Ruark Bluff West - Stockton Lake
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Join God's Church for a weekend of lake fun, worship and fellowship. Select sites will be available to access Thursday June 8thth at 6:00 pm. All sites will be open on Friday June 30th at 4:00 pm. Weekend events will kick off with Worship Friday evening at 8:00 pm.
Early bird Registration
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Standard Registration
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Full weekend registration includes site reservation and meals. Saturday only registration covers costs for 3 meals. Financial assistance is available for those unable to pay. Participants interested in saving on fuel may elect to participate in carpooling. Campers are welcome to stay at their sites until 1:00 pm Sunday. See schedule below for more information.
Tents and camping supplies are available for those who do not have access to them.
Tents and camping supplies are available for those who do not have access to them.
Packing list- Plate - Cup - Utensils - Water bottle (Water will not be provided) · Tent · Air mattress/ or pad · Sleeping bag · Pillow · Clothes · Swimming attire · Bug spray · Sun Screen · Towel · Soap, Shampoo, · Toothbrush, tooth paste · Flashlight · Writing utensil · BIBLE (Physical or downloaded. There is no internet service) · Lawn chair Optional · Battery powered fan · Roasting sticks · Water toys · Out door Games - Board games or cards |
Schedule
Thursday 6:00 pm Advance team heads to site Friday 6:00 pm Set up Camp 8:00 pm Evening Worship 7:30 pm Free time Saturday 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Morning worship 10:00 am Scheduled activities 12:15 pm Lunch/ Free time 6:00 pm Dinner/ Free time 7:30 pm Evening Worship 8:30 pm Free time 9:00 pm Campfire worship Sunday 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Morning Worship 10:00 am Break Camp 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Carpools head home Directions From Joplin
- I-49 North toward Lamar to exit 70 · Right on MO—126 for 12 miles · Right on US-160 W for 13 miles · Left to stay on US-160 W / HWY 39 for 2 miles · Vere right to stay on 160 W/ Grand St · Left on Route H (By the trading post) · Left on W Ruark Camp Rd · Left after the Entrance · Follow windy road · Take first Left |
Question and Answer
Q: How much does the event Cost?
A: The cost of the retreat is $25 per person if registered before May 2nd. $30 if paid after May 1st. Children 12 and under are FREE. Funds are available for any participant unable to pay the registration fee.
Q: Can I donate to help pay for those who cannot afford to go?
A: Yes. If you would like to donate to sponsor children and those unable to pay, you may give payment to Central City and designate the money for retreat sponsorship.
Q: What does registration cover?
A: The registration fee covers the camp site, food (4 meals), and programming for the weekend.
Q: Where is the Camp Site?
A: We will be camping at Rurak Bluff West at Stock Lake. It is about an hour and a half from Central City Christian Church
Q: Are there bathrooms
A: The Camp site has 2 enclosed bathrooms about 50 yards from the campground. There are modern facilities about a quarter mile from the campground.
Q: Who will I be camping with?
A: The campground allows for 3 tents and 10 people per site. We will camp families together. Singles who are willing to share tents with the same gender may be asked to do so. Sites will be assigned to maximize our number allotment.
Q: Will there be free time?
A: Yes. There will be several hours of free time on Saturday to enjoy the lake and games.
Q: I have a boat, can I bring it?
A: Yes. Recreational watercraft are allowed. You will accept all liability for individuals who enter you boat. Liability Waivers will be provided to boat owners.
Q: I have a camper or RV. Can I bring it?
A: Yes. Sites are permitted to have 1 camper and two tents. The sites do not have power and we will ask that generators not be run at night. You must include your intention to bring a camper or RV in your registration.
Q: Can I get my own campsite and still participate?
A: Yes. You may reserve a campsite in the campground and still participate in the retreat. Your registration cost if you do this, will be $15 a person to cover the cost of meals.
Q: How much does the event Cost?
A: The cost of the retreat is $25 per person if registered before May 2nd. $30 if paid after May 1st. Children 12 and under are FREE. Funds are available for any participant unable to pay the registration fee.
Q: Can I donate to help pay for those who cannot afford to go?
A: Yes. If you would like to donate to sponsor children and those unable to pay, you may give payment to Central City and designate the money for retreat sponsorship.
Q: What does registration cover?
A: The registration fee covers the camp site, food (4 meals), and programming for the weekend.
Q: Where is the Camp Site?
A: We will be camping at Rurak Bluff West at Stock Lake. It is about an hour and a half from Central City Christian Church
Q: Are there bathrooms
A: The Camp site has 2 enclosed bathrooms about 50 yards from the campground. There are modern facilities about a quarter mile from the campground.
Q: Who will I be camping with?
A: The campground allows for 3 tents and 10 people per site. We will camp families together. Singles who are willing to share tents with the same gender may be asked to do so. Sites will be assigned to maximize our number allotment.
Q: Will there be free time?
A: Yes. There will be several hours of free time on Saturday to enjoy the lake and games.
Q: I have a boat, can I bring it?
A: Yes. Recreational watercraft are allowed. You will accept all liability for individuals who enter you boat. Liability Waivers will be provided to boat owners.
Q: I have a camper or RV. Can I bring it?
A: Yes. Sites are permitted to have 1 camper and two tents. The sites do not have power and we will ask that generators not be run at night. You must include your intention to bring a camper or RV in your registration.
Q: Can I get my own campsite and still participate?
A: Yes. You may reserve a campsite in the campground and still participate in the retreat. Your registration cost if you do this, will be $15 a person to cover the cost of meals.
