The Biblical Church is designed to work as a body. In the Apostle Paul's letters, he frequently spoke about how everyone's special gifts should be used to create a functional whole. However, sometimes Christian organizations such as churches, clubs or schools fail to work as a body and more often appear to function as a contentious family. Human beings are not perfect, therefore although love may be present, there may also be jealousy and bickering. For this reason it is wise to attempt to live by Paul's writings in all areas of life and think of the Christian community as Christ's body. This is also a good way to prepare for Christian summer camp.

The first time children attend Christian summer camp, their letters are frequently dominated with expressions of homesickness. The environment of summer camp has an especially dramatic influence on city children. In addition, camp may be the first time certain youngsters are confronted with various ethnic groups and different denominations. It may also be the first time they are exposed to group living. Understanding the true body of Christ will help them to adapt to these changes.

In the first book of Corinthians, the Apostle Paul describes the various gifts with which believers are endowed. These include faith, wisdom and teaching.  Similar to parts of a human body, every Christian has various gifts, and numerous strengths and weaknesses. Each person on his or her own is limited. However, many people working together create a powerful unified body. For this to work in more than just theory, individuals must strive to settle the differences that disrupt such unity. Paul discusses God's design for the Christian community in almost all his letters. This ideal of unity applies to international ministries, Bible studies, and even Christian summer camp.

At Christian summer camp, there is a sense of unity due to the fact that there is a vast number of Christian children together in one place. Even though the children at the camp will have come from various cultures and backgrounds, they will be sharing their summer camp experiences together. This gives them a glimpse of the way the Body of Christ works. Friendships, as well as a certain level of animosity, may emerge as youngsters from various backgrounds bond or collide. However, this can be a powerful lesson concerning how God has gifted each person with different talents and skills. They will learn to be tolerant with one another and begin to understand that accepting others faults and shortcomings is an important part of Christianity. They may learn that although some children may be difficult to live with, they also have something to contribute. Such camps are a great environment for a child to learn how best to utilize his or her special gifts within the Church.