Templed Hills Camp and Retreat Center
Summer Address:
Our promise to you:
Our campers live in small Christian communities so they return home relating better with others, appreciating nature more and living closer with God.
Templed Hills is a unique summer choice:
Our small group program gives assurance you're never lost in a crowd and individual attention that affirms who you are.
We give you an adventure in personal & spiritual discovery. You are encourage to grow in relationship with Jesus. We don't just learn of God, we practice Christian living.
Templed Hills is hands-on learning. Through hiking, high & low ropes course, crafts, games, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, horse-riding and environmental activities, you learn new skills in a supportive community of friends. Self-esteem grows here.
Our Staff and Volunteers are great mentors. They're checked and hand-;icked to provide superb leadership and supervision. We train, plan and pray to ensure the physical and emotional safety of our greatest asset: You!
Sign up now and bring a friend up the mountain for
The Adventure of a Lifetime!
Camp Type:
 Residential
Adult
Year Established: 1955 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 4 to 18 years old Cost/Week: $201.00-$350.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Methodist Camp Owner(s): Rocky Mountain United Methodist Conference
Camp Director(s): Tim Rieckhoff-Faris
Nearest Large City: Colorado Springs, CO Off Season Rental: |
Camp Focus:
Adventure Camps: Assorted Adventures Adventure Camps: Environmental Religious Camps: Methodist Traditional Camps Special Accommodations: ADD, Asthma, Food Allergies, |
- Arts and Crafts
- Music
- Performing Arts
Sports Activities:
- Cycling
- Equestrian and Horseback Riding
- Fishing
Adventure Activities:
- Assorted Adventures
- Environmental
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Rock Climbing
- Ropes Course
- Whitewater Rafting
Miscellaneous Activities:
- Team Building
WOW! Day Camp K-3
Discover Templed Hills! A day for first-time and returning campers. Play games, make crafts, go hiking, eat lunch, have FOB (rest), sing songs, learn a Bible story. Children are dropped off, cared for by our trained staff and leave eager to return for overnight camp. Some churches car-pool. June 10 $10
You n Me 4-6 yr old & Adult
Hey kids! Be the only child with your special adult. Hey adults! Spend quality time with your special child. No cooking, planning activities or juggling life. Just be together! Hike, sing, play games, make crafts, hear Bible stories. Stay in a lodge with friends. (Cost per pair. Check out 4pm.) June 18-20 June 25-27 July 2-4 July 26-28 $210
Happy Feet K-1 Your happy feet run with friends, hike a trail, walk to devotions and play games. Stay in your small group cozy cabin. Templed Hills is the right place for your happy feet with trained counselors who know small camper needs & keep you safe. Were waiting for you! June 14-16 June 21-23 July 2-4 Aug 2-4 Aug 9-11 $105
Small Wonders 2-3 Are you adventurous and curious? You have to come to camp! Make friends in a small group with caring, fun counselors. Stay in a cabin, hike, play games, sing songs and have Bible Discoveries. Hurry, sign up and see all the other silly fun well have. (Have a full week of fun; for $10 well care for you between events.) July 9-12 July 23-26 Jul 30-Aug 2 $145 Small Wonders Short July 12-14 July 26-28 $115
Noahs Ark 2-3 Noah loved animals and so do we! Visit Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Co. Springs, where a zoo-keeper introduces you to your favorite animals. Play animal games. Act out Noahs Bible story. Live the rainbow promise with friends. June 18-21 July 4-7 $160
Diggin Dinosaurs 2-3 Like dinosaurs? Visit the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Museum in Woodland Park, dig for bones, enjoy hands-on activities. Plus, do all the great Templed Hills fun: hiking, songs, cookouts, campfires and dinosaur games. June 18-2 Aug. 6-9 $155
Tracks, Trails & Treks 4-6 Join the adventure! Make friends. Challenge yourself on Low Ropes. Ride a horse. Play games, hike, make crafts, sing at campfires, cook out, have Bible Discoveries. Come experience this fun adventure of a life-time! June 25-30 July 9-14 Aug 6-11 $290
Sports & Games 4-6 Come play traditional sports: soccer, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, etc. Plus, well play crazy new games. Well create a Christian team through group challenges. Well hike, worship & laugh. The best part? Templed Hills is non-competitive; what matters most is having fun with friends. July 23-28 $285
Just Zoo It! 4-6 Love animals? Come walk with animals, talk with animals, sleep with animals. Yes! Sleep in the primates building at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Co. Springs. Visit, feed, pet and learn of zoo animals. Plus, well hike, have Bible Discoveries and play games. This one fills quickly! July 9-14 $315
SURVIVAL ! 4-6 A crash course in survival! Find & cook food. Make shelters. Create fires. Face challenges with few supplies. Use map & compass. Your group is lost, find camp. Ride a horse. Survival is easier with Christian friends. And dont worry, at Templed Hills everyone is voted in. July 16-21 $290
You Cant Do That at Camp 4-6 Stay up late, sleep in? Clothes backwards? Ice Cream & pancakes for breakfast? Campers Choice Rules? More crazy fun than is allowed in one week! Follow Jesus in a world that says, You cant do that! Sign up now & youll get to do it! Fills up fast. June 11-16 July 2-7 July 16-21 $275
Horses, Horses, Horses 4-6 Love horses? Go on four rides, culminating in a challenging trail adventure. Learn about horses, instruction improves your riding technique, groom the horses. Help wrangler lead handicapped riders. Plus, well do other Templed Hills fun like hiking, games, cook outs and Bible Discoveries. June 11-16 July 2-7 Aug. 6-11 $375
Choose Your Own Adventure 4-6 Action and adventure from the word go! Choose mountain biking or horse riding. Choose among other great adventures. Well hike, worship, cook out and play games while making new friends and exploring Gods world. Specify horse/bike choice on registration. June 18-23 Aug 6-11 $300
Gone Fishing 4-6 Grab a pole. Travel to lakes and find the perfect spot. Join followers of Jesus -- the great fisherman. Use your fishing experience or learn from an expert. Also, fun, games, hiking, crafts, activities, etc. Bring fishing gear or use ours. Go home with the best fish stories ever! June 18-23 $290
Deaf Youth Fellowship Camp Join deaf friends on the ropes course, crafts, Bible Studies... Leaders know sign language. Sponsored by American Baptist Church. Call for registration info. July 9-14
Camp Joy 1-9 Children of incarcerated parents: this is for you! Get away from it all with friends who understand where everyone is accepted. Rise to the challenge! Laugh, hike, make crafts, Bible Discoveries, challenge course! Camperships provided, call 303-733-3736. NOTE: send registration with $25 deposit to: Camp Joy, RMCUMC, 6110 Greenwood Plaza, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 June 25-30
Rocks, Ropes, Rapids 7-8 If you want adventure and friendships, this camp is for you! Mountain Bike. Rock Climb. White-water raft. Soar on high ropes. Work together on challenges you cant do alone. Gain skills & self-confidence in a Christian group that supports its friends. Sign up now for your adventure! June 25-30 July 2-7 July 30-Aug 4 Aug. 6-11 $380
Sports & Games Extreme 7-8 Lets play! Well brush up on traditional sports skills: soccer, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, etc. Add new games, group-building challenges, and a horse-ride. The best part? Templed Hills is non-competitive; friendships matter most. Plus enjoy Wacky Olympics! July 23-28 $290
Climbing Adventure 7-8 Cant stay on the ground? Scramble on rocks and up a wall. Climb at Garden of the Gods. Camp one night by cliff, campfire breakfast, climb all day. Improve climbing & belay skills. Trust friends & Jesus--the ultimate lead climber Stay up in the air by being physically fit. Jul 16-21 $315
The Musical 7-12 Calling ALL music lovers! Learn songs, dance moves, speaking parts, solos, create cool props...then put on a musical for parents & friends! Well do all the Templed Hills hiking, campfires, games Your chance in the spotlight! BRAVO! July 16-21 $290
Horse Adventure 7-8 Love horses? Go on four rides, culminating in a challenging breakfast adventure. Learn about horses, instruction improves your riding technique, groom the horses. Help wrangler lead handicapped riders. Plus, all the other Templed Hills fun. July 9-14 $380
LIT (Leader in Training) age 16-18 Learn skills, demands & joys of camp work. This two part event is for select leaders who will become close friends. Learn counselor & support staff skills. Play, pray & climb ropes. Choose a half-week later in the summer & use your learnings. Experience real camp! Your life will change!
