OUR GOALS
What is the next step? For a teen willing to give his life to God and do whatever He chooses, the daunting task of how to prepare for that life can be overwhelming or unknown. The destination of a lifetime in God’s work is admirable, but the path to get there as well as the tools and knowledge needed to take the next step can be unclear. Ministry Outfitters is designed for 10th–12th graders whose goal in life is to serve God. Challenging, practical sessions will address topics like preaching and teaching, leadership and service, family relationships, shepherding and counseling, management and stewardship, and a personal walk with God. Although the camp is free, it’s not for everyone. *A pastoral recommendation is necessary, and a heart willing to grow is crucial. Multiple speakers with ministry experience will share their knowledge and encourage each camper to take the next step. Ministry Outfitters will give you a peek at what you can expect in the future and a place that adds the tools you need to serve God in a way that He says, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”
*When campers sign up, they will need their pastor to send a brief e-mail to info@ironwood.org recommending they attend Ministry Outfitters.
Things You Should Know
Arrival and Departure: Everyone coming to an Ironwood camp, retreat, or conference must register at the office. Please do so upon arrival. The office is open at arrival times and each work day from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. First and last meals, as well as registration times, will be announced in the brochure for each camp.
Late Arrivals: Should your arrival be delayed for some reason, please call the camp office at 760.257.3503 to hold your reservations and to give us an estimate of your arrival time, especially if you will be late for the first meal.
What to Bring: Bed and bath linens are provided for campers age 18 and up. Campers should bring a flashlight, Bible, note pad, pen or pencil, toiletries, and spending money. Please call if you have questions. You might also want to bring suntan lotion, sunglasses, Chap Stick, hat, flip-flops to wear to and from the lake, and a camera.
Please do not bring pets, cigarettes, drugs, fireworks, or clothing with worldly advertising.
Special Diets: Because we cannot accommodate various special diets, please bring your own supplementary foods, if needed. A refrigerator, microwave, and toaster are available to store and prepare special diet foods. Food from a Homestead meal may be set aside for a future meal.
Clothing Tips: During spring, fall, and winter camps, the weather in the desert varies from quite warm to quite cold. Be prepared for either. For horseback riding, boots or shoes with heels are encouraged for a safer situation.
Ladies . . . Any fashion worn must come to the top of the knee. Appropriate clothing includes knee-length shorts, skirts, or dresses and loose-fitting pants or jeans. Colored, modest shorts must be worn over swimsuits. If the top of the swimsuit is not lined or has a low neckline in front or back, a colored T-shirt or tank top must be worn over it. A large towel or cover-up must be worn while going to and from the lake.
Gentlemen . . . Long pants are recommended for services and evening meals. Other fashions that come to the knee are appropriate for activity times. Swimsuits must be modest, trunk-type suits. No excessively tight, thin, or short suits.
Lost & Found: Lost and found items not requested within 30 days will be disposed of. Requested items will be mailed at your expense.