Additional Information that will help you have a great time at Family Camp
Daily Schedule
8:00 Breakfast
9:15 Worship
9:45 Bible Study for all ages (Adult Study led by guest speaker. Children’s studies are led by RTLC staff)
10:45 Break (Snacks will be available on the porch of Columbine)
11:00 Continue Bible Study for Adults. Power Hour for the kids (Songs and Activities)
12:15 Lunch
1:00 Rest
2:00-5:00 Afternoon Activities
5:00 Challenge Hour
6:00 Dinner
6:30 Family Time and Open Volleyball
7:15 All Camp (See below for complete descriptions)
8:00 Popshop
8:15 Campfire and Evening Devotions
8:45 Babysitting Begins
9:00 Games in the main room of Columbine
Important Notes:
– Early morning communion will be on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15 a.m. on the ball field.
– Popshop and Arts and Crafts will be open everyday from 2:00-5:00 p.m. (Children must be accompanied by a counselor or a parent when at Arts and Crafts).
– Woodcarving is available for adults and older children (4th grade and up). Sign up will be on the board outside of Aspen Lodge each morning.
– A morning cookout is available for anyone who would like to join us on Friday morning at 7:15 a.m. by the Fire Circle.
Typical All-Camp Activities (subject to change)
Monday: 7:15 p.m.- Beach Party with Barbecued Chicken
Tuesday: 7:15 p.m.- Hoe Down
9:00 p.m.- Catacombs Concert (For Adults in the Indoor Chapel) Movies For Kids in Holling Lodge
Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.- James Hersch Concert
9:00 p.m.- Pickin’ Party (Bring your guitar/voice/poetry/songs to share
Thursday: 7:15 p.m.- Fun Campfire with S’mores
Friday: 7:15 p.m.- Kristkinds (Homemade gift exchange and Worship)
Typical Family Camp Adult Arts
Monday: Pottery (Wheel and Sculpture)
Tuesday: Batik/Pottery (Wheel and Sculpture)
Wednesday: Recycled Paper/Journals
Thursday: Woven Basket/Glazing Pottery
Friday: Reed Stars
Family Camp Tentative Hiking Schedule
Monday
Fire Hike: 3 miles round trip, trail hiking, relatively easy
Circle Hike: Easy 1 mile loop. Great for hiking with kids
Tuesday
Venable Falls: 8 miles round trip to waterfalls; need to provide own transportation
North Rainbow: 5 miles round trip, easy trail hiking
Wednesday
Eagle Peak: Leaving at 7:00 a.m., 14 miles round trip; very challenging hike – all day
Balman Reservoir: 4 miles round trip; trail and road hiking to a reservoir
Fire Hike: 3 miles round trip; trail hiking, relatively easy
Thursday
Cottonwood Peak : Leaving at 7:00 a.m.; 20 miles round trip, 12 miles with four-wheel drive vehicle; challenging hike
Circle Hike: Easy 1 mile loop. Great for hiking with kids
Friday
Peerless: 10 miles round trip; trail and road hiking; good challenge
South Rainbow: 6 miles round trip; trail hiking, relatively easy terrain
Balman Reservoir: 4 miles round trip; trail and road hiking to a reservoir
IMPORTANT NOTES:
– Breakfast for early hikes will be set out in the dining hall from 6:30-7:30 a.m.
– You may check out a backpack, water bottle, whistle and/or a poncho from your hike leaders prior to your hike.
Youth Afternoon Activities Schedule
There will be activities provided for kids from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm every afternoon. The activities are split between younger kids (0-8 years old) and older kids (9-13 years old) and are age appropriate. These activities are all supervised by Rainbow Trail staff. Activities for the younger kids include: environmental education, arts and crafts, pottery, parachutes, sand castles, and water games to name a few. Activities for older kids include: environmental education, woodcarving, low ropes, pottery, archery, and arts and crafts.
