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God-honoring Friendships at Camp

Stronger Together: Building God-Honoring Friendships at Camp Every Christian parent wants their child to have meaningful friendships—ones rooted in kindness, honesty, and shared faith. But in today’s world, where popularity often trumps purity and social...
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Anchored in Truth: Cultivating a Biblical Worldview

Anchored in Truth: Cultivating a Biblical Worldview Through Camp Experiences As kids grow into pre-teens and teenagers, they begin asking big questions about the world, their identity, and their purpose. For Christian parents, this presents...
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Unplug to Recharge

Unplug to Recharge: How Disconnecting from Devices Can Transform Your Child Screens are everywhere. From phones to tablets to laptops, today’s pre-teens and teens are constantly connected—yet increasingly isolated, distracted, and spiritually drained. As Christian...
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Positive Role Models in a Christian Camp Setting

Positive Role Models in a Christian Camp Setting: Why It Matters at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch When parents search for the perfect Christian summer camp near Tulsa, Oklahoma, they’re not just looking for horseback rides, nature...
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Shielded but Not Sheltered: Helping Teens Stand Against Peer Pressure

Equipping Kids to Stand Against Peer Pressure In a world where peer pressure is stronger and more subtle than ever, Christian parents are right to be concerned. The influence of friends, media, and cultural norms...
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Confidence in Christ: Helping Kids Overcome Insecurity Through Summer Camp

Insecurity can quietly rob children of their joy, purpose, and identity. Whether it’s fear of not fitting in, body image issues, or academic and social anxiety, many pre-teens and teens struggle with a shaky sense...
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Shepherd’s Fold Ranch’s Code of the Kingdom

“Let your light shine before others…” – Matthew 5:16 As disciples, we are part of God’s family. At camp, we want to live in a way that reflects Jesus and His love. These are the...
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From Sunday School to Real Life: Applying Faith Through Camp Experiences

For many Christian parents, it can feel like your child’s faith is confined to church walls—neatly packaged in Sunday school lessons, but not always reflected in their daily lives. The gap between Biblical knowledge and...
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Faith Over Fear: Helping Kids Handle Anxiety in a Safe, Christ-Centered Environment

Anxiety is no longer just an adult issue—it's become one of the most common struggles among children and teens. Whether it's fear of failure, social pressure, or uncertainty about the future, anxiety can hold kids...
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Raising Faithful Teens: How Summer Camp Sparks Lasting Spiritual Growth

As Christian parents, one of our greatest desires is to see our children grow up rooted in their faith. In today’s culture, however, many parents worry their children will drift away from the spiritual foundations...
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