Details
Start Time: check-in runs from 3:00-5:00pm on the first day of camp
End Time: Camp ends at 11:00am on the last day. Please make sure you are here to pick up your child. (If someone else is going to pick up your child, you must notify us in advance.)
Transportation: Cowboy’s Rest does not provide transportation to or from our facility. You may want to contact friends or other church members about carpooling with vehicles suitable for snowy dirt roads. Driving directions located at the bottom of this webpage. For safety and liability reasons, we kindly ask that high school students do not drive their own vehicles to camp. We advise that you DO NOT TRUST GPS OR NAVIGATIONAL SOFTWARE TO DIRECT YOU as they are historically inaccurate. All-wheel or 4-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended.
End Time: Camp ends at 11:00am on the last day. Please make sure you are here to pick up your child. (If someone else is going to pick up your child, you must notify us in advance.)
Transportation: Cowboy’s Rest does not provide transportation to or from our facility. You may want to contact friends or other church members about carpooling with vehicles suitable for snowy dirt roads. Driving directions located at the bottom of this webpage. For safety and liability reasons, we kindly ask that high school students do not drive their own vehicles to camp. We advise that you DO NOT TRUST GPS OR NAVIGATIONAL SOFTWARE TO DIRECT YOU as they are historically inaccurate. All-wheel or 4-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended.
What to Bring:
Warm sleeping bag/bedding, pillow, warm pajamas, toiletries, snow clothes (coat, snow pants, snow boots, waterproof gloves, beanies will be provided), modest clothing for hanging out indoors, extra socks & underwear, sunblock, flashlight, chapstick, towels, Bible, pen or pencil, and a completed med form
A note about medications: Any medications that your child needs to take during camp must be turned in during registration. They will be administered by our camp nurse.
Optional Stuff to Bring: fishing pole and tackle, sleds, snowboards, skis, skates
extra $$ for camp store
Stuff NOT to Bring: dangerous or illegal substances (drugs, alcohol, firearms, fireworks, etc.) electronics (iPods, cell phones, video games, etc.), pets, expensive items, extra food.
Just a reminder that Cowboy's Rest Camps are a time for campers to unplug. Disposable cameras (or digital cameras that can be easily replaced if lost or broken) are a great way to capture camp memories without distraction. Campers can be contacted in case of emergency at (775)934-9806.
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Contacting or Visiting your Camper:
-Due to the short duration of our winter camps we ask that you do not send your camper any mail (packages, letters, etc.)
-The camp phone is for business and emergency use only. If you urgently need to talk to your camper, you can contact us at
(775) 934-9806 and we will put you in touch with your child.
-If you'd like to visit your camper and stay for a meal, please call us in advance so we can plan accordingly. We charge $7 per visitor for meals.
-Due to the short duration of our winter camps we ask that you do not send your camper any mail (packages, letters, etc.)
-The camp phone is for business and emergency use only. If you urgently need to talk to your camper, you can contact us at
(775) 934-9806 and we will put you in touch with your child.
-If you'd like to visit your camper and stay for a meal, please call us in advance so we can plan accordingly. We charge $7 per visitor for meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where will I stay? You will be staying with a great group of other campers and an awesome counselor in either the main lodge or cabin, both of which are equipped with comfortable bunk beds and accessible bathrooms with showers. |
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What will I eat? Our cooks work hard to put out three nutritious, delicious meals a day plus some yummy snacks and desserts. You can also purchase treats and drinks at our Trading Post. |
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What is there to do? We guarantee you won't be bored... just look at the list below! cross-country skiing tubing snowboarding sledding ice skating boot ball! ice fishing .22 target shooting team recreation paintball |
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What will I learn? We hope you will learn about yourself and your strengths and abilities. We hope you will learn about teamwork and friendship. Most of all, we hope you will learn about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, through His Word. You will have the opportunity to spend time with Him in group and private settings all weekend. We pray you will hear His voice speaking from the Bible, learn of His love through the songs we sing, and see His life mirrored in the people around you. We hope this weekend will change your life and draw you closer to the One who loves you most. |