03 camps 2017 - ironwood

CA

MPS

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CAMPSAnd he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a

desert place, and rest a while. Mark 6:31

Camp program for adults

Camp program for youth

Custom camp options

Custom school camp options

Fall & spring options

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26 Christian Education Outdoors

28 College & Career Singles’ Retreat

30 Couples’ Retreat

32 Cowboy History Camp

34 Ezra Retreat

36 Family Camp

38 Father-Son Camp

40 Horsemanship Camp

44 Junior Camp

46 Leadership Live!

48 Men With A Mission

50 Mother-Daughter Retreat

52 Nehemiah Work Week

54 Paintball Camp

56 Senior Trip

58 Spiritual Emphasis Camp

60 Teen Camp

62 Women Counseling Women

64 Women’s Retreat

66 Youth Leaders’ Retreat

68 Youth Winter Rendezvous

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What a blessing to have young people learn in such a beautiful

setting of God’s creation! They don’t even think of it being “class

work.” It’s just fun! Thank you, Ironwood staff , for delivering a

great program.—Gerry“

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OUTDOORS

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Great option for school groups

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Christian Education Outdoors is available only as a custom camp.

Targeted for grades 4–6

Custom dates availableSee Custom Camp section or call the camp offi ce for details.

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Ironwood is a great camp experience. You can tell the Spirit of the

Lord is here and working. You can see that every aspect is bathed

in prayer and prepared for completely. —Jared“

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COLLEGE & CAREER SINGLES’ RETREAT

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2017

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All prices are subject to change.

Check-in Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.

First Meal: Friday dinner

Last Meal: Saturday dinner

Facility: Rivertown

Age 18 and up2019 JANUARY 18–19

JANUARY 20–21SPEAKER: Rand HummelCOST: $89

JANUARY 19–20SPEAKER: Nathan CrockettCOST: $89

2018

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COUPLES’ RETREAT

Age 18 and up

Fall and Spring options


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FEBRUARY 23–25SPEAKER: Sam & Beth Horn

NOVEMBER 2–4SPEAKER: Marty Herron

NOVEMBER 9–11SPEAKER: Dennis & Marilyn St. Lawrence

2018

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2017

COST: $335/

COST: $325/

FEBRUARY 22–24SPEAKER: Jeff & Colleen McQueary

NOVEMBER 1–3SPEAKER: Keith Gephart

NOVEMBER 8–10SPEAKER: Torrey & Jalene Jaspers



First Meal: Thursday dinner

Last Meal: Saturday brunch

Facility: Rivertown2019 FEBRUARY 21–23

NOVEMBER 7–9NOVEMBER 14–16

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COWBOY HISTORY CAMP

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Cowboy History Camp is available only as a custom camp.



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EZRA RETREAT

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Ezra Retreat is available only as a custom camp.



The material covered and sessions taught at Ezra were life-

changing—not just for our kids, but for me as well. I’m so glad our

young people can be challenged with God’s Word and its place in

their lives NOW.—Sponsor

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Last Meal: Saturday lunch

Facility: Rivertown

Activities for children

Activities for adults


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FAMILY CAMP

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2018

2017

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I appreciate Ironwood

because I came here

as a kid to horseman-

ship camp. I love that

now my kids can be a

part of Ironwood, too.

—Jennifer

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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

$20 discount for the fi rst eight families that sign up (call registration offi ce for

availability)

2019 MARCH 14–16

MARCH 15–17SPEAKER: Neil & Charity BerkeyCOST: $130 per personAges 4 and under come free

MARCH 16–18SPEAKER: Kit JohnsonCOST: $125 per personAges 4 and under come free

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FATHER-SON CAMP


All ages welcomeAccompanied by a parent

Sessions specifi c to dads

I love coming to Ironwood because the speakers are always excellent, the food

is fantastic, and the activities are quite entertaining. —Aaron“

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2018

2017

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JUNE 8–10SPEAKER: Randall ShanksCOST: $165 for fathers $110 for sons (5–17)*

JUNE 14–16SPEAKER: Rob WatkinsCOST: $165 for fathers $110 for sons (5–17)*




2019 JUNE 13–15

*children age four and under come free

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HORSEMANSHIP CAMP

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Ages 10–18

Check-in Time: 10:00 a.m.–noon

First Meal: Monday lunch

Last Meal: Saturday breakfast

Facility: Ike’s Roost

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HORSE 1 JULY 2–JULY 7SPEAKER Ironwood Staff

HORSE 2 JULY 9–14SPEAKER Bodie Brock

HORSE 3 AUGUST 8–11SPEAKER Bodie Brock

2017

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HORSE 1 JUNE 26–JULY 1SPEAKER George Binoka

COST: $495

COST: $495

HORSE 2 JULY 3–8SPEAKER Stephen Martens

HORSE 3 JULY 31–AUGUST 5SPEAKER David Brock

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MULTIPLE WEEK DISCOUNTCampers attending more than one week receive a$100 discount for each additional week.


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Tradin’’ PoPooP ststststs aarere aavavavaililili abablele d iaillyy.

Check-in Time: 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

First Meal: Monday dinner


Facility: Broken I Ranch

SPEAKER: Bodie Brock

JUNIOR 1 JUNE 18–23


JUNIOR 3 JULY 16–21

JUNIOR 4 JULY 30–AUG 4

COST: $310 (before April 1)

$340 (after April 1)

SPEAKER: George Binoka








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This camp requires acceptance by application. E-mail istaff @ironwood.org for a link to apply online.

SESSION ONE JUNE 4–JULY 17

SESSION TWO JULY 9–AUGUST 11

COST: $295

SESSION ONE MAY 29–JULY 8

SESSION TWO JULY 3–AUGUST 5

COST: $295


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Leadership Live! veterans pay only the $50 registration fee.

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• KNOW God and His Son Jesus Christ.

• DECIDE to trust the Word of God in their hearts.

• STUDY the Scriptures, listen to its reproof, obey its correction, and begin the practice of instruction or discipline in right living.

• DEVELOP a mission to accomplish the overall purpose of glorifying God in their lives.

• MAKE active choices of biblical application that will result in a manner of life that is growing in godliness.

• COMMUNICATE love through self-sacrifi ce evidenced by putting others fi rst.

• IDENTIFY God’s purpose in life for them personally.

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• DO the work of ministry within their local church.

• MENTOR others to follow their example.

MEN WITH A MISSION

This weekend has been a great

opportunity to take inventory of my

life and refocus my eff orts to honor

God in all things. —Scott“

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Age 16 and up


SEPTEMBER 27–29SPEAKER: Ron PerryCOST: $169

SEPTEMBER 28–30SPEAKER: Dave DoranCOST: $165





Facility: Rivertown

2019 SEPTEMBER 26–28

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MOTHER-DAUGHTER RETREAT


All ages welcome

Sessions specifi c to moms

I appreciate Ironwood because

the focus is increasing personal

godliness. —Gigi“

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MARCH 22–24SPEAKER: Merri Ellen WrightCOST: $165 for mothers $110 for daughters (ages 5–17)*

MARCH 23–25SPEAKER: Beneth PerryCOST: $165 for mothers $110 for daughters (ages 5–17)*


2019 MARCH 21–23

*children age four and under come free

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JANUARY 11–13COST: FREE for adults (ages 13+)

$40/per child, per day (ages 5–12) FREE for ages 0-4 when accompanied by parent

JANUARY 9–14COST: FREE for adults (ages 16+)

*$30/per child, per day (age 5–15) FREE for ages 0-4 when accompanied by parent


Check-in Time: 10:00 a.m.–noon

First Meal: Thursday breakfast


Flexible schedule! Just let us know when you plan to arrive and depart.

Those under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

All ages welcome

Youth (ages 5–12) work for half of the day on age appropriate projects—and play the other half of the day!

2019 JANUARY 10–12

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PAINTBALL CAMP


Age 12 and upunder 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Guys and girls welcome

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Equipment Rental—$30Equipment must be reserved in advance

Paintballs—$3/per 100

MARCH 9–10SPEAKER: Ironwood Staff COST: $79

MARCH 10–11SPEAKER: Tim McPhillipsCOST: $75



First Meal: Friday dinner



2019 MARCH 8–9

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SENIOR TRIP


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Senior trips are available only as a custom camp.



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SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS CAMP


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Spiritual Emphasis Camp is available only as a custom camp.



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TEEN CAMP

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Grades 7–13


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2018

2017 TEEN 1 JUNE 12–17SPEAKER: Matt Teis

TEEN 2 JUNE 19–24SPEAKER: Todd Sivnksty

TEEN 3 JULY 10–15SPEAKER: Nathan Crockett

TEEN 4 JULY 17–22SPEAKER: Aaron Coff ey



TEEN 1 JUNE 18–23SPEAKER: Nathan Mestler

TEEN 2 JUNE 25–30SPEAKER: Rob Watkins

TEEN 3 JULY 16–21SPEAKER: Jeremy Frazor

TEEN 4 JULY 30–AUG 4SPEAKER: Dave Marriott




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Facility: Rivertown

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Adults only camp

PPPUUUURRPPPOOSSSSEEETo help prepare Christian ladies in their God-given task of teaching and counseling younger women.

• Women Counseling Women Basics—to teach the basics of biblical counseling, the seminar remains the same from year to year ( a pre-requisite to attending Specifi cs).

• Women Counseling Women Specifi cs—to teach how to apply the basic biblical principles to specifi c problem areas; four-year course rotation complete with notebooks and resources.

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WOMEN COUNSELING WOMEN

I appreciate Ironwood because it was

a relaxing, peaceful, and pure time. I

enjoyed being challenged to take a

new step in my faith. —Jennifer“

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WCW SPECIFICS 1JANUARY 22–24*COST: $190 + $30 for NOTEBOOKS

WCW BASICSNOVEMBER 12–15

*COST: $240 + $25 for NOTEBOOK

WCW SPECIFICS 4JANUARY 23–25*COST: $185 + $30 for NOTEBOOKS

WCW BASICSNOVEMBER 13–16

*COST: $235 + $25 for NOTEBOOK

*Prices based on double occupancy




Last Meal: Wednesday lunch (Specifi cs)

Thursday lunch (Basics)


SPEAKER: Debi Pryde

2019 JANUARY 21–23 (SPECIFICS)NOVEMBER 18–21 (BASICS)

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of rest.

• Provide a time to think and contemplate about life and needed adjustments.

• Distractions of the world are minimized so women can concentrate on the Word of God.

• Optional, unique activities.

• Schedule that allows women to fellowship with each other.

• Five to six sessions directed to the specifi c audience of women.

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• The pastor’s wife has an opportunity to interact her ladies in a non-church atmosphere.

• The trip to and from home allows women the chance to talk about what’s important in their lives and what they’ve learned, providing accountability for each other.

• Church “reunion” after Friday evening’s service for church groups to gather and share what God has been doing in their hearts.

WOMEN’S RETREAT

Ages 16 and up





Facility: Rivertown

Fall and Spring options

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I appreciate Ironwood

because it gives me a

chance to refocus and

provides the tools to

take home and apply

to my life to live more

like Christ. —Lana

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APRIL 19–21SPEAKER: Claudia BarbaCOST: $169

OCTOBER 18–20SPEAKER: Reba BowmanCOST: $169

APRIL 20–22SPEAKER: Joy WagnerCOST: $165

OCTOBER 19–21SPEAKER: Faith TaylorCOST: $165


2018 APRIL 18–20OCTOBER 17–19

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