OUR CAMPS

ADVENTURE CAMP:

Every summer, Straight Ahead Colorado hosts a two day long Adventure Camp inside the grounds at Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center in Golden, Colorado. Their facility is transformed into a "summer camp" for the residents who have earned the privilege of attending the camp. Up to 75 youth participate in daily sports activities, and listening to Christian music and speakers in the evenings.

Our July 2010 Adventure Camp was a great time. More than 25 volunteers grilled up and served hamburgers and hot dogs to the 240 residents and staff at Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center in Golden. In the afternoon, 76 residents were allowed to attend the camp, which featured inflatables, water games, a dunk tank, and human bowling. A softball team came in and played softball games that pitted residents against volunteers. We won't say how many games the volunteers won, but let's just say the residents are good softball players. Thanks to the softball team especially - you guys made the day for those kids!

We were very blessed to have the talent of Todd Roberts both evenings. Todd is an exceptional musician, singer and songwriter. He shared his music and stories with the youth and touched many of them. We appreciate you Todd!

On Friday, the camp kids and staff feasted on Dickey's BBQ, with all the trimmings. The evening was wonderful, again with Todd Roberts leading us in music. The night ended with "Lean On Me", a song that has come to be our tradition. When it was over, 34 kids coming forward, eager to know more about how to change their lives, and about the Lord and Savior we serve. Now the follow-up process begins.


RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CAMP:

Watch for this year's dates for the Restorative Justice Camp in late January 2011. This is a 5-day camp, held at a local area camp, and up to 8 residents will participate, along with escorts and Straight Ahead volunteers. In the past, they have performed voluntary community service such as scraping an old house that was to become a museum, removed huge trees in a ski area to make a bridge, and learned the value of taking care of the hiking trails in Colorado by helping to repair them. Participants learn about Biblical Restorative Justice, while performing voluntary community service for the town. They stay in a private lodge and participate in Bible studies, discussions each evening. This is also another great volunteer opportunity to get to know the kids!