Guarding Against Camp Abuse: Parental Guidance for Safer Summers

Send us Fan MailOn The Still Waters Podcast, Teri and Julie shift from their abuse series to discuss child safety at summer camp, urging parents not to assume camps—especially church camps—are automatically safe. They advise investigating who camp directors report to, whether a board provides oversight, and whether the camp follows clear standards and mandatory reporting to law enforcement. They warn about sexual abuse risks, including “sexual exposure,” and criticize pornography-focused confession circles that prompt kids to share explicit experiences in groups. They stress that counselors and staff should receive safety training to prevent and recognize abuse, including emotional abuse and parental interference, and they highlight a case involving overnight interrogation, cover-ups, and a predator harming multiple boys. They also caution against private post-camp adult–minor communication and recommend teaching sexual integrity with hope and recovery.00:00 Morning Catch Up02:20 Why Talk About Camp03:27 Camp Memories07:49 When Camp Raises Flags11:10 Accountability Matters14:35 Porn Confession Risks17:45 Counselor Safety Training19:28 Safety Training Matters20:52 Emotional Abuse Stories24:15 When Adults Protect Predators27:45 Mandatory Reporting Red Flags29:49 Confession Circles Risks31:00 Porn Exposure Reality32:36 After Camp Contact Boundaries35:31 Integrity Curriculum And Hope38:26 Closing Resources And Farewell  Contact The Still Waters Team www.stillwaterslife.comEmail us at:[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@stillwaterslife.comLet us help you find healing and wellness at The Still Waters.