Sojourner - Ages 14-18; Aug 1-6
Sojourner Session offers new adventures and experiences for veteran BBC campers and first time campers alike. Will "Creek" Williams is joining us from Virginia as the camp shepherd to dynamically share on our summe theme "H20." Trademark BBC activities are joined with events saved solely for Sojourner week to provide an unforgettable week of fun, adventure, relationship and faith.
Events Unique to Sojourner Session:
- Family Style Dinner in the Pavilion
- Coffe House
- Camp Contra Dance
- Fireside Worship Bands
- Traveling Supper
- OVERNIGHT TRIPS:
- Bacpacking: An overnight hiking Trip. Campers leave from main camp and hike for 2-3 hours to Plymouth State Park, guided by BBC trained staff. Upon arrival campers set up camp, play games, relax, cookout, explore the park and get to know each other better. The park provides a great source of recreation the following day with a lake to swim in, hiking trails and open fields. After a full morning/afternoon of games, hanging out, relaxing and food, all campers will hike back to BBC for showers, more games (human dutch blitz, volleyball, craft opportunities, water trampoline, etc) and join the rest of camp for a family style, reunion meal in the pavilin. Additional Cost: $7.
- SoulFest: New this summer! Campers will travel with BBC staff to Gilford, NH for 2010 SoulFest. The evening starts with various concerts by Christian musicians and caps off with a Switchfoot Concert. The group then heads to a nearby campsite to sleep. The following day is spent reflecting on music, how it impacts our lives and discussing together themes of life. After lunch, campers will make the trek back to camp to shower, relax by the pond, pariticapte in group games and join the rest of the Sojourner camp for a family style, reunion meal in the pavilion. Additional Cost: $45
- White Water Rafting: A teen favorite. Campers will drive with BBC staff over to Lake George, NY to spend an evening sleeping under the stars and cooking out. Early the next morning, campers will head to Adirondack Adventures (www.adkadventures.com) for an adventure in White Water Rafting. Each raft has a certified guide, campers, and fun. After a day on the Hudson, campers travel back to BBC to join the rest of the Sojourner group for a family style reunion meal in the pavilion. Limited Space. Additional Cost: $70
Trademark BBC Activities Include:
- Pond Time – Trampoline, Slip N Slide, Water Balloon Launching
- Fireside Favorites
- Messy Monday Activities:
- Pig Trough Ice Cream
- Whipped Cream Smear
- Messy Twister
- Extreme Mudball
- Slip N Slide
- Mission Impossible
- Creek Hikes
- Cooperation Course
- Group Games – Never Ending Dodge ball (NED), Capture the Flag, Gold Rush etc
Through all the activities campers are encouraged to get to know each other better and deeper, ask questions about life and find God through the love around them, the nature around them and the community developed throughout the week. Come to our most exciting week if you’re 14 – 18 years old – Sojourner Session.