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SROM (Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries)
SROM (Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries) is a premier Christ-centered deep wilderness ministry. At SROM, the wilderness is a context for discipling sons and daughters of God to be influential leaders in their communities and circles of influence. SROM has been providing industry-leading wilderness adventure experiences for youth and young adults for over 28 years. SROM […]
Camp Amnicon
VISION OF CAMP AMNICON Amnicon equips people to experience Grace Beyond Their Comfort Zones through adventure-centered programming, life in Christian community, and access to wild places in God’s creation. Core Values At Amnicon we… Welcome people just as they are, valued and loved by God Foster a Christ-centered community that affirms the individual and […]
LIFELINES
Lifelines method is experiential learning and many of their concepts can be adapted for any venue indoors or out. Yet typically with Lifelines the outdoors is their passion and their classroom. In short, they take people on adventures like rock climbing, snowshoeing or whitewater rafting—not just for adventure sake, but also to help challenge how […]
Genesis Account American Outdoor School
Based in Santa Barbara, California, Genesis Account American Outdoor School offers outdoor education to 5th through 8th graders. In conjunction with outdoor skills, they also create an environment of hospitality. study the bible. and identify creation as a testimony of God. GENESIS ACCOUNT AMERICAN OUTDOOR SCHOOL’S VISION Studying to be stewards of creation. BRIEF […]
Alpine Ministries
ALPINE MINISTRIES’ MISSION Alpine Ministries, a ministry of Appalachian Bible College, exists to serve like-minded, independent, fundamental Bible and Baptist church ministries through Adventures, Bible Camps, Retreats, and Outdoor Education, in order to achieve the Church’s objectives of edification and evangelism. WHAT ALPINE MINISTRIES DOES Alpine Adventures is focused on serving the independent-fundamental church, while […]
Tall Timber Ranch
TALL TIMBER RANCH’S MISSION Welcoming you to have fun and grow together in God’s awesome wilderness. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW TALL TIMBER RANCH GOT STARTED AND WHY IT EXISTS Tall Timber is a camp and retreat center located in the beautiful Glacier Peak Wilderness. We have been ministering to families, students, churches, schools, and more […]
Rugged Faith
Rugged Faith offers a variety of outdoor wilderness and adventure opportunities. As a ministry (not a “guide service”), it is our highest purpose on each and every outing to share the message of eternal life- life to the full through Jesus Christ. All of RF’s courses can be tailored to meet the specific physical and […]
Peak 7 Adventures
PEAK 7 ADVENTURES’ MISSION AND VISION Peak 7 Adventures is a grassroots outdoor adventure non-profit organization aimed at taking young people into the wilderness to show them the wonder of God’s creation. Wilderness adventures challenge participants to expand their horizons by fostering trust relationships and team building skills. Peak 7 targets youth who are underprivileged […]
Climbers With Christ
CLIMBERS WITH CHRIST’S MISSION To share the good news of knowing Jesus Christ personally, as one’s Savior and Lord, the only way we know how. By sharing the whole Gospel message, and preaching and teaching God’s Word, as he gives us opportunity. Climbers with Christ uses rock and ice climbing, ropes course events and training, alpine climbing and […]
Kids Outdoor Zone
Kids Outdoor Zone is a program based in Texas that uses outdoor adventure to reach kids and equip them to be leaders in the church and in their environment. KIDS OUTDOOR ZONE’S VISION KOZ is an Outdoor Adventure Ministry that provides kids with mentors and direction to become Godly adults. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW KOZ […]
Solid Rock Climbers for Christ (SRCFC)
Solid Rock Climbers for Christ is a community of climbers, many of whom are followers of Christ that are interacting with principles of God found in the Bible. What does climbing have to do with one’s religious views? Not much or everything! We love to climb and as we do, we want to honor the God […]
Canoe Creation
Canoe Creation wants to help you appreciate God’s wonder right out your own back door. They hope to encourage God’s people to be stewards of Creation because we are accountable to its Maker. Taking back God’s Glory is one of the central focus points of Canoe Creation river classes. They will immerse you in God’s […]
Camp Merri-Mac & Camp Timberlake
United States | North Carolina
CAMP MERRI-MAC’S & CAMP TIMBERLAKE’S VISION Camper Growth through Friends and Adventure! BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW CAMP MERRI-MAC & CAMP TIMBERLAKE GOT STARTED AND WHY THEY EXIST Camp Merri-Mac & Camp Timberlake is a christian summer camp for girls & boys, located in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Since 1945 campers have made life-long friends while […]
Camp Grier
United States | North Carolina
CAMP GRIER’S VISION Camp Grier is a year around outdoor adventure ministry of the Presbyterian Church USA. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW CAMP GRIER GOT STARTED AND WHY IT EXISTS Camp Grier was started in 1952 to create a space apart where people can connect with the Holy Spirit and each other. We believe that outdoor […]
Camp Duncan
United States | North Carolina
CAMP DUNCAN’S VISION Sharing Hope… Changing Lives. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW CAMP DUNCAN GOT STARTED AND WHY IT EXISTS Camp Duncan opened in 2011 as a female offshoot of Cameron Boys Camp, a wilderness therapeutic camp that has been running since 1980. Both camps operate under the umbrella of Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, […]
Black Mountain Expeditions
United States | North Carolina
WHAT BLACK MOUNTAIN EXPEDITIONS DOES This is the heart and soul behind BME: adventure with purpose. Black Mountain Expeditions provides custom designed experiences in outdoor adventure, group development, and international travel for school groups, universities, organizations, businesses, families and individuals. Expedition design is what they do. An expedition is designed with the end in mind. Each […]
LIFT DISCIPLESHIP
WHAT IS LIFT DISCIPLESHIP? LIFT stands for Leaders in Further Training. LIFT is a unique, year-long program designed to train a new generation of Christians, ages 18-26. LIFT graduates are better equipped to face the challenges of the 21st century with a biblically grounded and culturally informed faith. WILDERNESS EXCURSIONS AT LIFT LIFT is blessed […]
Glorieta Camps
GLORIETA CAMPS’ VISION To inspire Christ-like change through outdoor adventure, authentic relationships, and biblical truth. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW GLORIETA CAMPS GOT STARTED AND WHY IT EXISTS Glorieta Camps is an extension of the camping model, mission, and philosophy of Camp Eagle in Rocksprings, TX. A little over a year ago God gave us the […]
Lion’s Ridge
In the beautiful landscape of Montana, Lion’s Ridge offers outdoor adventure experiences focused on building relationships. They offer retreats and many fun filled outdoor activities. LION’S RIDGE VISION Growing Kingdom relationships through adventure and retreats in Montana. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW LION’S RIDGE GOT STARTED AND WHY IT EXISTS Lion’s Ridge was founded in 2004 […]
Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp
FLATHEAD LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP’S VISION Living and proclaiming the Gospel in a time and place apart, we embrace Jesus’ love, grow in faith, and leave renewed for christian service. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW FLATHEAD LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP GOT STARTED AND WHY IT EXISTS Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp is situated in the majestic Rocky Mountains of […]
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