- Work Camp allows those who participate to do what Jesus did by serving people.
- It teaches young people to use their abilities to help those who cannot help themselves.
- It gives the workers a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction knowing they have served someone in the name of Christ.
- It gives the workers a chance to show mercy and compassion.
- It allows workers meet people they would not normally meet.
- It teaches workers how to cooperate with others and reach a common goal.
- It teaches them that they can make a positive impact on their world when they work together.
- It gives workers a chance to share their faith.
- It helps them understand people and traditions from different cultures.
- It gives them special spiritual insights.
- It teaches workers the joy of giving and serving.
Work Camp also helps build unity in youth groups as they plan and work toward a common goal. It challenges groups to develop their strengths and work with others. It creates an opportunity to involve more young people in the group. It also builds an awareness of the need for committed Christian workers throughout the world. Groups traveling together, staying together in the dorms at Ohio Valley College, meeting other groups who are experiencing the same adventure, and working as a group can spark spiritual growth. It gives the group a more clearly defined sense of mission. And youth group members can influence their churches and families when they return home.
Work Camp is also a way to demonstrate love and grace to the people being served. It gives homeowners a positive view of Christian young people and the church. It builds self-worth and pride in homeowners. It allows them to see Christ living in the workers. It allows them to sing, pray, and experience firsthand God's model for our lives.
