IGNITE Gathering – Celebrating 20 Years of Young Life Camping at RockRidge Canyon - RockRidge Canyon Retreat Centre

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Celebrating God’s Goodness

Wow, what a great weekend we had. God is Good! Thank you to everyone who came and shared this celebration weekend with us. It was a wonderful time seeing old (and young) fiends, children and grandchildren, sharing memories, and praising God for all He has done in and through this place. Be sure to click on the photos!

“Connecting with Staff more deeply as we all reflect past memories – Nostalgia with Loved ones” – Chloe Zimmerman

“It was a wonderful weekend. I loved being able to relax, connect with the Lord, and spend time with family and new friends” – Shannen Powell

“Appreciated hearing some of the future vision for RRC as well as reminders of God’s past faithfulness here. Displays were well done! We appreciated the time of honoring Linda for her years of diligent service. It was great to have lots of time with friends with whom we seldom get to visit. We were sorry that some of the key figures over the years were unable to be there but having the video greetings from some of them was a great idea.” – Evelyn Erickson

YouBelong

In order to honour God, and continue to share stories and experiences of how God impacted individual lives here at RockRidge Canyon and through Young Life, we will continue to grow our family that we call “YouBelong”, and we are requesting your help.

Do you have friends you are still connected with from your time of involvement in the YL mission and camp? If so, could you reach out to them and ask them to connect with us through the “Connect Card” (link below). All those who “connect” will receive newsletters throughout the year, containing personal stories from current developing young leaders and stories from those who have shared their experiences from the past. These stories will be real, and raw sometimes, and always reflect the goodness of God. We believe this will encourage our community and foster a unity and belonging that Jesus spoke about in Matthew 19:14 when He said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” The future generation of leaders will gain insight from those of you who came before them.

And we will continue to engage our “YouBelong” community through offering volunteer opportunities, spiritual retreats, prayer opportunities and more. So please go ahead and share.

STAY CONNECTED

Future Leaders Fund

We want to invite you to participate with us in raising funds towards future leaders. These funds help RockRidge Canyon support teens and young adult volunteers on mission, developing as future Christian leaders in Young Life and everywhere they go.

FUTURE LEADERS FUND

NOVEMBER 8-11 AT ROCKRIDGE CANYON

It’s Time For Young Life Friends and Family To Gather Together,
To Fan the Flames of Faith, Treasure what God has done and Ignite Passion with Next Gen Leaders

Friends, this weekend is for you – if you’ve experienced camp as a camper, served at camp as Volunteer, Intern, Summer Staff, Work Crew, been on YL or RockRidge Canyon staff, if you are a supporter, a spouse or a friend of the ministry. Blessings will overflow as we treat you to a weekend to remember!

We want to honour and glorify God together

Sharing our faith through remembering the God stories of how Young Life’s camping mission at RockRidge Canyon came to be and all the relationships we have built over the past 20 years ignites the faith of those we serve and galvanizes our common experience. Join us and see what happens!

REGISTER HERE

STAY CONNECTED

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, …”

1 Timothy 2:1-15

Weekend At A Glance

This isn’t a heavily programmed weekend

Our desire is that you come to spend time with friends, have some fun, enjoy the property and leave refreshed.

Schedule Highlights

Friday evening and Saturday morning arrival & checkin options.

Nov 8 – Friday evening (no dinner). Arrive between 6-8 pm – Light snacks in the loft.
Evening mixer and welcome message with Tim

Nov 9 – Saturday check-in from 10 am to Noon.
+ Morning will be chill and optional activities will be available through the day.
+ Saturday night, there will be Club, with Tuaa and Johanna Va’a on Program bringing the laughs, plus Tim MacIntosh igniting faith through Biblical narrative.

Nov 10 – Sunday
+ Morning Service. Worship with Beckah Shae, Message by Pastor Tim.
+ Afternoon Beckah Shea Concert in the ROCK! We will be inviting the community and hope to bring the Kingdom of God into their lives!

Nov 11 – Monday – Remembrance Day – A day to reflect on the freedom we enjoy
+ We’ll be gathering and pausing to honour this day

Activities:
+ We invite you to stations set up for each of the 5 year eras. Watch for signage as you are invited to come and remember, praise, mingle, create, craft and pray.
+ Each day, depending on the weather, there will be activities available including outdoor scenic walks, mountain biking, pickleball, and maybe a friendly competition of ball hockey. It’s November – could we have a snow adventure? Who knows?!

SPEAKER

Tim MacIntosh

ENTERTAINER

Beckah Shae

It’s time for some…

YL Club

Gather with friends who have served or love camp!

Reconnect. Eat camp food and snacks. Enjoy the property. Just hang out. And yah, there will be group activities, games, fun, an awesome speaker, concert and club.

Do as much or as little as you like. And this time you don’t have to work or worry about the details.

“And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” – 2 Timothy 2:2

Pricing & Registration

Special YL Pricing for this event – We want to bless you!

Weekend Rates for two or three nights, all inclusive.

Rate includes accommodations, meals, plus speaker and concert.

Wolfe Creek Lodge | Ashnola Leadership Lodge | Dorm Lodges

Private rooms will be reserved for families with children under 5 years of age, seniors, couples, and early registrants. Larger families will be assigned a dorm room to themselves. Two families choosing to share a dorm will be discounted $50/family. All singles will be housed in gender specific lodging with lower bunks only for your comfort. Let us know who you would prefer to room with. Register early to select your preference.

$199 pp Adult/Parent 19+
$159 pp Teen 13-18 years
$129 pp Youth (7-12) includes kid’s program.
$99 pp Child (3-6) includes some childcare
$0 Infants (0-2) includes some childcare

Same pricing applies for a 2 or 3 night stay

VOLUNTEERS

We will be providing opportunities for Young Life Campaigners and Leaders to be part of the team serving and building scholarship funds for next summer’s camp season.

We are also inviting adults to participate in kitchen, program, and retail roles.

It should be fun!

Email Shonah at rrcvolunteer@younglife.ca or give our office a call at (250) 870-9030.

THE CLASSIC 2016 YL Camp Tour Video

Get Connected

We’ll help you connect with friends and relive the 5 eras of RockRidge Canyon

YL/RRCYEARS	Spearhead Leaders YL/RRC	Journey	Symbols	Activity
1 1995-2004	Hal Merwald Mike Sheridan	Casting Vision	Tent Pegs	Building projects. 1200 at Grand Opening & National Conference
2 2004-2008	Hal Merwald Peter Van Genne	Establishing Direction	Pinnacle/Main Camp Opens	Lake raising. Ministry growing.
3 2009-2013	Don Crompton Peter Van Genne	Kingdom Building	Wolfe Creek Lodge opens	YL 2010 x 2010. Welcoming families.
4 2014-2019	Mike O’Leary Paul Bailey	Setting down roots	The ROCK & Jimmy’s Club Room	A Permanent Tabernacle
5 2020-2024	David Thakkar Carolyn Mortensen	Navigating Culture	Camp refresh, Ashnola opens!	Time in the desert, strengthening our faith. Wildfires nearby, facility shutdowns, renovations and refreshing, Princeton flood/Highways closed. Supporting the community. Renewal. Building and welcoming.
Next 5	David Thakkar Carolyn Mortensen	Leadership Development	Buildings Built	Sustainability. More YL camps. Staff and Intern Discipleship. Anticipating the Lord’s return or YL’s 75th Anniversary and RockRidge Canyon’s 25th!

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Frequently Answered Questions

I can't come but would love to share some memories and photos!

What about Cell and WIFI?

Are there any age, size and weight restrictions for any activities?

Is Electric Car charging available?

I can't come but would love to share some memories and photos!

First, we’ll miss you!

While we know not everyone can be here in person it would be great to chat with you. Please give Linda a call at (250) 295-0015 or email us at rockridge@younglife.ca

Please continue to pray for the mission at RockRidge Canyon. We covet your prayers and support!

Send us your photos to rockridge@younglife.ca

What about Cell and WIFI?

CELL – Rockridge Canyon has been given a new cell phone tower which should improve connection! Yet the property is set in a mountain valley so cell phone coverage can be spotty. Guests find it’s handy to set up Wi-Fi Calling on your cell for phone calls.

For your convenience there are courtesy phones on site, which are free for long distance calls in North America. During your stay, anyone wishing to leave a message for you can call the RockRidge property office at 1 (250) 870-9030 and the message will be delivered at the earliest convenience.

WIFI – RockRidge Canyon has public Wi-Fi around the dining hall, in Wolfe Creek and Ashnola Lodges and in The Rock should you wish to bring your portable computer to stay in touch.

WIFI is set up for light capacity, such as checking emails, posting awesome selfies of your stay at RockRidge Canyon (@rockridgecanyon), vs streaming movies.

Plan for an (almost) unplugged weekend. There’s lots to do on site. Bring your favourite games and crafts. Books are great too!

Are there any age, size and weight restrictions for any activities?

Although the property can be enjoyed by any age, RockRidge Canyon was built for teenagers and therefore most activities are more suitable for school-aged children and older. November can have snow, so be prepared for that!

Zip Line – Guests must be 48 in tall and 60 pounds minimum. We want to be sure they fit the harness perfectly and have the weight to make it to the bottom! By the way, a maximum weight of 275 pounds is allowed. One person per harness and zip line.
Note: This is an all weather activity, but wind and deep cold are a factor in the safe operation of the zip line and so it will be weather dependant.

Games Room – All weather option! Pool, ping pong, foosball, air hockey, games and puzzles will be set out in the Copper room next door!

If the snow is held off:

Mountain Bikes – Mountain bikes fit ages of about 12 to adult. Bike helmets are mandatory for all ages while on site. You may bring your own bikes if you wish, but keep in mind the paths are not paved. The dedicated mountain bike trails are challenging.

Sports Courts – Basketball, ball hockey, pickleball, walking and hiking outdoors

Is Electric Car charging available?

Electric charging is available in Princeton but not on site.

Please be sure to charge your vehicle prior to arriving.

Here’s a handy reference for local charging stations in Princeton:

ChargeHub

Do we need to bring extra money for activities?

Sure – While most activities are included in the weekend price, it’s great to have cash or cards on hand for extras, like specialty coffees from the coffee shop or for gift items in The Ridge Trading Co.

IGNITE Gathering – Celebrating 20 Years of Young Life Camping at RockRidge Canyon

SPEAKERS PERFORMER PRICE SCHEDULE ACCOMMODATIONS REGISTRATION

Celebrating God’s Goodness

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