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The Program

Whichever camp or camps you choose, you'll enjoy the many recreational choices, YD's famous "Friendship Feast," memorable music, and exciting outreach opportunities. You'll learn new methods of getting into the Word for yourself, and find yourself growing in ways you may not have expected-all while making friends for life and eternity.

Several weeks before the beginning of camp, all registered campers will be mailed a class descriptions list and selection sheet.

Dates and Descriptions

Outdoors Camp: July 15-22
Gain new skills in God's great outdoors while strengthening your walk with the Lord. Class options will include such subjects as wilderness survival, search & rescue, homiletics, literature evangelism, drilling and marching, orienteering, canoeing, Bible work, child evangelism, health evangelism, choir, and much more.

Missions/Music Camp: July 22-29
Plans for this camp include a whole lineup of great classes! Choose among options such as medical missionary training, missionary pilot ground school, DVD evangelism, missionary adventures, voice training, wilderness first aid, extreme cooking adventures, and child evangelism. And don't forget the camp choir, orchestra, and angklung choir!

Wilderness Family Camp: July 5-8 (Basic), July 8-12 (Advanced)
This camp is especially for families! Learn how to survive in the wilds from Bible teacher and wilderness survival instructor Jim Buller. Not only will you learn practical outdoor survival skills, but you'll also dig deep into God's Word to discover what the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy says about spiritual preparation for the end-time wilderness experience ahead. Click here for registration information.

Important Details

LODGING: Enjoy a real camping experience! Lodging will be in large tents or simple cabins.

FOOD: Tasty, nondairy vegetarian meals will be provided.

STAFF: Staff are carefully selected because of their commitment to the Lord, high Christian standards, and love for young people. A high staff-to-camper ratio is maintained.

EMERGENCIES: Qualified medical personnel will be available at all times.

FINANCIAL: The camp fee of $350 includes meals, lodging, and camp activities (some classes have an additional fee). A $20 late application fee applies to all applications received after June 11, 2012. A nonrefundable application deposit of $50 is due at the time of application.

TRANSPORTATION: Bus service from/to Spokane International Airport is available for campers arriving by 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 15 or 22, and flying out after 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 22 or 29. Cost is $20 per direction per camper. The camp cannot provide pickup/drop-off service outside of these times.

FLIGHT INFORMATION: The cheapest airline tickets can often be purchased during late winter or early spring. Check out these websites on a regular basis to find sale fares: kayak.com, orbitz.com, travelocity.com, southwest.com.

PARENTS/VOLUNTEERS: Want to help at camp? Contact the YD office and we'll send you a staff volunteer application. Although we cannot provide accommodations for non-staff parents or family members, we are happy to send you a list of nearby lodging options.

TELEPHONE CALLS: We believe that camp should be a place to make friends, enjoy nature, and learn about God. Because of the distraction caused by phones, games, computers, media players, etc., our policy requires these items be left home or checked into camp customs for safekeeping. Campers are not allowed to make or receive calls, however, if a camper has a genuine need to place an approved call (i.e. family emergency), it will be done in the camp office under the supervision of a counselor. Parents are encouraged to send messages to their children via mail, e-mail, or fax.

REGISTRATION INFO: Registration occurs on July 15 and 22, from 2-4 pm. Campers may not register before this time. Checkout will be on July 22 and 29 from 10:00-11:30 am.

Camp Codes

FOOD: Campers may not keep food items in their lodgings. Food for special diets may, by prior arrangment, be stored in the camp kitchen.

DRESS CODE: Girls: Sturdy, modest dresses, skirts, or jumpers. No crop tops or low necklines. Pants with fingertip-length tops may be worn for certain activities. Boys: No shorts or tank tops. Shirts should be tucked in. No baggy or low-riding pants. Both: Nothing sleeveless. Avoid ungodly words or pictures on clothing.

SOCIAL RELATIONS: The camp encourages friendly interaction among campers. However, intense and/or romantic relationships between campers are not permitted.

COMPETITION: The spirit of competition in all its forms is discouraged.

ITEMS TO LEAVE AT HOME: Portable media players (such as radios and mp3 players), cell phones, food, gum, electronic or card games, drugs, tobacco, alcohol, secular reading material, makeup, nail polish, jewelry (including rings), weapons, or anything that would detract from the goals and atmosphere of camp.

WHAT TO BRING: A list of what to bring will be included in the acceptance packet.

How to Apply

WHO SHOULD APPLY: Young Disciple Youth Bible Camp is for young people ages 12-17 who want to grow in their relationship with the Lord. Those without this objective should not apply. Any camper who refuses to abide by camp policies will be sent home at his/her expense and will forfeit his/her fees.

TO APPLY, return the completed application form to the camp office. Camp size is limited, and applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

Download electronic type-in form* here: 2012 Camper E-Application

Download mail-in application form* here: 2012 Camper Mail-in Application Form

Contact Information:

Young Disciple Camps
PO Box 400
Inchelium, WA 99138

Phone: 509-722-4300
Fax: 509-722-4304
Email: click here

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