| See what teachers had to
say:
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See what parents and kids
had to say:
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|  "I've
attended 49er camp for most of 13 years... This trip is a priority
and the core of our Gold Rush studies. When you can walk away from
an experience wanting to love God more, or loving Him more, that is
very cool! Thank you for your encouragement and godly examples."
Gwen Larsen
Ygnacio Valley Christian School
Pittsburg, California |
 "I
have been coming here fore over 10 years and every year I love it
more! It is so well organized. The staff shares a true love of Jesus
with the kids. The parents are very impressed - and it all takes place
in a beautiful setting!"
Dolly Jackson
Sacramento Adventist Academy
Sacramento, CA |
|  "California
History through Gold Mines, panning for gold, nature hikes, settlers'
games, hoe-down, campfire songs and stories, tug-o-war - all held
together by God's sovereign hand. A top-notch program run by Rock-N-Water."
Chris Chu
Alpha Beacon
Redwood City, CA |
 "This
is truly a wonderful experience that my 4th graders remember forever!
Every 8th grade graduation students always acknowledge their 49er
Fun trip."
Johanna Lopez
St. Mary's
Ukiah, Ca |
|  "The
staff were wonderful! They kept the kids engaged and on task. The
activities were fun and the kids had a great time. I really enjoyed
the spiritual aspect of the camp..."
Tina Brust
St. John Vianney
Rancho, CA |
 "The
staff was great... The food was delicious. We had a wonderful experience."
Kate Heinz
Contra Costa Christian School
Walnut Creek, California |
 "This
has been the most awesome experience for me and my kids... the teaching
of the history has been excellent and the bible teaching that they've
done has been so cool..."
Beverly Goodman
Community Christian Schools
Pine Grove, California |
 "...they
are experiencing things that they would not be able to experience
anywhere else but here. They are unique experiences that they will
carry with them throughout their life, and the adults learn a lot
as well. You should definitely consider brining your kids and coming
along with them."
Cara Maffini
The GreenHouse
Sacramento, California |
 "I
love Rock-N-Water because it blends history and [Christianity] and
it makes them come alive for the students where they are not just
reading things in books, but experiencing it as it was. It changes
my 4th graders every year and it's something they look forward to."
Kristi Vazquez
Trinity Christian School
Sacramento, CA |
 "I've
been brining my 4th graders to Rock-N-Water for 10 years... We find
it a very fascinating time of parent and child bonding, and getting
closer to God in His natural plan for us... The [guides] are amazing
and wonderful, they are fun to be with and the children just have
a marvelous time."
Cindy Hotaling
San Ramon Valley Christian Academy
Danville, California |
 "It
brings history alive, totaly... every year you see the kids get into
what they are doing, they come here and they come to life... They
experience some of what the 49ers would have felt at that time, and
by the time they get into their their tents at night, after the ho-down
and the songs and the stories, boom - lights out - they are done."
Donna Garcia
Pacific West Christian Academy
Gilroy, California
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 "The
great thing about Rock-N-Water that I like the most, is that it is
a Christian experience also with the 49er experience, that there is
a Christian emphasis talking about finding their treasure in heaven
and storing up those treasures. I just like that they can bring the
whole focus of 49er camp, which is fun in itself, which is a great
time and a great experience, but there is a Christian emphasis, talking
about the Lord, sharing devotion, and having quiet times. Coming from
a Christian School that makes a huge difference for us."
Michelle Montgomery
Pacific West Christian Academy
Gilroy, CA |
 "We
really enjoyed especially how Christ was involved in the whole program,
it always came back to God... I think the highlights for the kids
were the panning for gold and the ho-down... The people who work here
are really nice and dedicated..."
Michael Chase
Carden Christian Academy
Citrus Heights, California
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 "It
has been fantastic! The people they have working here are infinitely
patient with my kids with infinite energy, which is a good combination
the only way it would have worked. The food is fantastic... I can't
recommend this place highly enough, please come out here and enjoy
yourselves."
Griff Joyce
Saint John Vianney School
Rancho Cordova, California |
 "To
really appreciate California history, to actually be there, to be
able to pan from the American River, students just love that... Having
a parent with their child, watching them bond in the outdoors with
no electronic equipment, to actually be able to enjoy nature, and
appreciate each other, a bonding they look forward to every year.
This is the big big moment for them, their siblings tell them about
it and they can't wait until they get to do it as well."
Sharlotte Swanson
Los Altos Christian School
Los Altos, California |
 "I
appreciate how organized the staff is here, and how the activities
are so well planned and actually perfectly suited for 4th graders,
they enjoy the rope making, and the panning, and the indian beads
and just everything that we do. And I also appreciate the real Christian
spirit of the staff, the wonderful testimonies that they give as they
speak as the pioneers... It really makes them a part of California
history, in fact I feel a part of California history just being here..."
Marilyn Bryant
Los Altos Christian School
Los Altos, CA
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 "It
has been incredible watching the kids having a hands on experience.
Getting to walk through the mining areas and panning for gold, and
taking everything they learned and putting it into action. The staff
here is great they take care of the kids..."
Michelle Greenland
Campbell Christian School
Campbell, California
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 "It's
a great experience. I love all the people that dress up, they give
the great atmosphere of 1854 (the year that they are here), they sing
songs, they do dancing, all this awesome stuff, they keep the kids
going, there is no time for them to get in trouble. I encourage you
to bring your students here, I'd be a loss if you didn't come."
Michelle Haas
First Church Christian Academy
Fresno, California
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 "This
is my 5th year at Rock-N-Water, it's a great place. One of the things
that really sticks out to me is the youth of many of the staff, how
well they relate to the kids... can roll play with humor, there is
a lot of bonding between the 4th graders and the young staff, and
yet with the youth of the staff there is also maturity in Christ,
that as they speak they are always incorporating scriptures or scriptural
principals, especially as far as the real treasure being in heaven
not here on earth... to seek God and not just gold... It's a real
bonding time for parents and children... it is an opportunity for
parents and children to make a memory and a spiritual memory as well."
Paula McBride
Faith Christian School
Yuba City, California
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