Camping and Retreat Ministries of the Desert Southwest Conference
2016 Summer Camps
We have a variety of camps for children and youth, as well as some new opportunities for families and young adults! These camps, sponsored by the Desert Southwest Conference, are primarily held at Mingus Mountain (outside Prescott, AZ) or Potosi Pines (outside Las Vegas, NV). We encourage people to use online registration (using the “Register Now” buttons below), but downloadable PDF versions of the camp registration form and other camp-related forms are available at: www.dscumc.org/camp-forms
For those interested in bus transportation to Mingus Mountain Camp, please click here.
Click here for the 2016 Summer Camp Brochure.
Younger Elementary Camps (*New This Year!*)
for children entering, or just completed, grades 1 – 3 in Fall, 2016, plus their parent(s)!
GENESIS CAMP, MINGUS MOUNTAIN [JUNE 2-4, THURS-SAT]
This camp will explore how God’s love for his people is the center of all the Bible stories. God loved the people of the Bible, no matter what, and God loves each of us that same way today. That love can empower us to live courageously and to share that love with everyone around us. (We are pleased to offer this new camp for 2016! We hope that is will be a great introduction to camping for younger kids!)
Campers at Potosi Pines will go hiking around camp, take part in archery with a qualified instructor, sing and share skits around the camp fire, develop new relationships with others, and much more!
Camp Cost: $200 for first parent and child. $50 for each additional person.
YOUNGER ELEMENTARY, POTOSI PINES [JULY 7-9, THURS-SAT]
Learn, Play, and Experience the Courage and Community of Jesus with a Parent
Genesis Camp is a short, 2 night camp designed for first time campers in grades 1-3 (Fall 2016) accompanied by a parent. The parent/child campers will experience a shared time together in God’s creation at Mingus Mountain Camp’s alpine location, enjoying cool summer temperatures. Activities include faith building workshops, campfire singing, exciting games, crafts, hikes, prayer, Bible learning, team activities, youth zip line, and family style meals. The parents/campers will be housed in comfortable retreat cabins will all the amenities needed under the same roof.
Tiered Camp Pricing: $125, $225, $325
Elementary Camps
for children entering, or just completed, grades 3 – 6 in Fall, 2016.
ELEMENTARY 1 AT MINGUS MOUNTAIN [JUNE 20-24, MON-FRI]
Learn, Play, and Experience the Courage and Community to Live Out Your Faith in Christ!
Elementary Camp is a 5 day camp for children in grades 3-6 (Fall 2016) designed for participants to experience God’s love in the beauty of His creation. The goal of this important faith development camp is to experience Christian community and begin a lifelong adventure in faith in Jesus Christ. Mingus Mountain Camp activities include Bible learning, campfire singing, crafts, worship, hikes, community building games, 30 ft. climbing tower, youth low zip line, fishing, and hearty, delicious family style meals. Youth will be mentored and supervised by trained, caring, Christian counselors.
Tiered Camp Pricing: $250, $350, $450
ELEMENTARY 1 AT POTOSI PINES [JUNE 20-24, MON-FRI]
We will learn about our big, beautiful world and how God calls us to live boldly in this world! We will have a great time together as we explore, play, sing, share, and just be silly together. Come and be part of all the fun as we go all around the world with fearless faith!
Campers at Potosi Pines will go hiking around camp, take part in archery with a qualified instructor, sing and share skits around the camp fire, develop new relationships with others, and much more!
Tiered Camp Pricing: $250, $350, $450
ELEMENTARY 2 AT MINGUS MOUNTAIN [JUNE 27-JULY 1, MON-FRI]
Learn, Play, and Experience the Courage and Community to Live Out Your Faith in Christ!
Elementary Camp is a 5 day camp for children in grades 3-6 (Fall 2016) designed for participants to experience God’s love in the beauty of His creation. The goal of this important faith development camp is to experience Christian community and begin a lifelong adventure in faith in Jesus Christ. Mingus Mountain Camp activities include Bible learning, campfire singing, crafts, worship, hikes, community building games, 30 ft. climbing tower, youth low zip line, fishing, and hearty, delicious family style meals. Youth will be mentored and supervised by trained, caring, Christian counselors.
Tiered Camp Pricing: $250, $350, $450
HORSE CAMP AT MINGUS MOUNTAIN [JULY 5-8, TUES-FRI]
Learn, Play, and Experience the Courage and Community of a Fearless Faith in Christ
This specialty camp for youth in grades 4-7 (Fall 2016) is an introduction to horsemanship and riding. The camp will be led by a local horseback outfitter who will instruct campers on horse care and trail riding skills. There will be daily skill development as well as short trail rides. Youth will have daily Bible learning and community development activities, along with evening sharing and campfire singing. Other activities include a low ropes course, youth zip line, and hearty, delicious family style meals.
Camp Cost: $450
ELEMENTARY 2 AT POTOSI PINES [AUGUST 8-12, MON-FRI]
This camp will look closely at several heroes of the Bible stories and see how they are not so different from us today. We will look at some real-life heroes of our day and see how they demonstrated similar qualities. God has gifted each of us with those same qualities and we can use them to make a difference in the world we live in today!
Campers at Potosi Pines will go hiking around camp, take part in archery with a qualified instructor, sing and share skits around the camp fire, develop new relationships with others, and much more!
Tiered Camp Pricing: $250, $350, $450
Jr High Camps
for youth entering, or just completed, grades 7 to 9 in Fall, 2016.
JR HIGH CAMP 1 AT MINGUS MOUNTAIN [JUNE 20-24, MON-FRI]
Learn, Recreate, and Experience the Courage and Community to Live a Fearless Faith!
Junior High Camp is a 5 day camp for 7th, 8th & 9th graders (Fall 2016) to explore and experience God’s role for them in a complex world. Youth will be given opportunities to challenge themselves in a supportive community environment to build faith and friendships that will last a lifetime. Camp activities include faith development Bible learning, low ropes community problem solving activities, worship, campfire sharing and singing, a 30 ft high challenge tower, high zip line course, a dance, fishing, and hearty, delicious meals served family style. Youth will be supervised by trained adult counselors.
Tiered Camp Pricing: $250, $350, $450
JR HIGH CAMP 2 AT MINGUS MOUNTAIN [JUNE 27-JULY 1, MON-FRI]
Learn, Recreate, and Experience the Courage and Community to Live a Fearless Faith!
Junior High Camp is a 5 day camp for 7th, 8th, & 9th graders (Fall 2016) to explore and experience God’s role for them in a complex world. Youth will be given opportunities to challenge themselves in a supportive community environment to build faith and friendships that will last a lifetime. Camp activities include faith development Bible learning, low ropes community problem solving activities, worship, campfire sharing and singing, a 30 ft high challenge tower, high zip line course, a dance, fishing, and hearty, delicious meals served family style. Youth will be supervised by trained adult counselors.
Tiered Camp Pricing: $250, $350, $450
JR HIGH CAMP AT POTOSI PINES [JUNE 27-JULY 1, MON-FRI]
We will take a close look at some amazing Bible heroes and learn how those lessons are not really so different from our lives today. Is it possible that God is calling each of us to live our faith fearlessly as well?? We think so!! We will explore how we can do that in real and powerful ways.
Campers at Potosi Pines will go hiking around camp, take part in archery with a qualified instructor, sing and share skits around the camp fire, develop new relationships with others, and much more!
Tiered Camp Pricing: $250, $350, $450
JR HIGH ADVENTURE CAMP AT POTOSI PINES [AUGUST 1-5, MON-FRI]
This camp will focus on hiking skills including basic first aid, compass skills, and how to have great adventures together. Campers should come prepared to hike, prepare meals together outside, and spend two nights in tents outside of camp boundaries. They must have hiking shoes and additional water bottles.
Campers at Potosi’s Adventure Camps will spend two nights out side of camp, hiking longer trails, doing their own cooking, and learn compass and orienteering skills with skilled camp leaders.
Tiered Camp Pricing: $250, $350, $450
Sr High Camps
for youth entering, or just completed, grades 9 to 13 in Fall, 2016.
SR HIGH CAMP, MINGUS MOUNTAIN [JUNE 6-11, MON-SAT]
Learn, Recreate, and Experience the Courage and Community to Live Out a Fearless Christ-like Faith!
Senior High Camp is a 6 day camp located on top of Mingus Mountain. Participants will have the opportunity to experience God’s creation while seeking personal solitude. This camp for older youth in grades 9-12 (and those graduating from high school in 2015) provides exciting activities for campers to grow their faith, contemplate their upcoming independence, and share with friends a life changing “mountain top experience”. Camp activities include personal Bible study reflection, community worship, high tower challenge course, low ropes team building, crazy field games, hikes, campfire singing, a dance, and hearty, delicious meals served family style. Youth will be given the opportunity to take the high ropes leap of faith challenge! Youth will be mentored and supervised by training, caring, Christian adults
Tiered Camp Pricing: $275, $375, $475
SR HIGH ADVENTURE CAMP, POTOSI PINES [JUNE 27-JULY 1, MON-FRI]
We will take a close look at some amazing Bible heroes and learn how those lessons are not really so different from our lives today. It is possible that God is calling each of us to live our faith fearlessly as well?? We think so!! We will explore how we can do that in real and powerful ways.
Campers at Potosi Pines will go hiking around camp, take part in archery with a qualified instructor, sing and share skits around the camp fire, develop new relationships with others, and much more!
Tiered Camp Pricing: $250, $350, $450
BACKPACKING CAMP, MINGUS MOUNTAIN [JULY 2-8, SAT-FRI]
Senior High Backpacking Camp – Learn, Lead, and Experience a Courageous Trust in Christ with Others in a Small Group Community!
In a tech centered culture, youth need time to disconnect and get away to ask life directing questions in the beauty of God’s creation. This 7 day camp for youth in grades 9-12 (and those graduating in 2015) will include a half day of team development and introduction to backpacking skills before traveling to Arizona’s White Mountains wilderness area. This adventure camp will include camper led route finding, meal preparation, and camp set up. Each youth will take responsibility for daily leadership: sharing of goals and objectives, faith development discussions, camp set up, and route finding. The camp will be led by experienced, trained outdoor leaders.
Tiered Camp Pricing: $300, $400, $500
SR HIGH CAMP, POTOSI PINES [AUGUST 1-5, MON-FRI]
This camp will focus on hiking skills including basic first aid, compass skills, and how to have great adventures together. Campers should come prepared to hike, prepare meals together outside, and spend two nights in tents outside of camp boundaries. They must have hiking shoes and additional water bottles.
Campers at Potosi’s Adventure Camps will spend two nights out side of camp, hiking longer trails, doing their own cooking, and learn compass and orienteering skills with skilled camp leaders.
Tiered Camp Pricing: $250, $350, $450
Youth Cabin Assistants
Youth aged 16 and 17 may attend camp as Cabin Assistants at some of our Elementary Camps. This is a camping experience intended to help develop leadership skills. Cost is $175.
The True Cost of Camp and our Tiered Pricing
We have instituted a voluntary personal pricing program. For most camps you will find three different tiered rate prices, two of which are subsidized by scholarships and donations and a third that is the actual cost of camp. The pricing option a family chooses remains confidential and in no way influences the experience their children receive. Tiered pricing offers the opportunity for families to take an active role in supporting the true cost of their child’s camp experience.
For more information about tiered rates, please click here.
2016 DSC Summer Camp Brochure (coming March, 2016)