Red Willow Ministries: Rooted in Faith, Growing in Christ

Youth Camps and Retreats

Programs for Churches

Red Willow Ministries seeks to partner with churches and ministers to provide opportunities for youth to learn about missions and service, to learn more about the Bible, and to grow in their faith. We provide retreats, special events, summer camps and volunteer opportunities for the youth in your church and community.

If you don't see what you are looking for, give us a call and we will be happy to work with you on other ideas for our youth.

Confirmation Retreats

Red Willow periodically offers confirmation retreats for church groups.

Check the 7th - 9th Grade camp page for our current dates.

Hands and Feet Camp

For students entering grades 7 - 12

Youth groups are invited to spend one or more days volunteering their time and talents at camp. Your group will help with the upkeep and maintenance of camp in the morning and early afternoon. In the afternoon take some time as a group to build community with team building activities and Bible study (you may do these things on your own or ask us to help). What camp experience is complete without worship, campfire, swimming, and games? It isn't! You will have the opportunity to do all of those activities as well. Your $15 a day will cover the cost of a Red Willow volunteer t-shirt, food, lodging, and staff time.

Youth groups must bring one chaperone for every eight campers of each gender. Please contact Josh at the camp to schedule your dates at least 2 weeks ahead of your desired dates.

Cost: $15.00 per day per student, chaperones are free.

Vacation Bible School

Our enthusiastic staff will provide Bible studies based on the theme, music, games, and arts & crafts. This program is open to students entering grades 1-6. Children younger than this will find the program too challenging and long.

Contact Josh at the camp to find out the dates Red Willow will be leading VBS at area churches. Each VBS will run two and one half days. (Sun-Tues or Wed-Fri.) The first day being a half day and the second two days being full days running from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. It is possible to change the daily times of VBS to fit the needs and schedule of your church.

2011 VBS brochure (download pdf file)

Red Willow Ministries staff will lead all daily VBS activities. Housing and meals will need to be provided for RWM staff while they lead VBS at your church. The number of staff sent to your church is based on a ratio of one staff member to ten campers.

Each church will be asked to provide a daily snack for the campers and staff. We also request that an adult member of your church is present during VBS hours. Your church will be asked to provide basic arts and crafts supplies: glue, scissors, crayons etc.

The cost of VBS is $30.00 per camper with a minimum cost of $500.00 per church/site plus $100.00 for mileage. A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve VBS dates for your church.

You can now pay your VBS group's non-refundable $100 deposit with your credit card! Click the "Buy Now" button below to do so. Please be sure you have reserved your desired VBS dates with Josh Silbernagel before submitting your deposit.

To register for 2012 VBS or if you have questions, contact Josh Silbernagel, program director. Registrations are on a first come first serve basis.

Adventure Canoe Trips

Red Willow is offering guided and unguided canoe trips on the beautiful Sheyenne River or Red Willow Lake. We will provide canoes, tents, firewood, and food services for one or 2 day trips within 10 miles of camp. Prices will be based on what services are requested.

River passage is best in May and June. Please call Denny at the camp to schedule your trip.