2013 Dates Still Available:

Week 3: June 16-21

Week 5: June 30-July 5

Week 11: August 11-16

Pine Valley Bible Conference Center is proud to offer Base Camp, a wilderness camp that has been designed to focus on spiritual renewal and personal growth.  Base Camp has grown from our desire to offer an experience where students can free themselves of distraction and open up space for God to show up and do work in their lives. 

Our philosophy is simple; we provide the road map for the week with recreation, food, lodging, team building, work projects, and of course some pool time.  You as a youth pastor or church leader, provide the Word and someone to do worship for our evening meetings and morning devotions/solo time.  We do this because you as the shepherd know where these students are in their walks and in what areas they need to be ministered to. 

We also want to see campers be able to not only come to camp but also to never feel left out because they can’t afford all the activities.  That is why all the recreation is included in the price.  So everyone will be able to experience things as a group and be able to grow from the experience as a group.  Our maximum number of students for Base Camp is set at 40 per week.

For any further information feel free to contact Kris at kris@pvbc.net

Base Camp was founded on the following four concepts that have become the pillars of our existence.  During your time at Base Camp you will become accustomed to these pillars through our daily routine and activities.

Community

Intimacy is the operative word at Base Camp.  Base Campers will focus on building relationships with each other and with God.  Venturing to work, live, and worship together in these God-centered surroundings creates tight friendships with fellow campers while awakening a desire to know the Creator better.  The experience of being so close to nature and each other promises to transform attitudes and perspectives.

Perspective

Base Campers can expect to experience a distinctive environment different from other, more traditional camps.  Matchless surroundings, a rustic atmosphere, and a touch of adventure bring campers closer to nature in more ways than ever before.  This intentional approach is geared to help teens get away from what is comfortable and familiar.  At Base Camp, teens will be able to have an unencumbered focus on their relationship with their God.

Simplicity

Getting back to the basics is what Base Camp is all about; embracing the adventure of outdoor living, taking on conditions a bit more rugged than usual, and resting in the awesome beauty of God’s nature.  The adventure will be enhanced by the absence of most modern conveniences.  Well, maybe not all.  Campers may still use deodorant and toothpaste, and are encouraged to do so.  But remember, Base Camp is an authentic, back to nature, one-with-the-land, “Yeah, we went camping!” kind of camp.

Transformation

Every day Base Campers will be challenged to do something that is not easy and may even be uncomfortable. As a group and as individuals, campers will have tasks to complete and challenges to accomplish.  Each endeavor is structured to build character, stretch boundaries, and enable them to learn more about our limitless God.  By the end of the week, teens will be astounded by what they have learned about themselves and what they were able to achieve.