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- Outdoor Student Leadership Opportunities serves Central Pennsylvania and the Seattle, Washington area in partnership with The Navigators,
in association with Mt. Nittany Outfitters, by providing various wilderness opportunities that include backpacking, caving, climbing, hiking,
& various other leadership and team-building activities. These activities are available in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts,
and Washington State.
- Contact Matt McKinney at mattm@mtnittanyoutfitters.com
- Visit: www.mtnittanyoutfitters.com
InsideOut-Adventures- InsideOut-Adventures offer a variety of exciting activities for those looking to get outdoors. Choose from ready to go half day packages, full day trips, and overnight options that include activities like biking, hiking, camping, and rock climbing. You can even opt to build your own adventure package. Located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, the guides here at InsideOut look forward to bringing you an adventure that you'll never forget! Jonathan Getting [jon5rockjock@insideout-adventures.com]
- Contact Jonathan Getting at jon5rockjock@insideout-adventures.com
- Visit: InsideOut-Adventures
Doe River Gorge Ministries- Here, in the majestic Doe River Gorge, in Hampton, TN, hundreds of students each year meet God in deep, life-challenging ways. Rockclimbing is part of our outdoor adventure program called Adventure Quest.
- For more information contact us at drg@doerivergorge.com or (423)725-4010!
- Visit: www.doerivergorge.com
Camp Loucon- Camp Loucon in Kentucky has a weeklong rock climbing camp for high school kids, teaching rappelling, belaying, and climbing skills.
- Contact Camp at info@Loucon.org or 270-242-7160
- Visit: www.loucon.org
Three Springs Ministries- Times spent in God’s outdoor classroom are unlike anything else. Three Springs Ministries out of Morris, PA incorporates climbing programs both on and off site.
- Contact: Wendell Witter at wtwitter@gmail.com or 570-353-2155
- Visit: www.threespringsministries.org
Vertical Reality- They offer Adventure Trips. They include several days of backpacking through a beautiful mountain range in the East. There are many optional elements that can be added to an Adventure Trip including rock climbing and rapelling, canoeing, and whitewater rafting.
- Contact: Don Stock at vradventures@scarletthread.org or (315) 483-0240
- Visit: www.vertical-reality.org
Beyond Camp Highland- Beyond Camp Highland out of Alpharetta, GA has developed different levels of programs for the purpose of laying a foundation of spiritual learning. Our desire is for students to complete a trip having grown in their relationship with Christ and in their knowledge of how to study the Bible and facilitate a Bible study.
- Contact: Ask for Bobby 678-393-0300 or BEYOND@camphighland.com
- Visit: http://www.camphighland.com/beyond/index.html
Orchard Lake Campground, Inc.- Orchard Lake Campground in Saluda, NC offers climbing as one of their adventure activities. Although, not a non-profit organization, programs are run from a Christian World View.
- Contact: Bo Hilliard via email bo@orchardlakecampground.com or by phone 828-329-1312
- Visit: www.orchardlakecampground.com
Merri-Mac- Merri-Mac is an outstanding summer camp can be one of the most important experiences in a girl's life.ummer at Merri-Mac is packed with new opportunities - fun activities, new skills, and great trips. Even more important, a summer with us is filled with meaningful friendships, personal growth, and individual attention.
- Contact: Adam Boyd via email adam@merri-mac.com
- Visit: www.merri-mac.com
Camp Timberlake- Located high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Camp Timberlake for Boys has a long history of offering youngsters the most memorable summers of their lives. We strive not only to provide a summer of fun and recreation but, in a larger sense, to develop a camper's character so that they will be stronger spiritually, mentally and physically.
- Contact: Adam Boyd via email adam@merri-mac.com
- Visit: www.ocamptimberlake.com
M I D W E S TCompass Wilderness
- The Mission of Compass is to proclaim and demonstrate the message of Christ to Christians and non-Christians alike, through experiential education in the outdoors. Our goal is to parallel adventure activities such as rock climbing, rappelling, river rafting, hiking and camping in an applicable way to ones daily walk with Christ. They are headquarter in Bedford, TX.
- For more information contact Compass at info@compasswilderness.com or 888.810.9263.
- Visit: www.compasswilderness.com
Crux Climbing- Crux is an outdoors guide service that is dedicated to the Spirit’s call to help others find their identity and purpose in God. Our desire is to equip and challenge others to authenticity and a deeper relationship with Christ. We are passionate about creation and have been given a charge to use rock climbing, backpacking, and other outdoor recreational activities as avenues to build, encourage, and strengthen relationships with Christ and others. Our instructors are committed to excellence and our lead instructor is an AMGA Certified Top Rope Site Manager.
- For more information contact Curt at info@cruxclimbing.org or 325-370-1620.
- Visit: www.cruxclimbing.org
Camp Eagle- Camp Eagle is proud to announce its emergence as a climbing venue. We have about a mile of cliff that gets as high as 185 feet. Our top-rope site is outfitted with stainless steel hardware for the easiest access you’ve every enjoyed. In addition, we have 6 sport routes bolted (from 5.8 to 5.11+) and are planning and constructing more. There are also several incredible bouldering sites. For a small fee (it really is small) you can even stay the night or weekend and enjoy all the property has to offer: a cool clear river, star filled skies, and 1400 acres on which to roam.
- For more information contact Sarah at sarah@campeagle.org or 830-683-3219.
- Visit: www.campeagle.org
Ascending Adventures- Based in Superior, Wisconsin, Ascending Adventures is an ecumenical adventure ministry for middle schoolers through adults. They challenge participates to extend themselves in all areas of the lives.
- For more information contact Mike Odberg at hikewithmike@hotmail.com or call them at (715) 395-9826 or at (218) 269-0586.
- Visit: www.ascendingadventures.org
Timber-lee Christian Center- Timber-lee Christian Center offers climbing trips at the Midwest's primary climbing site, Devil's Lake, in south-central Wisconsin. They offer both programmed trips as well as customized trips.
- Contact: Sean Gartland via email at challenge@timber-lee.com
- Visit: www.timber-lee.com
Camptown- Camptown offers some basic top rope and repelling in the Red River Gorge, KY.
- Contact: Tom Lehman, 255 Greyhound Pass, Carmel, IN 46032 (317)848-4561
- Visit: www.Camptown.net
R O C K I E SChristian Adventures
- Christian Adventures has been challenging youth and adults to grow together in Christ through outdoor adventure since 1978. Adventures in road/mountain biking, backpacking, rock climbing, rafting, canoeing, high and low ropes course, and much more! Basecamps in Colorado (Estes Park), Michigan, and Wyoming with custom trips across the United States.
- For more information, contact Thomas Cousineau at thomas@christianadventures.org or 970-586-7500
- Discover more about Christian Adventures: www.christianadventures.org
Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries- Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries is a Christian outdoor education and wilderness adventure program based in Laramie, Wyoming. Solid Rock believes that outdoor experiential education is a biblical and therefore effective way to disciple and minister to youth and young adults. Solid Rock utilizes the activities of technical rock climbing, backpacking, and mountaineering to develop Christian leaders and train young men and women to be followers of Christ. Trips vary in length from 2 to 40 Days.
- For more information, contact Andrew Arnold at admin@solidrockmin.org or 307-755-0642.
- Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries www.srom.org
Eagle Lake Camp- Eagle Lake Camp, a ministry of the Navigators, offers Excursions Camps in Colorado (West) and Smoky Mountains (East) that have rockclimbing. Some of their other Excursions offer climbing as well.
- For more information contact John Rogers at john_rogers@navigators.org or 719-272-7457.
- Visit: www.eaglelake.org
Camp Redcloud Rock Camp- Our rock camps are designed with beginner to intermediate rock climbers in mind. We’ll be spending five solid days teaching rock climbing skills, belaying, basic anchoring techniques, and rappelling. These coed camps are for those entering grades 7-12, must be in good physical condition. They are based out of Lake City, Colorado.
- For more information contact Steve Nutting at snutting@campredcloud.org or (970) 944-2625, ext. 230
- Visit: www.campredcloud.org/programs-rockcamp.html
W E S T E R NOn The Edge Adventures
- Ministry today is different than just a decade ago. Many of the methods that were successful then, don’t work today. How can a pastor effectively establish relationships with their youth or congregation when people today are so transitory and non-committal? How can pastors make a positive impact into lives with only two hours a week of influence? Secular cultural “truths” have replaced Biblical Truth for many people and especially youth today, which can create luke-warm and mislead Christians. Pastors and Youth Leaders need concentrated time with their congregations and youth in order to build the relationships necessary for making a positive influence. OTEA provides experiences that; challenge people to look at who they believe they are and who God says they are, bond groups together in biblical community, apply their learning to “real life” back home, and are fun!
- Contact: Joshua Cogar josh@ontheedgeadventures.com or 503.622.3514.
- Visit: www.ontheedgeadventures.com
Peak 7 Adventures- Peak 7 Adventures is a non-profit organization that exposes young people of any age to the wonder of God's creation. Wilderness adventures challenge participants to expand their horizons by fostering trust relationships and team building skills. Imagine your family and friends holding on for the rafting trip of their life. Food, fun, friends and family, what more could you want for a beautiful day on the river? Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the beautiful Northwest.
- Contact: Ryan Kerrigan info@peak7.org or (509) 467-5550.
- Visit: www.Peak7.org
Recreational Specialists- REC-SPECS' GOAL for over 25 years has been to help churches, “Y”, Scout groups, as well as many other non-profit organizations to reach and disciple a new generation for Christ through outdoor adventure recreation. In order to accomplish our goal, we strive to create an environment where a new and powerful relationship with Jesus Christ can be established by all who participate.
- Washington Adventures Steve@recspecs.org
- California Adventures Richard@recspecs.org
- Visit: www.recspecs.org
Out of the Boat Adventures- Out of the Boat Adventures, Grants Pass Family YMCA Christian Adventure Program.
- Contact: Steve Carlino at scarlino@grantspassymca.net or (541) 474-0001.
- Visit: www.grantspassymca.org
Rock-N-Water- Rock-N-Water is a Christian adventure camp in California for church youth groups, individuals, and families. We seek to help youth grow closer to God through whitewater rafting, outdoor rock climbing, backpacking, canyoneering, and living history programs while they are here.
- Contact: Craig Lomax at fun@rocknwater.com or (800) 738-0555
- Visit: www.rocknwater.com
Faith Outdoors- If you are looking for quality teambuilding workshops, professional facilitator training programs, or enriching adventure experiences, Faith Outdoors is the place. We are a non-denominational Christian adventure education program out of Scottsdale, AZ that facilitates spiritual and personal growth through experiential and adventure activities.
- Contact: Josh Parafinik (480) 650-5921 or info@faithoutdoors.com
- Visit: http://www.faithoutdoors.com
52.7 Adventure- In an outdoor setting, 52.7 Adventure provides a way for Followers of Christ to share God's truth and love in a relevant way with their nonbelieving friends. Having an adventure with your nonChristian friends is a great way to build a witnessing relationship with them. We are based out of Yosemite National Park.
- Contact Steve Hughes at at ycm@inreach.com or 209-379-2428
- Visit: www.crosswayyosemite.com
North Shore Adventure Camp- The camp is to be a Christ-centered, non-denominational, adventure sport camp, designed to challenge you both physically and spiritually. To be located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, they will supply the necessary equipment and guiding/coaching for sports such as mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, skiing, wakeboarding, snowboarding, etc.
- For more information contact Jim Moore (530) 386-1962 or jimorskis@aol.com
- Visit: www.northshorecamps.com
Discovery Outfitters- Discovery Outfitters, formerly Outreach Northwest's High Cascade Adventure, exists for one purpose: to provide you, your family, and your church group with a fun-filled outdoor experience in the Pacific Northwest. Based out of Prineville, OR. They offer rock climbing at Smith Rock as well as Rafting, Mtn. Biking and other activities.
- Contact: Tom Hall via email at tom@discoveryoutfitters.org
- Visit: www.discoveryoutfitters.org
Tall Timber Ranch- Tall Timber is a camp in the Washington Cascades near Leavenworth, WA. Within their programs, they have lot of climbing. They have an outfitter guide's license for the area.
- Contact: Stan and Becky Fishburn via email at fishburn@crcwnet.com
- Visit: www.talltimber.org
Cross Quest Expeditions- Cross Quest Expeditions untilizes extreme activites and cutting edge technology to most effectively impact teens for Christ, with the Word of God as our Anchor. They are located in Southwest Oregon.
- Contact: Bryan Thompson at bthompson@cavenet.com or (541) 592-3329
- Visit: www.cross-quest.com
New Life Center- New Life Center, in Everett, WA, has an indoor rock climbing wall. The wall is open to the public for birthday parties, men's group, etc.
- For more information, contact Michele Koziol at mkoziol@nlcenter.com
- Discover more about New Life Center: www.nlcenter.com
Sea & Summit Expeditions- For over 30 years, Sea & Summit Expeditions has used outdoor adventure and the wilderness to bring people into a new perspective about life, relationships, and God. Through adventures such as rock climbing, backpacking, mountaineering, caving and more, individuals and teams are faced with challenges that inspire personal growth.
- For more information contact, Britton & Michelle Davis at soar@seaandsummit.com or (760)872-6548.
- Visit: www.seaandsummit.com
- Visit: www.mtnittanyoutfitters.com
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