Fun, Fellowship, and Foundational Bible Training
Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (NKJV)
Today was supposed to be lake day. The whole camp had bags packed for Chilhowee, towels and swimsuits ready. Then the rain rolled in and washed the whole plan out.
Here is what happened next, and it might be my favorite thing all week. Instead of moping about it, the camp pivoted. Somebody rented out twelve lanes at the local bowling alley, and Camp Areté descended … Read more
Philippians 2:15, “… among whom you shine as lights in the world.” (NKJV)
Wednesday was the day the tribes really brought it. Bible Olympics in the morning, the Round Robin in the afternoon, and every tribe left something on the field.
The football was intense from the first whistle, with the Fellowship of the Phillies dominating on the gridiron. The Humblebees answered by taking the volleyball championship. The United Stakes of Areté won the cheer competition outright. And Joy … Read more
Philippians 2:4, “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” (NKJV)
The tribes lined up for Tribal Relays this morning, and it was chaos in the best way. Four teams, a string of challenges, and a whole lot of yelling.
But the thing that stuck had nothing to do with who crossed the line first. It was watching the tribes rally around each other. Every kid brought a … Read more
Philippians 1:21, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (NASB)
The big reveal came this morning. The four tribes built their names, colors, cheers, and shirts, and your kids did not hold back.
Tribe 1 is the Humblebees, in black and yellow, built around the theme of humility. A humility pun and a bee pun on one shirt. We are fully on board.
Tribe 2 is the United Stakes of Areté, … Read more
Philippians 1:6, “He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (NASB)
The big vans rolled in from Connecticut, Texas, and everywhere in between. By late afternoon, Camp Areté 2026 was officially loud again.
Bags hit the dining hall. Phones and medications got checked in, camp shirts went out, and kids hauled their luggage down to the cabins to claim a bunk. Opening worship, the director’s welcome, and just like that, … Read more
Camp Areté at Camp Agape is a premier evangelical Christian camp and retreat in Benton, Tennessee, located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Read more…
Thursday, July 23“Rain”
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Wednesday, July 22“Lights”
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