Mom and Son's 2026 Camp Trip

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Date

Sunday July 19th

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Location

Bunker Hills Campground

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Duration

1 Night

Around every campfire, stories are shared and memories are made. This weekend is sure to be filled with laughter, fellowship, and moments that remind us of God's goodness and the incredible gift of time together.

Camp Details

WELCOME! I hope you are as excited as I am to spend a night camping together with these wonderful boys. I want this to be just as fun (and stress free) for us mom's.

Below is information that, I hope, aids in an enjoyable and memorable experience for all.

🏕️ Consider it covered...

The following items will be provided.

  • Two Burner Camp Stove w/propane
  • Blackstone Flattop camp grill
  • Cookset pots
  • Picnic Table Covers
  • Screen room tent should weather/bugs make us need it
  • Paper plates; Plastic Spoons, Forks, Knives; Napkins
  • Trash bags
  • Can Opener
  • Sharp Knife
  • Dish Towel and Dish
  • Lighter/Matches
  • Lantern(1)
  • S'more Sticks (5)...could use a few more
  • Coffee Maker/Coffee (a MUST)

🥗 Meals / Food & Drink

MEALS

For Meals we will split in teams of 2;
- one team owns Sunday Dinner
- one team owns Monday Breakfast.

Each team is responsible for planning the meal and getting the groceries for the group.


    Team BKS:
  • Barnes
  • Katzenberger
  • Svec
    Team CSS:
  • Coulthart
  • Spande
  • Steffens

FOOD/DRINK

Feel free to bring your favorite goodies and drinks.
The following will be provided...

  • Bottled Water (24pk)
  • S'more fixings
  • Coffee

💰 Fees

Below is a breakdown of campground/firewood costs:

  • Group Campsite ($80)
  • Firewood - $7/bundle ($28)

TOTAL: $18 per family


NOTE: If you don't already have an Anoka County park pass, you will be asked to purchase a day pass or annual pass at the Park gate. This is a requiment by Anoka County Park & Rec.

Rough Itinerary

Sun

Arrival & Setup

Check-in anytime after 3pm

  • Set up tents and establish camp
  • Get familiar with campsite and amenities

Dinner Prep / Dinner

Aim to Start Preparing Dinner ~5ish


Meal Team: BKS (Barnes, Katzenberger, Svec)

Ice Breaker Game

Mom Knows Best?

Time permitting

6:30
to 8p

Transform Youth - Glow Games

Boys participate in Transform Youth & Mom's hangout at camp


Fireside Devotion

Growing in Courage: The journey ahead and what we choose to carry

  • Joshua 1:9
  • Hebrews 12:1–2

Relax, S'mores by the Fire

No Agenda! Enjoy each other's company

Nighty, Nite!

  • Secure the campsite
  • Fire out
  • Off to bed
Mon

Breakfast

Meal Team: CSS (Coulthart, Spande, Steffens)

🙁

Pack-up & Departure

Must be checked out by Noon

What to Pack

🏕️ Camping Gear

  • Tent - Reach out if you need one
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad, air mattress, or tent cot
  • Pillow
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Camp chair for around the fire - Reach out if you need one
  • Cooler

🎒 Other Essentials

  • Bible/Notebook/Pen
  • Water bottle
  • Bugspray - the ticks are no joke this year!
  • Cards/Games/Football/Etc. (optional)
  • Toiletries (toothbrush/paste/etc.)
  • Any and all things that make camping special to you!
  • Favorite shareable snacks
  • Drinks (if you want something other than water)
  • Camping luxury items
  • Etc.

👕 Clothing Reminder

  • Sweatshirt or hoodie (as it can get cool at night even in the summer)
  • Rain jacket (for those pop-up showers)