Simple planning, shared leadership, and a Christ-centered focus make church camps meaningful and memorable without burnout or cringe. Artwork by Emily Harper Mention “church camp,” and adults often react in extremes. Some light up enthusiastically, recalling joyful memories from their youth. Others groan. “I LOVE camp.” “I HATE camp.” I’ve heard both almost equally. Those reactions, and my own experiences, have led me to this question: How can we make church camps spiritually