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Praying for Students: Prayer Prompts for Devotions and Ways to Support Students Through Prayer

Praying for Students: Prayer Prompts for Devotions and Ways to Support Students Through Prayer

BY The CRN Team
6/26/2024

In today's blog post, we share ways to show students love and support through intentional and planned prayer. Start using these prompts now or save this blog to reference the next time students in your congregation prepare to leave for camp, a retreat, a mission trip, or another transformative experience.

Social Media Safety Measures: Discussing Safe Social Media Practices With Your Youth Group Before Camp

Social Media Safety Measures: Discussing Safe Social Media Practices With Your Youth Group Before Camp

BY Kaitlyn Fath
6/3/2024

Social media has become an integral part of the way we communicate. It's a platform for connection, self-expression, and even spiritual growth. However, it's crucial for Christian teens to navigate the virtual world with wisdom and discernment, as it can sometimes be a challenging environment. Here are some safe social media practices to discuss with your teens before leaving for your next retreat.

He Answered Me: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

He Answered Me: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

BY The CRN Team
5/17/2024

Teenagers face new and different struggles that didn't exist even ten years ago. Social media and technology continue to change how we communicate in new and unpredictable ways that are fascinating and undoubtedly addicting. Today's teens live in a drastically different world than many of us did in our youth, which makes disconnecting significantly more difficult for them.

Classics With a Twist: Indoor Team Building Activities for The Summer

Classics With a Twist: Indoor Team Building Activities for The Summer

BY The CRN Team
1/23/2024

As a seasoned leader who has witnessed the transformative effects of teamwork, you know that a good icebreaker can take a group of strangers and transform them into a team. Whether you're leading a camp, youth group, or sports team, these classic games will be easy to integrate into your schedule. Teamwork is more than cooperation; it's a journey of growth, learning, and shared achievement.

Ladder Golf

Ladder Golf

BY Kayla
7/16/2020

Fore!!

Human Foosball

Human Foosball

BY Kayla
7/13/2020

Tabletop game or life size fun?

Blacklight Sports

Blacklight Sports

BY Kayla
7/9/2020

Anyone can play games in a well-lit gym.

GaGa Ball

GaGa Ball

BY Kayla
7/7/2020

Jump, pivot, step, lunge and jump.

Fun Indoor Games for Youth Retreats

Fun Indoor Games for Youth Retreats

BY Alexis
9/6/2019

Fall Away From Playing the Same Ole Games

When the Weather Doesn’t Cooperate

When the Weather Doesn’t Cooperate

BY Adam
3/22/2019

Don’t let a change in the weather ruin your event.

Outdoor Youth Games for Summer Camp

Outdoor Youth Games for Summer Camp

BY Heath
5/16/2018

The key to a successful summer camp is making sure youth groups are staying active and having fun with their peers!

On the Move

On the Move

BY Mary
2/8/2018

Don’t plan a retreat or conference with the intention of attendees sitting in a classroom listening to a guest speaker.