ASCENT 2026 Recap (by the numbers)

ASCENT 2026 is officially in the books, and what an incredible week it was! This year marked a brand-new chapter as we gathered for the first time at The Crossing Retreat Center in Lexington, Nebraska. Moving to a new location always comes with a little uncertainty, but by the end of the week, there was

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Behind the Scenes: Planning a Camp Like ASCENT

If you’ve ever attended ASCENT, you know it feels like the kind of week that just works (hopefully). But what most people never see is the massive amount of planning that happens long before the first student arrives on site. As the ASCENT Planning team, we want to pull back the curtain a bit and share

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ASCENT 2025 by the Numbers

ASCENT 2025 was an incredible week full of energy, growth, and unforgettable moments! It was our second year back at Camp WOW, and we were excited to welcome even more people than last year. This year featured two excellent new speakers, Aaron and Amy, along with powerful worship led by Generation Worship. We also added

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Top 10 Creative (and Slightly Ridiculous) Ways to Connect with Your Students at Summer Camp

Dear small group leaders, counselors, and cabin wranglers, Let’s be honest. Camp is wild. It’s loud, it smells like sunscreen and feet, and someone is always losing a sock. But it’s also a sacred space—where God can move in students’ lives at Kids Camp, Middle School Camp, or ASCENT. So if you’re ready to ditch

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