Hopefully you have already made plans to join in the fun on The Experience summer camp out. The dates are July 16-18 above Crouch, Idaho. Note that there will not be any services at our Meridian location on Saturday, July 17.

We’ll be camping in the “back-yard” of Bolenders’ cabin. Their back yard is actually the forest. Sleep under the stars, in a tent, or in your luxurious RV. There’s lots of ground to sit on, but if you want a chair you need to pack it along.

If you need directions to the cabin, just contact us and we’ll make sure you can find it!

This weekend camping trip is a great opportunity to become better acquainted with other church members and maybe meet some people you don’t even know yet. It’s a time to relax with friends. There will be a worship service Saturday morning that will begin late enough for those that might be driving up that morning to get there, and an evening vespers program as sundown approaches Saturday night.

Bring your own water. There is water at the cabin if you don’t mind the taste of iron. Pets are discouraged, but if you can’t bear to leave Fido at home, keep him on a leash or in his kennel. The river is still running high enough for some fun floating. Bring your own tubes, rafts and life jackets. There’s fishing allowed, too. Hike, bike, or just relax in your camp chair or hammock.

Plan on cooking your own meals, and bringing all your own utensils. I’d encourage you to create a potluck picnic with a few other people. Saturday evening many people enjoy roasting hot-dogs and marshmallows over the fire.