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[…]
This Christmas, it’s important to offer positive reinforcement and small tokens of appreciation to your loyal employees to show them that they are valued. Whether it is a simple thank you, a small note for a job well done, or customized swag for them to rock, taking the time to show them you care is Read more about Appreciation Gifts and Apparel for Your Staff and Volunteers[…]
There is more to fall than the cool, crisp air and the beautiful colors of the leaves. Fall is a great season to welcome the community and have outreach events. If your youth group or church is running out of ideas of what to do this fall, here is our list of top 5 events Read more about Top 5 Fall Event Ideas for Your Youth Group[…]
What to Think About When Designing Your Custom 5k Race Shirt for Your Group When your team decides to participate in a 5k, there is no better way to show team spirit than to have custom t-shirts made for the whole gang. Boost their spirit in a custom UthStuph t-shirt! First, start out by creating Read more about 5k Race Shirts: Get the Scoop[…]
This October, you may be seeing a lot more pink than usual, and that is because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It’s an international health campaign to help educate people about breast cancer awareness and the importance of getting screened, tested, and treated. Here are 5 ways you can make a difference in your Read more about Breast Cancer Awareness: Event Ideas[…]