Planning a youth group retreat, whether it’s a summer, winter or fall retreat, is always exciting. You’ve got the schedule, the activities, the meals and the devotional time all nailed down. Now it’s time to make sure everyone brings what they need, including you. Here are a few things to make sure are on your Read more about Retreat Ready: Things to Make Sure are on Your Group’s Packing List[…]
Everyone loves free stuff, especially when it’s actually good. Some event swag becomes everyday favorites, while others disappear into the junk drawer…or worse: the trash. 😥 But fear not! A sure-fire way to make sure your swag bags don’t end up lost or forgotten is to fill them with items that are fun, useful and Read more about Our Top 7 Event Swag Bag Must-Haves[…]
Being the new kid is always a struggle for children and teens entering an already-established group environment. At VBS, it feels a little like showing up to a party where you don’t know anyone. There’s energy and inside jokes already happening, and new students can sometimes find themselves trying to figure out where to stand Read more about New Kids, No Problem: Helping Everyone Feel Welcome at VBS[…]
Fall festivals are around the corner, which means everything from fall youth lock-ins to Trunk-R-Treats. No matter how you celebrate fall festivities, we’ve got some ideas for you and your group. Fall Shirts for the Spooky Souls If your vibes are all things scary and horror-adjacent, we’ve got some cute ideas for your shirts! (Also, Read more about 5 Ideas for a Fall Festival T-Shirt[…]
Congrats, you’re in charge of your group’s t-shirts! So why are you sweating? Oh, you’re not feeling creative? You don’t think you’re that creative? Hey, that’s okay! We’re here. At Uth Stuph, we’re creatives by nature. We can give you plenty of tips to help you brainstorm and come up with a great t-shirt idea Read more about How to Come Up with Group Shirt Design Ideas When You’re Not Feeling Creative[…]
Ah, the annual winter retreat. That blissful time when youth groups travel either somewhere sunny to escape the frigid tundras of their own hometowns or decide to (for some reason) travel further north and into snowy landscapes. We don’t know if it’s the calming serenity of snow or the sheer fact it’s not summer camp, Read more about What to Expect for Your Youth Group Winter Retreat[…]
Traveling with a group is hard (sometimes impossible) in a pandemic. Even with the world slowly reopening, concerns about vaccinations and masks and travel restrictions almost make the trip unfeasible for some groups. Remember, the goal is to spread the Gospel — not germs. Here are our tips for group leaders and youth ministers who aren’t Read more about Summer Camp Ideas that Don’t Involve Travel[…]
The year is 1996. In the movies, Will Smith saves the entire world from invading Aliens and Tom Cruise does his own stunts and hops off buildings. The internet screams “SkaawwwweeeeBERmerp” as it loads a single page of AOL Messenger. Everyone loves singing (and sobbing) to Celine Dion’s music. And somewhere, in the middle of Read more about 25 Years: 25 Ways to Celebrate with 25 Giveaways[…]
This year, as you start to make your Christmas shopping list, don’t forget those who dedicate their time to serving your ministry. Whether it is a simple “thank you for everything,” a hand-written note for a job well done or custom swag to rock at the Christmas party – taking a moment to show your Read more about Show Your Team Some Appreciation This Christmas[…]
Three day weekend, anyone? Yes please! The third Monday in January is officially known as the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. A lot of families, youth groups, and ministries take advantage to squeeze in a trip or a retreat on this extended weekend. So what are the top things to do this weekend? Keep reading Read more about Top Things to Do on Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday[…]