We’re all familiar with the term “family values.” A quick check on Wikipedia confirmed my gut sense of the idea.

It’s political.

The “family values agenda” springs from the concern that as a society, we have seemed to move in some directions that push against the sensibilities of a more traditional, family-based society. And so we evaluate various political issues in terms of their relationship to family values.  And rightly so. Those of us convinced of the importance of the family to our society are keenly interested in moves, political or otherwise, that will affirm and promote these values. We are for the things that families value, because we value the family. It just makes sense.

To us.

But what is the logic of the political ideal of family values if a society no longer understands the value of family? Where do family values fit into a culture that often celebrates the individual over the community and self-fulfillment over sacrifice? Community and sacrifice are at the heart of healthy family dynamics.

Perhaps it’s time to get down to the heart of the matter.

You see, if family values are the what, politically speaking, then valuing family is the why. If family values are external, then valuing family is internal. If family values are the program, then valuing family  is the source code. If family values are political, then valuing family is relational. If family values are propositional, then valuing family is experiential.

And this brings us to Horn Creek, both figuratively, and for so many of us, literally. Horn Creek Family Camps have always been about valuing family. And valuing family means valuing families. And this is what goes on at Horn Creek Family Camps week after week. Horn Creek is an environment for family to be valued and families to value one-another. It’s a place where so many of the things we already know about life and love and relationship find unique freedom of expression. It is an experience. And this experience is unique for each family who comes. And that is intentional.

At Horn Creek, we have a 50 year track-record of creating life-changing, relevant experiences for families, with an emphasis on cultivating multi generational connections of faith and community. Times are changing, along with the specific challenges that young families face. But some things never change. The Horn Creek experience is in tune with both of these realities. Come see for yourself!

If you are a pastor or ministry leader interested in creating a dynamic retreat for the families in your church or organization, we’d love to parter with you to create an unforgettable experience. Or, please consider one of our established Horn Creek Family Camps.

You can find our more about all of our family camps and how to register to bring your family, or a group of families, on this website.

Also, make special note of 3 new family camps we have added this year:

Crestone Peak Single Parent Family Camp – June 27-July 3

Culebra Peak Soccer Family Camp – July 4-10

Castle Peak Adoptive and Foster Family Camp – August 8-14