GOLD RUSH 2017 IOWA REGULAR BAPTIST CAMP YOUTH & FAMILY CAMPS WWW.IRBC.ORG Digging Deeper into God's Word MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD Psalms 19:10
GOLD RUSH A Letter from the Director... Eureka! We ve discovered something better than gold at IRBC! This summer we will dig deep into God s Word which has more than a few nuggets of truth we ve struck the mother lode that will sustain us for life! The Word of God is more to be desired than gold Psalm 19:10 RUSH to IRBC this summer to join in the fun and excitement on 52 beautiful acres on the north shore of Clear Lake. You will strike it rich as you and your friends or family join an amazing program of fun that ultimately points to Jesus Christ! Digging Deeper, PHIL BETZ IRBC Director 2 IRBC.ORG PO Box 80 Ventura, IA 50482 camp@irbc.org 641.829.3824
Activities 40 CLIMBING TOWER 52 ACRES ON CLEAR LAKE 730 ZIP LINES 9 SQUARE ARCHERY BLOB BOAT CANOE JUMBO DOG TUBE BUBBLE SOCCER CAMPFIRES & SMORES CARPETBALL CHAPEL & CHILDREN S CLASSES COFFEE SHOP CRAFTS DISC GOLF FAMILY CAMP CARNIVAL FAMILY GAME NIGHT GAGA BALL HAYRIDES MAZE MINI-GOLF PAINTBALL PADDLEBOARD PLAYGROUNDS POOL SNACK SHACK IRBC.ORG 3
Youth Camps JUNIOR CAMPS 4-6TH GRADES JR. BOYS June 12-17 Cost: $290 Speaker: CHIP WOOD JR. GIRLS June 19-24 Cost: $290 Speaker: CHIP WOOD Pre-Registration Deadline (for all youth camps) May 15, 2017 A $25 non-refundable deposit is required for each registration; remaining balance is due upon arrival. Registrations postmarked after May 15th will incur a $25 late fee, per registration. Campers registering late must check availability with IRBC at 641-829-3824. Registration forms should be submitted with your church, if a group is attending. 4 IRBC.ORG
JUNIOR HIGH 7-9TH GRADES July 10-15 Cost: $305 Speaker: DAN ANDERSON SENIOR HIGH 10TH-2017 GRADS July 24-29 Cost: $305 Speaker: TOM GRAEF IRBC.ORG 5
Camps Family Camp 1 June 24-30 Speaker: Dean Taylor Family Camp 2 July 1-7 Speaker: Curt DeGraaff Family Camp 3 July 15-21 Speaker: Jon Jenks Family Camp 4 July 29 Aug. 4 Speaker: Mark Shaw Family Camp 5 August 5-11 Speaker: Dan Anderson Daily Schedule: 8:15 Breakfast 9:15 Song Time & Skits 9:45 Morning Bible Hour 11:15 Pick Up Children from Classes 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Family Activity 1:30 Pool & Waterfront 1:45 Climbing Tower & Archery 2:00 Paintball & Zip Line & Crafts 5:30 Supper 7:00 Evening Service 6 IRBC.ORG Rooms & Rates New Cabins $925 Loops Lodge $895 Arnold Dorm $895 Family Youth $745 Cabin with A/C $655 Barn $605 Campsite $530 Children s Fee: $40 Per Dependent Child (This also applies to Grandparents bringing Grandchildren) Additional Persons Fees: Age 0-5: $40 Age 6-12: $90 Age 13+: $125 These rates apply to any non-dependent relatives or friends that are staying in the room with your family. Payment Schedule: $100 Non-Refundable Deposit at Registration 35% Non-Refundable Payment Due March 15 Remaining Balance Due upon arrival Visitor Policy: Register your visitors at www. irbc.org or call one week in advance. All visitors must check in & pay at the office upon arrival. There is a daily visitor fee plus the cost of meals. Rates available online. Insurance Policy: In case of an accident the camp has secondary insurance coverage up to a $10,000 limit (this policy does not cover illness).
General Information Registration Opens: Saturday 1:30p.m. Activities Begin: Saturday 2:00p.m. Camp Ends: Friday after Brunch (Campers need to be out of rooms by 9:30a.m.) We Provide: Nursery & Children s Classes during Chapels Nurse & Lifeguards Coin Washing Machines & Dryers What to Bring: Bedding, Towels, Toiletries Instruments for Special Music Modest Clothing (to the knee in length, no tank tops) Swimming: T-Shirts must be worn for all water activities (no tank tops), a covering must be worn to & from pool/waterfront. One piece swimsuits for ladies; no cutoffs for guys. Register! 641.829.3824 Camp Club Registration for 2018 May 1, 2017 General Registration for 2018 May 15, 2017 What Not to Bring: Pets, Personal Air Conditioner, TV, Tobacco, Alcohol, Fireworks, or Firearms Contenders Faith Baptist Bible College DATES 2018 Family Camp 1 June 23-29 Family Camp 2 June 30-July 6 Family Camp 3 July 14-20 Family Camp 4 July 28-Aug. 3 Family Camp 5 August 4-10 IRBC.ORG 7
RETREATS Come to IRBC every season! We have fantastic activities planned for you all year long. Check out www.irbc.org for more information. Want to schedule your own retreat? Call us for details; we would be thrilled to host your church group. WINTER Teen Meltdowns & Jr. FreezeOuts! Come to IRBC for an exciting weekend filled with snowmobiles, tubing, floor hockey, and tons of fun! Don t forget about our Jr. FreezeOuts specifically designed for 3-6th graders! SPRING Timothy Retreat Encouraging young men and women today, for a life of ministry tomorrow. Our speaker this year is Jason Nightingale, with the focus of The Power of Scripture Memorization in Ministry. This impactful weekend is designed for young men and women (9-12th grades) and their pastor or youth leader! Mother & Daughter and Father & Son Looking for a way to get away with your son or daughter? We would love to have you join us for these weekends, full of growing in God s Word as well as making fun memories. Remember to bring your Aunts & Uncles, Grandparents, Cousins, and Friends! (Ages 3rd Grade +) 8 IRBC.ORG SUMMER Water & Work Week (Part Time Staff Training) What better way is there to spend your summer than serving the Lord at IRBC? Come try out to be a part of our team and be challenged to Walk with a Purpose while serving God and our campers! You will be amazed at what God does in your life while you serve Him. Applications available online. Special Camp Special Camp is for those with intellectual disabilities. It is a great opportunity for Special Campers to experience the unique atmosphere of camp. Some of the many fun activities include Bible lessons, swimming, crafts, boat rides, talent show, and more! FALL IARBC Men s Retreat & Women s Renew Conference Join us for fellowship and fun as you sit under the teaching of God s Word. These weekends are great for getting away with your church family and being refreshed through friendship and encouraged through the Word. Visit www.irbc.org for more info on all retreats!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017 January 13-15 Teen Meltdown #1 January 20-21 Junior Freeze Out #1 January 27-28 Teen Meltdown #2 February 3-4 Junior Freeze Out #2 February 10-12 Teen Meltdown #3 March 10-11 Timothy Retreat March 18 Sportsmen s Adventure April 21-22 Mother & Daughter April 28-29 Counselor Training May 19-20 Father & Son May 22-26 Volunteer Work Week May 30-June 2 Full Time Staff Training June 5-10 Water & Work Week June 5-9 Special Camp June 12-17 Jr. Boys Camp June 19-24 Jr. Girls Camp June 24-30 Family Camp 1 July 1-7 Family Camp 2 July 10-15 Jr. High Camp July 15-21 Family Camp 3 July 24-29 Sr. High Camp July 29-August 4 Family Camp 4 August 5-11 Family Camp 5 August 14-17 August 18-19 August 25-26 September 8-9 October 5-6 October 6-7 Sr. Retreat Hispanic Retreat Men s Retreat Women s Renew Conference Pastors & Wives Retreat College Reboot Retreat IRBC.ORG 9
GENERAL INFORMATION YOUTH CAMPS Registration: 10:00 11:30 on Monday (lunch is at noon). Camp ends on Saturday, pick up time is 8:30a.m. All medication must be in the original container and be turned in and distributed by the camp nurse. What to Bring: Bible, Pen, Bedding, Towels, Toiletries, Camera, Musical Instruments, Spending Money (Offering, Crafts, Gift Store, Snacks, Boats, Paintball for Jr. & Sr. High Only) Do not Bring: MP3, Video Games, Phone, Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol, Knives, Firearms, or Fireworks Clothing: Must be modest, not tight fitting, no tank tops. Shorts & dresses must be knee length. A t-shirt must be worn for all water activities, a cover must be worn to & from the pool/lakefront. One piece swimsuit for girls, swim trunks for guys. Campers leaving early must have written permission signed by legal guardian stating time and name of the driver. The camp reserves the right to refuse dismissal without proper identification. Mail: Campers love to get mail! Camper Name, IRBC, PO Box 80, Ventura, IA 50482. Email is not available for campers. The camp phone is only available to campers in emergency situations. If you must contact your camper, please call the office at 641-829-3824. Failure to abide by the camp s guidelines may lead to the camper being sent home at camper s expense. Visitors: For the safety of our campers and running our program, all visitors must receive permission from IRBC one week in advance to visit youth camps. Special Room Requests must be made at least one week in advance. Changes will not be made during registration. We cannot guarantee all requests will be granted. LOST & FOUND! Label all items that belong to the camper. Lost items will be held for two weeks. Items will be mailed at camper s expense. Any unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity. PO Box 80 Ventura, IA 50482 641.829.3824 Fax: 641.829.3557 camp@irbc.org 10 IRBC.ORG
YOUTH CAMPS REGISTRATION 2017 PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 15TH! Parents: Please completely fill out and sign (please print) Camper s Name o M o F Birth Date / / Grade entering in the fall Father s Full Name Mother s Full Name Mailing Address City ST Zip Home Ph. Work Ph. Cell Ph. Camp Requested (Please check one): o Jr. Boys (entering 4-6th grade) June 12-17 o Jr. Girls (entering 4-6th grade) June 19-24 o Jr. High (entering 7-9th grade) July 10-15 o Sr. High (entering 10th 2017 graduates) July 24-29 Home Church & Church s City Attending with Church & Church s City (if different from home church) Family Dr./Phone Insurance Policy # Medications Taken Regularly (Must be in original container) Do we have parent/guardian permission to give: Advil o Yes o No Tylenol o Yes o No Current Infectious Diseases or Conditions Allergic Reactions: o Bee Stings o Food o Other Date of Last Tetanus Shot Other medical concerns for your child IRBC has a secondary insurance policy with coverage up to a $10,000 limit (illness is not covered). I hereby give permission for my child to attend IRBC, to participate in all activities, and for any pictures/testimony of my child to be used in promotion of the camp. I hereby give consent for any medical treatment deemed necessary for my child named above. Signature of Parent or Guardian Date / / In Case of Emergency, Contact Phone Send registrations in with your church if there is a group coming from your church. If registering individually, mail registration form and $25 deposit to: Iowa Regular Baptist Camp, PO Box 80, Ventura, IA 50482. Office Use Only: Postmarked: Amount Received $ Check No. Balance Due $ IRBC.ORG 11
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