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2008 SUMMER PROGRAM
2008
SUMMER THEME: ON THE WAY!
Whether
walking, wandering, fleeing, or traveling along the way, biblical
characters are constantly on a journey of faith with God. This
summer campers will hear the stories of the journeys taken by God’s
people. They will be invited to take their own journeys – to camp -
within the camp community - and back home.
Download
our 2008 Summer Brochure
For your
convenience all necessary
applications and forms can be download on our
FORMS page.
We
believe that every child or youth should have the opportunity to go
to camp. Our fees are set low to make this possible. The
generous giving of supporters and First Presbyterian Church members
subsidizes the ever growing cost of operating a camping ministry.
However, if there are families who need financial assistance we have
a Campership fund. If you need assistance please call the
Church at 406.586.9194 or download and submit a Campership
application which can also be found on our
FORMS page.
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Ages are determined by the grade campers have completed. All
day camps meet outside First Presbyterian Church at 9:30 am, ride
the bus to camp, and return to the church for pick-up at 3:30 pm,
unless otherwise noted.
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ROCKHAVEN SUMMER STAFF
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All
Rockhaven summer staff are screened, hired and trained to lead
campers through a safe and nurturing, Christian camp
experience. Each camper is unique, every camper is special.
The Rockhaven staff is trained to lead campers from a variety
of socioeconomic backgrounds in building a community of faith
in which to grow spiritually, intellectually and physically.
Dedicated, mature and highly motivated individuals possessing
prior camp experience or background working with children are
selected to fill our staff positions. Rockhaven’s application
process includes criminal background checks for all staff.
The staff is provided with an intensive leadership and
counselor training program prior to summer and receive
on-going training and mentoring throughout the season by the
camp director.
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PROGRAM GOALS: |
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To
encourage an understanding of basic Christian principles
through character development (caring, honesty, respect and
responsibility).
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To plant
the seeds of Christian community.
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To
encourage an appreciation and understanding of nature and
our place in God’s world.
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To have
FUN!
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To
challenge each camper mentally, physically and spiritually.
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To provide
a safe environment to experience, discover and grow.
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To develop
understanding, acceptance and appreciation of the uniqueness
of each person.
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DAY
CAMPS |
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Bible Day Camp: Grades
K-5
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Pack your day bag, journey to Rockhaven, take a walk back in time
and learn first hand what life was like in Bible times. Hear
Bible characters tell stories of their journey to faith, and on the
way, eat their food, experience their traditions, create handmade
crafts, and explore your own faith on a road to discovery and fun in
a safe Christian community.
FEE: $80 per person
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Creation Day Camp:
Grades K-5
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Whether
it’s a blade of grass or a majestic mountain take a journey
this week in nature and experience God’s awesome creation.
Discover how God's beauty and power can be seen in nature all
around us. Along with traditional camp activities like
worship, singing, games, stories, and crafts, campers will
also participate in nature hikes, stream studies, and bird
watching. Campers will have a great time as they learn to
better understand and appreciate God's gift of creation.
BONUS
PROGRAM: Campers this week are invited along with their
parents to return to Rockhaven Friday night for a campfire
cookout, animal stories and a late night star discovery.
FEE: $80
per person
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Art Day Camp: Grades
K-5
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Do you have a gift for art and creativity? If so, join us for Art
Day Camp and “On the way” paint your life a beautiful image of God’s
love and grace. Spend extra time in the Craft room in addition to
all of the other fun activities Rockhaven offers. Contribute your
artistic talent to a collaborative creative project for Rockhaven,
painting a mural in the game room and enjoying a week in a safe
Christian environment.
FEE: $80
per person
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Clown and Circus Day
Camp: K-5
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Learn the ancient art of the clown in a series of workshops on
clowning, character development, and juggling; physical comedy, mime
and circus skills. Campers develop self confidence by expressing
themselves and their faith through clowning, circus skills and God's
gift of laughter. This program will be led by Rockhaven Director
Scott Thrasher, a retired professional clown and juggler who toured
the country for twelve years; performing in schools, theatres and
Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. The week will conclude with a BIG
SHOW for family, friends and the Bozeman community.
All parents, family and friends are invited to bring a picnic dinner
to share with your camper Friday evening at 6pm and then enjoy the
BIG SHOW at 7pm! On Friday campers will enjoy a longer day
than usual to prepare for the show. (Show location to
be determined.)
FEE: $100
per person
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RESIDENTIAL CAMPS |
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Adventure Camp: Grades
6-12
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Looking for
a week full of adventure, teamwork, spiritual growth, and
close friendships, in a caring Christian environment? Then
this camp is for you! Besides the typical camp activities,
this week is packed with experiential learning, day hikes,
rock climbing, rappelling, and white water rafting. You'll
experience God through faith, challenges, commitment,
accountability, praise, worship, and fellowship around the
fire.
FEE: $260
per person
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Leaders In Training
Program (LIT)
Grades 9-12
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If you have a
heart for mission and the desire to become a servant leader or a
summer camp counselor then Rockhaven’s new LIT program is for you.
You will spend the week exploring your faith and developing
leadership skills with specialized training with the camp director
and hands on experience during one of Rockhaven’s Day Camp programs
with actual live children. At night kick back and enjoy camp with
other kids your age and share stories, play team building games,
watch movies, build community and grow as a faith family. Upon
completion of the LIT program you may be eligible for an invitation
to return as a volunteer helper or a paid Junior Staff member. This
program requires an application to be submitted along with camper
registration.
FEE: $210
per person
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Traditional
Elementary Camp:
Grades 3-5
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This
overnight camp is designed especially for 3rd and 5th graders.
This week is a journey that will fill you with memories that
will last a lifetime with kids your own age in a caring
Christian environment. “Along the way” you'll enjoy a wide
variety of traditional camp activities during the day such as
worship, bible study, the challenge course, games, hikes,
crafts and rock climbing. As each day turns to night enjoy the
cherished moments of summer camp with campfires, stories,
singing, s’mores, and night games.
FEE: $210
per person
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Junior High M.A.D Camp:
Grades 6-8
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It's MAD!
Exploring, celebrating and sharing our unique gifts from God,
campers put their theatrical, comedic, musical and creative talents
to work at Rockhaven's Music, Arts and Drama camp. Enjoy
all your favorite traditional camp activities but spend extra time
each day learning the skills to mount the grand finale performance
on Friday night at 6:30pm for your family and friends
FEE: $210
per person
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FAMILY CAMPS |
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Family Camp Weekend
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Take a journey with the whole family this Memorial Day Weekend to
beautiful Rockhaven Camp. Spend the weekend singing, hiking, playing
games, star-gazing, worshiping, praying, telling stories and
enjoying the fellowship of others around the campfire eating s’mores.
This will be a relaxed program designed just to have fun and grow as
a family of faith. Come and join us for this great way to kick off
the summer.
FEE: $35
per person
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Fly Fishing Camp
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Spend a
weekend at Rockhaven and world class fishing on the Gallatin
River learning the skills and inspiration to start you on your
way to becoming a proficient fly fisherman. This camp program
is suitable for any level and anyone interested in getting
their feet wet and enjoying the great art of fly fishing.
Learn proper fly casting, gear, fly tying, entomology, knots
and how to "read" the water in a sport that will provide a
lifetime of enjoyment. Campers may bring their own fly rod
and reel, or a "loaner" will be provided.
FEE: $75
first person, $50 second person, $25 all others
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