Camping opportunities for children and young people

From Ila McClenahan

Hey kids, what are your plans for the summer? Are you ready for some water fun? Are you ready for some hiking? Are you ready for some campfire songs and s'mores? How about some Bible Stories about real people in the Bible?

If you are interested ... then you are invited to Little Rockies Christian Camp at Landusky, Montana. It's just 90 miles south east of Havre, about 45 miles south of Harlem.

Little Rockies Christian Camp is a non-denominational camp sponsored locally by 5th Avenue Christian Church in Havre and has been holding camps for the past 54 summers. The church provides van(s) to transport campers to and from Landusky. Here are the dates and ages:

Junior Camp - June 16-20 (Sunday afternoon through Thursday afternoon) for kids going into Cost is $100 per camper. The dean is Carrie Linie, Women's Ministries Director at FACC.

Prospect Camp - June 20-22 (Thursday afternoon through Saturday afternoon) for kids going into Second and Third Grades. Cost is $50 per camper. The deans are Ila McClenahan (406-398-5330) and Amy Doty.

Middle School Camp - June 23-27 (Sunday afternoon through Thursday afternoon) for young people entering seventh, eighth and ninth grades. Cost is $100 per camper. The dean is Max Peterson, Youth Minister at FACC

Legacy Camp - June 27-30 (Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon) for teen girls, only. Basic sewing and cooking skills will be developed and Bible fundamentals will be offered. The cost is $75 per camper. The deans are Ila McClenahan (405-398-5330) and Donna Barkley.

In addition to these camps for children and young people, two more camps are offered:

Craft Camp - July 11-14 (Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon) for anyone who would like to work on their own crafts (quilting, scrapbooking, etc) while fellowshipping with others. Devotions are offered at 9:00am and 9:00pm daily. Group crafts will be offered on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Cost is $35 or $10 per day. Cabins and meals are `provided. The deans are Ila McClenahan and Marianne Capellen.

Family Camp - August 30 - September 2 (Labor Day Weekend, Friday afternoon through Monday afternoon). Cabins are available, camper hook-ups are also available. Bible Classes for all ages, recreation, campfire stories and meals are provided. There is no cost, a free will offering will be taken.

Children will need a signed parental registration and this may be picked up at the church. Questions? Please call Fifth Avenue Christian Church office at 406-265-7337.

Participants are encouraged to register at least one week prior to camp so there will be enough supplies.