Summer Adventures

For Junior and Senior High Church Youth Groups, Christian Schools, and Families.

 

One Day Adventures   Multi Day Retreats   Week Long for Groups   Trips for Individuals

 

The Adventures

These one day adventures are great by themselves, or you can customize your group's experience by combining them into a multi day retreat or a week long summer camp.

Whitewater Rafting

The Splash-About

(One Day Raft $87 per person, includes lunch) Spend the day with us (or two) and splash through Class III Rapids on a 10 mile river ride! Learn more about working together, and about simply having fun in what God has created. Travel through a beautiful valley, water fighting, swimming, and paddling together. If you want to keep it dry, don't bring it on the river. (The South Fork of the American River has two, ten mile sections perfect for one or two days of wet, adventurous fun. The actual river time on each section typically ranges from 4 to 5 hours)

The Ruck-A-Chuck

(1 Day Class IV Raft $119 per person, includes lunch) One day of Class IV rafting down a 16 mile section of the Middle Fork of the American River. This full day has some extreme whitewater along with plenty of opportunity for group bonding and experiencing God in this isolated, deep river canyon. Senior high participants need recent class III experience. (Minimum of 10 people)

Yakity-Yak

(One Day fun yack $97 per person, includes lunch) One or two days of Class III white water in inflatable kayaks. Meet the waves face to face as you enter rapids at water level! Work in pairs to navigate your yak for a challenging, fun, and growing experience. (A minimum of six, maximum of 16 people.)

Rock Climbing

The Rock Solid

(One Day Rock $63 per person, includes lunch) Prepare yourself for one day of outdoor Top-Rope Rock Climbing (on real rocks), rappelling, and bouldering in a beautiful river canyon. Learn more about trusting others, pushing yourself into growth, and looking to God in everything we do. Finish the day with more climbing or with wet opportunities of adventure in this amazing canyon. We promise an adventure at any skill level. (A Minimum of six people.)

Canyoneering

The Explore-A-Canyon (Class 1B to 2C Canyoneering)

(One Day Hike, $60 per person, includes lunch)

Explore one of our astonishing canyons to discover adventure within the peace and beauty of God's creation. Students love to hike and swim through these deep canyons to find great adventures and isolated splendor. (A minimum of 6 people.)

Team Building

The Team Challenge

(One day Course, $44 per person, includes lunch)

Stretch your youth group to trust, encourage, and support each other as they attempt our games, challenges, and initiatives. We use the wet, American River to customize this day for your group with unity and fun in mind. In addition to our high-energy activities, we will also take advantage of Rock-N-Water’s beautiful out door setting, challenging your group with times of stillness designed for an intimate encounter with God in His creation. (Minimum of ten people on one day trips)

Some 2-5 Day Example Retreats & Summer Camps

You can customize a combination of any of the above adventures into a 2 to 5 day summer camp. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

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The Canyon Rock

(2 days. The Explore-A-Canyon and Rock Climbing. $165 per person Includes 5 meals and 2 nights camping)
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The Canyon Splash

(2 days. The Explore-A-Canyon and Splash About. $189 per person Includes 5 meals and 2 nights camping)
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The Raft and Rock

(2 days. The Rock Solid and Splash About. $192 per person includes 5 meals and 2 nights camping)
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The Classic Combo

(2 days of Class III whitewater rafting. $199 per person, includes 4 meals
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The Chuck Splash (High School & up)

(2 days. One day Class III and one day Class IV whitewater. $248 per person
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The Canyon Rock Team

(3 days. The Explore-A-Canyon, plus Rock Solid, and one day of Team Building. $234 per person Includes 8 meals and 3 nights camping)
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3 Canyons

Hike, swim and explore through 3 challenging canyons filled with wet, adventurous fun! Each day the group visits a remote canyon, beyond the comfort zone of the general public, where God's "invisible attributes" can be "clearly seen". $247 per person (Includes 8 meals and 3 nights camping)
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The Canyon Splash Team

(3 days. The Explore-A-Canyon, plus Splash About, and one day of focused Team Building. $258 per person Includes 8 meals and 3 nights camping)
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The Triple Play

(3 days. The Explore-A-Canyon, plus Rock Solid, and one day of Rafting Class III. $277 per person Includes 8 meals and 3 nights camping)
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The Colossal Combo

(3 days. The Classic Combo and Rock Solid. $304 per person Includes 8 meals and 3 nights camping)
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The Canyon Canyon Rock Team

(4 days. Two days of Canyoneering (in 2 very different canyons) plus a day each of Rock Climbing and team building. $304 per person Includes 11 meals and 4 nights camping)
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The Canyon Rock Splash Team Builder

(4 days. The Canyon Rock Splash with a day of Team Challenge to bring the group closer together. $329 per person Includes 11 meals and 4 nights camping)
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The Canyon Colossal

(4 days. The Colossal Combo and Explore-A-Canyon. $370 per person Includes 11 meals and 4 nights camping)
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The Canyon Rock Splash Yak

(4 days. The Canyon Colossal with the second day of rafting in inflateable kayaks. $380 per person Includes 11 meals and 4 nights camping)
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The Canyon Chuck Rock Splash

(4 days. The Canyon Colossal with the second day of rafting on the Class IV Ruck-A-Chuck (High school or older). $400 per person Includes 11 meals and 4 nights camping)
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The Three River Challenge

(5 day Adventure Camp. Team Building, Canyoneering, Rock Climbing and two days of Class III whitewater rafting. $398 per person includes 13 meals and 4 nights camping.)
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The Four River Challenge (Sr High and older)

(5 day Extreme Adventure Camp for High School students (and older). Team Building, Canyoneering, Rock Climbing, one day Class III whitewater rafting, and one day of Class IV rafting on the Middle Fork. $426 per person includes 13 meals and 4 nights camping.) Minimum 10 People. AKA: Canyon/Chuck/Rock/Splash/Team
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Go here for week long summer camp suggestions, or call us to create your own 2-5 day camp.

Backpacking

The Backpacker Paluza (5 day trip)

(5 Day Backpacking extravaganza. $323 per person includes Monday breakfast through Friday lunch and camping Sunday through Thursday nights) Amazing relationship building time while the group is secluded in God's creation makes this trip our favorite. We'll spend four days back packing, canyoneering, and rock climbing in the back country of the Sierras. Then we'll celebrate on the fifth day with class III rafting on the South Fork of the American River (or bump it up to the Class IV Ruck-A-Chuck for senior high groups for just $355). While out in the backcountry, we'll explore God's playground, and challenge ourselves through quiet times, campfires, climbing, waterslides, and rappelling off a 90ft. cliff. We believe this trip is simply ... Unbeatable! (A minimum of twelve people, maximum of twenty.)
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Options

One day adventures can stand alone, have camping and additional meals added, or be combined into 2 to 5 day summer camps to better fit the goals and time frame of your youth group. Our staff is super excited to provide you with Bible-based campfire or devotional programming at no charge, or to assist you in any way we can with your own campfire program ideas.

This year's theme is "One" - Our culture seems to have so many options. So many possible answers/directions to chose in life... The truth is disguised with a myriad of possibilities. In the midst of all the chaos, there is something surprisingly refreshing about the number 1. Among all the hopes we can look to, there is one hope to live by. Of all the loves, one is true. Of all the assets we have, there is one strength. Of all the audiences watching, there is one we are focused on. Of all who care (or don't care) for you there is one who truly loves you. Of all the theories about your existence, there is one Creator. Of all the hats you wear, you have one inescapable identity (a child of God). There is one salvation....... The dark side of this number is what most of us are conditioned to "look out for", but that is the opposite 1.

Ask about T-shirts ($8) before you come and expect to add $8 to any Spring rafting trips for wetsuits and spring conditions. Prices are subject to change.

Service Projects are available for groups that are interested. Prices vary based on the nature of the project, so give us a call to talk about a half day, whole day, or half and half day (half day service project plus a half day of adventure).

How to...

How to Find Out More

The best way to understand more is to call us. We enjoy answering your questions so you can determine if, or how Rock-N-Water can support your ministry to youth. By Phone: 1.800.738.0555 or 530.621.3918. By email: fun@rocknwater.com. On-Line: Fill out a simple form to contact us.

How to Book A Trip

Because Rock-N-Water is so customizable, it is probably best if you give us a call as we will want to nail down the following details:

Prospective dates.

The Adventures you want.

The number of people you expect to bring

Money

For trips booked before January, a 10% deposit is due to be postmarked within two weeks of booking the trip with an additional 15% due in late January.

For trips booked in January or later, a 25% deposit is due postmarked within two weeks of booking the trip.

Final numbers and final payment are due two Fridays before your trip starts. Exceptions for payment will only be made for those that have been loyal with final numbers and payment deadlines in the past.

How to Promote Your Trip

There is a two week (or more if you need it) delay between when you book a trip and when your deposit is due. We suggest you use this time to get your group excited and committed financially to the endeavor. Consider the following:

Show your youth the section(s) of our promo DVD (tell us if you have not received one) you think would entice them and speak about the goals you have for them as individuals and for the group as a whole. Make it an adventure of specific, Divine intention. A pilgrimage. Here is a partial list of possibilities:

Individually connecting with God in His creation.

Learning how to have fun in creation, without electronic devices.

Learning how to be more adventurous in their lives with their Christian faith.

Building new and closer friendships.

Bringing their friends to Christ.

Building unity and developing teamwork.

Equipping a leadership team for your youth group.

A really fun, challenging, and exciting time together.

Pin up the poster we send when you book the trip, along with a sign up sheet that is limited to the number of students reserved with us, but include an additional waiting list so everyone interested can sign.

Collect a non-refundable deposit from each student so they (and their parents) become committed to the trip along with you.

Check out our resources page for more materials that might help you promote your trip.

As the trip gets closer, we recommend you show the DVD again and collect the rest of trip cost from each person before calling in your final number.