High school-aged individuals are welcome to serve at the Ranch through our High School Mission Team (HSMT). The HSMT is designed to offer students in-depth exposure to camp ministry, Bible studies, and teamwork.
All participants must be accepted into the HSMT program, participation is not automatic. There is an on-line application, and reference forms will need to be submitted. It is designed for mature Christian young people who desire to increase in their Christian walk, serve God, and lean about camp.
Phase 1 Discipleship Training Week: June 20-June 26, 2010. Check in is at 4:00pm on Sunday, June 20, pick up is on Saturday, June 26, 4:00 pm (the pick up time is subject to change).
Phase 2 Work Training Week - Participants may request one of the following weeks for Phase 2.
June 27-July 3, July 4-10, July 11-17
Phase 3 Weekend Retreat - All HSMT particpants are invited to attend a fall retreat at Phantom Ranch on December 3-4, 2010.
Cost:
To support this program we have a fee of $275.00 per person. This covers only the basic expenses for the program, including a rock climbing trip, a T-Shirt and the Phase 3 retreat. Upon acceptance to the Mission Team $75.00 is due with in 2 weeks, the balance is due upon arrival. As an extra bonus, if a HSMT participant signs up for another camp session they will receive a $25 discount for that session (limited to one session).
Leadership:
HSMT is lead by Dan Mayer, camp’s Program Director and a Moody Bible Institute Alumnus. He teaches the Discipleship sessions and oversees the entire program. There is a female staff member that assists with Phase I programming and supervision.
Lodging:
During the week the students will be assigned to one girl’s cabin or one boy’s cabin. There is a male and female staff person that lives with and supervises the HSMT’ers within their cabins. Maximum capacity for Phase I is 24.
Schedule (basic):
Phase I – Most of this week will be spent off grounds on an rock climbing trip. Actual dates and schedule are still to be determined.
Phase II – Morning Prayer Meeting; Breakfast; Department Devotions; Work Training; Lunch; Work Training; Dinner; Free Time / Evening Staff Activity
Optional Expenses:
A 5 x 7 staff photo will be taken during Staff Training Week. The cost of this photo is $5.00 and is
an optional expense if you wish to purchase one.
The canteen is like the camp bank and store; you may deposit money into your account and then
use that money to purchase candy, soda, souvenirs, or whatever else is for sale. You may also
withdraw money from this account to pay for some optional staff activities during your time at
camp. In addition, your account will stay open during the week of Phase II. Any money you have
not spent will be returned to you at the end of your “Work Training” week.