One of the great privileges of being the Executive Director of Lake Ann Camp for the last three decades has been the stories I have heard from people who have attended Lake Ann as far … Read More
My Next Move
For nearly 50 years Lake Ann Camp has provided for our churches a spiritual tune-up report helping them to follow up on the fruit of the camp week. In the past, these reports were called … Read More
Where does Lake Ann camp?
Where does Lake Ann camp? It’s pretty well known that campers come to Lake Ann Camp from some pretty distant places. What may be less well known is that Lake Ann Camp also brings camp … Read More
An Unusual Pathway to Life-Change
Thinking of being a part of the process of life-change in the life of an individual is incredibly exciting. However, actually being a part of life-change is a much more difficult process. Campers often go … Read More
Raising Adults not Kids
We’ve said it often because it is how we think at Lake Ann Camp. The goal of parenting is not to raise children, but rather adults who can be productive members of society and can impact … Read More
Camp is Essential to Child Development
I encourage you to read an article entitled: Reasons today’s kids are bored at school, feel entitled, have little patience and few real friends. By Victoria Prooday of the Multidisciplinary Clinic in Toronto, Canada. You … Read More
Core Values: If It Ain’t Broke, Break It
“If It Ain’t Broken, Break It.” Does it hurt to hear, let alone say this phrase? Is this a “feel good” saying or does it grind against your very core? I believe, after you think … Read More
Core Values: Program Intentionally
Following World War II, the Christian camping industry exploded, not as a fad, but as an intentional way to inspire youth to come to faith in Christ, to grow in their commitment to know Him … Read More
Speakers: The Inside Story
How Does Lake Ann Camp Chose Their Speakers? Passion for God Passion inspires and a passion for God is often caught and not taught. When Lake Ann Camp looks for speakers they are very … Read More
Outfitters for Life
It is our privilege to see lives changed daily around here. We receive letters and visits where amazing stories of redemption and salvation are told. Yet people tend to lump “camp” into a category with other … Read More
Freedom to Fail
Lake Ann Camp offers many lasting and unique benefits to the lives of our campers and their families. We believe that the goal of parenting is not to raise children. The goal is to raise … Read More
Camp Is Over…Now What?
Camp’s Over Now What? Summer in Review: Here is a review of what our season has looked like. Allow me to let you into my world for a few minutes. In January we set out … Read More
Challenge by Choice
Challenge by Choice If you’re familiar with Lake Ann Camp at all you know we have challenge courses and high adventure elements. These are simulated life experiences that invite campers to step outside of their … Read More
A Parent’s Guide to What Each Program Will Accomplish
A Parent’s Guide to Our Programs Will Accomplish Overview of Our Programs In 1972, the camp began the process of centralizing its leadership and programs. Since then there’s been a concentrated effort to intentionalize every … Read More
Teaching Teens Life Skills
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