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2024 Camp Guide | Faith Based
March 2024
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YAA Encounter CAMP
- Yellowstone Alliance Adventures | Bozeman, MT
- www.yaacamp.org | 406-763-4727
- June 9-14 | Grades: 9th-12th
- Engage. Challenge. Grow. These are three words that are true of Senior High Camp. Adventurers will get a week completely unplugged from the outside world to focus on new friendships, having fun, and developing a deeper relationship with Jesus.
Faith Chapel Junior High Camp
- Faith Chapel
- https://campontheboulder.com
- Grades: Entering 6th-8th
- Location: Camp on the Boulder
- Week 1: June 17-21
- Week 2: June 24-28
- Overnight Camp | Cost: $315
- We believe Summer Camp can be one of the best and most significant weeks of the summer for a student. Through an intentional week away from the routine of life, God can work in the lives of young students and staff.
- The week includes times of worship, inspiring camp speakers, dynamic cabin group discussions, large group games, and more!
- Registration Deadline: May 31
PROSPECTORS 1 & 2
- Christikon Lutheran Bible Camp
- www.christikon.org
- Prospectors 1: June 23-29
- Prospectors 2: July 13-19
- Cost: $464/week
- Grades: 6th-8th
- Enjoy life together and life in solitude. Worship and work. Excitement and reflection. Trained staff people who care about you. Old and new friends. If you stay on-site, you share in program possibilities for both large and small groups. But you also hike into the mountain wilderness surrounding us for one overnight adventure and day hikes. Within the larger community, you’ll belong to a “family group” with seven other campers and a counselor, for hiking, service projects, Bible study, and other activities.
PATHFINDERS
- Christikon Lutheran Bible Camp
- www.christikon.org
- July 8-11 | Cost: $245
- Grades: 4th-6th
- At this on-site camp, you'll enjoy life together and in solitude. Worship and work. Excitement and reflection. Trained staff who care about you. If you stay on-site, you share in program possibilities for large and small groups. You also hike into the mountain wilderness for day hikes. Within the larger community, you'll belong to a "family group" with 7 other campers and a counselor.
Emmanuel Baptist Church VBS
- www.myemmanuel.net | 406-652-3161
- July 8-11, 9am-12pm
- Ages: 4-years-old - Incoming 5th graders
- (Must be 4 by Sept 10, 2024)
- VBS is FREE! Registration opens June 1
Faith Chapel Kids Camp
- Faith Chapel
- https://campontheboulder.com
- Grades: Entering 3rd-5th
- Location: Camp on the Boulder
- Week 1: July 8-11
- Week 2: July 15-18
- Overnight Camp | Cost: $279
- We believe Summer Camp can be one of the best and most significant weeks of the summer for a student. Through an intentional week away from the routine of life, God can work in the lives of young students and staff.
- The week includes times of worship, inspiring camp speakers, dynamic cabin group discussions, large group games, and more!
- Registration Deadline: May 31
MOUNTAINEERS 1, 2, & 3
- Christikon Lutheran Bible Camp
- www.christikon.org
- Grades: 9th-12th
- Senior High Backpacking
- Mountaineers 1: July 13-19
- Mountaineers 2: July 21-27
- Mountaineers 3: July 28-Aug 3
- Cost: $495/week
- Journey into some of the world’s loveliest country and more deeply into adventures of faith. Backpacking takes more energy and endurance than on-site camping, but it’s worth the extra effort! Spend your first and last nights at our main camp, with the rest of your time hiking through our mountain wilderness. Worship and Bible study are woven together with the exhilaration of high country camping. Two trained counselors join your group as guides and program leaders. Backpacks, tents, cooking gear, and food provided. You supply your own sleeping bag, hiking boots, rain gear, and clothing.
CREATIONCARE 1, 2, & 3
- Christikon Lutheran Bible Camp
- www.christikon.org
- Adventures in Serving
- Grades: 9th-12th
- CreationCare 1: July 13-19
- CreationCare 2: July 21-27
- CreationCare 3: July 28-Aug 3
- Cost: $495
- Join in a servant event that offers you a special experience in caring for the world God has made. Set up a base camp in the wilderness, above our main site. While you will share in the regular Christikon trails program, including worship and Bible study, you will also spend about 8 hours helping to build and repair Forest Service trails or rehabilitating damaged areas in the wilderness.
Wayfarers 1
- Christikon Lutheran Bible Camp
- www.christikon.org
- Base Camp Trails
- Grades: 6th-8th
- Wayfarers 1: July 13-19
- Cost: $495
- When you backpack at Christikon, you journey into beautiful countryside and with others more deeply into the adventure of faith. Set up a base camp in the wilderness, above our main site. While you will share in the regular Christikon trails program, including worship and Bible study, you will take day trips into the wilderness surrounding you. Spend the first and last night at the main site.
Faith Chapel Young Adults Retreat
- Faith Chapel
- https://campontheboulder.com
- Ages: 18-29
- Location: Camp on the Boulder
- TH-SU, July 18-21
- Cost: $119
- Our perspective on life changes when we get out of our routines. Through an intentional weekend away, God can work in the lives of young people. The retreat includes times of worship, inspiring messages, free time to explore the boulder valley and intentional time building relationships with other young adults.
TRAILBLAZERS
- Christikon Lutheran Bible Camp
- www.christikon.org
- Grades: 9th-12th
- July 21-27 | Cost: $464
- At this on-site camp, you’ll enjoy life together and life in solitude. Worship and work. Excitement and reflection. Trained staff people who care about you. Old and new friends. If you stay on-site, you share in program possibilities for both large and small groups. But you also hike into the mountain wilderness surrounding us for one overnight adventure and day hikes. Within the larger community, you’ll belong to a “family group” with 7 other campers and a counselor.
Camp Firelight VBS
- Laurel United Methodist Church
- www.laurelumc.com/ | 406-628-6362
- July 22-25, 6-8pm
- Ages: 4-years-old - Incoming 5th graders
- Music, Games, Stories, Crafts, Food, & Fun!
- VBS is FREE! Registration opens June 1
Faith Chapel High School Camp
- Faith Chapel
- https://campontheboulder.com
- Grades: Entering 9th-12th (including recently graduated "super seniors")
- Location: Camp on the Boulder
- Week 1: July 22-26
- Week 2: July 29-Aug 2
- Overnight Camp | Cost: $315
- We believe Summer Camp can be one of the best and most significant weeks of the summer for a student. Through an intentional week away from the routine of life, God can work in the lives of students and staff.
- The week includes times of worship, inspiring camp speakers, dynamic cabin group discussions, large group games, and more!
YAA GO WEST FAMILY CAMP
- Yellowstone Alliance Adventures | Bozeman, MT
- www.yaacamp.org | 406-763-4727
- July 28-Aug 3
- Family Camps at YAA are crafted to provide opportunities for families to be spiritually, physically and relationally refreshed. With the mission at the top of mind, YAA staff go above and beyond to provide hospitality and meaningful programming to help guests encounter Christ, enjoy their family and ultimately allow camp at YAA to transform their lives by His Spirit and Word.
YAA LABOR DAY FAMILY CAMP
- Yellowstone Alliance Adventures | Bozeman, MT
- www.yaacamp.org | 406-763-4727
- Aug 30-Sept 2
- Family Camps at YAA are crafted to provide opportunities for families to be spiritually, physically and relationally refreshed. With the mission at the top of mind, YAA staff go above and beyond to provide hospitality and meaningful programming to help guests encounter Christ, enjoy their family and ultimately allow camp at YAA to transform their lives by His Spirit and Word.
Originally printed in the March 2024 issue of Simply Local Magazine
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