River Valley YTH

YTH Camp

July 15-19, 2024

YTH Camp is five days of fun, excitement, friends and worship, all in an environment that honors God and encourages spiritual growth. Students entering grades 6 through 12 (including graduating seniors) are invited to join us for this life-changing week!

Serving Opportunities

Apple Valley – Hosting: FBO & LKV

Crosstown – Hosting: CTY & MG

Eagan

Minnetrista

Shakopee – Hosting: CHK

Woodbury

FAQs

The camp has a strict no phone/device policy during our time at camp. The reason for this is for students to be fully disconnected and engaged in what God is speaking to them. When students arrive at camp, they will be instructed to turn in all phones, apple watches, tablets, and any device before getting off the bus. These will be returned to them for the trip home.

How will students get to camp?

Students are encouraged to ride the bus that we are providing for them.

Is my student allowed to drive themself?

No, we encourage students to ride the bus to and from camp. We strongly encourage students riding the bus. If it is due to a health reason or a schedule conflict then they can drive themselves. However, this must be approved by our central tema and have written approval from the parents.

CAMPUS DROP OFF | MONDAY

The campuses listed below will have camp check-in and drop off.
Please go to the campus you are REGISTERED with otherwise we may run out of space on buses!

Apple Valley (hosting Lakeville & Faribault)
Crosstown (hosting City & Maple Grove)
Shakopee (hosting Chaska)
Eagan
Woodbury
Minnetrista

Check-in is at 6:30am!
The mandatory student rally is at 7:15am
We have 800+ students going to camp this year,
Please arrive on time for check-in!

What to expect during check-in:

  • Students will first drop off their luggage at the bus (be sure all devices and medications are removed prior)
  • When students check in they will receive their color team bracelet with their cabin assignment. If there are issues with cabin assignments we will correct/adjust them with the rooming team when we arrive at camp!
  • Students will drop off any medications at the medicine check-in and head inside for the student rally.

CAMPUS ARRIVAL | FRIDAY

Apple Valley estimated arrival – 2:30pm
Eagan & Woodbury estimated arrival – 2:15pm
Crosstown, Shakopee and Minnetrista estimated arrival – 2:00pm

How will I know when buses will arrive?

  • Follow our posts/stories on @rivervalleyyth on Facebook and Instagram.
  • Check your email Friday morning! We will send an update when buses depart from camp.
  • Check your texts! Students will receive devices back on the bus when departing and will be instructed to text parents when we are 30 minutes out.

CAMPUS DEPARTURE | FRIDAY

Apple Valley estimated arrival – 2:30pm
Eagan & Woodbury estimated arrival – 2:15pm
Crosstown, Shakopee and Minnetrista estimated arrival – 2:00pm

Color Teams 

For rec activities, students will be divided into color teams that will compete against each other throughout the week. They will find out their color team via email a few days before camp. 

 

Please inform us of the specifics at ythcamp@rivervalley.org. We need to know exactly what is happening and they must check in and check out of the office.

They can attend either Kids, YTH camp or both!

When students register, they can enter several roommate requests. We go by who the students request first and then from there, we make room assignments. The students will be staying in cabins, dorms and various rooms throughout the campsite. Everyone will receive a bed, but make sure that your student brings their own bedding to camp! Thank you for your grace and understanding as we room about 1,000 teenagers across the camp.

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