Camping Out Ideas

Next week, I will be going on a church youth retreat camping trip with 23 teenagers as a conselor. Am I nuts?

Or just totally anticipating something awesome happening for God? Any tips or ideas for survival?

Public Comments

1. totally.
2. Nope just a good roll model! Congrats!
3. yes,you are nuts.bring liquor,just enough for you,NO sharing, except for other counselors.
4. I think it is awesome! You may be nuts too. But, my experience is that when I take a step out and take a chance, AWESOME things happen.
5. Could be but u will have a blast
6. U may not be now, but you will be by the time u get back....tips for survival...spend a lot of time praying
7. No, you're not crazy, you're awesome! My advice (my husband used to be on staff at youth for christ) is to keep a big picture perspective. Don't sweat the small stuff. Remind yourself why you're doing it. Be full of patience and grace for the kids. You'll never regret being patient or gracious, but you will regret not being! Also, don't be afraid to try to connect on a deep level with the kids. They won't seek you out or drift into deep conversation, but most are willing to be led there. Also, keep an eye out, and a prayer on, which kids really need you. It's not always the quiet ones, sometimes it's the most loud and seemingly confident ones. Anyway, grace to you!
8. lol......yeah you're a little nuts. but you have to be if you're in charge of 23 teens. don't act like you are their parent.....try to be more of a friend. i know when i was a teen, i hated going to youth retreats because the counselors acted like they were our parents and were always lecturing and correcting us even when we didn't really do anything wrong. good luck!
9. Just remember that the youth are our future. And you possibly will be building a memory that may last them for their lifetime. Enjoy and God Bless You.
10. You'll be a total wreck when you return and you'll have a wonderful time when you're out there. I did something similar once for two weeks, lost 15 pounds came back on a Friday evening dragged myself to my bed, and woke up 11 o'clock Sunday morning. One of my best memories ever!, No your not nuts but you're probably pleasantly unhinged, or will be after this trip. TIP : Eat those Cookies pronto and bring Peanut Butter on the trip, forget about healthy food. You'll need instant Energy.
11. No, I do not think you are nuts. I think you are very brave! :-)
12. Um-huh, but in the best possible way. Just follow your instincts. From what I've gathered, you've got pretty good ones.
13. Absolutely great! They will be out of jail for one week. Don't take any shaving cream or toothpaste! Got an extra supply of headache medicine?Better plan on having that with you. Take extra sets of clean clothes and hide them at the office. My husband and I have done this before. They play lots of pranks but any positive time with youth is worth it.
14. Mooch, you are doing something great. When I was a young girl, I got the thrill of 2 weeks of summer camp. That is one of my best childhood memories. I remember every detail,including the kind, patient consoulers. Yes, I spelled it right. Soul. Just show them love.They may act aloof. but i promise you that your good deeds will not go unnoticed or forgotten. Sorry you have been sick. Hope you're better soon...susan m
15. Your nuts, but your heart is in the right place. God has great plans for you...You'll see, just listen to him and follow.