RELIGIOUS CAMPS
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KEY TO ACCREDITATION AND LICENSING ACA: Accredited by the American Camping Association AEE: Accredited by the Association of Experiential Education CCI: Accredited by Christian Camping International CHA: Accredited by Camp Horsemanship Association NAECP: Accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs NAEYC: Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children ASYSA: Accredited by the Alaska State Youth Soccer Association MOA: Licensed by the Municipality of Anchorage SOA: Licensed by the state of Alaska MSB: Licensed by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough DOE: Certified by the Department of Education |
ACTIVITIES AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
- Sponsor: First Baptist Church
- Where: 1100 W. 10th Ave.
- Contact: Rev. Keith Bennett, 279-8481 or e-mail flocanch@alaska.net
- Licensed or accredited: No
Summer Music Activities for Kids
- Ages: Completed grades 1-6
- Goals and activities: This day camp offers campers the opportunity to learn musical concepts and Biblical truths through fun-filled activities and games. Participate in a variety of musical and drama activities. Kids will present a full-length musical June 22.
- When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 19-23
- How much: $20 for the week
Ocean Odyssey Vacation Bible School
- Ages: Age 4 through grade 6
- Goals and activities: This ocean-themed Bible school, titled ‘‘Diving into the Depths of God's Faithfulness,'' offers a daily worship rally in the ‘‘worship rally submarine,'' Bible stories and ocean crafts. Organizers invite kids to ‘‘experience extraordinary Ocean Odyssey music and delicious snacks, and dive into creative recreation.''
- When: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 5-9
- How much: Free
BASKETBALL CAMP/CLINIC
- Sponsor: Solid Rock Ministries Inc.
- Ages: Entering grades 7-12
- Goals and activities: College coaches help children learn court skills and sportsmanship. Basketball all day long, waterfront activities, team games and Bible study in the evening.
- When: July 17-21, clinic; July 16-22, camp
- Where: Mile 90.5 Sterling Highway, Soldotna
- Licensed or accredited: ACA, CCI
- How much: Clinic, $105; Camp, $205
- Contact: Teressa, 1-907-262-4741 or e-mail srbc@alaska.net
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CAMP
- Sponsor: Solid Rock Ministries Inc.
- Ages: 7-17
- Goals and activities: An outdoor camp experience for mentally or physically impaired children. Campers live in dorms or cabins with a counselor and an assistant. Every camper has the opportunity to enjoy horseback riding, waterfront activities, a hay ride and other exciting outdoor fun within the limits of their disability.
- When: June 7-10
- Where: Mile 90.5 Sterling Highway, Soldotna
- How much: Free
- Licensed or accredited: ACA, CCI
- Contact: Teressa, 1-907-262-4741 or e-mail srbc@alaska.net
FAMILY CAMP
- Sponsor: Solid Rock Ministries Inc.
- Goals and activities: Celebrate the Fourth of July with your family in an outdoor setting; learn and grow as a family through Bible study. Moody Radio's Donald Cole will attend.
- When: July 2-5
- Where: Mile 90.5 Sterling Highway, Soldotna
- How much: $15-$98 per person, depending on age and accommodations
- Licensed or accredited: ACA, CCI
- Contact: Teressa, 1-907-262-4741 or e-mail srbc@alaska.net
HOCKEY CAMP
- Sponsor: Solid Rock Bible Camp and Hockey Ministries International
- Ages: Entering grades 5-12
- Goals and activities: Hockey professionals and coaches teach skills, conditioning, and how to play the game.
- When: July 30-Aug. 5
- Where: Mile 90.5 Sterling Highway, Soldotna
- How much: $370
- Licensed or accredited: ACA, CCI
- Contact: Teressa, 1-907-262-4741 or e-mail srbc@alaska.net
LAVERNE GRIFFIN YOUTH CAMP
- Sponsor: Chugach Baptist Church
- Ages: Entering grades 1-6
- Goals and activities: None listed
- When: Boys Camp is June 5-9; Girls Camp is June 12-16
- Where: Wasilla area
- How much: $100
- Licensed or accredited: No
- Contact: Mike Procter, 344-1221
HOLYWORD VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
- Sponsor: World Harvest Church
- Ages: Newborn-18
- Goals and activities: Holyword Productions and World Harvest Church invite area kids to star in Bible adventures. This year, the church is using the Bible as a script for a film about God's story. Organizers wrote: ‘‘On location at Holyword Studios, kids won't find any reminders of school work.'' Emphasis is on fun, music and teamwork.
- When: July 31-Aug. 4
- Where: 6311 DeBarr Road
- How much: Donations accepted
- Licensed or accredited: No
- Contact: Tina Starr, 338-5676
HORSE CAMPS
- Sponsor: Solid Rock Ministries Inc.
- Ages: Entering grades 4-12
- Goals and activities: These certification camps are for campers who have some skills in horseback riding. Campers work closely with the horses, learning proper riding techniques and care and cleaning of horses. At week's end, campers are tested on their knowledge and earn a certificate from the Camp Horsemanship Association. Campers live in an old West ghost town, sleep in Conestoga wagons and hike to the main camp for showers. When not working with the horses, choose from riflery, archery, swimming and handcrafts.
- When: Weekly sessions available in June, July and August
- Where: Mile 90.5 Sterling Highway, Soldotna
- How much: $240
- Licensed or accredited: ACA, CCI, CHA
- Contact: Teressa, 1-907-262-4741 or e-mail srbc@alaska.net
MEIER LAKE CAMP
- Sponsor: Episcopal Diocese of Alaska
- Ages: 9-13
- Goals and activities: Young people take part in Bible study, outings, good fellowship and good food.
- When: June 11-17
- Where: Meier Lake Camp and Conference Center, Wasilla
- How much: $150
- Licensed or accredited: No
- Contact: Jim Basinger, 279-3924 or e-mail jbasinger@micronet.net
ST. JOHN SUMMER CAMP
- Sponsor: St. John Orthodox Cathedral, Eagle River
- Ages: Entering grades 7-12
- Goals and activities: This fun camp is intended primarily for teens of the Orthodox Christian faith, but others are welcome. In addition to traditional camping activities such as horseback riding, swimming and canoeing, campers can look forward to a visit from Father Joseph Purpura of Boston. He will teach about Orthodox beliefs and how they are different from other faiths.
- When: Aug. 20-25
- Where: Solid Rock Bible Camp, Soldotna
- How much: $220
- Licensed or accredited: ACA, CCI, CHA
- Contact: 696-2002
VICTORY BIBLE CAMP
- Sponsor: Victory Ministries
- When: Sessions are Monday-Saturday, June 12-July 15 and July 24-Aug. 5
- Where: Mile 95 Glenn Highway in the Talkeetna Mountains
- Contact: 1-907-745-4203 or www.victorymin.com
Alpine Camp
- Goals and activities: During the day, campers may go on nature hikes, swim, kayak, paddleboat, learn how to handle a rifle or bow and arrow, play games or enjoy a cookout. At night, campers sing, tell stories and act out skits around the campfire.
- Ages: Entering grades 3-12
- How much: $180, with $30 off for any June session
Teepee Camp
- Goals and activities: Campers and their counselors sleep and eat in Indian-style teepees among the trees. Campers choose skill classes including archery, riflery and crafts. At night, campers sing, tell stories and act out skits around the campfire.
- Ages: Entering grades 3-8
- How much: $180, with $30 off for any June session
Ranch Camp
- Goals and activities: Emphasis is training in safe horsemanship. Campers do an overnight pack trip during the week. Bunk houses and a "hotel" dining room line "Main Street," and nearby are two riding arenas and the barn. Certified instructors will teach beginning through advanced riding classes.
- Ages: Entering grades 7-12
- How much: $250, with $30 off for any June session
WAGON TRAIN CAMPS
- Sponsor: Solid Rock Ministries Inc.
- Ages: Entering grades 2-12
- Goals and activities: Sleep in a Conestoga wagon, participate in riflery, archery, canoeing, swimming and learn to ride horses. Campers live in an old west ghost town, eat and have Bible studies in the Connestoga Hotel, and hike to main camp for showers. Trail rides and arena work keep the horse lovers happy.
- When: Weekly sessions available in June, July and August
- Where: Mile 90.5 Sterling Highway, Soldotna
- How much: $110-$240
- Licensed or accredited: ACA, CCI, CHA
- Contact: Teressa, 1-907-262-4741 or e-mail srbc@alaska.net
WATERSKI/WAKEBOARD CAMP
- Sponsor: Solid Rock Ministries Inc.
- Ages: Entering grades 8-12
- Goals and activities: Learn to waterski or wakeboard, or brush up your skills with lessons from professional skiers and current national competitors. Equipment is provided, or bring your own (wetsuits not provided). Lots of water time and fun activities planned.
- When: June 25-July 1
- Where: Mile 90.5 Sterling Highway, Soldotna
- How much: $205
- Licensed or accredited: ACA, CCI
- Contact: Teressa, 1-907-262-4741 or e-mail srbc@alaska.net
WILDERNESS EXCURSIONS
- Sponsor: Solid Rock Ministries Inc.
- Ages: Entering grades 7-12
- Goals and activities: Choose from backpacking or canoe trips, or try the wilderness sampler.
- When: Week-long sessions, June 25, July 9 and 16; three-day sampler, July 5
- Where: Mile 90.5, Sterling Highway, Soldotna
- How much: $180, or $105 for the wilderness sampler.
- Licensed or accredited: ACA, CCI, CHA
- Contact: Teressa, 1-907-262-4741 or e-mail srbc@alaska.net