Trail Ridge Camp. Summer 2018

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1 Trail Ridge Camp Summer 2018

2 Dear Parents, We are looking forward to the summer of 2018 with great anticipation knowing that God is able to accomplish great and mighty things at Trail Ridge. We understand and appreciate the great privilege and the responsibility that comes with caring for campers. That s why we take such care and attention in prayerfully selecting our summer staff members. We are also committed to selecting speakers who have as much passion for your campers as we do. Our theme this summer is Character Quest. During each week of camp, we ll be examining the lives and examples of different characters in the Bible. While looking at their lives, campers will be given the opportunity to examine their own life and see how it affects their relationship with God. Hebrews 12:1-2a will be our theme verses this summer as we seek out Godly Character: Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith Summer Schedule June Trail Ridge Experience June Kids Kamp 1 June Kids Kamp 2 July 2-7 Lifeline Camp 1 July Kids Kamp 3 July Lifeline Camp 2 July Teen Camp First Time Kids Kampers and Teen Campers will receive a $50 Discount!

3 Trail Ridge Experience Join us this summer for the Trail Ridge Experience, a family weekend campout. During this weekend, you ll be able to see Trail Ridge with your own eyes and participate in camp activities. Come in on Friday evening and stay until Saturday afternoon. We ll begin with supper on Friday night at 7 PM. The night will include a good time of fellowship and activities. Saturday will be jam packed with activities for all ages giving you an opportunity to see what it s like being a camper at Trail Ridge. Take a shot at the archery range, paddle around the lake, belly flop into the pool, play a game of Octo-ball, treat yourself at the snack shop, cool off in the game room, make a craft and pitch some horseshoes. This weekend will be great for families to come experience a weekend at Trail Ridge! Maybe you re interested in supporting Trail Ridge, sending campers or volunteering. Maybe you just can t get enough of Trail Ridge. This weekend is for you! Register online for the Trail Ridge Experience: June 8-9, 2018! Or call for a registration to be sent to you:

4 Kids Kamp Kids Kamp is our flagship program here at Trail Ridge. These weeks of camp are for young people age 8-13 years old. Kids Kampers enjoy a week of group competitions, crazy games, wonderful food and engaging chapel sessions. During Kids Kamp, they will have a chance to participate in activities like boating, archery, crafts, Octo-ball, 9-square, go-karts, and tons more! Each week, we ll be bringing in a special guest speaker to challenge and encourage campers to show Godly character. Also during those chapel times, we ll be spending time worshipping God through music. The spiritual emphasis continues as campers participate in group devotional time and a Scripture memory competition. The cost of Kids Kamp is $215. Discounts are available for Early Bird Registrants (April 30 th ) and children or grandchildren of volunteers who stay for the week. This summer, there will be three different weeks of Kids Kamp: Kids Kamp 1- June Kids Kamp 2- June Kids Kamp 3- July 9-14 First Time Kids Kampers and Teen Campers will receive a $50 Discount!

5 Teen Camp Teen camp will be held the week of July This week of camp is just for teens age Campers going to have an awesome week of getting to know other teens, participating in the camp program and hearing 9 different chapel messages throughout the week. Our chapel sessions will be geared toward building Godly character and avoiding the pull of ungodly influences using God s Word as our guide. As our campers get older, our activities get more elaborate. Last year, teens enjoyed classic Trail Ridge activities like the Slip n Slide, 9-Square, Go Karts, Octo-Ball and Ooga Booga; but also experienced some new and exciting additions to our camp program. Teen Camp is a great opportunity for past Kids Kampers and for new teens alike to enjoy a week at Trail Ridge. Take a look at our What s New page of this brochure to see what else you can look forward to this year! The cost of Teen Camp is just $215. Discounts are available for Early Bird Registrants (April 30 th ) and children or grandchildren of volunteers who stay for the week. First Time Kids Kampers and Teen Campers will receive a $50 Discount!

6 Lifeline Camp Lifeline Camp is a unique program offered by Trail Ridge for campers who would not be able to attend without scholarships provided from camp supporters. We are planning on bringing in over 150 campers on full scholarships this summer. During these weeks, we still need our full crew of volunteers to run the weeks of camp. Assistance is needed on the kitchen crew, grounds crew and housekeeping crew. Volunteer lifeguards and camp nurses are also needed for these weeks as we continue to run our same type of program that we do for Kids Kamp giving our campers opportunities for many new experiences outdoors in God s creation! We also are in need of supporters to give to the Scholarship fund. Pulling from this fund provides these weeks of camp absolutely free for our campers as well as their transportation to and from camp. If you are interested in sponsoring campers for Lifeline Camp, please contact us. Your gifts to the scholarship fund help cover their week of camp as well as their transportation to and from camp. Volunteer applications and an online donation form can be found at TrailRidge.org. Help make a difference in the lives of these campers with your financial and volunteer support.

7 What s NeW this summer? Snack Shop- Yes, we ve always had a snack shop, but we ve been able to complete a major remodeling project recently making the snack shop area much more inviting! Gopher Ball- Lord willing this project will be completed in the spring of 2018! This addition will bring another exciting activity for our campers to enjoy. BB Gun and Slingshot Range- This project should be completed in the spring of Campers won t need to bring anything to enjoy the range as all guns, slingshots, targets, ammo and safety gear will be provided. Trained staff will always be supervising this activity. Hike the Solar System- Did you know that if the sun were a 10-inch ball by our flagpole, Jupiter would be about the size of a quarter near the main entrance to the Thomas Center? We re working on a scale model of the solar system that you can hike around camp. Learn about the created universe and more about our Great Creator! First Time Kids Kampers and Teen Campers will receive a $50 Discount!

8 Volunteer The general operations positions during our weeks of summer camp are filled by volunteers. Volunteers come from all different backgrounds. Some volunteers are parents or grandparents of campers so their campers can receive a discount. Volunteers can be any age from teenager to senior citizen! This summer, we need volunteers to serve on the grounds crew, housekeeping crew, activities assistants, kitchen crew, lifeguards and camp nurses. Below you ll see a brief description of each crew and their general duties. Grounds Crew: Mowing and Weed Whacking, assisting with large activity setup, performing maintenance on equipment, executing building and grounds maintenance. Housekeeping Crew: Perform daily housekeeping tasks around camp, work on special cleaning projects and help with laundry needs during the week. Kitchen Crew: Work under the instruction of our head cook preparing meals, cleaning up the dining room and working in the snack shop and camp store.

9 Activities Assistants: Have a variety of duties primarily helping with setup and take down of group activities and helping the program director wherever needed. Lifeguards: Must be at least 18 years old and currently certified. Lifeguards supervise all pool and waterfront activities. Camp Nurses: Must be at least 18 years old currently certified as a M.D, R.N, LPN, EMT or Paramedic. Dispense prescription medications and take care of any medical needs during the week. All volunteers must be at least 15 years old. The week begins with a staff supper and orientation time on the Sunday evening beginning the week of camp. Duties are concluded on Saturday around 11:00 AM. Volunteers can apply online at TrailRidge.org. There is a separate application for teens, so be sure to use the correct online application. Volunteers come ready and willing to serve and leave camp refreshed and grateful for the opportunity to fellowship with co-laborers and enjoy observing the summer camp program. Sitting in on evening chapel sessions is a time of personal refreshment for our volunteers as well. Volunteer applications and frequently asked questions can be found online at TrailRidge.org.

10 Octo-Ball Giant Slip n Slide Go Karts 9 Square Swimming Pool Canoes Paddle Boats Archery Tractor Wagon Rides Ping Pong Crafts Foosball Air Hockey Carpet Ball Basketball Campfire Sand Volleyball Hiking Horseshoes And much more. Come see for yourself! First Time Kids Kampers and Teen Campers will receive a $50 Discount!

11 What to Bring: Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Towels, Personal Toiletries, a variety of clothes for warm and cool weather, swimwear, extra clothes, two pairs or sturdy shoes, sweatshirt or light jacket, Bible, notebook, pen, flashlight, sunscreen, any prescription medications you will need, spending money for Snack Shop and Camp Store. What to Leave at Home: Any Electronic Devices like cell phones, tablets, video games, etc. Digital cameras are the only exception although we still do not recommend bringing an expensive camera to camp; weapons; alcohol, tobacco products; illicit drugs; morally offensive literature; bicycles; fireworks; food (no food allowed in cabins) Any of these prohibited items found in a camper s possession will be confiscated and returned to the parents at the end of the week of camp. Dress Code Please bring clothes to camp with modesty in mind. Dress at camp is casual, but not sloppy. The length of the shorts MUST be to within one hand s width of the top of the knee. Tank tops or revealing clothes are not to be worn. Pants will be worn at the waist. No saggin or baggin. Messages on clothing, jewelry, and other personal belongings that relate to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, immorality, and vulgarity are not permitted. Some items of clothing you will want to consider bringing: long pants and long sleeved shirts or hoodies for cool evenings, rain coat or poncho, a sturdy pair of sandals (flip flops do not hold up well here), a hat, sunglasses, some clothes you don t mind getting very dirty or stained. Decisions regarding the appropriateness of clothing, footwear, and accessories will be made by Trail Ridge Administration. Girls: Bathing suits must be modest 1-piece. Modest cover-ups must be worn to and from the pool. Boys: Bathing suits must be boxer-type swim trunks. A shirt must be worn to and from the pool. First Time Kids Kampers and Teen Campers will receive a $50 Discount!

12 Trail Ridge Camp S2695 Cherith Way Hillsboro, WI Hear, Ye Hear, Ye First time Kids Kampers and Teen Campers shall receive a $50 Discount! Trail Ridge Camp and Conference Center//S2695 Cherith Way, Hillsboro, WI 54634// //info@trailridge.org