SUMMER 2010 Keeping the Earth

Stay Overnight

Bear Creek Camp’s residential program, for children who have completed grades 1-12, is a traditional camp program centered on spiritual growth, outdoor living, and small group development. 

Each age group experiences a mix of small group and all-camp activities throughout their week to meet their group’s spiritual, social, and developmental needs. 

Most camp sessions begin on Sunday afternoon and end Saturday morning. Campers spend their time living and playing together: swimming, boating, hiking, worshipping, playing games, discussing their faith, camping, making arts and crafts, learning about the environment, singing, and much more. 

Campers live in a cabin or tent with 6 to 8 other people, according to their gender and year in school.  Each cabin or tent is paired with another to make a Quest Group.  Quest Groups are generally co-ed, and form the campers’ main family group for their time at camp. 

Each Quest Group will live in close proximity to other campers, based on grade completed: grade 4 & below, 5&6, 7&8, and 9-12. 

Your camper has the opportunity to sign-up for more than one session!  (Campers may stay the weekend at camp only in between sessions 2&3, 4&5, and 6&7 for an additional charge of  $65.)

CLASSIC CAMP

This 3 day program is designed specifically for young children who want to “try camp,” for the first time.  This program introduces campers to sleepover camp, allowing for all the fun of camp in a condensed format.  Campers sleep in comfortable cabins with modern bath facilities.  Up to 5 other campers and a caring counselor help to make the cabin feel like home. 

Throughout the half-week, as part of a Quest Group, campers will have time to learn more about the Bible, hike, cookout, swim, play games, make crafts, worship, and more.  Staff will provide a well- rounded camp experience that will help campers to further develop a sense of independence, enthusiasm for outdoor adventures, excitement for making new friends, and understanding of biblical stories.       

    You can choose:

        Block A      Sunday, 3PM to Wednesday, 9AM

            or

        Block B       Wednesday, 3PM to Saturday, 9AM 

This full week program is designed specifically for younger children who want to spend an entire week at camp.  This program gives campers opportunities to discover their sense of adventure.  Campers sleep in comfortable cabins with modern bath facilities.  Up to 7 other campers and a caring counselor help to make the cabin feel like home. 

Throughout the week campers, as part of a Quest Group, will have time to learn more about God’s creation, hike, cook over a campfire, swim, sing songs, play games, campout under the stars, make crafts, dance, worship, and more.  Additionally, campers will have an opportunity to choose activity options that interest them.  Staff will provide a well-rounded camp experience that will help campers to further develop a sense of discovery, enthusiasm for outdoor adventures, excitement for making new friends, and understanding of God’s love.

This full week program is designed to help campers develop their sense of adventure and decision making skills.  Campers sleep in platform tents centered around a program building that provides group meeting space and bath facilities.  Up to 7 other campers and a caring counselor help to make the tent feel like home (except for electricity). 

Throughout the week, as part of a Quest Group, campers will have time to: learn more about God’s creation, develop team-building skills, hike, cook over a campfire, swim, sing songs, play games, campout under the stars, make crafts, dance, worship, and more.  Additionally, campers will have an opportunity to choose activity options that interest them.  Staff will provide a well-rounded camp experience that will help campers to further develop their sense of discovery, enthusiasm for outdoor adventures, excitement for making new friends, and understanding of God’s love.

This full week program is designed to help campers develop their sense of adventure and teamwork skills.  Campers sleep in platform tents centered around a program building that provides group meeting space and bath facilities.  Up to 7 other campers and a caring counselor help to make the tent feel like home (except for electricity). 

Throughout the week, as part of a Quest Group, campers will have time to: learn more about God’s creation, make friends, develop team-building skills, hike, cook over a campfire, swim, sing songs, play games, campout under the stars, make crafts, dance, worship, and more.  Additionally, campers will have an opportunity to choose activity options that interest them.  Staff will provide a well-rounded camp experience that will help campers to further develop their sense of discovery, enthusiasm for outdoor adventures, excitement for making new friends, and understanding of God’s love.  

This full week program is designed to help campers develop their sense of adventure and outdoor living skills.  Campers sleep in platform tents centered around a program building that provides group meeting space and bath facilities.  Up to 7 other campers and a caring counselor help to make the tent feel like home (except for electricity). 

Throughout the week, as part of a Quest Group, campers will have time to: learn more about God’s creation, make friends, develop team-building skills, hike, cook over a campfire, swim, sing songs, play games, campout under the stars, make crafts, dance, worship, and more.  This program will help campers to further develop their sense of discovery, enthusiasm for outdoor adventures, excitement for making new friends, and understanding of God’s love.  

Seniors campers can choose either a 2 or 3 night overnight option for hiking and exploring the outer limits of Bear Creek Camp’s property.

ADVENTURE TRIPS

*Due to the special nature of these programs group size may be limited.  We cannot run these programs with fewer that 6 campers.

Session 2 campers will camp out for either 1 or 2 nights  and they will also venture out from Bear Creek Camp for a thrilling day of rafting.  A professional rafting company guides this trip through breathtaking scenery of the Lehigh River, which ensures camper fun and safety.

An adventurous journey down the scenic Delaware River is the center of this paddle-powered adventure. Learn how to handle a canoe and improve your outdoor living skills as you set up camp along remote riverside campsites.   Hang out with friends, worship, play, and experience the fullness of living together in Christian community, surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation.

Trek down the world famous Appalachian Trail on this foot-powered adventure. Learn how to pack, dress, and improve your outdoor living skills, as you set up camp at remote backcountry campsites.   Experience the wonder of God’s creation and Christian community as you play, worship, and enjoy the company of new-found and long-time friends along the trail.

Junior High Trip—4 Days Backpacking

Senior High Trip—9 Days Backpacking

High Adventure at its best! Paddle into the heart of God’s creation on this challenging 2 week trek.  At Bear Creek Camp, you will plan and prepare for this adventure before setting out on a 9 day paddle and portage.  Within the Adirondack wilderness area, you will spend your days paddling, singing, growing in your faith, and having a spectacular time with friends, both old and new.

Raquette River Trip — Sessions 4-5

St. Regis Wilderness Trip — Sessions 7-8