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Photo By: Pixabay Simple Tips for an Enjoyable Camping Trip with Kids Camping is an American pastime, and not to mention a great way for you and your kids to unplug, relax, and bond. As a single parent, planning and executing a successful camping trip rests on you alone, so there’s a little bit of…

Check out the information below to stay up-to-date with all things Camp Sonshine! Happy March!  Can you believe we’re THIS close to the summer? We can hardly wait! Check out our latest updates below! If you have yet to register for the summer, do so now to utilize one of our automated installment plans! You…

Image via Unsplash How to Get Outdoors and Fight Nature-Deficit Disorder  As humans have evolved, we’ve learned to do more with less, inventing technical gadgets to offset our workload. And as a result, young and old alike spend more time indoors than out, and it’s doing us harm.  Nature-deficit disorder is wreaking havoc in our…

Deciding on when to send your child to day camp can be tricky! There are physical, emotional, developmental and even in some cases, spiritual considerations to take when making such a big decision. Questions like “How will he handle not seeing dad for an entire camp day?” or “Will she be able to dress herself…

Check out the information below to stay up-to-date with all things Camp Sonshine! Happy New Year! We are thrilled for the start of 2022 at Camp Sonshine! We have so much to look forward to this year, such as some amazing full-day drop-in experiences in our SHINE program and Spring Break Camp in April! Check…

If you’re a Christian and looking for a fun, ministry-centered way to spend your summer, check out the reasons Camp Sonshine may be the perfect fit below! 1. Although Camp Sonshine is first and foremost a ministry opportunity, we also do everything we can to make sure spending your summer with us is financially feasible!…

Check out the information below to stay up-to-date with all things Camp Sonshine! Happy Holidays! The spirit of Christmas has surely found us at Camp Sonshine! Our SHINE After Care students are having a blast participating in holiday-themed activities in our aftercare program, and our staff are continuing to diligently plan for our Spring Break…

Giving Tuesday is coming up right around the corner! Why is it so important? Great question! Giving Tuesday, held on November 30th, 2021, is a time for us to all come together as a community to raise money to make a difference. This year, all of the money we raise will go towards three different…

As the fall season is slowly turning into winter, take advantage of the cool weather, changing leaves and holiday spirit by leading your young child in a few of the following fall-themed activities below! If you so choose, you can also use these activities to connect with your child on some Christ-filled core truths. Check…