade, Gatorade, juices) to replenish depleted stores, and keep you hydrated. We aim to keep you energized and refreshed!
All of our camps begin the day with Christian Living classes. We start the day focusing on God and His way of life. We will be covering a number of topics of particular interest to young people like you. Godly values and principles are important, and we seek to promote both. Much thought and prayer is put into each Christian Living Class, well in advance, as we appreciate their merit. We trust that you will enjoy these classes.
If Living Youth Camp sounds like something you would like to take part in, be sure to register soon. If you commit to coming to camp, know that we are dedicated to making it an adventure that you will reminisce about for years to come. Make this the best summer of your life!