Why I Love Camp
Panning for gold Never gets old, When you are at Rock-N-Water. Singing at the campfire, Lifts love and worship higher. And that’s not even half the fun! […]
19th Mar 2019
19th Feb 2019
Prayer At Its Finest
The cool breeze of the night brushing up against my face, along with the radiating warmth of the campfire encapsulated me in a state of complete tranquility as I sat on a bench, listening to the worship songs. The subtle chirping of crickets in the trees and the gentle strum of a guitar further enriched [...]
1st Jan 2019
Rhythm
The water was stunning once I had a chance to look at it. It flowed peacefully, meandering, creating its own world. Not a droplet strayed from the path, joining together to create a gorgeous river. Slush, slush, slush. The liquid shimmered, casting the sun’s heavenly rays far and for all to see. Though clear, it [...]
11th Dec 2018
Under And Out
I forced myself to look at the rushing water below my feet. White and unforgiving, the water had no way to see past the swirling surface. In the back of my mind, I recalled the line of people waiting behind me, but the thought was drowned out by the roar of the small waterfall before [...]
6th Nov 2018
A Trip to Remember!
Today, we arrived at Rock-N-Water! I was so excited but a little nervous because it was my first camping trip! We arrived at the meeting place. We played a few games and ate lunch. Camp was off to a great start! After that, we were assigned to some groups. I was in Charlotte’s group. We [...]
18th Sep 2018
Rain Soaked And Having A Blast!
Have you ever been excited to be in the cold, pouring rain panning for gold? Surprisingly, I have. It was like I had gone through a time portal and ended up back in the days of the California Gold Rush at a camp called Rock-N-Water located near Coloma, California. […]
21st Aug 2018
Rock-N-Water – A Poem
Rock n’ Water Away from the cities, nestled in the hills, by the lollipop tree, and a river that fills, There is a small beach between brush, with a rock, a sound place to stand, a bit firmer than sand. […]
17th Jul 2018
A Million Times Over
I went to Rock-N-Water a couple years ago with my church’s youth group and I couldn’t pick a better place to grow in my faith and friendships. I still hold on to the bonds I was blessed to make with my friends, how much I got to get closer to God, and how I was [...]
19th Jun 2018
Rich in My Heart
At Rock-N-Water I panned for gold for the first time. My experience changed the way I thought about gold-panning. People on television make panning look effortless. What I learned that day was nothing like I expected. […]
24th Jan 2017
Where Rock-N-Water May Hide
Flowing from beginning to end The American river with a rich blend, Of gold, Shining big and bold By the riverside Where Rock'n Water may hide James Marshall journeyed far and wide He found gold, the first, with pride Down the road to Placerville By the Side of the massive hill Take your wagon Follow [...]