Campers test positive for COVID-19 after attending evangelical youth camp in Texas
RNS Hundreds of campers may have been exposed to COVID-19 after attending a Christian camp hosted by Fellowship Church, an evangelical megachurch in Grapevine, Texas. The church’s Allaso Ranch retreat centre, located near Dallas-Fort Worth, has been welcoming campers of various ages this summer since 13th June. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that at least three campers […]
Not just churches: In the US, camps are also prone to child sexual abuse
RNS Day and overnight camps are a staple of summer, a welcome relief for working parents. But they can also present opportunities for sexual predators. Last week, Noah Paradis, 19, a staffer at a LifeWay camp in Arizona, was arrested on five counts of inappropriate touching. PICTURE: Liam Macleod/Creative Commons The abuse allegedly took place during CentriKid Camp, which was held at […]
Film: Evan Koons has a laugh over Christian culture in ‘Camp Manna’ – and he hopes you will too
DAVID ADAMS speaks with US actor Evan Koons about his role in the comedy ‘Camp Manna’…
US: CHRISTIAN CAMPS GET CREATIVE TO ATTRACT YOUTH IN TECH-DISTRACTED AGE
STEVE RABEY, writing for Religion News Services, looks at how Christian camps in the US are adapting to engage with young people…