Outdoor adventure has a way of telling the truth about a boy. When boys get tired, they stop pretending. When things get hard, the noise fades. Fatigue brings honesty. Challenge brings focus. Shared effort builds trust. Out there, there’s nowhere to hide behind image or bravado. What’s inside eventually shows up. Scripture says, “Man looks […]
Most parents don’t struggle to find options of summer camp for boys. They struggle to decide which one actually fits their son. And that makes sense. Everything looks good online. The photos are sharp and reviews look promising. The camp has confident language about growth, leadership, and unforgettable summers. But sending your son away, even […]
One of the most common questions we hear from families is, “What should my son do next?” This becomes increasingly prominent as campers age and more pathways begin to emerge. But age alone does not tell the full story. Readiness, confidence, independence, and desire for challenge all play a role. Northern Frontier Camp is built […]
“My son, do not forget my teaching, […] but keep my commands in your heart, Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart[…] Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit […]
Saturday starts the same way every day does at Northern Frontier—quietly. There’s no fanfare at first, no fireworks. Just the early sun casting gold across the lake and a slow shuffle of boots heading to Leaders Huddle. We gather, as we always do, to hear from God’s Word. We pray over the day, over the […]
One of the greatest gifts God has given us is the ability to choose. Not just between what’s fun and what’s boring, but between right and wrong. Between truth and lies. Between comfort and courage. The Bible calls it free will, and it runs through every page. From Adam in the garden to Jesus in the […]
Sunday morning at camp doesn’t come with stained glass or polished pews. The sanctuary is our dining hall, with the tables pushed to the corners and the benches turned to face the front. The screen windows let in the breeze, and if you look past the speaker, you’ll see the calm surface of OK Slip […]
There’s a moment at camp that sticks with you. It’s not always loud or dramatic. Sometimes it happens in the quiet, when no one else is watching. A boy holds a paddle for the first time. His hands are awkward, unsure. The canoe wobbles beneath him, and he laughs because he’s nervous. But he tries. […]
They come in waves, some spilling out of battered Subarus, others climbing down from pickup trucks , boots crunching gravel with that familiar sound that always seems to echo a little louder up here. They throw their arms around each other without hesitation, laugh like no time has passed, and carry that wide-eyed look of […]
