For parents of teenagers, there is nothing quite like seeing the light of Christ shine through the eyes of their son or daughter, especially after they return from a youth group retreat or missions trip.  Now, Student Life Ministries offers a series of week-long Christian summer camps that “help teenagers know Christ through His Word”.  Student Life Ministries’ camps are not like any other Christian summer camps; because they’re not held at one single location. Instead, most are held on the campuses of selected universities throughout the United States.

If your child has returned from a youth missions trip or weekend retreat proclaiming their interest in attending a Christian college someday, only to be swept by a worldly crowd upon their return to “real life”, these camps may be an answer to prayer.  These Christian summer camps provide your teenager with an incomparable opportunity to get into God’s Word over the summer, but they do more than that.  They will also give your son or daughter a taste of a Christian university without the commitment.

Imagine your teenager taking off for a week at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida; or perhaps a week at Wheaton College in Illinois or Cedarville University in Ohio. In addition to these fine Christian universities, camps are also held at University of North Texas, Louisiana Tech University, Angelo State University and Stetson University. 

Ask any teenager who has already attended the Christian summer camps run by Student Life Ministries, and they are likely to tell you it was a life-changing experience.  These week-long camps are a great way for teens to build themselves up in Christ and make lifelong friends.  In addition to the excellent teaching and spiritual environment, teens also enjoy an action-packed schedule of outdoor activities. 

Compared to the prices for other summer camps, the Christian camps run by Student Life Ministries are surprisingly affordable, with most ranging from $299 to $329 per week.  After attending one of these camps, many students find that their choice of post-secondary education has changed.  Student Life also runs a series of mission camps and international mission’s trips, which make an ideal sojourn for students entering the ministry.  By attending one of the summer camp programs, some students even find the perfect college roommate or mentor.

If your teenager needs a break from the worldly influences of their peer group and wants to spend quality time with fellow believers, it may be time to sign them up for the Student Life Christian summer camps.