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Programs
TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS
Campers will participate in a weeklong variety of activities that will encourage them to explore and appreciate the outdoors in a biblically informed way. Programs can include a time of wilderness education, map reading/orienteering, games, gardening, fishing, archery, and horse riding/training. Riding classes incorporate patience, emotional control, and learning how to communicate with a horse without the use of force or intimidation. We teach respectful boundaries with horses; how to keep an animal out of your space while improving leadership and love. A period of Bible instruction and reflection is included to encourage the campers to enjoy a daily walk with Christ and appreciation of his word. A climbing wall, paddleboats, a planned zip-line and giant swing, or exploring our woods provide an outlet for excess energy in a non-harmful way. See schedule for Camp availability. Ages 8-14
HORSE DAY CAMPS
Campers will enjoy extended time working with the horses and our trainers. Many facets of horse care are covered to include: barn and pasture maintenance, daily health checks, proper feeding and conditioning of horses, ground-work, riding and driving. Natural riding--using the entire body to steer, stop, and start a horse using an understanding of the horse’s mind to communicate in a way it understands. There will be demonstrations of different equestrian disciplines (reining, saddle seat, dressage, driving, ground manners). During break times, campers will have bible-based devotionals and a time to experience some of the other facilities at camp. See schedule for Camp availability. Ages 10-15
SHORT TERM MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for a new and exciting short-term missions trip? Come and assist missionaries in a domestic camp setting as they work and witness to an urban population. Short-term missionaries (STM) assist mission staff to provide a quality bible-based day camp experience for kids from a downtown urban population. Camp Jabez provides an opportunity for city-kids, 8-14 yrs old to come out to the country and learn about the outdoors and to care for and ride horses. STM’s will work with staff as they perform routine grounds and facilities maintenance. STM’s also work with staff as part of a horse camp to include barn maintenance, pasture management and horse training. Best of all-- STM’s can help show the love of Christ to an urban population. The camp setting frequently breaks down the “city walls” of these kids and opens an opportunity to share the Gospel. Contact mission personnel for further details and opportunities.
PICNICS and RETREATS and FIELD TRIPS
Please consider Camp Jabez for your church/group picnic or retreat. Rental fees are reasonable and allow us to subsidize bringing in-need kids to camp. Help support our mission to in-need kids from the city. Check out our amenities brochure on the brochure page.
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