If you’ve never taken your students to a church camp before, we get it. There’s a lot to consider: time, budget, logistics, buy-in from parents, and everything in between. But here’s the honest truth. Few things have the power to impact your youth ministry quite like a week away at camp.
And not just any camp. A camp that’s built for students and leaders. A camp like BigStuf.
Here’s why it matters:
1. Students Hear the Gospel in a New Way
You’ve been pouring into your students every week, but something powerful happens when they hear from a new voice, in a new place, with a fresh perspective. At BigStuf, we bring in some of the most trusted communicators in student ministry to share truth in a way that sticks. The kind of messages your students will still be quoting months after camp ends.
2. Time Away Builds Real-World Discipleship
Your students aren’t just hearing about faith. They’re living it out. Whether it’s during a small group conversation, a moment of quiet time on the beach, or worship with hundreds of other students, camp gives them space to encounter Jesus personally. No phones. No distractions. Just time to think, reflect, and grow.
3. It Bonds Your Group Like Nothing Else
When students spend five days together riding the bus, laughing over lunch, and walking back from sessions at night, something shifts. Camp breaks down walls. It builds friendships that often last long after the trip is over. BigStuf gives your group space to get real, have fun, and walk through life and faith together.
4. Leaders Get Poured Into Too
At BigStuf, we don’t just believe in discipling students. We believe in resourcing the leaders who show up for them week after week. That’s why we offer Leader Labs each morning. These are short, powerful sessions designed just for adults and volunteers. You’ll leave camp feeling more equipped, more encouraged, and more connected to a network of leaders from across the country.
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5. We Make the Logistics Easier
We know the hardest part about camp isn’t getting excited. It’s getting organized. So we’ve built systems to support you. From pre-camp resources to housing logistics and on-site support, our team has your back. When your group is at BigStuf, you’re not doing this alone.
If you’ve never brought your youth group to a church camp before, this is the year to try.
BigStuf Camps 2026 will take place in Panama City Beach, Florida across three different 5-day sessions in June. With powerful sessions, beach time, rec games, community moments, and dedicated leader support — this is more than a trip. It’s a catalyst for growth in your students and your ministry.
We’d love to partner with your church this summer.
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