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 & Info

 

2011 Church Group Pricing Campers $380 Counselors $149 Price includes: Meals Lodging Program Highlight DVD Camp T-shirt No minimum group size required. Counselor to Camper ratio of 1 to 9 is requested per gender. Snacks and extra crafts at free time are available at an additional cost.

2011 Individual Pricing Campers  $420 Price includes: Counselor Meals Lodging Program Highlight DVD Camp T-shirt Snacks and extra crafts at free time are available at an additional cost.

Things to Know WEATHER Warm,hot days & cool,cold nights. Rarely rains, if ever. MAIL Distributed daily Mon-Fri after dinner Parents should be conservative with candy and gifts in mail. Your camper's address at Wagon Train:           Wagon Train -- Camp Date           Camper's Name/Church           64144 Hume Lake Rd.           Hume, CA 93628 To ensure that mail reaches your child at camp, please send five days prior to desired delivery date. WAGONS 10 beds per wagon Each bed has a personal shelf. Four large areas underneath each wagon for luggage storage. TRADING POST The Trading Post supplies only crafts and snacks for purchase during freetime 2-5pm daily. It does not supply camper personal items. These are available in the General Store in Main Camp if forgotten. Camper spending money is collected and kept on account until the end of the week. PHONES There is no cell reception at Hume Lake. There is no pay phone at Wagon Train There is only access to a phone for Church business and Emergencies. Campers are not allowed to make non-emergency calls during their week at camp. EMERGENCIES A doctor and a nurse is provided for each week of camp. There is a volunteer fire dept on-site. There are two on-call EMT staff daily. There is a fully-stocked First Aid station with 24 hour access to counselors. A registered nurse administers and ensures all daily medications are given to campers. VISITATION Wagon Train is a closed camp. This is for the safety and enjoyment of every camper. We ask that family and friends not visit during the week. If necessary, parents may schedule a proper meeting with their child by contacting the Administration Office and making arrangements.

What to Pack BEDDING Sleeping bag Pillow Twin bed sheet Alarm clock (battery powered) CLOTHING Pants Shorts Swim Shorts/Swimsuit (one piece) Sweatshirt (hooded) T-shirts Shoes - regular use Shoes - to get wet Socks - bring extra Sandals- for pool and shower times only Underclothes Hat TOILETRIES Towel/Beach Towel Soap/Shampoo Personal hygiene MISC Bible Pen/Paper Flashlight Batteries Sunscreen Bug Spray Camera,batteries Water bottle Decorating supplies for wagon clean up French Mustache for Spirit day

 

 

2011 Staff

• Shep
  

  I have been at Wagon Train for 11 years and every year I am excited to see what God has planned for each summer. I love spending time with my wife Dakota and our kids Kayak and Man Cub. Summer is my favorite time of year. I love spendin time outdoors hiking, climbing and swimming. I like Peanut M&M's and my favorite color is red.

• Boone
  

  This is my second 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.

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Theme

Spiritual Direction 2011

2011 Summer Theme: TBA...COMING SOON

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.