Red Willow Ministries: Rooted in Faith, Growing in Christ

Youth Camps and Retreats

7th - 9th Grade Junior High

Note to parents/guardians: When choosing the correct age group for your camper please know RWBC allows you to choose the age group based on the grade your camper is entering or the grade your camper has just completed. See more registration FAQs...

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for any of the Junior High Camps

Summer Camps: Disciples Outback Challenge Holy Hoops Hands and Feet Camp Fall/Winter/Spring Events : Confirmation retreats "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"

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Disciples

June 27 - July 2 or August 1 - 6, 2010

During this camp you will get to take advantage of all that Red Willow has to offer. You will have the opportunity to do archery, play mini golf, swim, go boating, play games, and go rollerskating. Each day you will learn new things about God, creation, and life through Bible study, worship, skits, the Christ Hike, campfire, counselors, and your fellow campers.

Cost: $240.00 per camper

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Outback Challenge

July 11 - 15, 2010

Now that this is a Sunday to Thursday program, we can do even more challenging activities. Not only will you spend a couple nights at the Tipi Village in a tipi or tent, you will also spend some time canoeing. If the Sheyenne River is looking good, we may even take our canoes down it. You will learn you to cook over a fire, some outdoor skills, and take some time to enjoy God's beautiful creation.

Cost: $180.00 per camper

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Holy Hoops

July 18 - 23 (Holy Hoops Juniors) or July 25 - 30, 2010 (Advanced Holy Hoops)

Basketball and Bible camp. What more do you need? Coaches Steve Gravalin and Shawn Gravalin will lead you through drills, teach you the fundamentals, and be your referees. Your counselors will lead you through Bible study and all the other camp activities Red Willow has to offer.

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Hands and Feet Camp

This service program is for students entering grades 7-12. Youth groups are invited to spend one or more days volunteering their time and talents at camp. Your group will help with the upkeep and maintenance of camp in the morning and early afternoon. In the afternoon take some time as a group to build community with team building activities and Bible study. You will have the opportunity to experience worship, campfire, swimming, and games as well. Youth groups must bring one chaperone for every eight students. Come to RWBC this summer and learn what it means to be the Hands & Feet of Christ! Click here to learn more about Hands and Feet Camp...

Cost: $15.00 per day per student, chaperones are free.

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Confirmation Retreats Based on Luther's Small Catechism

Dates: March 5-6, 2010 and Fall 2010 TBA

These retreats are intended to replace or supplement confirmation requirements. Pastors and adult chaperones stay and eat for free at a maximum adult to student ratio of 1:10. Additional chaperones are charged the same rate as students.

Cost for each Confirmation retreat is $50.00 per student and $45.00 for any additional children in the same family.

Sacraments

March 5-6, 2010
5:00 pm (Friday) to 3:00 pm (Saturday)

The spring confirmation retreat will feature one session on "The Sacraments" and will be presented by Pastor Kari Bahe, Associate with the Bishop of the Eastern ND Synod of the ELCA. This retreat is for youth in grades 7 - 9.

Cost: $50 per student and $45 for any additional children in the same family.
Bonus! If you attended the fall confirmation retreat, take $5 off the cost of this one! To register, contact the camp office or register online.
Registration deadline: February 19, 2010. After this date, please call to check for availability.

Packing List for Retreat
Registration Form (required for attendance)
Health History Form (required for attendance)

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"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"

April 16-17, 2010
5:00 pm (Friday) to 3:00 pm (Saturday)

On Friday night we will find a comfy place in the Upper Room as we watch Edmund, Lucy, Susan, and Peter discover and explore the land of Narnia on the big screen TV. On Saturday we will discover and explore what their adventures can teach us.

Oh...and there will be the "normal" camp stuff too: worship, games, crafts, and time with new and old friends.

The cost is $50 per student and $45 for any additional children in the same family.
Discount! If you attended one confirmation retreat in October or March, take off $5.00. If you attended both the fall and spring retreats, take off $10.00!
To register, contact the camp office or register online.
Registration deadline: April 2, 2010. After this date, please call to check for availability.

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