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FYI: Summer Camp Update

Yesterday, April 16, Michael met with the co-chairs of the Commission for Children, Youth, and Young Adults, Rev. Daniel U’Ren and Sally Wheeler. They discussed the different dates that many school systems are choosing as the last day of classes. Based on their information search and discussion it was decided to keep Chi Rho Camp on its original date, June 4-8.

All our camp experiences are nearing 50% capacity. CYF Conference is 55% full. Heifer Camp still has 14 spots available. Remember, regular rates for each camp will begin May 2, which means the cost of each camp will increase. Don’t wait!

And, don’t forget about Grand Camp (July 10-12). This 2 night/3 day camp is for grandparents of all ages and their grandchild (K-5th grade). Regular rates for Grand Camp begin June 2 and registration closes June 15. Learn more by visiting the Families & Youth webpage on our website.

Current Registration Numbers

Chi Rho: 37
Junior Camp: 42
Discovery Camp: 29
CYF Conference: 48
Heifer Camp: 2
Grand Camp: 2

Learn more about registering for summer camp at the Families & Youth webpage.

Remember, congregations are asked to send the Congregation Camp Worksheet completed which includes the Minister’s Endorsement of campers, with the check for payment for campers. Contact Rev. Michael Davison if you have questions.

See you at camp! Be well. Stay centered.

Michael Davison2018-04-18T12:52:28-05:00Apr 18, 2018|Youth|Comments Off

Summer Camp Registration OPENS March 7

Summer Camp 2018 Rates & Registration Announced

Yes, summer camp registration is beginning later this year. You are not imagining it. We have changed our online registration program and wanted to make sure we have it working properly. There is a bit more testing to do. And, the Oklahoma Disciples Men needed extra time to confirm the “Leave No Child Behind” discount for campers from congregations in the Central Area and Northwest Area. We can announce that the LNCB discount will be $45 per camper. Summer Camp rates did not rise this year and the discount rate window is extended until May 1.

To prepare for camp registration download the Camp Guidebook and review it before you begin. We are collecting a bit more information this year to help better prepare our volunteers. You can only register for camp online. If you have questions please contact Rev. Michael Davison. (mdavison@okdisciples.org)

Click here to download the Camp Guidebook

Use either of these links to find the Registration Link
Families & Youth Page
Event Registration

Discount Rates Until May 1

June 4-8: Chi Rho Camp [grades 6-8] @ Oakridge
Discount: $380 / Regular: $400

June 18-22: Junior Camp ]grades 4=5] @ Central Oklahoma Camp
Discount: $359 / Regular: $390

June 22-24: Discovery Camp [grades 2-3] @ Central Oklahoma Camp
Discount: $224 / Regular: $250

June 25-29: CYF Conference [grades 9-12] @ Central Oklahoma Camp
Discount: $362 / $390

July 8-13: Heifer Camp [grades 7-10] @ Perryville, AR
Discount Fee: $450 / Regular $500

July 10-12: Grand Camp [K-3rd grade] @ Camp Christian
Discount: $225 (adult & camper total) / Regular: $250

Michael Davison2018-03-01T14:12:08-06:00Mar 1, 2018|Events, Youth|Comments Off

First Regional Youth Council Event of 2018

reconcile (def)

to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to something not desired;
to win over to friendliness; cause to become amicable;
to compose or settle;
to bring into agreement or harmony; make compatible or consistent;
to reconsecrate;
to restore.

The Regional Youth Council kicked off 2018 with the first of six (6) weekend events focused on the different ways people reconcile with themselves, one another, and with social systems that order living. Chi Rho youth and adults from 11 congregations attended Reconcile 1, Feb. 24-25. Crown Heights Christian Church opened their fellowship hall and sanctuary to the group during the day when games, singing, and simple mission projects led to worship and a message from Rev. Darryl Burton (darrylburton.org) who shared his story of being wrongfully incarcerated for twenty-four years. His story of hope and journey with Jesus gave the group something to ponder and inspiration for their living.

Following dinner the group traveled to the Oklahoma Science Museum for the evening and overnight in the museum. The “Star Wars” theme at the museum helped participants think about the science within the story, and it was a hyper-sized gift to have the entire museum reserved for the group. Click here to see the photos.

Thank You . . .

To the Adults that sponsored their groups and gave their time to help make this event possible.
Pastor Ron Motley and Crown Heights Christian Church for the hospitality.
Rev. Valerie Austin (Community Christian Church Ponca City) for connecting us to Rev. Darryl Burton.
The staff at the Oklahoma Science Museum.
The RYC planning team for Reconcile 1 led by Pastor Tara Dew (First Christian El Reno) and Matthew Gillett (Western Oaks Christian Church Oklahoma City).
The congregations that sent groups:
- Arnett Christian Church
- First Christian Church Chickasha
- First Christian Church El Reno
- First Christian Church Hennessey
- First Christian Church Midwest City
- First Christian Church Norman
- First Christian Church Sulphur
- First Christian Church Woodward
- Crown Heights Christian Church OKC
- New Covenant Christian Church OKC
- Western Oaks Christian Church OKC
AND all the Regional Youth Council who represent these congregations:
- Disciples Christian Church Bartlesville
- First Christian Church Cyril
- First Christian Church El Reno
- Central Christian Church Enid
- First Christian Church Hennessey
- First Christian Church Midwest City
- First Christian Church Norman
- New Covenant Christian Church OKC
- Western Oaks Christian Church OKC
- First Christian Church Sulphur
- Forest Park Christian Church Tulsa
- First Christian Church Woodward

Next Events:

Reconcile 2 (Chi Rho & CYF) : April 14 in Tulsa

Reconcile 3 (Chi Rho & CYF) : April 28 @ Leadership Training School / Regional Assembly

Michael Davison2018-02-26T12:53:26-06:00Feb 26, 2018|Youth|Comments Off

Regional Youth Council: blogging through Lent

You may be wondering if the Regional Youth Council will ePublish a Lenten Devotional this year. Well, no and yes. RYC is taking over this blog, “Old Camp Hat”, during Lent. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, members of RYC will publish at least two posts each Wednesday during Lent, and there could be a guest post along the way.

What is Regional Youth Council blogging about? I selected themes that encourage a broad Lenten experience that includes: self reflection, curiosity, memory, engaging with biblical stories, and telling personal faith stories (some call it evangelism). RYC are pondering the writing prompts listed below, but some may create a devotional theme of their own.

Ash Wednesday
“Dear God, what I most need to experience during Lent is….” and followed with God’s response.

Week 2
What memories sustain me? Or What can I learn from my regrets?

Week 3
What parable that Jesus told helps guide how you live? Why? Or
What parable that Jesus told is the hardest for you to understand or practice as a life lesson? Why?

Week 4
What music, song, or art helps you understand the way Jesus lived, and his invitation to you to follow his way? OR What does God require of you? How are you doing with the requirements?

Week 5
Respond to Psalm 51:3 “For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.” OR
Respond to Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.”

Week 6
For what are you most grateful during Lent? AND For what are you least grateful during Lent?
How has writing during Lent helped you focus on your walk with Jesus and faith in God?

Holy Week
Where are you most likely to meet Jesus today? Or

New Testament stories suggest that, in his living and teaching, Jesus showed humans the character of God. What words define the character of God for you? Why? Or

Mark 14:32-40 – Jesus invites you to go with him to pray at Gethsemane and you are able to stay awake. For whom or what are you praying? Write your prayer.

Regional Youth Council invites you to join the conversation. Maybe you could blog for your congregation or use the writing prompts in your Sunday school class or at youth group. On behalf of the Regional Youth Council:

Thank you for reading each week.

Thank you for supporting ministry with children and youth in your congregation.

Thank you for supporting the Regional Youth Council and the Region’s program ministry with children, youth, and young adults.

We trust your journey with Jesus to Jerusalem this Lenten season will inspire and challenge you to be the person God created you to be and deepen your discipleship.

Regional Youth Council

Youth Members

Nicole Bushman (Central Christian Church Enid)

Rachyl Carlson (First Christian Church Cyril)

Logan Davis (First Christian Church Midwest City)

Matthew Gillett, Executive Officer for RYC (Western Oaks Christian Church)

Lamont Henderson (New Covenant Christian Church)

Brooke Hileman (First Christian Church El Reno)

Olivia Holder (Disciples Christian Church Bartlesville)

Elisha Holder (Disciples Christian Church Bartlesville)

Samantha Hopkins (First Christian Church Woodward)

Haley McCurley (First Christian Church Cyril)

Matt Moler (First Christian Church Midwest City)

Ryane Nelson (First Christian Church El Reno)

Tabitha Phillips (First Christian Church Sulphur)

Shalyn Pigeon (First Christian Church Sulphur)

Taylor Puckett, Executive Officer for RYC (Forest Park Christian Church)

Jessica Schovanec (First Christian Church Hennessey)

Addie Wallace (Forest Park Christian Church)

Adult Members

Travis Carlson (First Christian Church Cyril)

Rev. Shannon Cook (First Christian Church Norman)

Pastor Tara Dew (First Christian Church El Reno)

Pastor Ish Engle (First Christian Church Cushing)

Pastor Eula Hledik (New Covenant Christian Church)

Rev. Anna Hubbard (First Christian Presbyterian Church Pryor)

Rev. Drew Kirtley (First Christian Church Hennessey)

Toni Palmer (Forest Park Christian Church)

Michael Davison2018-02-07T15:58:16-06:00Feb 7, 2018|Michael Davison Blog, Youth|Comments Off

Join the Fun at CYF Day 2018 at TCU in Fort Worth, TX

You and your youth group are invited to CYF Day 2018 at TCU! CYF Day is a longstanding tradition at TCU in which students come to campus for a day, get a tour, have lunch on campus, learn all about TCU while getting to meet current students and staff, worship as a community, and of course go to a baseball game (Go Frogs)!

CYF Day is FREE and is open to both high school and middle school students this year.

CYF Day will take place on Saturday, April 7, 2018 starting at 9:00a.m. at University Christian Church, 2720 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76109.

Breakfast and coffee are available before the admissions information session! Activities are available for middle school students that may not want to sit through an admissions information session.

Please RSVP HERE by March 25. If you are traveling from outside DFW and need a place to stay for the night, please email JOSHUA.T.JACKSON@tcu.edu to coordinate. TCU is working with local churches to arrange lodging for groups, as needed. TCU will also provide entertainment ideas in Fort Worth throughout the weekend for the groups that are interested.

For more information email JOSHUA.T.JACKSON@tcu.edu, LEA.MCCRACKEN@tcu.edu, or dalton.goodier@tcu.edu for more details.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:39:40-05:00Feb 1, 2018|Youth|Comments Off

Colors of Advent

The waiting and anticipation of Advent is how Christians begin another year. The journey to Bethlehem begins this Sunday, December 3rd. The Regional Youth Council has created a devotional ebook for the journey of Advent and invite you to download it and read along each week. Advent can be counter cultural when we make time to be still and silent in the midst of parties, end of year work, travel, cheer and sorrow.

Click here to download Colors of Advent

Michael Davison2017-11-29T15:45:58-06:00Nov 29, 2017|Youth|Comments Off

Camp Dates & More

Did you miss the latest edition of the Children, Youth, and Adult Intersection? Click here to read it.

As fall approaches, some of us are thinking about next year: the places we will go with our youth groups, the things we want our groups to experience and learn, and what those opportunities might cost. The Region is doing that as well. Visit the Families and Youth webpage to see what the Regional Youth Council and Children, Youth, and Young Adult Commission is working on for 2018.

Michael Davison2017-10-16T10:00:45-05:00Oct 16, 2017|Youth|Comments Off

Last 2 Events of the Year in November

October is here! It’s time to register for two events you’ve seen advertised for a few months: Adult Swim and CYF Koinonia.

Adult Swim – Nov 1-3
$225 per person [includes: 2 nights housing, meals, snacks, program]

This retreat is designed for adults that work with and serve children, youth, and families in our congregations. It is for volunteer staff and paid staff. The event includes connections to others sharing this ministry, continuing education, idea sharing, worship, and rest. This year all the housing is single rooms. We have space for 10-15 participants. Come, join your colleagues and peers for this retreat.

Click here to register or visit the Event Registration Page.

CYF Koinonia: Between Many Faiths
Nov 11-12
$75 per person [includes: 1 night housing, meals, snacks, program]

Rev. Courtney Richards and Pastor Evan Taylor will tell us about their Interfaith Trip to Israel earlier this year and help us learn about living in a religiously pluralistic world.

This retreat is designed for youth in grades 9-12 and their adult sponsors. The Regional Youth Council has planned a great overnight event that includes time with old friends and new friends, a service project with Stamp Out Starvation, food, games, worship, and much more. Register by Oct 10 to hold your hotel rooms.

Click here to register your group or visit the Event Registration Page.

Michael Davison2017-10-03T13:25:28-05:00Oct 3, 2017|Events, Youth|Comments Off

International Affairs Seminar 2018

Tomorrow, August 1, registration for IAS 2018 will open at 9am. This study trip for youth in grades 11-12 has become a popular opportunity for youth to visit two important cities in our nation, Washington DC and New York City. With space for 24 youth this trip experience has been known to sell out on the opening day of registration. Click here to download the flyer above.

Click here to visit the Event Registration page and scroll down to find the registration link. Remember, it will go live at 9:00 am, August 1.

Questions? Contact Rev. Michael Davison.

Michael Davison2017-07-31T10:23:44-05:00Jul 31, 2017|Youth|Comments Off

Grand Camp – July 18-20

This week, Grand Camp, the newest addition to the Region’s Outdoor Ministry begins under the direction of Rev. Gina and Rev. Chuck Jackson. This two night/three day event is hosted at Camp Christian and welcomes Grandparents of all ages with their grandchildren K-8th grade. Check-in for Registered campers opens at 2pm on July 18 (download the Welcome to Camp letter). Through song, story telling, crafts, and games campers will have an opportunity to connect to biblical stories, family stories, and experience the connections of our little frontier movement. Please keep these persons in your prayers this week.

Michael Davison2017-07-17T07:40:10-05:00Jul 17, 2017|Youth|Comments Off