camp directory

Faith

North Central Camp Cherith This Interdenominational Christian camp in Frazee, MN has separate weeks for boys & girls ages 6–18; June 19–August 5. Campers are taught how to make Christ real in every phase of their lives while participating in traditional camp activities, focusing on fun, learning new skills, building friendships & enjoying nature. For more info 612.615.5842, info@camp-cherith.com, www.camp-cherith.com.

Deeper Life Bible Camp

Located in Blackduck, MN our summer camp [ June 19–August 7] is a great place for your kids [1st grade to young adults] to develop relationships that last a lifetime while playing games, singing songs, sitting by the fire & learning about a God who loves them more than they could ever know-at a very affordable price. For more info www.dlbonline. com or contact, contact@lbconline.com.

Camp Joy Bible Camp Near Dent, MN, we offer a peaceful setting with loving staff members helping meet the spiritual, physical & entertainment needs of youth. Camps run June–August with multiple sessions for ages 7–17. Eat Lisa's great food, enjoy Bible time, play sports, participate in the talent show & sit by the campfire. Come meet with God & your friends! For more info www.campjoy.net.

Inspiration Point Christian Camp and Retreat Center

Located on Spitzer Lake, 30 miles southeast of Fergus Falls, Inspiration Point offers a Christian Camping experience with comfortable lodging, excellent food, hospitable staff, reasonable pricing and a wide variety of activities for families and students of all ages. There’s so much more to tell you about, but it would take an entire website to describe it all…hint, hint…www.ipoint.org.

FaHoCha Bible Camp

An interdenominational camp located in Warwick, ND, your days will be filled with fun, great food, new friends, faith lessons and it’s affordable! Multiple sessions offer an opportunity for everyone to attend: Jr. High 1 [ages 12–13] June 3–5—$120, Middler 1 [ages 10–11] June 12–17—$120 Varsity [ages 16–18] June 19–24—$120, Jr. Varsity [ages 14–15] June 26–July 1—$120, Beginner 1 [ages 8–9] July 6–8—$45, Jr. High 2 [ages 12–13] July 10–15—$120, Middler 2 [ages 10–11] July 17–22—$120, Beginner 2 [ages 8–9] July 24–27—$70. For more info 701.658.7548, visit www.fahocha.org, jay@fahocha.org.

ND Fellowship of Christian Athletes Summer Camps FCA Camps are a time of inspiration & perspiration for athletes & coaches! Competitors who want to reach their potential through comprehensive athletic, spiritual & leadership training need to attend an FCA Camp. For more info mouradnik@fca.org, www. fcand.org, www.facebook.com/fcanorthdakota

Sport

YMCA Camp Koda This sports & activities day camp is a blast for ages 6–11. Camp is located at the Fercho YMCA in Fargo & runs in weekly sessions June 13–August 19. For more info 701.293.9622, www.ymcacassclay.org/camp. Financial Assistance Is Available!

MSUM Dragon Volleyball Camp The Little Dragon Camp [ July 19, grades K-6] will teach the basic skills of volleyball & team work while having fun learning form the Dragon players & staff! The All Skills Camp [ July 25–27, grades 3–12] is designed for specialized training & skill development. In addition to outstanding instruction, players will participate in 2-on-2, 3-on-3, 4-on-4, & 6-on-6 competitions. For more info katy.peterson@ mnstate.edu, www.msumdragons.com/sports/2008/7/14/ GEN_0714082155.aspx.

Cobber Soccer Camp Located on the beautiful Concordia College campus in Moorhead, we are the largest day & residential camp in the region for soccer players [boys & girls ages 6–18]. Come join our motivated & skilled coaching staff for a fun week of soccer July 11–14. For more info 701.361.8625, weiler@cord.edu, www.cobbersoccercamp.com.

Grover Volleyball Camp The purpose of the camp is to teach basic skills & techniques & work on specialized skills. The fee is $55 for girls grades 9–12; $50 grades 7–8; & $45 grades 4–6. June 13–16 at Oak Grove’s Lutheran School’s north campus [124 N Terrace, Fargo]. www.oakgrovelutheran.com Registration deadline is June 1.

Grover Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball Camp The purpose of the camp is to provide small group instruction on basketball fundamentals as well as promoting wholesome competition. Oak Grove Lutheran School basketball coaches teach basketball as a team sport with cooperation among players paramount. June 20–24 at Oak Grove Lutheran School’s north campus [124 N Terrace, Fargo] , for grades 3–12. Cost is $50 grades 7–12, $40 grades 3–6. www.oakgrovelutheran.com

Grover Football Camp The purpose of the camp is to provide small group instruction on football fundamentals as well as promoting wholesome competition. Registration fee is $50 & is payable upon registration & includes all instructional costs, a camp T-shirt & prizes. July 26–29 for students in grades 9–12. www.oakgrovelutheran.com

VCSU Girls Position Camp Join the Valley City State University Vikings June 12-14 & work on your fundamental skills related to guard & post play. For girls entering grades 5–12, individualized instruction will help refine & improve your skills & footwork. For more info 701.845.7164, jill.devries@vcsu.edu, vikings.vcsu.edu/womensbasketball/camp/ health

PCS Basketball, Football & Volleyball Camp Held at Park Christian High School, young athletes will learn fundamental skills, teamwork & biblical truth. Basketball sessions will be June 13–16 & 20–23 for grades 1–12. Football will be July 25–28 for grades 7–12 and volleyball will be for grades 4–12 [dates TBD] For more info 218.236.0500, www.parkchristianschool.org.

Camp Odayin for Children with Heart Disease For ages 6–17, Camp Odayin in Stillwater, MN provides a day & resident camping experience. Campers discover outdoor, athletic & creative activities in a safe & medically supervised environment. 2011 Sessions—Residential Camp: July 18–22 [ages 14–15] , July 25–29 [ages 16–17] , August 8–12 [ages 8–11] , August 15–19 [ages 11–13]. Day Camp: August 1–5 [ages 6–7]. For more info 651.351.9185, info@campodayin.org, www.campodayin.org.

Theatre

Missoula Children’s Theatre The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents THE PIED PIPER, an original adaptation of the classic children’s tale. What do you do when your town is overrun by ravenous rats? June 20–25 at Oak Grove Lutheran School’s Scheels Center [124 N Terrace, Fargo] , for students in grades 1-12. Cost is $75.00 & the registration deadline is May 20. www. oakgrovelutheran.com

Self

Courage Center Camps With locations in Maple Lake, MN & Lake George, MN, this summer camp offers a fully accessible, safe camping experience for youth & teens with physical disabilities, sensory impairments or communication disorders. We offer multiple sessions from June–August. Registration deadline is May 20th.For more info 866.520.0504, www.couragecenter. org/camps.

Tamahay Camp for Girls Located on Island Lake [Akeley, MN] , camp is full of adventure – making new friends, appreciating nature, living with others yet growing in independence & individualism. Our campers [ages 7–16] enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, sailing, gymnastics, archery as well as cookouts & overnight camping. Session dates: June 20–July 2 & July 4–16. For more info 218.652.3033, www.tamahay.com.

Exploration

YMCA Busy Beavers Camp This half-day “camping” experience is designed just for preschoolers, ages 3–5! Camp is located at the Fercho YMCA in Fargo & runs in 4-day sessions June 6–August 18. For more info 701.293.9622, www.ymcacassclay.org/camp. Financial Assistance Is Available!

YMCA Camp Cormorant This resident camp provides kids ages 7–15 with a summer adventure on the shores of Big Cormorant Lake. Spots are filling quickly for weekly sessions running June 12–August 19. For more info 701.364.4116, www. campcormorant.org. Financial Assistance Is Available!

Plane Camp Calling all pilots to-be ages 9–13! Airplane building, introduction to flight, navigation, instrumentation & more are on the agenda at the Fargo Air Museum. Choose an all-day session [ June 10 or July 22] or Morning Session A [ June 10, 17, 24 & July 8,15] or Morning Session B [ July 22, 29 & August 5, 12, 19]. For more info 701.293.8043, www.fargoairmuseum.org.

Camp Invention A summer enrichment program that ignites the imagination. Camp Invention runs from June 6–10 at Oak Grove Lutheran School’s south campus [2720 32nd Ave S, Fargo] The camp is for students in grades 1-6. www.campinvention.org

sexual abuse: strategies to foster resilience

While we might not want to think about a child being hurt or violated, sexual abuse is a prevalent problem that is often kept silent. According to studies on sexual abuse, as many as one in three girls and one in seven boys will be sexually abused before age 18 [Briere & Eliot, 2003]. And many youth never disclose their sexual abuse.

The information in this article is based on a chapter from our book, Helping Teens Handle Tough Experiences: Strategies to Foster Resilience. The suggestions provided will hopefully heighten your awareness for sexual abuse and aid you in helping a teen that you are concerned from all types of backgrounds. It may include fondling genitals, masturbation, oral-genital contact, digital penetration, and vaginal and anal intercourse. It is not solely restricted to physical contact and may include exposure, voyeurism, and child pornography [American has experienced sexual abuse. By providing information to youth and adults on sexual abuse we give people the language they need to explain what may be going on in an unspoken part of their lives.

What Is Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is perpetrated upon children from all types of backgrounds and is perpetrated by offenders

Psychological Association]. It’s important to remember that there are touching and non-touching forms of sexual abuse, and neither form of sexual abuse should be minimized.

Perpetrators of sexual abuse use power and control over the victim. While most sexual abuse is perpetrated by adults, it can also be perpetrated by other minors, such as in cases of date/acquaintance rape and sibling incest. The emotional trauma which results from the type[s] of abuse perpetrated varies from youth to youth.

Warning Signs For Sexual Abuse

Becoming aware of the warning signs for sexual abuse is a powerful tool. The presence of one warning sign does not mean a teen is being sexually abused and in fact, some who are being sexually abused exhibit no warning signs. But you should become concerned if warning signs appear over a period of time and/or multiple signs are present:

• withdrawal from family, friends, and activities

• anger/aggression toward family members, friends, or pets

• running away

• lack of trust

• advanced or unusual sexual knowledge and/or behavior for youth’s age

• nightmares

• sudden refusal to change clothes in the locker room or engage in physical activities

• sudden change in appetite and/or weight

• becomes pregnant or contracts a STD/STI at an early age

• depression and/or anxiety

• suicidal ideation or attempts

• self harm, such as cutting or burning

• unusual fears [e.g., fear of certain locations]

• low self-esteem

• increase in somatic complaints, such as headaches

Signs of sexual abuse vary from teen to teen, the list we provided of warning signs focuses on the less socially acceptable ways teens cope with sexual abuse, but we must not dismiss teens who employ more socially appropriate coping skills, such as becoming an overachiever. Sexual abuse can impact a person’s core beliefs about himself and the world; some teens work to create a façade so no one knows how horrible they feel inside.

If You Suspect Sexual Abuse

The recommendations here are general guidelines for anyone who suspects sexual abuse.

• report your suspicion of sexual abuse immediately

Contact your local Child Protective Services or law enforcement and file a report. Remember that it’s not your responsibility to investigate your concerns of sexual abuse, but it is your responsibility to report your concerns.

• don’t force a disclosure As difficult as this may be, let the teen determine when to disclose sexual abuse. Ask direct questions about your concerns with plenty of time for the adolescent to talk. Be clear, direct, non-judgmental, and gentle with your concerns, and give examples of why you are concerned. Enter into the conversation without a predetermined outcome: don’t assume the teen will disclose.

• be calm If you suspect your child has been sexually abused, refrain from exhibiting your anger/disgust/ panic around them. Staying calm, being supportive, and maintaining a non-judgmental stance are some of the most important things you can do to support someone who has been sexually abused. When a teen discloses sexual abuse to a parent, that parent’s reaction is one of the most predictive elements of how the teen will cope with the trauma throughout his life.

What To Do If Your Child Has Been Sexually Abused

If a teen has been sexually abused, it is important to provide support and help within the following guidelines:

• allow the teen to lead We may feel compelled to ask a teen all of the questions we have, but that may be more to meet our own emotional needs than your teens. Refrain from asking too many questions, but tell them that you are there to listen when they’re ready to talk. It is courageous for a teen to disclose abuse and to talk about how it is impacting them; let your teen know how strong he/she is.

• believe what they say Children almost never lie about sexual abuse. Even if it feels horrible to wrap your mind around about what has happened to your child…believe what you are being told!

• assure the child this is not their fault While it may seem obvious to us that a person never deserves abuse, many victims of abuse believe they are to blame. Through persuasion by the abuser and/or messages we receive about abuse through media and culture, teens often believe they brought the abuse upon themselves. Assure the child they are not to blame and nothing they ever did is the cause of sexual abuse. State as often as needed that abuse is a choice made by the abuser.

• do not blame the victim We receive many victimblaming messages in our society, such as the myth and be responsible for their own behavior. No one causes sexual abuse but perpetrators! that girls who dress and act in a provocative manner are asking for the sexual attention of older men. Challenge yourself to explore any beliefs you are holding about a teen inviting sexual abuse. Do you believe a teen could cause sexual abuse through their dress or behavior? Do you believe teens should accept some responsibility for sexual abuse? Members of our society are expected to control

• seek counseling Individual and group counseling services are available to children and adults who have experienced sexual abuse at Rape and Abuse Crisis Center [RACC]. Victims of abuse and their non-offending parents are encouraged to call 701.293.7273 to set up services.

• don’t make promises you can’t keep While this may seem simple enough, the pain of hearing a teen share they are being or have been sexually abused will naturally lend itself to us wanting to ensure it never happens again. Be careful to avoid statements like, “I will make sure this never happens to you

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