Pine Lake Camp Book Club
5-Week Session: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
Mondays at 6:30PM on Zoom
Join us for a five-week virtual book club exploring Jonathan Haidt’s groundbreaking book The Anxious Generation. Together we’ll unpack how shifts in technology and parenting have reshaped childhood and what we can do to rebuild a world where young people thrive.
Each week, we’ll explore a few chapters and dive into thoughtful discussion around play, independence, screens, and resilience. Whether you’re a parent, caring adult, educator, or young adult, you’ll find insights and encouragement for creating healthier patterns of connection in your community.
When: Monday evenings at 6:30PM on Zoom (January 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9)
Cost: Free (registration required)
Host: Liv Enstad, Discussion Facilitator & Ben Koehler, Co-host and Resource Support
Please contact Robyn Koehler (robyn@crosswayscamps.org) with questions.
About the Hosts:
Liv Enstad
Liv loves to read and loves to chat, making a book club her perfect fit. A former Pine Lake camper and 2025 summer staff member, she brings light, joy, and curiosity to every conversation. Her warm presence makes everyone feel welcome from the moment they log on.
Ben Koehler
Ben values bringing people together to ask meaningful questions and grow through shared conversation. His vocational calling, as both camp director and dad, centers on helping young people experience the power of God in community and in the outdoors.
About the Book:
In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores why rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness among young people have soared since the early 2010s. He traces the shift from a play-based to a phone-based childhood showing how the loss of independence and rise of constant connectivity have reshaped kids’ social and emotional development. Combining research with practical insight, Haidt offers a clear call to action for parents, educators, and communities to help restore freedom, play, and real-world connection to the next generation.