Summer Camp 2008


Spirit Camp

May 19 - 23

It's camp without  going to camp!  Camp without the bugs or hot, sweaty, slippery mattresses; without river water and snoring campers.  This annual event helps to raise operating and campership funds while having a great time NOT at camp!  As a camper, you'll log on to the Mound Ridge Website, click Spirit Camp, and view the morning devotionals and Bible studies related to the summer theme and camp activities you can do at home.
$150
Click Here for a Brochure and Registration Form

 

Mission Workgroups
June 8 - 14
Senior High and Mid-High groups welcomed.  Arrangements may also be made to provide mission in local community.  Contact Christy Foster for details.

 

New Discoveries
(Formerly Try-It-Out)
June 15 - 18
Ideal for beginning or second year campers. Offers a chance to gain some independence, enjoy Mound Ridge and make new friends. Campers will explore Mound Ridge, nature, swim, play games, create with crafts and learn more abut God and our world.
Completed grades 2 - 3
Paid by April 30 - $150
Paid by May 15 - $165
After May 15 - $180

 

Horsemanship Camp
June 15 - 21

Join Tracy and the hands at the Royal T Ranch. If you love horses and want to learn more about how people can build relationships with these beautiful creatures, this camp is for you! Campers will learn basic horse care, riding lessons (English style), basic grooming, farrier (horseshoer), basic horse anatomy, veterinarian/dentistry, and horses as a career. This session is for new and returning campers. Campers will be placed with experienced trainers by their experience with horses. Campers will stay at Mound Ridge Camp and Retreat Center and shuttled to Royal T Ranch each day. While back at camp they will enjoy eating in the Dining Hall, recreation, swimming, B.L.A.S.T. Register early camp session is limited minimum 6 maximum 10.
Ages 8 - 15
Paid by April 30 - $415
Paid by May 15 - $430
After May 15 - $445
 
EVER WANTED TO GO ON A MISSION TRIP?
But you have only one or two youth in your congregation, or a small group, or no one to take them?
Well, here is your chance!
GLOBAL

Mound Ridge Camp and Retreat Center
Senior High Mission Trip
June 22 - 28
Have you ever wanted to go on a mission trip where you experienced life in a different way? Would you like to experience it with other youth in the presbytery? This is an opportunity for the youth in our area to go on a meaningful adventure where we will internalize complex issues surrounding hunger and poverty that many in our world face each day. Participants will leave with an awareness of our role as a global citizen and with ideas on how to create change.

This is an interactive educational simulation that includes powerful and surprising situations that will open our eyes to the world beyond our borders. Through experiencing conditions that arise daily for millions of people, we will become aware of the effects of poverty and hunger. We will feel the discomfort and frustration of facing difficult life choices—how will I feed my family?

Throughout the program, we will work to provide for our “family” by tending gardens and livestock, working in the village community, buying supplies from the international market, and cooking cultural meals with appropriate technology. Each night the family will come together and sleep in representative housing, such as Mozambique, the Tibetan region of China or the Mississippi Delta region of the United States.

Join other Presbyterian youth as we travel to Heifer Ranch in Perryville, AR to feed your mind… take action… end hunger. Arrive at Mound Ridge Camp and Retreat Center on Sunday June 22nd Depart for Heifer Ranch International Monday June 23rd Register early; there is space for 16 youth (chaperones are provided through Mound Ridge). Minimum grade level – 9th grade Register early camp session is limited to 16.
Senior High

Paid by April 30 - $350
Paid by May 15 - $365
After May 15 - $380
 


June 22 - 27
Just Girls Having Fun! This five day session Sunday through Thursday will allow us to focus on ”Girl Issues", challenges of Christian Girls in today's world and society, how to have a positive self image and really value yourself as a Child of God, building good relationships with peers to adults. Through Great Female Leadership you will learn from females of the Bible, and gain an understanding of self, one another, and your faith. Topics will be presented in age appropriate language and age centered activities. Housing will be age appropriate.
Completed grades 4 - 9
Paid by April 30 - $270
Paid by May 15 - $285
After May 15 - $300

 


Boys will Be Boys!

June 25 - 28
Well that is what they say! It was just way too much fun last year!!! This session will be action packed, with swimming in swimming holes, fishing, tree house fun, canoeing, and all that fun stuff boys like to do (with in reason…moms) and all the while having fun and learning to care for creation, and just hanging out with the guys.  Completed grades 3 - 5
Paid by April 30 - $150
Paid by May 15 - $165
After May 15 - $180

 

Explorers I
Crazy Camp Adventures

June 29 - July 4
Come join the fun as campers live as a Christian community for a week. Everyday will be a Crazy and different day. Campers will explore nature, swim, and take a float trip. Campers will learn Team Building through many activities throughout the week. A celebration will be held on Thursday July 3rd for campers. (This year Campers will be picked up on Friday Morning).
Completed grades 3 - 5

Paid by April 30 - $285
Paid by May 15 - $300
After May 15 - $315
 

Explorers II
Extended Session

Night Owl!
July 6 - 16

Once again an extended session is offered for more fun on the “Ridge”. Returning with a different theme, activities begin in the afternoon and go through the evening and part of the night? To mention a few activities: scavenger hunts with GPS systems, hiking, devotions, art and swimming OH…..MOUNTAIN BOARDING! team building, Zipping down the Ridge, Swinging off the Ridge, Music, Dancing The infamous - B.L.A.S.T. – (Bible Learning And Study Time) Please note a float trip will take place.
Completed Grades 6 - 8
Paid by April 30 - $405
Paid by May 15 - $420
After May 15 - $435

 

E.W.F.W.

Earth, Wind, Fire and Water!!
(Formerly MMAD Camp)
July 20 - 25
God has given us the gift of the earth. Come explore and experience the adventure of connecting with creation. This session will include adventures in Earth art, the music and movements of the Wind, the rejuvenating effects of Fire, and the replenishing, and renewing effects of Water.
Completed grades 6 - 9

Paid by April 30 - $305
Paid by May 15 - $320
After May 15 - $335

 

Mini MMAD Camp
Movement Music Art and Drama
Calling all Creative Campers
July 27 - 30

You will have a wonderful time using all your creativity to express and stretch your faith along with all of the regular camp activities. Learn new songs, liturgical dance movements, rhythm instruments, story telling, and expressions of art.
Completed grades 3 - 5

Paid by April 30 - $190
Paid by May 15 - $205
After May 15 - $220

 


Family Camp
Intergenerational
July 25 - 27

Start or continue a tradition at this long-weekend event. Spend quality time with your family and reconnect with them before heading into summer schedules. Stay in the lodge and cabins, enjoy meals in the Dining Hall, and take part in all the activities including Bible discovery, games, swimming, even off site sightseeing. There will be individual family time as well as time for the adults to be together while counselors supervise fun activities for the children. (Dual parent, grandparent, single parent, foster parent all are invited)
Cost: $135 for three people; $10.00 each additional person.
For All Ages

Paid by April 30 - $130 for three people; $10 each additional person
Paid by May 15 - $145 for three people; $10 each additional person
After May 15 - $160 for three people; $10 each additional person

 

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