At Stronger Camp, a partner of Star Rock Ministries, the answer is a game called Cow Tongue Football. Instead of a traditional football, campers play with an actual cow tongue. Their first reaction was predictable: Gross! But before long, they were diving into the game.

And while Cow Tongue Football might sound like just a crazy camp game, there's a deeper purpose behind it.

Pastor Will Cumby, who founded the camp, explained that the game helps campers understand that, “You can win with what others have refused. Even with the leftovers.”

For some campers, especially those from foster homes or under-resourced communities, that message hits close to home. When you see others with more resources, different families, or seemingly better opportunities, it's easy to wonder if what you've been given is enough.

But what if God can do something extraordinary with exactly what you have?

At camps like this that focus on whole-child development, experiences like this aren't just about creating memorable moments. They're about helping young people discover truths they can carry into everyday life.

Cumby credits lessons from his mother for shaping this perspective:

“It's not always about what you have. It's about what you do with it.”

That's the heart of intentional camp programming: using everyday resources to bring faith to life while helping young people build relationships, strengthen character, and develop life skills.

The goal isn't simply for a camper to say, “I'll never forget that.” It's for them to say, “I'll never forget that - and it made me better.”

At Star Rock Ministries, we're grateful for the generous supporters and camp partners who make these experiences possible for youth from under-resourced communities and U.S. military families.

Because sometimes an unexpected experience becomes a lasting reminder: I have value. I have something to offer. God can use me right where I am.

Your gift can help write the next story. Partner with Star Rock Ministries to give more young people Christ-centered camp experiences that remind them they are valued, capable, and created for a purpose.