Youth

Last week the summer camp season began with Heifer Week.  Rev. Paul Ragle (FCC Stroud) led the group this year.  Youth in grades 7-10 along with three adults spent time learning about how citizens of other countries live, by living and working in similar conditions.

This week Kairos Campers (grades 4-8) are enjoying the balmy summer heat at Camp Christian.  Rev. Will Smith (FCC Wagoner) and Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs (FCC Tulsa) are directing this week.  Please keep Kairos Camp youth and the adult volunteers in your prayers.

This Friday, Discovery Camp @ Central Christian Camp begins for its weekend run and on June 20, Junior Camp begins.  The week of June 27 is the last week of summer camp.  Chi Rho Camp @ Oakridge Camp will begin and CYF Conference @ Central Christian Camp will begin.

Visit the Families and Youth page to connect to all the opportunities and stories about the Region’s programatic ministry with Children and Youth.

Late on Friday of last week I learned that we sent Chi Rho Campers the Discovery Camper letter last week.  That is a mistake.  I’ve been in touch with our printer and mailing service which will send the Discovery Camper letter to Discovery campers this week.  Junior Camp, Chi Rho Camp, and CYF Camper letters will go out to mailboxes late this week.  If you are anxious to receive your camper letter, visit the Families and Youth webpage and you can download the letter as well as learn about the Arrival and Departure Times for all our camps.

Thanks for your patience and understanding.  Be well.  Stay centered.

Michael Davison
Assoc. Regional Minister

This Sunday, June 5, the Region’s Summer Camp season begins with 11 youth and 4 adults departing from First Christian in Wagoner for the Heifer Ranch in Perryville, AR.  Rev. Paul Ragle (FCC Stroud) is directing this adventure week.  Congregations sending youth and adults: First Christian in Stroud, First Christin in Wagoner, Forest Park Christian in Tulsa, and First Christian in Purcell.

Each Camp begins and ends at a specific time.  Parents and congregations transporting your campers, please help our volunteers by not arriving before Check-In Begins and by Being On Time to pick up your camper(s) at the end of the week.

Kairos Camp – June 13-17 @ Camp Christian
Check-In: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Camp Ends: 12:00 (noon)

Discovery Camp – June 17-19 @ Central Christian Camp
Check-In: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Camp Ends: 11:30 am

Junior Camp – June 20-24 @ Central Christian Camp
Check-In: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Camp Ends: 12:00 pm (noon)

Chi Rho Camp – June 27-July 1 @ Oakridge Camp & Conf Center
Check-In: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Camp Ends: 12:00 pm (noon)

CYF Conference – June 27-July 1 @ Central Christian Camp
Check-In: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Camp Ends: 12:00 pm (noon)

Show Up / Trust / Forgive / Stand / Do Justice / Change / Connect

It will be an exciting summer camp season.  We are grateful for all the adults volunteering as counselors and directors.  The Region cannot offer Outdoor Ministry without
all the wonderful volunteers, nor without the support of our congregations.  Thank you.  Check-In Times and Departure Times will be published Tuesday, May 31st.

Summer Camp Registration Numbers & Directors

Heifer Week: 11
Director: Rev. Paul Ragle

Kairos Camp @ Camp Christian: 44
Directors: Rev. Will Smith & Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs

Discovery Camp @ Central Christian Camp: 80 (waiting list active)
Directors: Sally Wheeler, Curtis Dew, and Heather Chase

Junior Camp @ Central Christian Camp: 65
Directors: Anna Davis and Rev. Shannon Fleck-Speidel

Chi Rho Camp @ Oakridge Camp & Conference Center: 86
Directors: Lavonna Hopkins and Pastor Tom Stanley

CYF Conference @ Central Christian Camp: 92 (waiting list active)
Directors: Pastor Eula Hledik and Pastor John Wheeler

Summer Camp @ Texoma Christian Camp

Junior & Discovery Camp: July 17-20

Chi Rho Camp: July 20-23

CYF Camp: July 20-22

Water Weekend (grades 8-12): July 22-24

Click here to download the Registration Packet for Texoma Camp

This afternoon both Discovery Camp and CYF Conference reached their max capacity.  Discovery Camp has 70 campers registered and CYF Conference has 86 campers registered.  Michael is in conversation with the camp directors for each experience to determine if they can accept more campers and he is contacting the staff at Central Christian Camp to determine if more space is available.  For now, these two camps are on waiting lists.  To be added to a waiting list, email Michael and he will add your camper.  Registration Numbers will be updated weekly from now until the close of all registration on May 16.  Discount rates end on April 18.  On April 19 all camp fees will increase.

It is an exciting time for Outdoor Ministry in the Region.  Thanks for participating!

Have you registered for a camp yet?

This is the last week to register for a camp and receive the discount rates.

Registration as of April 10

Heifer Camp in Perryville, AR: 9
grades 7-10

Kairos @ Camp Christian: 35
grades 4-8

Discovery @ Central Camp: 59
grades 2-3

Junior @ Central Camp: 44
grades 4-5

Chi Rho @ Oakridge Camp: 49
grades 6-8

CYF Conference @ Central Camp: 74
grades 9-12

Camp Directors and Counselors
This Saturday, April 16, at New Covenant Christian Church our Camp Directors and Counselors will gather for a training event.  The day includes: group building, review of the Region’s policies and procedures for Outdoor Ministry, curriculum overview, best practices, and idea sharing from the experience that our adult volunteers bring to camp.  It takes at least 100 adult volunteers each summer to staff the variety of camp experiences the Region offers.  Some camp directors are still recruiting counselors.  Email Michael if you could volunteer.  The Summer Camp team of the Commission for Children, Youth, and Young Adult Ministries has oversight for the Region’s Outdoor Ministry program.

Use this link to download the Camp Registration Guidebook.

Click here to visit the Families and Youth webpage to see the camp rates.