INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Dates
Drop Off: June 7th | 2pm |
Vintage City Church
Pick Up: June 9th | 5pm |
Vintage City Church
Location
Spiritual Solitude
There is nothing quite like secluding yourself in the vast
wilderness and being surrounded by mountain vistas and the
smell of pine trees mixed with the fresh mountain air!
The Creedmore Lakes are
nestled in the trees and
mountains of the Roosevelt
National Forest just north of
Red Feather Lakes (about 1.5
hours from Fort Collins).
Cost: $20
Due: On or before June 7th
There will be two main times each day for the kids to spend time
with God. First, in the morning the kids will get up early, make
breakfast together and then find a quiet place to watch the sun
rise and listen to God free from distractions. Then, in the
evenings we will gather around the campfire for worship, teaching
and reflection. Be sure to send them with a journal and Bible
because they are going to need them!
Communication
There’s no cell phone
reception at Creedmore Lakes,
but you will be able to track
our GPS coordinates on the
kid’s page at
vintagecitychurch.com.
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Clothing
All of your student’s clothing
should fit in their backpack.
• Base layer. Wet or sweaty
cotton takes forever to dry,
so choose a “technical”
fabric, such as moisturewicking polyester or wool.
Gear Checklist:
Bible, Journal, Pencil or Pen
Backpack (for snacks, clothes,
water bottle)
Sleeping Bag & Pillow
Sleeping Pad (optional)
Warm Clothes (especially for
sleeping… it will get chilly!)
Waterproof Jacket
Flashlight
Snacks: (Trail Mix, Granola Bars, Dehydrated Fruit)
•
Mid-Layer. For insulation.
Avoid cotton or denim for
the same reasons as above.
•
Outerwear. Even if dry
weather is forecast, bring a
rain jacket. Being wet=
being miserable.
•
Long Underwear. It can get
cold at night—bring an
extra layer for sleeping.
•
Footwear. Lace-up shoes
that can get dirty. If you
bring sandals, make sure
they have straps—the trails
will be rough so “flip flops”
are a bad idea.
•
•
Socks. Wool or synthetic
hiking socks are ideal.
Bring extras so your others
have time to dry.
Pack Smart. We are
packing everything back to
camp. The more you bring,
the more trips we make.
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Water bottle
Meals
Breakfast: Oatmeal
The kids will eat breakfast in groups of 2-3. These groups will
share quiet time, prayer and build relationships each morning.
Lunch: Sandwiches//Trail Mix//Fruit Leathers
We will have lunch on the go each afternoon while we are out
hiking or playing.
Dinner: Mountain House Backpacking Meals
The kids will help each other make dinner before we gather
around the fire for worship and community.
Snacks
Kids are on their own for snacks. Good snacks include: Trail Mix,
Granola Bars & Dehydrated Fruit. Avoid Jerky (bears like it too).
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Expectations for Students
No Wining
It’s easy to point out all of your discomforts especially when you are sore, tired, hot or hungry. Keep the
trip fun for everyone by choosing to have positive attitude!
Team Work
We will need help with cooking meals, filtering water, setting up camp and more. Everyone will need to
do their share of the workload.
Comfort isn’t the Priority
This won’t be camping at the Hilton. Expect to get dirty, cold & wet. It is all part of the fun!
Listen & Respect
We are going to be camping in a remote location and it is vital to everyone’s safety that they listen and
respect whatever the leaders say.
Items We Still Need
Depending on how many students register for the trip, we might still need the following items. Please
contact Pastor Brett if you would like to let us borrow any of these items.
4x4 SUV (with clearance)
2 JetBoils
1-2 Tents (6 person or more)
Emergencies
As we mentioned earlier, there is no cell phone reception at Creedmore Lakes. In the event of an
emergency, we will use our SPOT to contact the local authorizes for help. We will also use SPOT to
“check in” each night so you know we are safe. You can follow our check ins and exact GPS location on
the kid’s page at vintagecitychurch.com.
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