Adult Programs

Early Morning Activities

Before 7:30 AM

Sleep in or participate in early morning activities which could include yoga, bird watching, hiking, labyrinth, etc.

Breakfast

7:30 to 8:30 AM

More information about meals

Morning Celebration

8:45 to 9:00 AM

After breakfast each morning, the whole community will gather for an multigenerational worship service with music.

Theme Presentation

9:00 to 10:00 AM

The theme for the week is “Charting Compassion” presented by Rev. Nate Walker, our theme speaker.

Workshops and Activities

10:15 to 11:45 AM

Adults and youth can choose from a variety of workshops, some of which will last through the week, others of which might be offered just once.

We expect participants, too, will want to offer workshop choices. We’ll add these as we hear about them and will have a complete list ready when people arrive at camp.

Challenge Courses

Ropes courses for almost everyone – the camp has three different ropes courses, at different heights and for people with different skill levels. The rope course activities will be facilitated by the host camp’s professional staff.

• Monday through Wednesday the option of a Challenge or Ropes couse will be available with pre-registration and additional fee.

Workshops

to be determined.

Alternatives

Adult participants have the option to use the workshops times to socialize, read, explore the camp, practice their talent show presentation, etc.

Lunch

12:00 to 12:45 PM

More information about meals

Free Time

1:00 to 1:30 PM

Salmagundi!

1:30 to 3:00 PM
A time for multigenerational camp activities

Salmagundi means a mixture of otherwise unrelated ingredients. We will meet after lunch every day for our own Salmagundi: a mixture of people, a mixture of ages, doing a mixture of activities. Folks may choose where they would like to mix.

• Michelle Richards and Phil Lund will lead multigenerational activities for families.
• The Commitment Trail  will be an option on Wednesday with pre-registration and additional fee required for adults.

Adult Only Swim Time

3:00 to 3:30 PM

The pool will be reserved for the use of adults only.

Afternoon Free Time

3:30 to 5:15 PM

Water Activities
The camp has a swimming pool and a small lake with canoes.

Hiking and Trail Rides
The camp has hiking trails.

There are guided horseback trail rides at nearby Platte River State Park.

Field Trips
There are other opportunities within a few miles, including the Strategic Air and Space Museum, Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, and Mahoney State Park with an Acquatic Center and an Activity Center with indoor playground. There are also several golf courses. See area attractions.

Trail Head

5:30 to 6:00 PM

Activity for all ages: gathering outside the dining hall for sidewalk chalk, face painting, bubbles, and other fun things.

Social Hour for Adults

5:30 to 6:00 PM

All adults are welcome to gather in Swanson Center for conversation with snacks and beverages (including alcoholic beverages) you provide. Children cannot be present.

Dinner

6:00 to 6:45 AM

More information about meals

Vespers

7:00 to 7:30 PM

After supper each evening, we will gather for 30 minutes of storytelling and song, meditation, reflection, or prayer. Led by Rev. Scott McNeill, this participatory, multigenerational worship service will be designed to connect us to our shared camp experiences of the day and to welcome our evening together.

Evening Program

7:30 to 8:30 PM

A variety of multigenerational activities including a hootenanny/sing-a-long, campfire, dance, talent show, and more.

Gathering Time for Adults

8:30 to ??