JAM Camp Background
Partnership between Cru Inner City and Athletes in Action
Modeled on AIA's Ultimate Training Camp for college athletes (30+ yrs)
Total Campers to date: 280 (GOAL: 75 campers/camp)
Sharing JESUS through ATHLETICS while Modeling MANHOOD
Jesus – sharing the Gospel (WIN)
Campers are highly valued/loved by God
Athletics – “the hook”
Basketball & football are predominant sports
Competition through daily team events & the culminating S.P.E.C.I.A.L.
Manhood Themes – Responsibility and Leadership (BUILD/SEND)
Integrated throughout JAM Session talks and athletic events
Demonstrated by mentors
Demonstrations by campers are publicly acknowledged
1 Week Camp
Students reside on campus in dorms
Large group JAM Sessions (based on scripture)
Small group follow up discussion
Application (Labs) using “sports”
High ropes confidence course
Sports performance/agility drills
Basketball/football clinic
Culminating event – the S.P.E.C.I.A.L.
Day Camp (outdoors only)
Inspire students Physically, Mentally and Spiritually to realize the power God has given them
Physically: thru athletic relay races and sports performance drills
Mentally: communication and leadership team events
Spiritually: JAM session talks using scripture and God's plan of salvation and purpose for their lives
What & Where Next?
Establish relationships with Cru Inner City Cities & Affiliate Cities for camper and mentor recruitment – AND post camp discipleship
Take JAM Camp to other locations across the US
Leverage existing Cru IC, AIA and other partnerships to determine locations
