The Explore program is fresh off of a two-day winter intro trip and we wanted to provide a spotlight into some of the highlights. The two-trip had two purposes: give a first taste of the winter environment that the students would spend the next couple of weeks in and teach some basic avalanche  training. The students were involved in a number of scenarios that utilized the search and rescue techniques that they were taught. Food was provided by the Guest Services team in a large heated makeshift shelter.

But it was more then just tricks and skills. Through the outdoor environment the students are learning life valuable lessons about the care of self and of others. While we are teaching them hard skills we are ultimately trying to form their heart and lives to be loving, caring, disciples of Jesus Christ.

Next up for the Explore students: three day rotations of winter survival and back-country skiing.

Meanwhile, Montreat college just completed their seven day back-country ski trip and are starting their Wilderness First Responder medical training along with the second year Explore program.

Book your church, youth group, children or family camp today and then count down the days to your next Bighorn adventure!

Be Willing

Summer Staff Positions:

Being a summer staffer is a great way to take the Bighorn experience to the next level whether you have spent time at Bighorn as a camper or a student or if you have never even been to Bighorn before.  As a summer staffer you will be given opportunities to see God working in and through your life in new and exciting ways.  At Camp Bighorn all of our summer staff rotate through positions that could possibly include: facilitator, technical adventure coordinator, cooks assistant, dish washer, ground keeper, admin assistant, photographer, toilet cleaner, driver, speaker, worship leader, and much more.  

If you are interested in being on Camp Bighorn summer staff applications are now available for download: Summer Staff Application 

As part of your application you will also need to print out reference letter forms. They are also available for download: Reference Letter Form

Instructions: Download the application form, fill it out and mail it in to our address. Applications are due by March 1st . We will make our acceptance decisions by April 1st. The $250 you will be required to raise for your support to serve on summer staff will be due on June 1st. More information regarding raising support will be included in the summer staff acceptance packet.

All staff members are required to attend Leadership Training which runs from June 13-26.  We also ask that all applicants be at least 14 years of age and are willing to make at least a six week commitment during the summer.

Prairie Bible College’s Explore program will be back for another full semester of wilderness training, community growth, and spiritual formation. Explore will be rejoining us on January 15th and will be will us into the month of April! 

We will also be welcoming in students from Montreat College on January 20th. The college students from Montreat will be doing some winter skills and first responder medical training with us and will be around until February 9th.

We are blessed to have these partnerships and are looking to draw in more colleges and programs through the Journey program. If you know of a college that may be interested in partnering with us please contact us. We have seen God use adventure ministry in the lives of college students for the past 13 years and we look forward to the opportunities that lay ahead of us.

There are many other projects that we hope to have completed in the next year. Keep updated as we will be looking for volunteers and donations to help in some of these projects.