
 The Youth Group Podcast
 The Youth Group Podcast New Camps, Camp Speaking, and a Bloke Named Barry Bottoms
 Oct 1, 2025 
 Join two enthusiastic youth leaders as they share their vibrant camp experiences. Alex recounts running her first youth camp in Ballarat, diving deep into the Trinity with interactive workshops, games, and historic adventures. Meanwhile, Tom balances family life and camp duties at a larger gathering, featuring fun activities like trivia and night games. The discussion explores whether camps are essential for youth groups, highlighting their role in building relationships and community. Expect laughs, insightful debates, and creative ideas for future events! 
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Don’t Run Formal Right Before Camp
- Avoid scheduling a formal event the night before camp because leaders get exhausted and logistics stack up.
- Start camp on a non-school day to gain more full daytime hours while keeping nights minimal.
First-Time Youth Group Camp In Ballarat
- Alex ran her youth group’s first independent camp in Ballarat and focused on unpacking the Trinity across workshops and sessions.
- They stayed at Ebenezer Presbyterian, did Sovereign Hill, played mafia and basketball, and had ten youth with three leaders.
Plan Teaching Collaboratively
- Coordinate leaders via shared documents and plan teaching in advance to avoid overlap and ensure cohesive sessions.
- Use workshops with interactive activities like butcher's paper and reports-back to engage small groups effectively.
