Hume Lake Christian Camps

Overview

Wagon Train is a fun, rustic summer camp for kids age 8-11 years old. This Old West experience includes sleeping in a real covered wagon, learning Archery and BB guns, riding canoes and kayaks around the pond and exploring Fort Logan (our three story island fort) . But the fun doesn’t stop there! Camp-wide recreation games like Capture the Flag, the Water Carnival and our awesome night game Stampede will have you talking about camp for years to come. You’ll also sit around a campfire singing worship songs, memorize scripture, watch amazing skits about the Bible performed by the Wagon Train staff and hear each morning and evening the Good News of Jesus and his love for us. I almost forgot to mention: D&G tag, the Flying Fox zipline, Chipmonk rappelling rock, Giant Swing, Trading Post, and the new tree house: Burnside Manor. You’ll experience all this and more, like great food, friends and fun.

Come join us this summer!
Wagonmaster Shep

Hope to see you here!

Dates

Prices & Details

2011 Staff

• Shep
  

  I have been Wagonmaster for 12 years now and I love it! I always look forward to each and every summer to see what God is going to do in the lives of campers. I love preaching the truth of God's Word to kids each week in a way they can understand and build a foundation that will strengthen their spiritual journey with Christ. 

  I met my wife Dakota here at Hume Lake and we have two children, Coyote and Man Cub. My favorite games are Ah Fong and D&G. I like the color Red and my favorite candy is Peanut M&M's. 

   

• Boone
  

  This is my third summer at Wagon Train. When I'm not at Hume I work in the redwood trees of Santa Cruz, California, as a canopy tour guide. The tour takes your 140 feet up in the air, traveling along six different zip lines, while learning about God's creation. I love old movies, traveling on trains to new places, flying to different countries and eating strange foods, and most important, reminding everyone of Jesus, our King.

• Scout
  

  I'm Scout! I grew up in the wilderness of Elk Grove. I'll be playing games and singing songs at Wagon Train all summer long. This will be my second summer here. I love drinking coffee, talking about how big God is, and my favorite color is flannel!

• Jukebox
  

  Hi my name is Jukebox! My favorite bible verse is Psalms 32:8 and I love exploring the words of the bible as well as talking about them because it’s all true! God really is up there, created the universe, everything in it and He never changes! I am a fashion design major at Cal State University Long Beach and love arts & crafts of all kinds, bike riding, journaling, hiking, sewing, flat pattern making, thrift store shopping, browsing antique stores and the 1920’s is my favorite era. I also like Butterfinger! Can’t wait to meet up with you all for a wild adventure with God this summer at Wagon Train.

• Dingo
  

  Hey, hey, hey! My name is Dingo, cause I'm wild and crazy, just like a DINGO! I am currently studying art at my local city college and am absolutely loving it. This is my first summer working at Wagon Train, and I feel so blessed to have the opportunity. I love heights and the outdoors, and would live in a tent in the middle of the forest if I could. I am six feet tall, with an even wider wingspan for extra big hugs! I absolutely love ice cream and I would eat it all day if I could. I am known to randomly make funny faces, so keep your eyes peeled and you might get to see one! I love my God and I am so excited to see how He is going to work this summer!

• Shamrock
  

  Hello, hello, hello. My name is Shamrock, and I am the luckiest of them all. This is my third summer working at Wagon Train. So far, I have served as a lifeguard and a Trail Guide and I love doing both. I am a full time student at CSU Fullerton were I am training for my Theatre Degree. My favorite ice cream, candy, and color are Choco tocos, Butterfingers, and Green. Wagon Train has been my favorite camp ever since I was a camper. I am so excited to be returning, and I look forward to what God has planned for this summer.

• Boomerang
  

  Hello all it’s boomerang! This will be my second year here at Wagon Train and I am very excited to be back. When I happen to not be at Hume, I photograph weddings, just started but it has been going well and has been so much fun, and I get ...to work with some great people. I also enjoy being outside playing sports and being in the sun. I like playing games, any kind really card games, board games or just ones I make up when sitting at restaurants waiting for my food. Well really looking forward to this summer and hope to see you all there.

• Ratchet
  

  Hi I am Ratchet...This is my first full summer at Wagon Train! I am so excited to see what God has in store for this summer. When I am not at Hume, my home is Las Vegas! Some of my favorite things are elephants, eating goldfish (crackers), Beauty & the Beast and country music.

• Tracer
  

  Howdy! My name is Tracer. This is my second year as Lifeguard. Wagon Train is the best. I look forward to spending time with all the WT campers. My favorite color is orange.

• Spokes
  

  Hi my name is Spokes and this is my first summer at Wagon Train. When I'm not life guarding, I ride my bike, swim, and spend time with my friends. During the year I go to school to study computers and math. At home I have a pet cat named Gary. I look forward to a super fun summer!

• Boots
  

  Hello friends my name is Boots. This is my second summer working at Wagon Train as Trading Post Lady. I am from a smallish town in California called Riverbank. In my spare time I like to write, cook, and sing. I love riding trains and teaching piano. Drinking tea is my favorite of all pastimes! I cannot wait to see you all at craft time and around the Trading Post. I am ecstatic about the plans that the Lord has for this summer. See you soon!

• Buttons
  

  Hi! My name is Buttons, and this is my first year working inside Wagon train, but you might remember me from the kitchen last summer. I am soooooo excited to meet all of you, and I can't WAIT to see what God has in store for this summer! When I'm not at Wagon Train, I go to a Junior College in my hometown so that I can become a teacher. I really like jokes, so please come by the Trading Post and tell me one or two! Can't wait to see you here!!

• Domino
  

  Hey Wagontrainers, I am Domino! This is my first summer working at Wagon Train here in the Trading Post. I love to swim and ride dirt bikes. I also like rollercoasters and Jr. Mints. Come to see me while you are at Wagon Train. P.S. Jr. Mints are the fastest way to my heart. 

Theme & Promo

2012 Summer Theme Title: Coming Soon

Activities

• Flying Fox:Zip Line
  

  Zooming across the upper grass lawn on the amazing Flying Fox. That's where you'll find many campers at free time. This zipline offers a fun, safe thrill ride for campers of all ages. This is one you have to try!

• Giant Swing
  

  The Giant Swing is one of the most fun thrill rides at Wagon Train. Enjoyed by kids and adults, this 10' tower and 40' swing make for quite a ride.

• D & G:David and Goliath disc tag
  

  D&G is short for David & Goliath. It is a tag game played with discs between campers (Davids) and their counselors (Goliaths). When campers or counselors get tagged they must place their disc on their head and walk back to "Heaven" until the next game. If the Davids eliminate all the Goliaths then the Davids win and vice-versa. This is a favorite of many campers and a highlight of their experience.

• Rappelling
  

  Rappelling is a great adventure activity. Campers will learn how to use safety equipment to rappelling down our very own Chipmonk Rock. This is an excellent exercise in faith that challenges campers to put their trust in the equipment and our instructors.

• BB Guns
  

  Campers have an opportunity to learn how to safely handle and shoot a BB gun. They then get a chance to test their aim as they compete for the sharp-shooter award. This activity is instructed by the Wagon Train staff and supervised also by the counselors.

• Fort Logan
  

  Fort Logan is our enormous three-story island fort. It is surrounded by calm waters that are perfect for canoes and kayaks. You can get to the island by the Tom Sawyer Raft or across the wobbly Barrel Bridge. Monday's are water fun day at the Island, filled with races, creek rides and water fights.

• Burnside Manor
  

  Among the tree in the forest you’ll find our three story twisted tree house. Featuring two tower platforms high in the air, a huge cargo net, a wooden sky-bridge and a swinging bridge.

• Archery
  

  During this activity campers will be instructed by Wagon Train staff how to properly shoot a bow and arrow. Helped and encouraged by their counselors, campers will be competing for the marksman award.

• Canoes / Kayaks
  

  The cool calm waters of the WT Pond are perfect for boating. Grab a friend and hop in a canoe or go solo in one of our kayaks. Either way, you are sure to have fun out on the water. Join us on Monday for boat races.

• Crafts
  

  At the Trading Post campers will be instructed in a variety of crafts by our very own Trading Post Lady and Sidekick. Along with their counselor they will get to exercise their creativity as they personalize their very own craft. During this time we take the opportunity to compare the craft with a truth from God's Word to help the campers understand that we all have a Creator that loves us.

• Catch The Outlaw
  

  Every day at free time the Outlaw is hidden somewhere in small camp. Be the first to solve the riddle and find him and you will earn points for your wagon.  

• Swimmin' Hole
  

  A great place to cool off with friends after an afternoon of big fun. Supervised by our excellent Wagon Train Lifeguards, everyone is sure to have a fun, safe time here.

• Trading Post
  

  During free time you will work up a hunger, so stop by for a snack and a cold drink then get back to playing. The Trading Post also has great souvenirs, gifts and crafts available for purchase.

• Wood Crafts
  

  On Tuesday, stop by the Trading Post and pick up a wooden racecar, wagon or train. Build it, paint it and get ready for the big race. A prize is available for the fastest racer.

• Giant Checkers
  

  A large 16’ version of the old classic game of checkers. Large enough to use people for checkers!

• Cattle Rustler
  

  A great way to practice your hand at being a real cowhand. Round ‘em up cowboy!

• Trail Guide Special
  

  An adventure awaits campers led by their Trail Guide.

About Hume

People

Hume Lake exists to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Hume’s very mission statement expresses our desire that each person coming into contact with this ministry will learn of the love and power of a life lived in Christ. We believe that in this message lies the only hope for a world desperately searching for something more. The Ministry of Hume Lake Christian Camps is committed to reaching the lost for Jesus Christ.

Programs

As a Para-church organization, Hume seeks to serve the local church. Hume’s programs offer a Christian response to today’s culture through recreation, video, music, onstage speakers and presentations, which all work to introduce people to the Lord Jesus Christ in a way that is unexpectedly refreshing. The Hume environment is designed to minister to new believers while also encouraging those who are saved to pursue God in a new and deeper way.

Facilities

Nestled in the Sequoia National Forest, 365 acres of God’s creation provides the perfect backdrop for a life changing experience. While our facilities include multiple chapels, dining halls, pools, recreating lawns, ropes courses and deluxe accommodations; most important are the majestic setting and solitude where you can hear God speak to you. Hume’s facilities have been designed to provide everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable retreat experience.

Transformation

True life-transformation requires more than a fun mountaintop experience. Simply serving the local church by sharing the Gospel isn’t enough. We understand that true transformation is the work of the Holy Spirit. It’s our role to diligently and prayerfully prepare our staff, programs and facilities and then depend on God to work in the hearts of his people.