Timeline:
August 2: Oak Hill will leave MSP around 5:00ish (I think). We'll drive and pick up the rest of yous. Wahpeton and the Messiah/Stavanger, you guys might as well head south and we'll pick you up at Sioux Falls. We'll have to work out more of a time line there.
August 3rd: After driving through the night we arrive at the rafting spot. The rafting trip will take 3 hours. From 9:30 to 12:30.
A WANDERLUST ADVENTURE
Meeting Area at Vern's Restaurant:
4120 W County Rd. 54 G
Laporte, CO 80535
1-800-745-7238 or Local (970) 482-1995
http://www.awanderlustadventure.com/
We'll raft until lunch. I have arranged for a lunch to be provided when we are done. From there we will head up to Estes Park. If there is time we will stop off in the town and tool around a little bit.
The convention is from Wednesday the 3rd until Saturday the 6th.
August 6th: The convention gets done at noon... well lunch is served at noon and its done after that. We'll pack on the bus and head into the Rocky Mt National Park. We will be hiking in the Wild Basin Area.
http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/hikes.htm
After the hike we are heading to our hotel for the night. We have reserved 13 rooms
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Westminster Promenade 10179 Church Ranch Way
Westminster, CO 80021
Phone: 1-303-438-5800
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ444&propId=444&IATA=99020571&sisearchengine=231&siproduct=444&clearppc=1
August 7th: We are going to church in Arvada Co. at 9:30.
Community In Christ
Address: 12229 80th Ave W
Phone: (303) 421-6732
We'll grab lunch on the road and then head to the Rockies Game at 1:10 against the Nationals. After the game we are heading home with another drive through the night.
August 8th: The Oak Hill crew should be getting home early afternoonish.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Summer Mission Trip 0'10!
Here's the skinny. There are 15 spots open for a Youth Works Mission trip in Martin, South Dakota.
Cost: $400- $425 (final price still to be determined)
- Fund raising will be done to help alleviate the cost
Time: Sunday, July 25th to Saturday, July 31st
Ages: Middle School & Senior High
Transportation: I hope to use vans to help keep cost low.
Deadline: A $60 non-refundable deposit is due Wednesday, January 6th
- I will accept payment early.
Here is some information about the trip.
The trip will 72 people from 4 different churches, us and groups from Leeroy, MN, Robinsdale, MN and Neenah, WI.
Below is information about the trip from the Youth Works Website.
Cost: $400- $425 (final price still to be determined)
- Fund raising will be done to help alleviate the cost
Time: Sunday, July 25th to Saturday, July 31st
Ages: Middle School & Senior High
Transportation: I hope to use vans to help keep cost low.
Deadline: A $60 non-refundable deposit is due Wednesday, January 6th
- I will accept payment early.
Here is some information about the trip.
The trip will 72 people from 4 different churches, us and groups from Leeroy, MN, Robinsdale, MN and Neenah, WI.
Below is information about the trip from the Youth Works Website.
Demographics
The town of Martin, South Dakota is the county seat of Bennett County. Bordered by the rugged Dakota Badlands to the north and the Sandhills of Nebraska to the south, Martin’s terrain is relatively flat. It is a wheat-growing and cattle-producing area with a population of about 1,500. The racial makeup of the city is primarily white (54 percent) and Native American (38 percent). While the Native Americans in Martin live off the reservation, they still retain important connections with the reservation community. The city’s position between two reservations has produced racial tensions between Martin residents and the Indian tribes, but the people of these communities are now making efforts to be more sensitive to one another. The area also is home to many low-income families. Nearly 30 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. You will be blessed as you work alongside the residents of this community to reach out to those most in need of your ministry.
About the Ministry
Participants serve in a variety of ways during a YouthWorks mission trip. Students may spend all week at one ministry or switch between ministries during the week. Ministries that your students may participate in are Kids Club and Work Projects. Kids Club is a hands-on program led by your youth offering high-energy games, crafts, skits, songs and interactive lessons all designed to help kids learn about Jesus. Whether we’re painting houses, performing minor home repair, cleaning up debris, volunteering in community gardens or other projects in the community, the projects students work on will serve as our way of blessing people in need. We cannot confirm until all groups arrive exactly what ministries your students will be a part of during the week. We ask that you come with a willing and flexible spirit!
Activities
Evening activities during a YouthWorks week are designed to give participants insight into the lives of local residents and the culture of the area. A list of evening/cultural activities we have done in the past include: go on a hike with a community member; go on a scavenger hunt; bowling; and attend a community Bar-B-Q. These are examples of what your group might partake in during your mission week. These examples are subject to change due to weather or availability. In case of change, suitable substitutes will be provided. We try to arrange for free evening activities, but from time to time, an additional cost may be required for an activity. Please plan to bring an additional $10 per person to cover any extra costs. We will confirm the details closer to your trip.
Ministry Week
Kids Club and Work Projects.
Typical Day 
Sunday
| 4:30-6:00 pm | Groups Arrive |
| 6:30 pm | Supper |
| 7:00 pm | Leader’s Meeting/ Youth Orientation Meeting |
| 8:30-9:30 pm | Club (an interactive time lead by our staff) |
| 9:30-10:30 pm | Church Group Time (a time to process the day as a group) |
| 11:15 pm | Lights Out |
Monday through Thursday
| 6:45 am | Breakfast Team Prepares Breakfast Buffet |
| 7:00 am | Wake Up |
| 7:15-7:45 am | Breakfast Buffet Open (Everyone packs their own lunch) |
| 7:45-8:15 am | Get Dressed, Etc. |
| 8:15-8:40 am | Personal Devotions/Quiet Time to Prepare for the Day |
| 8:40-8:45 am | Entire Group Gathers for Prayer |
| 9:00 am | Depart for Work Ministry Sites |
| Noon | Lunch at Site |
| 1:00 pm | Work at Ministry Sites |
| 3:45 pm | Clean up the Work Ministry Sites |
| 4:00-5:30 pm | Shower Time (Dinner team prepares meal) |
| 5:00-5:30 pm | Adult Leaders’ Meeting |
| 5:30-6:30 pm | Dinner and Cleanup |
| 6:30-8:30 pm | Evening Activity (as a whole group) |
| 8:45-9:45 pm | Club |
| 9:45-10:30 pm | Church Group Time |
| 10:30-11:00 pm | Free Time/ Prepare for Bed |
| 11:15 pm | Lights Out |
Friday
| 6:30 am | Wake Up (Staff prepares buffet) |
| 6:45-7:30 am | Breakfast Buffet |
| 7:30-8:30 am | Massive Cleanup/ Packing |
| 8:30-9:00 am | Commissioning |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Pictures and Good-Byes. Then you are on your way home! |
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Wednesday BBQ
Hey Everybody!
This is just a reminder about the BBQ this Wednesday at Oak Hill from 6:00 to 8:00. We'll have food, do some activities and wrap up any last minute questions anyone may have before we hit the road on Friday
EVERYONE is INVITED.
Youth, this is the last Mandatory night and Parents you are invited as well. Also, if you need to bring that extra brother or sister along too, that is cool with me.
One thing I ask is that you give me a heads up as to how many people will be attending. This will help me plan for food.
See Ya Wednesday.
This is just a reminder about the BBQ this Wednesday at Oak Hill from 6:00 to 8:00. We'll have food, do some activities and wrap up any last minute questions anyone may have before we hit the road on Friday
EVERYONE is INVITED.
Youth, this is the last Mandatory night and Parents you are invited as well. Also, if you need to bring that extra brother or sister along too, that is cool with me.
One thing I ask is that you give me a heads up as to how many people will be attending. This will help me plan for food.
See Ya Wednesday.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
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Just incase you want to know.
YC’09 Leader Update
Some things you need to know about bringing a group to the convention
Registration and Fees
The final deadline for registration is May 31. The registration fee is $350. This covers room, meals, insurance, and convention costs.
Refunds: The balance less $100 deposit of a paid in full registration will be refunded if notice of a cancellation is given before May 31. After May 31, you may transfer the full amount to another person but there will be no refunds.
For those who might be staying off-site or who are arranging their own YMCA lodging apart from the YC’09 convention, there will be a $50 per day charge ($150 for whole convention) to attend the convention. This does not include meals. It does include insurance, program, and the $10/day YMCA charge. Please be sure to check in at the registration desk if you are in this category. You will be given a day pass that will allow you to participate in the sessions.
Check-in Procedures
The convention begins with check-in at 4:00 on Sunday afternoon.
If you arrive early you may explore the YMCA of the Rockies grounds, check out the coffee shop and the gift shop in the Administration Building. Or you may want to explore nearby town of Estes Park with all its fun shops and eating places. Wayne Stender will be leading games between 3:00 and 4:30 in the field across from the Administration Building.
When you arrive with your group, your leader (you or another chaperone) will come to the YC’09 registration office in the lobby of the WGR Auditorium (above the Cafeteria) while everyone else will chill with some impromptu recreation on the big field in front of the big Administrative Building. They can walk around and explore the campus if they want. Instructions and room assignments will be given to the leader. She/he will be given a tour and packets for each student. After that the leader will bring the rest of the group to their rooms and pass on the information that was received by the registration people and tour guide.
Each registrant will get a lanyard (to hang around their neck) with a name tag and key to their room. This lanyard and nametag is their pass to get into the dining hall and convention sessions. It will cost a person $10 for any lost keys.
The packet given to each registrant, along with the lanyard, name tag and key, will also include a “YC’09 Magalogue” which contains the convention program, instructions, Bible study questions, the schedule, and other very important information on the convention. There will also be promotional gifts and info in the packet.
Housing
The YMCA provides bedding and towels. The rooms are like hotel rooms -- each with their own bathroom and shower. They give us fresh towels every other day. Four to five people will stay in a room. In July we will be asking youth group leaders for room assignment lists.
YC’09 Schedule
Sunday
4:00 p.m. Registration *
3:00 p.m. - 4:30p.m. Organized group games **
5:00 p.m. Dinner ***
6:45 p.m. General Session 1 *
8:30 p.m. Youth group meetings
9:15 p.m. Concert with Agape *
11:00 p.m. Everyone in dorms
11:30 p.m. Lights out. Everyone in rooms.
Monday
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Leaders’ devotional time ****
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast ***
8:00 a.m. Prayer and Scripture reading for all
8:30 a.m. General session 2 *
10:15 a.m. Breakout session 1
11:15 a.m. Breakout session 2
12:15 p.m. Lunch ***
1:30 p.m. 10 minute youth group check in
2:00 p.m. Dodgeball Tournament **
2:00 p.m. Recreation options
5:00 p.m. Dinner ***
6:45 p.m. General Session 3 *
8:30 p.m. Youth group meetings
9:15 p.m. Concert Lost & Found *
11:00 p.m. Everyone in dorms
11:30 p.m. Lights out. Everyone in rooms.
Locations:
* WGR Auditorium
** Big field by flags
*** Aspen Dining Room
**** Rainbow Fireside Room
Tuesday
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 Leaders’ devotional time ****
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast ***
8:00 a.m. Prayer and Scripture reading for all
8:30 a.m. General session 4 *
10:15 a.m. Breakout session 3
11:15 a.m. Breakout session 4
12:15 p.m. Lunch ***
1:30 p.m. 10 minute youth group check in
2:00 p.m. Volleyball/ Basketball Tournaments **
2:00 p.m. Recreation options
5:00 p.m. Dinner ***
6:00 p.m. General Session 5 *
7:50 p.m. Youth group meetings
8:00 p.m. Evening Options
9:45 p.m. Concert: Shaw McDonald *
11:30 p.m. Everyone in dorms
12:00 a.m. Lights out. Everyone in rooms.
Wednesday
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 Leaders’ Devotional time ****
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast ***
8:00 a.m. Prayer and Scripture reading for all
8:30 a.m. General session 6 *
10:15 a.m. Youth Group meetings
11:15 a.m. Pack up and check out
12:15 p.m. Lunch ***
1:30 p.m. leave
Recreation/Free Time
There will be time for extra recreational activities on Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 to 5:00. There will be scheduled activities:
Monday afternoon: Ultimate Dodgeball Tourney
Tuesday afternoon: Slam Volleyball Tourney
Tuesday evening: Darkness Capture the Flag
Free Recreation Activities
There is LOTS of recreation that is free that can be enjoyed during the afternoon free time. Besides some organized activities that will be announced, there is:
• Basketball
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseshoes
• Swimming in an indoor pool
• Mini-golf
• Sand volleyball
• Softball
• Tennis
• Wildlife viewing
• Game room - ping pong, pool table, foos ball, marble football
• Skate park*
*For those who would like to use the skate park they must bring their own skateboard and HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Furthermore, a required waiver MUST be filled out and signed by parents/guardians. This waiver form will be sent to you upon request.
Though the above activities are free, the park requires a deposit of $5-$10 to check out the equipment.
Deposits
• Board games...$5
• Frisbee...$5
• Puzzles...$5
• Tennis Racket/3 balls...$10
• Day Packs...$5
• Horseshoes...$5
• Child Carrier...$5
• Mini-Golf...$5
• Ice Skates...$5
• Ping Pong...$5
• Foos Ball...$5
• Videos...$15
• Basketball, Football, Soccer ball, Volleyball, Softball & Bat...$10
• Pool Table...$10 plus $1 per hour user fee
Craft and Design Center
The Craft and Design Center is 5000-square-feet of craft space that continues to offer “old favorite” crafts along with many new ones for kids ages 2-92. They offer tie-dye, a jewelry section (thousands of beads), ceramics to glaze or paint, woodcrafts, & mosaics. There may be a cost for crafts.
Recreation Activities to Schedule Ahead of Time
There are many activities offered at the YMCA of the Rockies that your group my want to take part in during afternoon free time, or before or after the convention. To schedule the following events, visit the websites or call the phone numbers provided.
• Fly fishing – www.sasquatchflyfishing.com
• Horseback riding – jacksonstables.com
• Mountain biking – www.coloradobicycling.com
• Challenge Course – (970) 586-3341 ext 1106
• Outdoor Climbing Tower – 970-586-3341 ext 1106
• Rafting – www.rapidtransitrafting.com
Information on all these recreational activities can be found at
http://ymcarockies.org/home/our-locations/EPC/EPCrecreation
** A waiver MUST be filled out and signed by a parent/guardian in order to do the rock climbing. Log onto the YMCA website to download the waiver.
Besides these activities inside the YMCA, there are many other possibilities outside the camp. The Rocky Mountain National Park adjoins the YMCA campus on three sides and includes endless trails to hike and explore. The Trail Ridge Road (over 12,000 feet above sea level) is the highest paved road in America. You will need a National Park pass to get into the park.
Within a few miles of the YMCA is “Fun City” were you can rent go-carts, bumper cars, slide down a Super Slide, and jump on a Salto Trampolino (like a trampoline + bungee).
Seminars
We had an overwhelming positive response to the seminars hosted at YC07. Just as we did last time, we are planning on offering fresh seminars with dynamic, relevant speakers and presenters teaching on topics that relate to students and leaders alike.
• The Fight Against American Christianity – Brandon Pangman
• Making the Most of High School – Tony Rogness
• Timothy Project* – Greg Anderson
• God’s Yup and Nope – Matt Oxendale
• Help I’m a Church Kid – Michael Levang
• Time with Lost and Found
• Hip Hop, Culture, and Christianity – Dave Scherer AKA “Agape”
• Mean Girls – Liv Ronnevik
• Guys Only – Dean Rostad
*This seminar is a four-session Youth Ministry training seminar intended for college-age chaperones as well as students who have just graduated from high school.
Students do not need to sign up for seminars ahead of time, but if they want, they can begin thinking about which seminars they would like to attend.
You as a leader will have the opportunity to attend the seminars with the students.
Concerts
Shawn McDonald is a 28-year-old singer-songwriter from Seattle, WA. Shawn mixes his faith with abundant musical talent as a singer/songwriter to create moving storylike epics and praise anthems.
Agape (Dave Scherer) has inspired youth from San Juan, Puerto Rice to Spokane, WA with his relational ministry “Hip Hop Outreach.” Using Rhythmic American Poetry (rap,) he is able to reach the young people of today in a way that they really “get it.” He combines dancing, rapping, storytelling and his fluency in Spanish to captivate his audience and challenge them to explore their faith in God. With his passion for diversity, he invites people to bridge the gaps that exist in today’s society. He has produced three CDs and travels across the county with his ministry.
Lost and Found is a Christian rock band from the United States. While happy to wear the title, Lost And Found never sought to be labeled as a "Christian band." The style of their music is called speedwood; a genre or subgenre of their own creation, also referred to as acoustic thrash. The band consists of two members. Michael D. Bridges plays guitar and George R. Baum plays piano, recorder, drums, and occasionally the slinky.
Role of the Leaders
• Model fun – Join in the fun and games. Playing along side your students will gain you more respect then you can image – plus, it’s a lot of fun!
• Model learning – We trust that you will grow in your faith at the convention too.
• Build Relationships – Trips like this are ideal for building relationships with the youth. A heart-to-heart discuss may be the thing they remember most from the convention.
• Lead Discussion – Help the students apply what they’ve learned as you discuss it in small group times following the evening sessions.
• Pass on Information – We will have 10 minute check-ins after lunch, during which you can connect with your students and brief them on the rest of the day.
We want to make this convention a fun experience not only for the youth, but for you as leaders too. We hope to equip you by giving you information, like this packet, so you can know what to expect when you arrive. During the convention, we will have leader meetings at 7:00 each morning to give you more details about the day.
Park Information
The YMCA of the Rockies is situated at over 8000 feet above sea level. The altitude does strange things to those who are not used to it. Altitude sickness can affect anyone, no matter what age or fitness level. You may notice shortness of breath and in some cases also experience fatigue, dizziness, headaches and nausea. In order to avoid altitude sickness, be sure to drink plenty of water. The sun burns much more quickly in higher altitudes. Therefore, be sure to use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.
There are usually wild animals (mostly elk) wandering through the camp. They look tame, but they are NOT. Please inform your youth that these animals are wild and should not be approached. Watch them from a distance. Also it is important to wear shoes when hiking (not sandals).
Packing List
A sample packing list:
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and other personal hygiene items
• Water bottle
• Watch
• Camera
• Sunglasses
• Flashlight
• Bible
• Tennis shoes
• Casual clothes (shorts, t-shirts, jeans, etc)
• Light jacket
• Pajamas
• Travel alarm
• Swimming suit (Modest)
• Pain / fever reliever
• Cold / flu / allergy medication
Some things you need to know about bringing a group to the convention
Registration and Fees
The final deadline for registration is May 31. The registration fee is $350. This covers room, meals, insurance, and convention costs.
Refunds: The balance less $100 deposit of a paid in full registration will be refunded if notice of a cancellation is given before May 31. After May 31, you may transfer the full amount to another person but there will be no refunds.
For those who might be staying off-site or who are arranging their own YMCA lodging apart from the YC’09 convention, there will be a $50 per day charge ($150 for whole convention) to attend the convention. This does not include meals. It does include insurance, program, and the $10/day YMCA charge. Please be sure to check in at the registration desk if you are in this category. You will be given a day pass that will allow you to participate in the sessions.
Check-in Procedures
The convention begins with check-in at 4:00 on Sunday afternoon.
If you arrive early you may explore the YMCA of the Rockies grounds, check out the coffee shop and the gift shop in the Administration Building. Or you may want to explore nearby town of Estes Park with all its fun shops and eating places. Wayne Stender will be leading games between 3:00 and 4:30 in the field across from the Administration Building.
When you arrive with your group, your leader (you or another chaperone) will come to the YC’09 registration office in the lobby of the WGR Auditorium (above the Cafeteria) while everyone else will chill with some impromptu recreation on the big field in front of the big Administrative Building. They can walk around and explore the campus if they want. Instructions and room assignments will be given to the leader. She/he will be given a tour and packets for each student. After that the leader will bring the rest of the group to their rooms and pass on the information that was received by the registration people and tour guide.
Each registrant will get a lanyard (to hang around their neck) with a name tag and key to their room. This lanyard and nametag is their pass to get into the dining hall and convention sessions. It will cost a person $10 for any lost keys.
The packet given to each registrant, along with the lanyard, name tag and key, will also include a “YC’09 Magalogue” which contains the convention program, instructions, Bible study questions, the schedule, and other very important information on the convention. There will also be promotional gifts and info in the packet.
Housing
The YMCA provides bedding and towels. The rooms are like hotel rooms -- each with their own bathroom and shower. They give us fresh towels every other day. Four to five people will stay in a room. In July we will be asking youth group leaders for room assignment lists.
YC’09 Schedule
Sunday
4:00 p.m. Registration *
3:00 p.m. - 4:30p.m. Organized group games **
5:00 p.m. Dinner ***
6:45 p.m. General Session 1 *
8:30 p.m. Youth group meetings
9:15 p.m. Concert with Agape *
11:00 p.m. Everyone in dorms
11:30 p.m. Lights out. Everyone in rooms.
Monday
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Leaders’ devotional time ****
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast ***
8:00 a.m. Prayer and Scripture reading for all
8:30 a.m. General session 2 *
10:15 a.m. Breakout session 1
11:15 a.m. Breakout session 2
12:15 p.m. Lunch ***
1:30 p.m. 10 minute youth group check in
2:00 p.m. Dodgeball Tournament **
2:00 p.m. Recreation options
5:00 p.m. Dinner ***
6:45 p.m. General Session 3 *
8:30 p.m. Youth group meetings
9:15 p.m. Concert Lost & Found *
11:00 p.m. Everyone in dorms
11:30 p.m. Lights out. Everyone in rooms.
Locations:
* WGR Auditorium
** Big field by flags
*** Aspen Dining Room
**** Rainbow Fireside Room
Tuesday
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 Leaders’ devotional time ****
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast ***
8:00 a.m. Prayer and Scripture reading for all
8:30 a.m. General session 4 *
10:15 a.m. Breakout session 3
11:15 a.m. Breakout session 4
12:15 p.m. Lunch ***
1:30 p.m. 10 minute youth group check in
2:00 p.m. Volleyball/ Basketball Tournaments **
2:00 p.m. Recreation options
5:00 p.m. Dinner ***
6:00 p.m. General Session 5 *
7:50 p.m. Youth group meetings
8:00 p.m. Evening Options
9:45 p.m. Concert: Shaw McDonald *
11:30 p.m. Everyone in dorms
12:00 a.m. Lights out. Everyone in rooms.
Wednesday
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 Leaders’ Devotional time ****
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast ***
8:00 a.m. Prayer and Scripture reading for all
8:30 a.m. General session 6 *
10:15 a.m. Youth Group meetings
11:15 a.m. Pack up and check out
12:15 p.m. Lunch ***
1:30 p.m. leave
Recreation/Free Time
There will be time for extra recreational activities on Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 to 5:00. There will be scheduled activities:
Monday afternoon: Ultimate Dodgeball Tourney
Tuesday afternoon: Slam Volleyball Tourney
Tuesday evening: Darkness Capture the Flag
Free Recreation Activities
There is LOTS of recreation that is free that can be enjoyed during the afternoon free time. Besides some organized activities that will be announced, there is:
• Basketball
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseshoes
• Swimming in an indoor pool
• Mini-golf
• Sand volleyball
• Softball
• Tennis
• Wildlife viewing
• Game room - ping pong, pool table, foos ball, marble football
• Skate park*
*For those who would like to use the skate park they must bring their own skateboard and HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Furthermore, a required waiver MUST be filled out and signed by parents/guardians. This waiver form will be sent to you upon request.
Though the above activities are free, the park requires a deposit of $5-$10 to check out the equipment.
Deposits
• Board games...$5
• Frisbee...$5
• Puzzles...$5
• Tennis Racket/3 balls...$10
• Day Packs...$5
• Horseshoes...$5
• Child Carrier...$5
• Mini-Golf...$5
• Ice Skates...$5
• Ping Pong...$5
• Foos Ball...$5
• Videos...$15
• Basketball, Football, Soccer ball, Volleyball, Softball & Bat...$10
• Pool Table...$10 plus $1 per hour user fee
Craft and Design Center
The Craft and Design Center is 5000-square-feet of craft space that continues to offer “old favorite” crafts along with many new ones for kids ages 2-92. They offer tie-dye, a jewelry section (thousands of beads), ceramics to glaze or paint, woodcrafts, & mosaics. There may be a cost for crafts.
Recreation Activities to Schedule Ahead of Time
There are many activities offered at the YMCA of the Rockies that your group my want to take part in during afternoon free time, or before or after the convention. To schedule the following events, visit the websites or call the phone numbers provided.
• Fly fishing – www.sasquatchflyfishing.com
• Horseback riding – jacksonstables.com
• Mountain biking – www.coloradobicycling.com
• Challenge Course – (970) 586-3341 ext 1106
• Outdoor Climbing Tower – 970-586-3341 ext 1106
• Rafting – www.rapidtransitrafting.com
Information on all these recreational activities can be found at
http://ymcarockies.org/home/our-locations/EPC/EPCrecreation
** A waiver MUST be filled out and signed by a parent/guardian in order to do the rock climbing. Log onto the YMCA website to download the waiver.
Besides these activities inside the YMCA, there are many other possibilities outside the camp. The Rocky Mountain National Park adjoins the YMCA campus on three sides and includes endless trails to hike and explore. The Trail Ridge Road (over 12,000 feet above sea level) is the highest paved road in America. You will need a National Park pass to get into the park.
Within a few miles of the YMCA is “Fun City” were you can rent go-carts, bumper cars, slide down a Super Slide, and jump on a Salto Trampolino (like a trampoline + bungee).
Seminars
We had an overwhelming positive response to the seminars hosted at YC07. Just as we did last time, we are planning on offering fresh seminars with dynamic, relevant speakers and presenters teaching on topics that relate to students and leaders alike.
• The Fight Against American Christianity – Brandon Pangman
• Making the Most of High School – Tony Rogness
• Timothy Project* – Greg Anderson
• God’s Yup and Nope – Matt Oxendale
• Help I’m a Church Kid – Michael Levang
• Time with Lost and Found
• Hip Hop, Culture, and Christianity – Dave Scherer AKA “Agape”
• Mean Girls – Liv Ronnevik
• Guys Only – Dean Rostad
*This seminar is a four-session Youth Ministry training seminar intended for college-age chaperones as well as students who have just graduated from high school.
Students do not need to sign up for seminars ahead of time, but if they want, they can begin thinking about which seminars they would like to attend.
You as a leader will have the opportunity to attend the seminars with the students.
Concerts
Shawn McDonald is a 28-year-old singer-songwriter from Seattle, WA. Shawn mixes his faith with abundant musical talent as a singer/songwriter to create moving storylike epics and praise anthems.
Agape (Dave Scherer) has inspired youth from San Juan, Puerto Rice to Spokane, WA with his relational ministry “Hip Hop Outreach.” Using Rhythmic American Poetry (rap,) he is able to reach the young people of today in a way that they really “get it.” He combines dancing, rapping, storytelling and his fluency in Spanish to captivate his audience and challenge them to explore their faith in God. With his passion for diversity, he invites people to bridge the gaps that exist in today’s society. He has produced three CDs and travels across the county with his ministry.
Lost and Found is a Christian rock band from the United States. While happy to wear the title, Lost And Found never sought to be labeled as a "Christian band." The style of their music is called speedwood; a genre or subgenre of their own creation, also referred to as acoustic thrash. The band consists of two members. Michael D. Bridges plays guitar and George R. Baum plays piano, recorder, drums, and occasionally the slinky.
Role of the Leaders
• Model fun – Join in the fun and games. Playing along side your students will gain you more respect then you can image – plus, it’s a lot of fun!
• Model learning – We trust that you will grow in your faith at the convention too.
• Build Relationships – Trips like this are ideal for building relationships with the youth. A heart-to-heart discuss may be the thing they remember most from the convention.
• Lead Discussion – Help the students apply what they’ve learned as you discuss it in small group times following the evening sessions.
• Pass on Information – We will have 10 minute check-ins after lunch, during which you can connect with your students and brief them on the rest of the day.
We want to make this convention a fun experience not only for the youth, but for you as leaders too. We hope to equip you by giving you information, like this packet, so you can know what to expect when you arrive. During the convention, we will have leader meetings at 7:00 each morning to give you more details about the day.
Park Information
The YMCA of the Rockies is situated at over 8000 feet above sea level. The altitude does strange things to those who are not used to it. Altitude sickness can affect anyone, no matter what age or fitness level. You may notice shortness of breath and in some cases also experience fatigue, dizziness, headaches and nausea. In order to avoid altitude sickness, be sure to drink plenty of water. The sun burns much more quickly in higher altitudes. Therefore, be sure to use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.
There are usually wild animals (mostly elk) wandering through the camp. They look tame, but they are NOT. Please inform your youth that these animals are wild and should not be approached. Watch them from a distance. Also it is important to wear shoes when hiking (not sandals).
Packing List
A sample packing list:
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and other personal hygiene items
• Water bottle
• Watch
• Camera
• Sunglasses
• Flashlight
• Bible
• Tennis shoes
• Casual clothes (shorts, t-shirts, jeans, etc)
• Light jacket
• Pajamas
• Travel alarm
• Swimming suit (Modest)
• Pain / fever reliever
• Cold / flu / allergy medication
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