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Holy Hoops Juniors Nearing Capacity

If you plan to register your child for Holy Hoops Juniors (July 21 through 26) this summer, please call the camp (701-676-2681) first to check for availability. Thank you!

5th Annual Walk to the Camp Fundraiser

May 18, 19, or 20, 2013

Join us for our 5th Annual Walk, Run, Peddle, or Paddle to the Camp fundraiser! We are planning another Spring fundraiser that almost anyone can take part in. Find out more...

Print off a 2013 Walk to the Camp Pledge Form (download .pdf file) and send in a gift of support for a Walk participant!

The Sounds of Spring...Drills, Saws, and Hammers!

Aaron and Orville Pittenger working on Hospitality House

Now that Spring has arrived (finally!), work has begun on projects throughout the camp. Carpenters have started work on the exterior of the Hospitality House, which has been adopted by Sharon Lutheran Church of Grand Forks. Also underway is the addition of a hallway to reach the Health Center, using a corner of the Program office. This will provide more privacy to patients using the Health Center and to the Program staff. Electricians are adding outlets and exit light signs to the Chapel, as well as hanging up the rest of the new globes.

Other projects planned for this spring include new windows for the Camp House, plus a deck and new lights and exhaust fan for Matthew cabin (the Arts & Crafts building, adopted by Morning Star Parish). Joshua (Trinity Lutheran of Lisbon) and Bethlehem (Grace Lutheran of Oakes) cabins will have all new mattresses. Nazareth (Maple Sheyenne of Harwood) and the Santa Fe Room (Franny Eidsness of Brocket) will each have 2 new mattresses. The camp will also be putting in a new drain field and a new heating system in the Retreat Center this summer.

Upcoming Events

5th Annual Walk to the Camp Fundraiser

May 18, 19, or 20, 2013

Join us for our 5th Annual Walk, Run, Peddle, or Paddle to the Camp fundraiser! We are planning another Spring fundraiser that almost anyone can take part in. Find out more...

Print off a 2013 Walk to the Camp Pledge Form (download .pdf file) and send in a gift of support for a Walk participant!

View the full calendar...

Summer Camp 2013

Upcoming Camps

Seekers Day Play (K - 3 Grades)

Friday, May 31, 2013
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Lace up your shoes, grab your backpack and fill it with a swimming suit, towel, and your Bible, and then head to camp! Find out more...
Cost: FREE!

Taste of Camp (1 - 3 Grade)

June 2 - 3, 2013
4:00 pm (Sunday) to 7:00 pm (Monday)

Are you a parent wondering if your child is ready for camp? This is the perfect way for your child to experience the fun of camp without going it alone! Find out more...

Pathfinders Camp (2 - 3 Grade)

June 2 - 4, 2013

During these 2 nights and 3 days, we will pack in as much fun as is humanly possible! Find out more...

Creation Camp (4 - 6 Grade)

June 2 - 7, 2013

Are you ready for 6 exciting days here at Red Willow? Invite your friends to come to camp with you or just plan to make new friends at camp! This will be one of your most memorable weeks of the whole summer! Find out more...

More about Summer Camp at Red Willow

We encourage parents and grandparents to remember how important the Bible camp experience was while growing up. Then think about how much more important it is for today's kids to get unhooked from the TV, internet, cell phone, and all of those electronic devices they have. Camp gives them a chance to make new friends and have fun, as well as the opportunity to grow socially, spiritually, and physically in the outdoors. Even if they do not want to go to camp on Sunday, they often will not want to leave camp by Friday! That says it all. We promise that your child will have a safe environment, well trained staff, and wonderful experiences that will positively influence them the rest of their lives.

View and print off a copy of the 2013 Summer Schedule! (download .pdf file)
2013 Summer Registration Form (download .pdf file)
View the 2013 Summer Brochure (download .pdf file) - takes quite awhile to load, thank you for your patience

Click for more information about our Summer Camps...

Three Tier Pricing

We are listing three prices for most of our summer camps. Our camps have traditionally been heavily subsidized by donations from our Friends of Red Willow, congregations, and businesses. Last summer we decided to let families know the true cost of having a child attend camp, and gave them a choice of three tiers. While most campers paid the lower level, enough families chose to increase their giving to make a difference in our summer revenue. Red Willow Bible Camp is committed to offering a great camp experience to ALL youth, regardless of their ability to pay.

Tier 1 is subsidized by our fundraising at 50%. This is what we anticipate most families will choose.
Tier 2 is subsidized by our fundraising at 25%
Tier 3 is the actual cost for the camper

The choice is yours. Your camper will receive the same great Red Willow experience and benefits no matter which tier you choose. We also have a Scholarship Fund to assist any camper who may need some financial assistance at the Tier 1 level. We also encourage you to contact your own church office, as churches often have scholarship money available for outdoor ministry. We will not turn any camper away due to the inability to pay.

Camp Scholarship Application (download .pdf file)

Note to churches: if you pay for a percentage of a camper's fee, please note that we do not expect your church to pay at a higher tier.

We strive to be good stewards of the fees the campers pay for camp, and the donations we receive to support Red Willow Ministries. If you have questions, please call the camp and ask to speak to Becky Goetz or Josh Silbernagel.