Tuesday, February 9, 2010

ONGOING COVERAGE: SUMMER CAMPS 2008

Residential church camps

April 16, 2008

Border Youth Camp

A youth group summer camp. Sunday-Friday. Where: Zephyr Lodge, Liberty Lake Cost: $160 Ages: grades 6-12 Dates: Aug. 10-15 Web site: www.borderyouth.com

Camp Spalding

Activities will include swimming, horses, boating, mountain boards, paint ball, zip lining, ropes course, crafts, sports, and more. One-week, half-week, and family camps available. Where: Davis Lake, 45 minutes north of Spokane Cost: $100-$325 Ages: grades 2-12 Contact: (877) 595-1512

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Zephyr Christian Conference Center

Campers will enjoy singing, theatrical playing, swimming, canoeing, games, crafts, and more. Where: Zephyr Lodge, Liberty Lake Ages: grades 2-12 Dates: July 7-12 for grades 9-12, July 28-31 for grades 2-3, July 28-Aug. 2 for grades 4-6, and Aug. 4-9 for grades 7-8 Web site: www.disciplesnw.org

Sheltering Branch Bahá'í Summer School Camp

Program will include three to four classes a day for children and adults, morning and evening devotions, singing, art, and athletic activities. Register by June 15 Where: Camp Wooten Environmental Learning Center, Columbia County, Wash. Cost: $70-$595 Ages: all ages Contact: (509) 926-0843 Web site: www.shelteringbranch.rbs.usbnc.org

Life Center Foursquare Church Camp

Activities will include boot camp, giant slide, volleyball, swimming, and other outdoor activities. Monday-Friday. Where: Riverview Bible Camp, north of Cusick, Wash. Cost: $199 Contact: (509) 327-4422 Web site: www.lifecenter.net

Camp Gifford

Enjoy classes, campfires, chapel services, and more. Monday-Friday. Where: Deer Lake, Loon Lake, Wash. Cost: $60-175/week Ages: 5-17 Dates: June 23-Aug. 8 Contact: (509) 233-2511 Web site: www.campgifford.org

Camp Cross

Campers will deepen their own spirituality in order to better serve the world they live in. Activities will include archery, canoeing, and various other learning opportunities. Where: Loff's Bay, Lake Coeur d'Alene Cost: $230/grades elementary-junior high, $240/high school students Ages: grades 4-12 Dates: late June to early August Contact: (509) 624-5780 Web site: www.campcross.org

Silver City Kids Camp

Campers will discover how God can rebuild their lives. Sponsored by Lake City Community Church and Real Life Ministries. Monday-Friday Where: Silver Lake Camp, Medical Lake Cost: $199 if registered by May 12, $229 after May 12. Registration due by June 2. Ages: grades: 3-5 Dates: June 9-13 Contact: (208) 777-7325 Web site: www.reallifeministries.com

Real Life Ministries Youth Middle School Camp

Campers will enjoy teachings, paintball, and water activities. Tuesday-Sunday Where: Riverview Bible Camp, north of Cusik, Wash Cost: $249 if registered by June 9th, $259 after June 9. Registration due by July 15. Ages: grades 5-7 Dates: July 29-Aug. 3 Contact: (208) 777-7325 Web site: www.reallifeministries.com

Real Life Ministries High School Camp

Enjoy worship, teachings, water activities, sports, arts, and more. Saturday-Thursday Where: Bear Paw Camp, Newport, Wash Cost: $199 if registered by May 15th, $215 after May 12. Registration due by June 4. Ages: grades 8-12 Dates: June 21-26 Contact: (208) 777-7325 Web site: www.reallifeministries.com

Camp Lutherhaven

Activities will include a high ropes adventure course, waterfront blobbing, camp-outs, Bible teaching, crafts, and more. Three-day to two week sessions available. Where: Mica Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene Cost: $100-$350 Ages: 4-18 Dates: June 22-Aug. 15 Contact: (208) 667-3459 ext. 13 Web site: www.lutherhaven.com

Lutherhaven Ministries Shoshone Base Camp

Campers will enjoy zip lining, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, hiking, and more. Week-long sessions and family camps available. Where: Coeur d'Alene River near Prichard, Idaho Cost: $260-$355, $95-$240 for family camps Ages: 10-18, all ages for family camps Dates: June 22-Aug. 15 Contact: (208) 667-3459 ext. 13 Web site: www.lutherhaven.com

Bethel Youth Camp

Hosted by Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Campers will enjoy various activities including a one-day challenge course. Monday-Friday. Where: Pinelow on Deer Lake, Loon Lake, Wash Cost: $80 Ages: 10 and older unless accompanied by a parent/guardian Dates: Aug. 18-22 Contact: (509) 926-3591

Northwest Youth Camp

Enjoy kayaking, swimming, sports, fishing, and more. Sunday-Friday Where: Pinelow Park Campground and Retreat Center, Loon Lake, Wash. Cost: $325-$375. Dates: June 29-July 4 Contact: (509) 216-7822 Web site: www.spokanechristianchurch.org

Twinlow Camp

Enjoy swimming, water skiing, wake boarding, tubing, row boats, canoes, kayaks and sailing. Twinlow also features a low ropes challenge course, crafts and other sports. Sunday to Saturday, Sunday to Friday or Monday to Saturday.Where: Twinlow Camp & Retreat Center, north of Rathdrum, Idaho. Cost: $190-$425 Dates: June 22-Aug. 20 Contact: (208) 687-1146 Web site: www.twinlowcamp.org