2016 OCF Summer Fun at Spring Canyon

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Vacation with a Purpose The only thing more exciting than being on summer vacation is planning it and thinking of all the possibilities. Whether you dream about walking in the shadows of the majestic Rocky Mountains or beautiful Alleghenies, what you will experience at both OCF conference centers is a “spiritual depot” designed to help you refresh, refocus, and re-center as you reconnect with Christ! From hiking, horseback riding and rafting to enjoying meals with new friends and S’mores around the campfire with worship and song, I guarantee you’ll leave encouraged as you re-enter the race.

Engaging and truly connecting with others who share and understand your military lifestyle will create memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Talk it over with your family, friends, colleagues, and your OCF group. Friends and families will reconnect, leaders will gain new insight, and I assure you that all will have a fresh encounter with Christ. I invite you and your family to enjoy a purposeful and transformational experience this summer, and I hope you’ll consider making our conference center retreats an annual tradition for your family.

An amazing time of physical refreshment, spiritual renewal and invigorating fun lies ahead. Don’t miss what God has in store for you. Spring Canyon Directors Kim and Kari Ann Hawthorne and their amazing teams can’t wait to serve you!

BRIG GEN DAVID WARNER, USAF (RET.) OCF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Be Refreshed on Your Journey

WHETHER IT’S ROCK CLIMBING OR RAPPELLING, ARCHERY, CANOEING, HIKING, SITTING AROUND A FIRE TALKING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, putting together a puzzle, whitewater rafting, reading a book, or listening to a spiritually mature teacher or guest speaker, you can experience a “vacation with a purpose” that’s relevant to all seasons of life.

I first attended Spring Canyon as a cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1982, and Kari Ann first experienced the thrills and adventure of Spring Canyon with her family in 1969. We separately fell in love with Spring Canyon, and later fell in love with each other at Spring Canyon. Whether it’s Summer Celebration, Rocky Mountain High, or Father Teen Adventure, we encourage you to attend this summer and become part of the Spring Canyon family! While here, you’ll experience God’s presence and taste of His “living water.” It’s an opportunity to reconnect in the Rockies—

reconnect with old friends, family, and most importantly with God. It’s a place for adventure, a place to rekindle memories and make new ones, and a place to make new friends. Each summer, hundreds of our guests leave equipped, refreshed, inspired, and ready to serve in their calling. I’m confident that you will, too!

As it was for my family while we moved around the world for 28 years, Spring Canyon can be your home away from home, a refuge, and a constant in what can be a turbulent journey. Come join the family and be refreshed on your journey. You and those who attend with you will leave The Canyon changed.

COL KIM AND KARI ANN HAWTHORNE, USAF (RET.) DIRECTOR, SPRING CANYON

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Summer Celebration springcanyon.org | 719.395.2328

What is Summer Celebration?

Summers at Spring Canyon are a time of adventure, fellowship and spiritual growth for families, couples, and individuals. The cornerstone of our summer programs, Summer Celebration, is a series of week-long retreat vacations featuring outstanding programming for all ages and is virtually all-inclusive, including: Ò Home-cooked meals served three times daily in Hartley Holmes Lodge Ò Lodge & cabin accommodations for seven nights with wood-burning fireplaces & gorgeous mountain views Ò Walking access to the Colorado Trail, Cottonwood Lake, beaver ponds & more Ò Exciting, age-appropriate programs for children & teens with biblically sound curriculum Ò Outstanding seasonal & full-time staff devoted to serving you Ò Vibrant teaching & small group discussions for adults Ò A refreshing balance of scheduled activities & plenty of free time

2016 Dates & Topics Session

Date

Topic

Celebration 1

4-11 Jun

Celebration 2

11-18 Jun

Celebration 3

18-25 Jun

Celebration 4

25 Jun-2 Jul

Homeschooling Week/Classical Conversations Practicum with Andy Truitt “Unexpected Blessings” with CH(COL) Marc Gauthier, USA (Fort Leavenworth Week, but open to all) “Living Lives of Authentic Passion” with Dr. Duffy Robbins “His Brain/Her Brain” with Dr. Walt and Barb Larimore, MD— Christian Medical & Dental Association Family Conference (non-CMDA members can sign up starting 1 April)

Celebration 5 Celebration 6

2-9 Jul

Marriage & Family with Bill and Pam Mutz

9-16 Jul

6A: “What to do After Sinners Say, ‘I Do’ ” with Chaplain Jim Ellis, Ph.D., CDR, USN (Ret.) 6B: “Heroes on the Homefront” with Brenda Pace

Celebration 7

16-23 Jul

Creation Week! with Dave and Mary Jo Nutting, Alpha Omega Institute

Celebration 8

23-30 Jul

OCF Medical Week with Richard Swenson, M.D. and Frank Thielman, Ph.D.

Celebration 9

30 Jul-1 Aug

End of Summer Retreat, “Christ’s 21st Century Call,” with Chaplain Don Belanus, Ph.D., CAPT, USN (Ret.)*

2016 Rates & Discounts Ages

Weekly Rate**

Rank

Discount***

Company Grade (O1-O3)

10%

Enlisted and Student

20%

$356

Deployed Service Members

5%

Child (3-5)

$178

Toddler (0-2)

FREE

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: 15% off when you book your Summer Celebration by 31 March. Enter code BROCHURE16 at checkout.

Adult/Teen (Ages 13+)

$594

Youth (6-12)

*For Celebration 9 (30 Jul-1 Aug), rates are $170 for Adults/Teens (13+), $119 for Youth (3-12), and infants/toddlers (0-2) Free. Rates include lodging for 2 nights and 6 meals (Saturday dinner to Monday lunch). **2016 rates before tax. Scholarships may be available for those who qualify. ***Maximum of 20% discount when combining available discounts.

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Father Teen Adventure ftabv.org | 719.395.2328

About FTA Established in 1989, Father Teen Adventure (FTA) is designed for fathers to build, repair, or re-establish solid, biblical relationships with their teenagers. This one-ofa-kind program creates an unforgettable adventure atmosphere that allows for a deep and lasting impact on the relationship between father and son or father and daughter. FTA features exciting wilderness activities and dynamic curriculum uniquely designed to promote discussion, reflection, and spiritual application.

Unplug and escape to an exhilarating wilderness environment together as you deepen your spiritual journey, expand your relationship, and experience genuine adventure.

Included for everyone Ò Overnight Backpacking Ò Three Meals Daily Ò Seven Nights Lodging Ò Whitewater Rafting Ò Rock Climbing & Rappelling Ò High Ropes & Challenge Courses Ò Team Building Ò Hot Springs Ò Fireside Fellowship

For fathers & sons Ò Camping at Ptarmigan Lake Ò “Man Cave” Meeting & Theater Space Ò Modern Day Knight Leadership For fathers & daughters Ò Camping at Brown’s Creek Waterfall Ò Formal Date Night

2016 Schedule & Rates Session

Date

FTA 1 (Father-son)

18-25 Jun

FTA 2 (Father-son)

25 Jun-2 Jul

FTA 3 (Father-son)

2-9 Jul

FTA 4 (Father-daughter)

9-16 Jul

FTA 5 (Father-daughter)

16-23 Jul

FTA 6 (Father-daughter)

23-30 Jul

Rates Father & Teen

$1500

Father & Teen (civilian)

$1575

Additional Teen

$600

NOTE: 2016 rates before tax. Scholarships may be available for those who qualify. Program is designed for teens 14-19.

“You guys not only brought me closer to my dad, but you also reconnected me with God...and I loved every minute of it!� /// FTA Daughter

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Rocky Mountain High & RMH-I rmhbv.org | 719.395.2328

What is Rocky Mountain High?

Established in 1983, Rocky Mountain High is a wilderness adventure program that focuses on biblical principles and the character of Jesus Christ as the bedrock example for inspirational and effective leadership. With Colorado’s spectacular Sawatch Range as a backdrop, RMH is primarily designed for college-age students and junior officers, and uses adventure-based learning and fellowship to encourage future leaders to live out their Christian faith within the military profession.

What is Rocky Mountain High International?

The Association for Christian Conferences, Teaching and Service (ACCTS), a longstanding partner of OCF, seeks to establish leaders and Christian military fellowships worldwide. OCF’s Spring Canyon welcomes international military students and service members from around the world to participate in RMH International as part of the ACCTS Interaction program. RMH International operates as a traditional Rocky Mountain High adventure and is available for U.S. and international participants.

What’s included Ò Three meals daily Ò Seven nights lodging Ò Rock climbing & rappelling Ò Team building challenge course Ò Peak ascent of Colorado 14er

Ò Four-day backpacking trek Ò Whitewater rafting Ò Fireside fellowship Ò Hot springs

2016 Schedule & Rates Session

Date

RMH 1

28 May-4 Jun

RMH 2

4-11 Jun

RMH 3

11-18 Jun

RMH 4

18-25 Jul

RMH 5

25 Jun-2 Jul

RMH 6 (ACCTS International) RMH 7

2-9 Jul 30 Jul-6 Aug

Rates Civilian Student

$585

Military

$540

NOTE: 2016 rates before tax.

Scholarships may be available for those who qualify.

“Amazing! God definitely used RMH as a turning point in my spiritual walk.� /// RMH Participant

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RMH Veterans rmhbv.org | 719.395.2328

Join us for RMH Veterans Similar to our traditional Rocky Mountain High, RMH Vets is a four-day wilderness adventure focused on spiritual renewal and preparation for difficult life transitions.

Launched in 2014, this program is uniquely designed for enlisted and officers who are within one year of returning from GWOT-related deployments and those who are within one year of separating from the service. RMH Vets is hosted in the majestic Collegiate Peaks during the early fall season.

What’s included Ò Three nights lodging Ò Three meals daily Ò Transportation to/from DIA Ò Fireside fellowship Ò Individual and group activities

Ò Hot springs Ò ATVs Ò Kayaking Ò Rock climbing & rappelling Ò Hiking

“This was a comfortable environment to be open, to expose my heart, my fears and my shortcomings to men who understand. I feel 90 pounds lighter—like all the pressure was allowed to escape. I found Jesus here.” /// RMH Veterans Participant

2016 Schedule & Rates Session

Date

RMH Vets 1

12-15 Aug

RMH Vets 2

19-22 Aug

Rates RMH Vets is sponsored by generous donors with a heart to serve those who have served, and is offered free of charge to current and former military personnel.