Winter Camp
Overview
We're not sure what you're thinking of when you think of "Winter Camp," but we are sure you need to update your mental powerpoint presentation. Hume Lake's winter camp is dangerous, it's jaw-dropping and most importantly... it's life-changing. All that to say, don't bring your grandparents: There isn't enough medication in the world.
Winter provides a great opportunity to spend time outdoors participating in a variety of activities that arrive with the snow. Campers can enjoy many winter sports including snowboarding, ice skating, and tubing. For campers who like to live on the edge, we also have the extreme adventure of Paintball and the Screamer, our 42-foot leap of faith.
If staying warm is preferred, then the O.K. Chalet is the place to be. We provide some great indoor opportunities such as a Diablo, our new mechanical bull, pool and board games. You can also head over to the Ark and play ping-pong or just hang out with friends in Legends, and learn a little bit about Hume nostalgia while sipping hot chocolate.
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Dates and Speakers
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Speaker: Jared Carlson
Jared Carlson works with Christian Ministries International as a Conference and Youth speaker. He has a dynamic and passionate style of communicating that captivates an audience. His love for Christ and heart for evangelism is clearly reflected in his messages and talks.
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Speaker: Brian Holland
Brian Holland has been in ministry since 1993 in Southern California, serving high school students. He is an outstanding speaker; he's captivating, funny, and most importantly passionate to see people come to know Jesus. He is asked to speak at many camps, chapels, and special events throughout the year. He has a wife named Kelley (according to him he "married up") who loves Jesus and their two adorable boys, Tyler (6) and Dylan (4). Brian's purpose for ministry is to exalt Jesus as the greatest - one life at a time.
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Speaker: Adam Weatherby
Adam Weatherby is Pastor of Student Ministries at Atascadero Bible Church, he brings over 300 campers to Hume each summer. He holds degress from Bethany College and Liberty Theological Seminary. He brings a fresh perspective of the truth of God's word as he challenges you to walk according to the scripture.
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Speaker: Ron Merrell
Ron Merrell has been in ministry for 15 years and is the College & Young Adults Pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita, CA. He combines his love for students who feel broken or lost with his background in comedy and comedy writing to uncompromisingly communicate the Bible. He's married to his best friend, Anna, and has two sons, Braddock and Brody.
Pricing & Details
2 Night Camps
Camper $175
Counselor $115
No minimum group size required. Camper to counselor ratio of 8 to 1 is requested per gender. Price includes meals, lodging, tubing, mechanical bull riding, snowboarding (with deposit), and ice skating (with deposit). High Ropes Screamer $5. Paintball $10. Camp is available for individuals as well.
3 Night Camps (Holiday Weekends)
Camper $215
Counselor $149
No minimum group size required. Camper to counselor ratio of 8 to 1 is requested per gender. Price includes meals, lodging, tubing, mechanical bull riding, snowboarding (with deposit), and ice skating (with deposit). High Ropes Screamer $5. Paintball $10. Camp is available for individuals as well.
What to Bring
Bible, notebook, pencil, flashlight, sleeping bag, pillow, towel, toiletries, warm clothes, jacket, hat, gloves, boots, and $25-$50 recommended spending money. (Remember: Girls, no bare midriffs or spaghetti straps; guys, no sagging.)
What NOT to Bring
Drugs (unless prescribed by a doctor), alcohol, tobacco, fireworks, firearms, electronic devices. (Remember: There is no cell phone coverage up at camp, so leave it at home!)
Because of the limited number of days at camp during the Winter, there will be no camper mail or email.
Theme & Promo
An Aweful Life
An Aweful Life examines what it looks like to live a awe inspired life of worship based on an understanding of God’s mercy through Jesus Christ.
We were created to worship God and be in awe of who He is. If we are honest with ourselves, we must admit that our lives are an act of worship, however, too often that worship goes to celebrities, leaders in the church or ourselves instead of to the One who is truly worthy. When we look at who God is and the gift of His son Jesus, we should fall to our knees and be in awe that God, in his great mercy, desires to be in a relationship with us. This should cause us to respond by offering all that we are back to him as a living sacrifice, a life that is set apart from the world and acceptable to God. A life lived in awe of who God is.
An Aweful Life takes a look at the lives of individuals who have learned to live each moment in awe of God’s mercy. We will learn what day to day worship is, and seek out practical ways we can offer our bodies to God as a living sacrifice.
Theme Verse:
Therefore, I urge you, brothers an sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
[Romans 12:1]
Band
2012 Winter Camp Band: Reveal
Reveal, based out of Orange County, is a worship group that was founded out of Biola University. The band began by serving their immediate community at the University, but they quickly began leading at churches and conferences throughout Southern California. They have now been leading worship together for the past four years and recently finished serving at Hume Lake Christian Camps for the summer as the Meadow Ranch Band. Throughout their time together, Reveal has been able to shape their craft to deliver a powerful and engaging live worship service.
“During these past four years, I have seen what God can do through passionate worship and the impact it can have on an individual’s ongoing relationship with the Lord. Our desire is to lead people to Jesus through music and other spiritual disciplines, with the hope of producing life transformation.” – Leader, Emily Berger
Reveal wants those who worship with them to engage with God, as well as openly and honestly reveal their hearts, as He reveals His heart to them. Through dynamic arrangements paired with a powerful female lead, Reveal is determined to have worship be much more than an opening and closing to a service, but a time where the Spirit moves freely and lives are changed.
Learn more at revealworship.com
Activities
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Broom Hockey:Don't be a puck hog
We provide the knee pads, helmets and brooms. You provide the sheer grit and determination it takes to go running across a frozen arena knowing full well that there's only three things that can stop you. The ice, the wall or another body.
I'm pretty sure that Billy Joel's hit 'Running on Ice' was inspired by Broom Hockey.
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Boxsled Blitz:Cardboard, duct tape, snow... duh
Bring plenty of duct tape and cardboard because you'll be building and racing your very own boxsled down the tube run.
Here's a hint: Waxed cardboard is the best. Don't worry, we supply the helmets.
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Innertube Run:Can you say rope tow?!?
With 5 snowblowers working overtime the tube run is always ready to rock, and with ample rope tows, you'll never have to hoof it up the hill again.
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Ice Skating:Toe Pick!
You don't need to know what a triple lutz is in order to enjoy the sensation of gliding around the ice rink thumbing your nose at friction and gravity.
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Snowboarding:Catch air a mile high
If you always wanted to learn how to snowboard but never got the chance this is perfect for you. Bring your own gear, or rent ours.
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Screamer:42' drop. Take the first step.
Whether you step off the edge on your own or you let the guide drop you off backwards this is a thrill you don't want to miss. On Belay!
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Paintball - Winter:5 games, 2 fields, 25 per team
You know all those James Bond movies where they have epic gun fights in the snow? That's what this is like... only without the snowmobiles and explosions.
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O.K. Chalet:Rustle up some fun!
Part western tavern, part ski chalet — you can find all your favorite 'snack shop' fares, a wide range of board and card games, billiards, and our famous (FREE!) mechanical bull, 'El Diablo.'
Quite simply, it's the largest, warmest, most funnest hangout around.
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Hume ‘N Beans:The best coffee shop for miles
Check out the art on the wall, catch up with an old friend or meet some new ones in our full service coffee shop.
A double shot mocha is the perfect way to warm up after a brisk walk!
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Firepits:Spin a yarn and toast a smore
If you've never had the privilege of sitting around a firepit up in the mountains where you're a mile closer to the stars, then you need to take the time to stop by one of the many firepits sprinkled all over camp.
Even better, grab a coffee and meet up with a friend at a firepit to get away from the crowd.
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Food:3 squares a day, all you can eat
You'll be burning a lot of calories dodging snowballs, clinging to your innertube, doubling over with laughter, and hoofing it around camp. Our dedicated full time food service staff will be single mindedly preparing the best possible entrées to replenish your body while tantalizing your taste buds.
Oh yeah, it's all you can eat.
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.
