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For one day, the participants take over the management of the camp. A "camp government" elected by the whole camp determines the daily schedule, the program, the menu...

A semester program on Esther and Ruth (Spiritual Theme) as well as various ideas for program activities.

This article presents a Yeti-themed snow weekend, complete with alternatives in case of bad weather (making snowshoes and a Yeti contest).

This article is from the Forum magazine and is attached in full as a PDF below.

Sin means missing the mark: because of sin, people fail to fulfill their purpose. This can be illustrated to our children with a drawing.

Here, we’ll show you how to make a bow, arrow, and target in workshops.

A nighttime chase in which those being pursued signal with sounds and fire

This article is from Forum Heft.

A trip to the pool requires careful planning on the part of the leaders: ideas for letting the kids burn off energy through free and guided play.

This article is from a Forum magazine issue.

Devotional/Lection: Off Through the Desert—More Than Just a Story

This article is from the *Forum* magazine and is attached in full as a PDF below—only excerpts are reproduced here.

                 and Help them Mature

Object lesson using a simple piece of paper.

A song of praise in Swiss German.

In this article, you’ll find a creative idea for how to visually demonstrate loyalty and devotion.

  This example is by no means intended to replace the Bible, but only to serve as a way to illustrate certain aspects of Scripture. This creative tool can teach only a part of divine truth. You can find other creative approaches on this website.

Crafting a hot air balloon is not difficult

Here's the more challenging version to try

This article is a Forum booklet article.

The Classic Spy Game Explained

This article is from a Forum magazine issue.

Putting out fires is fascinating—so is preventing them

Adrenaline and fun are guaranteed in the following game! 

This article is from a Forum magazine issue.

Casting Tin Coins

This article is from a Forum magazine issue.

This devotional marked the conclusion of a Pentecost retreat on the book of Esther. The entire theme was explored from the perspective of how God works between the lines in this book.

“Hiking is a miller’s delight”
... but, unfortunately, a source of frustration for so many children. And yet we plan a hike at almost every camp. I firmly believe that if we leaders are enthusiastic about an activity, design it to be child-friendly, and prepare it in detail, it can become a joyful experience rather than a frustrating one.

This article is from the *Forum* magazine and is attached in full as a PDF below—only excerpts are reproduced here.

Estimating distances takes some practice, but is worthwhile - especially in orienteering and outdoor programming.

Bet: You can't estimate the length of five 50-lappers strung together to within 10 mm?

This article is a Forum issue article and it is attached as a pdf below.