Peer Ministry :: Youth Training

The Youth and Family Institute

PEER MINISTRY CAMP
JULY 20– 25, 2008

In the Black Hills

Lee Valley Ranch
http://www.leevalleyranch.org/
Lee Valley Ranch
Box 71
Custer, SD 57730

HOST

The Youth & Family Institute
Lyle Griner – (Mpls. Office) 952-405-7306 (Cell) 612-418-5572

Email: peermin@peerministry.org
National Peer Ministry Director from The Youth & Family Institute

Dick Borrud – Lee Valley Ranch Director

(Camp) 605-673-3171

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Register

Camp size is limited to the first 60 people.

If you have experienced trained adult Peer Ministry facilitators.

Call Lyle Griner at The Institute 952-405-7300

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About Lee Valley Ranch

Lee Valley Ranch is an incredible place set deep within the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is a place of immense beauty, with luscious green valleys surrounded by the forests and mountains and a breathtaking view of the stars. Owned by Pastor Dick and Cynthia Borrud, Lee Valley Ranch is visited by more than 500 people each summer. Whether they come for camps; family reunions; retreats; or to simply rest and be revitalized, you be welcomed by Lee Valley’s enthusiasm, warmth, and generosity.

The setting is rustic but modern. Much of the week will be experienced in outdoor settings. Each church group will stay in either a tent village or bunkhouse area. Clean bathrooms are available throughout the camp and include shower facilities.

The Black Hills elevation means very few bugs, cool nights, and warm days with incredible beauty and many things to see and explore.

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Who is this for?

Peer Ministry camp is for teams of High School youth and adult leaders from any Christian parish or congregation who wants to grow in their effectiveness with Peer Ministry. Youth and adults will be placed in either beginning or advanced training groups, depending on their past experience. The camp is open to groups from Christian denominations or groups.

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Desired Outcomes

Advance the skills, faith and spiritual practices of youth and adult leaders.
To build a Ministry Team of youth and adults who will create a Ministry Covenant to be implemented in their congregation, families and community.
Learn various ways that Peer Ministry can be practical from Peer Ministry leaders and from participating congregations.

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Unique Experience

This camp experience is unique in that it staffed by the participating groups. Your adult staff experiences everything with your youth. This will include staying in your group’s village and overseeing your group’s behavior and experience.

Trained adult Peer Ministry Facilitators are asked to become a co-trainer leading a small group through some of the beginning sessions.

Your group through out the week will need transportation as we travel to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and Harney Peak. Each of these also has

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Costs

$300 per participant paid to the Youth & Family Institute

Program materials

Each Participant should have a Peer Ministry journal. These are $10.95

Adults may want to pick up a trainers manual $39.95.

These can be ordered at http://www.tyfi.org/ or by calling 877-239-2492

We will also have these and other resources at the camp.

Please check the following web sites for 2008 prices.

Crazy Horse

60 years of carving the worlds largest mountain sculpture!

A tribute honoring Native American culture and history: http://www.crazyhorse.org/

Check updated prices here http://www.crazyhorse.org/visiting/admission.shtml

Regular admission.

$10 - Adults - Under 6-years of age - FREE

$25 - Carload (whichever is better for you)

Mt. Rushmore

Our National Monument: http://www.nps.gov/moru/

Check updated prices here http://www.nps.gov/moru/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm

Parking Fee (Cash, Travelers Check, Local Check)

$8.00 - Annual Pass (Cars and RV's)

$50.00 Commercial Bus – Day

Custer State Park and Harney Peak

Thursday we will hike the highest point in the U.S. east of Rockies http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/150511/harney-peak.html

Park fees: http://www.sdgfp.info/Parks/Regions/Custer/cspfees.htm

Fees $8.00 - Annual Pass (Cars and RV's)

$50.00 Commercial Bus - Day

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Directions to Lee Valley Ranch
http://www.leevalleyranch.org/maps.html (link for map)
located between Hill City and Custer on US 16. About a ¼ mile south of the entrance to Crazy Horse (East side of road) is a west turn on a gravel road. Watch for “Lee Valley” signs. About a ½ mile on this road you will veer to the left and travel almost another mile, with the entrance to Lee Valley on the right.
“YOU CAN’T MISS IT!”
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What to Bring to Lee Valley Ranch
Positive, inquisitive, adventuresome attitude!
Warm sleeping bag, pillow
Flashlight
Alarm clock (oh ya!)
Some extra cash for outings: (Love the ice cream at Mt. Rushmore!)

Sunscreen, brimmed hats, water bottles! --- A must for elevation!

Small hiking packs for lunch and water.
Camera
Rain gear
Personal toiletry items
Towel
Swimwear
Sturdy shoes for hiking
Easy slip on shoes for bathroom walks
Warm layers for cold mountain nights
Sleepwear
Casual, clothing

Program Items
Bible
Pens and pencils
Guitar and other campfire style instruments
Favorite Worship / Devotional Resources

What Not to Bring

A lot of extra stuff! (You will need to carry some distance to lodging)

Electronics (they tend to get lost, wet, stepped on and take people away from the reasons they came.)

Cell Phones (keep in vehicles and use on outings only)

Extra food and candy (animals love sniffing out food in tents and will crawl in with you!)

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Schedule

(Subject to some changes!)

SUNDAY

4 p.m. Registration

6 p.m. Supper

7:15 p.m. Camp tour / orientation

8:00 p.m. Peer Ministry

9:30 Campfire

10:15 hot chocolate on the deck

10:30 last word (this is with church group each night)

MONDAY

7:30 a.m. First Word

8:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:45 a.m. Group Building Time (A job for everyone!)

10:00 a.m. Peer Ministry

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. walking gold mine tour with Dick Borrud

3:00 p.m. snack on deck

3:30 p.m. Peer Ministry

6:00 p.m. Supper

7:30 p.m. Peer Ministry

9:00 – Campfire

9:45 hot chocolate on the deck

10:00 Family Time (Church Groups)

11:00 all lights out

TUESDAY

7:30 a.m. First Word

8:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:45 a.m. Group Building Time

10:00 a.m. Peer Ministry

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. Peer Ministry

3:00 p.m. Crazy Horse Orientation and outing (Travel by Church Groups)

6:00 p.m. Supper

7:30 p.m. Peer Ministry

9:00 Campfire

10:00 Family Time

11:00 Lights Out

WEDNESSDAY

7:30 a.m. First Word

8:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:45 a.m. Group Building Time

10:00 a.m. Peer Ministry

12:00 p.m. Lunch

2:00 p.m. Peer Ministry

3:30 p.m. Snack on deck

4:30 p.m. Camp activity & Picture Taking

5:00 p.m. Family Time

6:00 p.m. Supper

7:00 p.m. Mount Rushmore (Travel by Church Groups)

11:00 p.m. All lights out

THURSDAY

7:30 a.m. First Word

8:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Group Building time

9:30 a.m. Pack sack lunch

10:00 a.m. Harney Peak / Sylvan Lake (Travel by Church Groups)

6:00 p.m. Celebration Supper Everyone at Lee Valley

7:00 p.m. Peer Ministry

8:30 p.m. Family Time

9:45 Campfire / Commissioning by Church Group

10:45 hot chocolate on the deck

11:30 all lights out

FRIDAY

7:00 a.m. Clean up and Pack Up

7:30 a. m. Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Departures

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Peer Ministry Camp Covenant

(To be signed by youth and adult participants in your group)

Lee Valley Ranch is unique in that we are being welcomed and hosted by the Borrud family. We will be participating in and around their home, as their guests. It also means that everyone helps in making this camp clean and safe. The camp is our responsibility. For one hour after breakfast group build time allows us to serve each other, the camp and our environment.

Peer Ministry is unique in that you have most likely been invited because someone views you as a caring leader who has the ability to make a difference for others lives in your congregation and community. In the midst of this incredible setting we will work on these skills applying them at camp and through out our travels.

We also come as unique groups with our own varied traditions and background. We come to learn, grow and respect each other’s unique nesses.

To help us live in this community I agree to…

Come in order to advance my leadership skills, faith and spiritual practices.
To help build my parish/congregations Ministry Team.
Learn from all other leaders and participants at the camp.
Respect the camp staff, the Borrud Family and camp property
Respect all groups, areas, participants, traditions and property
Respect the natural environment of the Black Hills
Participate fully and on time in all activities
Remain in spaces set aside for our participation
Not enter opposite sex spaces including bunk houses and tents
Respect lights out times
Keep all candy and extra food out of the camp environment, keeping wildlife out of your area!
Keep electronic media and communication devices in your vehicles
Leave clothing etc, that advertises products such as alcohol, etc. at home.
And of course… no drugs, smoking, alcohol, fire arms, fire works, or other harmful, or disruptive devices or substances.
And remember: Be humble and respectable, but above all just be flexible. – (The Gumby Pledge!)

You may add other points that are unique to your group such as your travel to and from the camp.

In summery,

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind, and the second is like it, love your neighbor as yourself.

Signed (adults and youth) from

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Save a copy for your own use, turn another in at arrival!

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