Teaching Teens Life Skills I appeal to you, therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not … Read More
10 Reasons to Trust Lake Ann
In an age of uncertainty and trials in our world, it is important to find the right fit for your children at a summer camp. There are many factors that go into what makes a … Read More
Much To Be Thankful For
November always presents each one of us with the opportunity to look back on the year, reflect on its events. There is much to be thankful for in the wondrous ways God has worked during … Read More
Inside Look at Lake Ann Camp
The summer of 2015 is in the record books and we had a 7% increase in our attendance, and for that, we say a hearty THANK YOU! Here is a snapshot of the decisions and … Read More
Tips to Make Drop Off and Pick Up Easy
Congratulations, your hard work in recruiting campers has paid off. You know that soon you will be seeing the fruit of God’s Spirit at work in your student’s lives. We hope that your camper’s experience … Read More
How do we train our Summer Staff?
What is the training program like for summer staff at Lake Ann Camp? Lake Ann Camp takes summer staff training very serious. The Marines train their troops for combat and at the end of their … Read More
How Counselors Are Screened
Counselors are Lake Ann Camp’s frontline workers and are key to every camper’s experience. Because of this, a very rigorous process is in place to ensure that they meet the very highest standards. Executive Director, … Read More
Value of Camp
Over the years I have been exceptionally blessed to see how passionate camps have found creative ways to recruit campers. Here are some of the creative ways to help you recognize the value of camp: … Read More
Camp is a Life-Changing Experience
Traveling across the country I consistently hear stories of how God used a camper’s experience at Lake Ann Camp to change the entire course of people’s lives. It goes something like this: Oh, you are … Read More
Something was Missing
I need to tell you that I don’t even believe that there is a God. That is how the week began in one of our Senior High cabins last summer. A camper came to Lake … Read More
What’s So Special About Lake Ann Camp?
A few weeks ago I was speaking with a waitress at a local restaurant. I got to tell her about a pastor who drives 12 hours to bring his students to Lake Ann. She said, … Read More
It’s time for a Fresh Start [9th graders only!]
Fresh Start is a program unlike any other at Lake Ann in that its designed exclusively for high school freshmen. Campers experience God’s creation on a three-day rafting and camping trip on the Pine River, … Read More
Power of Camp and Cell Phone Use
Power of Camp and Cell Phone Use On average, kids spend 3.5 minutes in meaningful conversation with their parents each week. (www.csun.edu/science/health/docs/tv&health.html) Kids age 8-18 spend an average of 7.5 hours a day using … Read More
Reflections
Life as a Lake Ann intern comes with numerous opportunities for reflections and learning. If you complete an internship here without learning something, it’s your own fault. The program is also structured so that we’re … Read More
What is Integrity?
Emily Anderson, one of our year-long LIFT apprentices, shares insights from the book, Integrity, on this week’s blog. Think you know what integrity is? Read on! Doing The Right Thing When No One Else Is … Read More