FAQ

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AT CAMP?

ANSWER: A very blessed week!

 

Spiritually Focused

This family camp is a wonderful week of rest, encouragement, worship & study.  We come together twice a day for chapel.  The acapella singing in worship is a very uplifting time of praise and it sounds tremendous. There are classes for everyone - Pre-campers, youth, college and adults. In addition, all our teachers do an excellent job of preparing to share God’s word in a very encouraging and relatable way.

 

A Peaceful Cabin Life

This is the ideal facility and it fits our group perfectly with many cabins ranging in age and size.  Each cabin has electricity and has several bunk-beds with quality mattresses.  Some bunks are singles, while others have a double mattress on the bottom.  You will want to bring sleeping bags or bedding. Larger cabins include a bathroom and shower facilities while the smaller cabins are built near a shower & bath house. A few of the larger cabins have a common area with a refrigerator and kitchenette.

 

Our Host

Black Hills Retreat Center is secluded near the heart of the Black Hills. The amenities include a dining hall which include 3 meals per day. The Chapel becomes a main area used for worship and to get in out of the weather.  In addition, the camp features a low-ropes course, climbing wall, zip line, a lake for swimming or fishing, a large field for games, as well as a gaga pit, and volleyball & basketball courts. The surrounding hills offer lots of hiking, scenic views and beautiful starry nights.

 

WHEN IS THE 2023 CAMP SESSION?

July 30 through August 5.

Camp 'check-in' is from 3pm to 5pm (MST) in the Dining Hall.  Please do not arrive early. Campers should arrive within this time period to get their bunk assignments, settle-in, and meet their fellow campers.  Campers will need to then go find their bunk, get unpacked, and get to know their counselors for the week.  We technically begin at 5pm Sunday night. Pick up time will be Saturday morning between 7:30am and 9am.  We need to get everyone off the camp premises by 9am so that the campgrounds can prepare for the next camp that will be coming in later.

 

HOW MUCH IS CAMP THIS YEAR?

Due to the recent change in ownership of the Black Hills Retreat Center, Black Hills Bible Camp will have some changes as well.  

In the past, BHBC has always used the kitchen at the facility and staffed it ourselves.  Our fabulous cooks prepared the meals with great love and care. This will no longer be allowed as the Retreat Center will staff the kitchen.  This will allow us more opportunity for time with our campers as there will be no need for cooks, servers or clean-up crew.  With these changes and the increased costs in food, and all the other expenses in putting on a weeklong camp session, some of our fees have increased.  

The 2023 camp fees are as follows:

•        Children Ages (0-2): $0.00

•        Children Ages (3-5): $100.00

•        Children Ages (6-7): $225.00

•        Children Ages (8-11): $300.00

•        Adults Ages (12+): $350.00

•        Couples Cabins: $410.00 per person (limited availability)

 

Registration for Camp will open May 1 and will close when camp is full or by July 18.  Anyone wishing to come to camp needs to register and pay online before the July 18.  You can pay quickly and easily online, or you will be able to pay after you’ve completed registration. Please plan accordingly.

 

WHEN IS MY REGISTRATION COMPLETE AND I HAVE ENSURED MY SPOT AT CAMP?

ANSWER:  As soon as you complete your online registration and make your online payment.

Camp is first come first serve so your REGISTRATION IS ONLY COMPLETE WHEN PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.  You can pay quickly and easily online, you will be prompted to pay after you’ve completed each registration.

 

DO I HAVE TO PAY ONLINE?

ANSWER:  No, you do not have to pay online.

You can mail your payment to: 

                     BLACK HILLS BIBLE CAMP, INC.
                     c/o SHELBY GILL
                     PO BOX 214
                     Sundance, WY 82729

Complete registration online first then send your payment.  Make sure your payment is postmarked by July 18th.

 

CAN I BRING MY BABY?

ANSWER:  YES, this is a family camp! 

We hope you bring them all.

 

WHO IS DIRECTING CAMP THIS YEAR?

ANSWER:  Steve Tucker and Jerry Savage

Steve and Jerry are longtime friends and veteran directors of BHBC.  Their energy and enthusiasm have been a huge blessing to all who have come to camp. It's going to be a great experience that you won't want to miss out on. Be prepared for some major fun!

 

WHEN SHOULD WE ARRIVE?

ANSWER:  Camp entry begins at 3:00pm on Sunday, July 30.

Check-in at the Dining Hall to receive your housing information. Please do not arrive early to camp, check-in will be open from 3pm to 5pm.  If you are going to show up later than that, send us an email and let us know in advance if you would please. Drive safe and we'll see you there!

 

ARE THERE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE?

ANSWER:  We have a few Campership awards to give to eligible  campers each year. 

On our Campership Application page, there is a printable Campership Application.  All applications for Camperships must be received by July 15.  Complete and send to:

BLACK HILLS BIBLE CAMP, INC.
c/o Jennifer Alpers
327 N Buckeye
Stafford, KS 67578

 

CAN I MAKE A DONATION TO BHBC?

ANSWER:  Yes, donations are collected and used for Camperships.

These are camp scholarships that help families with financial hardships cover their camper's registration costs.  We encourage you to pray about this opportunity to help a child attend camp and grow closer to God. Your generous contribution would be greatly appreciated.

 

WHOM DO I CONTACT WITH MORE QUESTIONS?

ANSWER:   Ask us at bhbiblecamp@gmail.com 

Everything flows through that email address as someone who probably knows the answer will respond. In fact, if you need to contact a camper during camp, you can send an email to that email address and we can pass on the information.