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13 Day Overview

The Switchback13
A 13-day life changing adventure...
June 21 - July 3 - $335.00

The Switchback13 is part of our OnTrack program and is uniquely designed to mingle adventure and outdoor skills with character building, leadership training, team work, and most of all a closer relationship with The Creator. The program is aimed at helping teens see the need for a "switch" in direction and to equip them with the tools necessary for making wise life-choices.

During the 13 day adventure, campers will be faced with practical and Biblical instruction to help them understand the role that God has for leadership in their lives. The “On Track” program is bathed in fun and excitement and is designed to help the camper to enjoy his stay, all the while setting on course a “vessel fit for the Master’s use.”

This program is for boys
entering the 7th - 12th grades.

Campers are removed from their day to day schedule and placed in a controlled environment where they are isolated from their regular comfort zones. This allows for a "reality check" and produces an awareness for what is really important in life. It can also provide a new-found appreciation for what God has already blessed them with.

In addition to setting young men "On Track". The Switchback13 is an action packed, 13 day, introduction to survival in the remote Appalachian forests. This adventurous 13 days includes, hiking, backpacking, outdoor cooking, climbing, fire building, shelter building, high and low ropes course, canoeing, rappelling, and much more. This fast-paced exciting adventure is a wonderful tool to teach and prepare teens for life. Immersed in fun, campers will learn obedience and respect while learning to work together with others. Each camper will have the opportunity to try their skills on our low ropes course, our zip line, as well as participate in a variety of teem challenges. This camp is for boys entering the 7th - 12th grades. The total cost is $335.00.

The goal and aim of the 13 day program is to help teenagers see the need for a "switch" in direction. Each day of the program is specifically designed to build upon the previous day. Click here for a overview of the 13 days.

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This program is NOT for teenagers that have been institutionalized. Rather, it is for young men who may be headed in a dangerous direction. If a parent's goal is to get their teen "On Track" before it is to late, this may be the start of a great "switch" in direction.

Does your teenager need improvement in any of these areas?
Authority Issues...Rebellion...Music...Discipline Problems...Bad Attitude...Wrong Friends...Violent Temper...Bad Language...

A Note to Parents From Our General Director
"Our method is simple, yet affective. Young men need to be taught respect and shown love through God's Word. We believe that God gives children parents for the purpose of raising them and preparing them for the future. We are here to assist parents in this difficult process and to help build a strong and vital child / parent relationship. Our trained staff will guides campers on their fun learning journey. We have a 3 to 1 staff / camper ratio for this program. This ensures that campers are safe and have their needs met individually. Each camper will participate in morning and evening chapel services, where they will hear preaching and be challenged from the Word of God. In addition to chapel, campers will also have nightly group devotions and personal devotions each morning before they start their day. This program, along with each program we have, is designed to point the camper to a real and lasting relationship with Jesus Christ. We want to assist parents and churches in developing Godly character in the lives of young people." Our goal is to set "ON TRACK" a vessel fit for the masters use.- Rev. Jason J. Perlak

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