Family Camp II
(all ages)
July 20-25, 2025
Arrival: 4:00–5:00pm Sunday
Departure: 9:00am Friday
Family Camp II
(all ages)
July 20-25, 2025
Arrival: 4:00–5:00pm Sunday
Departure: 9:00am Friday
Family Camps offer the perfect opportunity for your family to enjoy quality time together in the mountains. Activities are family oriented so that kids and adults can participate together. Be as relaxed or as active as you choose during this fun and meaningful week.
Group devotions, hikes, rock climbing and rappelling, river tubing, arts and crafts, kayaking, sports, boat races, and free time are just a sample of activities during the week. Evenings include family recreation and a fireside worship along with the late night snacks and games.
DAILY WORSHIP
Each week of Family Camp, spiritual growth of all participants includes morning devotions and evening campfire worships offering the opportunity for families to explore their faith and be encouraged in their faith journey. While teachings are Bible-based and from a Mennonite perspective, campers of all faiths are respected and welcome to attend.
Program Directors: Jacob and Chelsey Miller (Denver, CO)
Camp Pastor: Brett Klingenberg (Peabody, KS)
Music Leaders: Summer camp staff (RMMC)
Brett & Cassie Klingenberg & fam
Brett and Cassie Klingenberg live on a farm near Peabody, Kansas with their four children (Caleb, Maya, Kate, Jake). He works both as a pastor at Whitestone Mennonite Church (Hesston, KS) and farms with his two brothers and parents. Brett has enjoyed serving the church for 12 years as a pastor, being on summer staff at Camp Mennoscah, and serving abroad in Venezuela. Brett and family are thrilled to be coming to family camp at Rocky Mountain. This is truly a “bucket list” opportunity for Brett to serve as camp pastor.
Jacob & Chelsey Miller & fam
Jacob and Chelsey Miller live in west Denver, CO near the base of the foothills, with their two daughters (Evelyn and Addie). They are both high school teachers and together enjoy outdoor adventures. Beyond serving Family Camp program dir. since 2016, they have a rich camp history at RMMC (i.e. camper, counselor, youth program & wilderness dir., and board member) and were married in the camp Chapel. Jacob brings hike leadership and storytelling about natural history and Chelsey brings scheduling and warm heartedness to the family camp week experience.
Activities
A few examples of the activities families can experience during their week at camp. View camp activities page.
Hike in Pike National Forest
easy, medium, and hard destinations including Pikes Peak
Arts & Crafts
Recreation
Rock Climbing & Rappelling
Childcare
Children ages 2-6 are offered activities including games, walks, crafts, story time & snacks.
(staff availability dependent)
Thursday Free Day
Create your own family adventure! A hike to Pikes Peak (even years) or Sentinal (odd years) are offered right here at RMMC. Other options include whitewater rafting on Upper Browns Canyon (25% discount for RMMC Guests), hikes, horseback riding, or your own idea.
See more photos and videos on our Facebook page.
Schedule & PAcking list
Schedule
SUNDAY
4:00-5:00 Registration (DH/Lodge Patio)
5:30-6:15 Supper
6:15 Alpaca Roundup
6:30 Camp Tour (Lodge Patio)
7:00 Worship and Family Introductions (Chapel)
8:00 Kettle corn (DH/Lodge Patio)Evening Free time
8:15 Teen mixer (Circle Swing)
Evening Free time
10:30 Quiet hours start
MONDAY
7:30 Alpaca Roundup
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00 Morning Devotion (Umbrella Patio)
9:15 Kids Camp (Bern DH)
9:15 Hikes:
- Easy: Old Wagon Road (Office Steps)
- Med: Solution Pools (Bear)
- Hard: Raspberry (Umbrella Patio)
12:30-1:15 Lunch
1:30-2:00 Trading Post
2:00-5:00 Tie Dye ($) (The Hut)
2:00 Painting w/ Dave (DH/Lodge)
2:00 Mini Clay Animals (DH/Lodge)
3:00 Disc Golf (Ball Field)
4:00 Photo Scavenger Hunt (Bear)
5:30-6:15 Supper
6:15 Alpaca Roundup
6:30 Rec: Borrow the Balls (Ball Field)
7:30 Worship (Goldmine/Chapel for inclement weather)
Evening Free time & snack
9:00 Teen mixer (Umbrella Patio)
10:30 Quiet hours begin
TUESDAY
7:30 Alpaca Roundup
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00 Morning Devotion (Umbrella Patio)
9:15 Kids Camp (Bern DH)
9:15 Hikes:
- Easy: Overlook Trail (Office Steps)
- Medium: Crags (Bear)
- Hard: Old Baldy (Umbrella Patio)
12:30-1:15 Lunch
1:30-2:00 Trading Post
2:00-5:00 Rock Climbing and Rappelling (The Hut)
2:00 Friendship Bracelets (DH/Lodge Patio)
3:00 Goldmine Tour/Panning for Gold (Gold Mine)
4:00 Nature Walk (Nature Center)
4:00 Acrylic Painting “Skies & Mountains (Bern)
5:30-6:15 Supper
6:15 Alpaca Roundup
6:30 Rec: California Kickball (Ball Field)
7:30 Worship (Goldmine/Chapel if raining)
Evening Free time & snack
9:00 Teen mixer (Umbrella Patio)
10:30 Begin quiet hours
WEDNESDAY
REGISTER FOR NEXT YEARS FAMILY CAMP (Save the spot you have)
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
8:30 Crags and Pinnacle hikers leave (first in line breakfast)
9:00 Morning Devotions (Umbrella Patio)
9:15 Kids Camp (Bern DH)
9:15 Hikes
- Easy: Ice Falls (Bear)
- Med: Pig Rock (Umbrella Patio)
- Hard: Pinnacle (Umbrella Patio)
12:30-1:15 Lunch
2:00 Watercolor Painting (Umbrella Patio, Bern)
3:00 Ball Court Games – Pickle ball, 4 Square, Volleyball (Ball Courts)
4:00 The Great Boat/Duck Race (Chapel Bridge)
5:30-6:15 Supper
6:00 Pikes Peak Hike Orientation (Umbrella Patio)
6:15 Alpaca Roundup
6:30 Rec: Borrow the balls (Ball Field)
7:30 Worship (Goldmine/Chapel for inclement weather)
8:30-9:00 Trading Post
9:00 Teen mixer (Umbrella Patio)
Evening Free time & snack
THURSDAY
CONSIDER NEW ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NEXT YEARS FAMILY CAMP (Find a new spot from the one you have)
5:45 Pikes Peak (odd years) / Sentinel (even years), hikers pack lunches
6:00 Breakfast for early activities
- Whitewater Rafting (on your own)
- Pikes Peak / Sentinel (extreme)
7:30 Alpaca Roundup
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00 Morning Devotion (Umbrella Patio)
9:15-5:00 FREE DAY (sack lunch option)
- Choose your own adventure
- River tubing with the Millers
5:30-6:00 Supper
6:15 Alpaca Roundup
6:30 Rec: Capture the Flag (Chapel)
7:30 Worship: Hymn Sing, end of week slide show
8:30 Smores and Fire (Goldmine)
9:00 Glow in the dark games (Ball Field)
Evening Free time
10:30 Quiet hours start
FRIDAY
7:30 Polar Plunge (Pond)
7:30 Alpaca Roundup
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
8:45 Closing Devotion and Farewell (Zurich DH)
9:00 Trading Post open
WAITLIST/NEW PARTICIPANTS REGISTRATION FOR FAMILY CAMP (Others finding spots)
Packing list
SUMMER WEATHER – Each day offers a sample of the seasons: spring in the morning; summer in the afternoon; fall in the evening. Even winter can be represented in early June with snow! Rain and hail storms can also come at a moment’s notice just to keep things interesting. Being prepared with appropriate clothing is the key to enjoying the variety of weather the Rocky Mountains offer!
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registration fees
The price for Family Camp is based on accommodations and includes meals and program activities. Please note that children age 3-11 are half of the adult price and children age 2 and younger are free.
Registration opens one year prior to the camp.
The price for Family Camp is based on accommodations and includes meals and program activities. Please note that children age 3-11 are half of the adult price and children age 2 and younger are free.
Registration opens one year prior to the camp.
$380
Adult
$190
Child
Chickadee, Chiming Bell,
Columbine, Juniper, Pine Cone,
Ponderosa, Porcupine, Spruce
*Pleiades is reserved to better serve family campers age 65 and older and/or those with limited mobility through December 31st then available to all families for reservation January 1st.
*Pricing for staying in a Ridge Cabin during Family Camp is available on request.
REGISTRATION FAQ
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions as it relates to registration.
Deposit
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required at registration. This represents our promise to save you a space to attend (and turn away or put on waitlist) in exchange for your promise to come!
Payments
Payment options available include payment in full, deposit with remaining balance due at the retreat, or deposit and remaining balance paid in monthly installments prior to the retreat. We accept cash, checks or credit cards.
Scholarships
Scholarship funds are available to help ensure that finances are not a barrier to attending camp. For scholarship assistance please contact the Executive Director, Corbin Graber (719-687-9506 or [email protected]).
Registration Procedure
Step 1: Those who are attending the family camp week in session:
- May reserve their current accommodation by the end of Wednesday of the family camp week in session.
- Un-reserved spaces will be offered to others on Thursday of the family camp week in session.
- A $50 non-refundable deposit is required for each participant.
Step 2: Those who are attending the family camp week in session:
- May seek/request a different accommodation on Thursday of the family camp week in session.
- Family names will be randomly pulled from a hat and offered available accommodations in that order.
- A $50 non-refundable deposit is required for each participant.
Step 3: Those who did not attend the family camp week in session includes: additional family/friends of registered participants who wish to come and need additional accommodations, those on the waitlist (who were unable to attend) and any new interest to attend:
- May register on Friday of the family camp week just concluded and be placed on the waitlist.
- Family units names will be randomly pulled from a hat and offered available accommodations in that order.
- Multiple family units can be grouped (Grandma/Grandpa, Son’s family, Daughter’s family, etc) as part of the name draw.
- A $50 non-refundable deposit is required for each participant once offered a space.
Exceptions:
- Room 3 in Pleiades is intended to be used by those individuals with mobility issues. Those staying in room 3 will not have first choice if a participant needs the space for ADA reasons. If unreserved for those needs by January 1, room will be offered to anyone age 65 or older first, and then anyone else interested in the space. There will not be a guarantee to re-reserve that space for the next year.
- Families with other health concerns resulting in cancellation (ie: untimely illness) will be considered on a case by case basis and may have the option to reserve the same accommodation for the following year. The canceled accommodation will be offered to those on the waitlist without the guarantee to re-reserve that space for the next year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What guidelines are in place to help keep children safe?
We want families with young children to enjoy their time at camp and stay safe. Children age 8 and younger should be kept within visual sight at all times or their parents or adult supervisor. When by the water (i.e. pond or stream) adults are asked to supervise children and be able to respond as needed. Life jackets at the pond should be used by everyone. During activities, children should be observed to avoid them wandering off and getting lost, although we trust everyone is kind and will step in to assist, adults are asked to remain aware of their needs. Children age 8 and older should be aware of where their parents/adult supervisor are with appropriate boundaries for for your individual children. We aim to keep camp safe and welcome suggestions for care for all.
Who are your summer staffers and program leaders?
Where can I learn more about my stay at RMMC (i.e. accommodations, altitude, creation care).
Please visit the "Reservation Guide" page of the website for "YOUR STAY WITH US", "MOUNTAIN LIVING" & "CREATION CARE" information.
How can I see photos from a specific camp week?
To see photos from camp be sure to check out our photo albums on our Facebook Page.
How does the waitlist work?
In efforts to create a fair system to take requests and cabin switches for Family Camp, we have a few guidelines we are implementing for the registration process. The steps below are the order we will work through the requests and waitlist.
Step 1: Those who attended the most recent Family Camp
- May re-reserve their current accommodation/room by the last day of camp.
- Un-reserved spaces will be offered to others beginning the Saturday after camp.
- A $50 non-refundable deposit is required for each participant.
Step 2: Those who attended the most recent Family Camp
- May request a different accommodation/room for the next year.
- Family unit names will be randomly pulled from a hat and offered available accommodations in that order.
- A $50 non-refundable deposit is required for each participant.
Step 3: Those who did not attend the most recent Family Camp (additional family/friends of registered participants who wish to come and need separate housing, those still on the waitlist from the previous Family Camp, and any new interest.)
- May register by the last day of camp and placed on the waitlist.
- Family unit names will be randomly pulled from a hat and offered available accommodations in that order.
- Multiple family units can be grouped (Grandma/Grandpa, Son's family, Daughter's family, etc) as part of the name draw.
- A $50 non-refundable deposit is required for each participant once offered a space.
Step 4: Those who did not attend the most recent Family Camp
- Names received on the Saturday after the last day of camp will be put on the waitlist on a first come, first serve basis.
- As accommodations become available, families will be contacted in order of the waitlist.
- A $50 non-refundable deposit is required for each participant once offered a space.
Exceptions:
- Room 3 in Pleiades is intended to be used by those individuals with mobility issues. Those staying in room 3 will not have first choice if a participant needs the space for ADA reasons. If unreserved for those needs by January 1, room will be offered to anyone age 65 or older first, and then anyone else interested in the space. There will not be a guarantee to re-reserve that space for the next year.
- Families with other health concerns resulting in cancellation (ie: untimely illness) will be considered on a case by case basis and may have the option to reserve the same accommodation for the following year. The cancelled accommodation will be offered to those on the waitlist without the guarantee to re-reserve that space for the next year.
Do you have to be Mennonite to attend camp?
While teachings are Bible-based and from a Mennonite perspective, campers of all faiths are respected and welcome to attend.