Winter Family Camp

Feb 12 — Feb 15, 2012 (Sun — Wed) • Speaker: Neil Wilson

Neil has been writing seriously for about 30 years. In that time, he has contributed foot notes to over twenty different Bibles. He is also the author of several books including: Were You There? The Mysterious Old Church; The One Year Book of Proverbs; The One Year Book of Life Lessons from the Bible, and has written a number of Bible studies and other topical curriculum. He has assisted with the development of many books with authors such as: James MacDonald, Chip Ingram, Sue Mallory, Chuck Swindoll, Max Lucado, Carey Casey and others.

Neil grew up in Mexico and Brazil as the son of Wycliffe Bible Translator missionaries. His passion for God’s Word grew out of seeing first hand the effect of the Scriptures on the lives of those who had never read them in their own language. Later, during Seminary, Neil worked for Youth for Christ in the Campus Life High School Ministry. Then he became a local pastor in Wisconsin, where he served in Eureka for 13 years and Ripon for 6 years.

Neil’s wife, Sherrie, is a teacher. Neil and Sherrie raised three children, two of whom are presently married. They are also proud grandparents of 5.

MELTDOWN 2012

Feb 24 — Feb 26, 2012 (Fri — Sun)

Work Weekend

May 4 — May 6, 2012 (Fri — Sun) • Cost: No Charge

Well orchestrated work projects and a time of fellowship. Work Weekend is a great time for family and friends to combine their efforts at helping to get the Camp ready for the busy summer months. There will be tasks suited for helpers of all ages. A hearty thank you is extended to all, along with complimentary meals and housing.

Memorial Day Family Weekend

May 25 — May 28, 2012 (Fri — Mon) • Speaker: Ray Pritchard

Ray has traveled the world as a speaker for various missions and convention groups. He is a lecturer and speaker at several colleges and seminaries, and has written numerous books and articles over the course of his ministry. www.keepbelieving.com

Kids Quest

Jun 13 — Jun 16, 2012 (Wed — Sat)

Junior Camp

Jun 17 — Jun 23, 2012 (Sun — Sat)

First Adventure

Jun 18 — Jun 21, 2012 (Mon — Thu)

Take 7

Jun 24 — Jun 30, 2012 (Sun — Sat)

Junior High Canoe/Hike

Jun 24 — Jun 30, 2012 (Sun — Sat) • Cost: 370

The Camp Forest Springs Canoe/Hike wilderness trip involves three days and two nights canoeing on Wisconsin’s Flambeau River in the Flambeau River State Park and roughly two days and two nights hiking on the Superior Hiking Trail above Lake Superior in Minnesota.  Beginning at Camp Forest Springs, the group will travel to the Superior Hiking Trail on Monday morning, transitioning to the Flambeau River on Wednesday, and returning to Camp on Friday afternoon.  The trip officially ends Saturday after breakfast.

Senior High Climb/Kayak

Jun 24 — Jun 30, 2012 (Sun — Sat) • Cost: 390

The Camp Forest Springs Climb/Kayak wilderness trip involves two days and two nights climbing at Minnesota’s Interstate Park bordering the St. Croix River and roughly two days and two nights kayaking on the historic Bois Brule River.  Beginning at Camp Forest Springs, the group will travel to Interstate Park on Monday morning, transitioning to the Brule Wednesday, and returning to Camp on Friday afternoon.  The trip officially ends Saturday morning after breakfast.

Splash - Parent-Child Expedition

Jun 29 — Jul 1, 2012 (Fri — Sun) • Cost: $109/13-adult, $99/8-12 years

Grab this opportunity to canoe the Flambeau River with your child while developing your relationship and building memories. This trip runs from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Suggested age: 8 and older.

Junior High

Jul 1 — Jul 7, 2012 (Sun — Sat)

SuperHIGH

Jul 8 — Jul 14, 2012 (Sun — Sat)

Senior High Canoe/Climb

Jul 8 — Jul 14, 2012 (Sun — Sat) • Cost: 370

Camp Forest Springs’ Adventure Trips remove youth from the distractions of daily life, placing them in an adventurous environment that phenomenally facilitates the building of relationships and spiritual growth.  The Canoe/Climb wilderness trip incorporates three days and two nights canoeing on Wisconsin’s Flambeau River in the Flambeau River State Park and roughly one day and two nights climbing at Interstate Park in Minnesota.  Beginning at Camp Forest Springs, the group will travel to Interstate on Monday morning, transitioning to the Flambeau River on Wednesday, and returning to Camp on Friday afternoon.  The trip officially ends Saturday morning after breakfast.

Junior High Canoe/Climb

Jul 8 — Jul 14, 2012 (Sun — Sat) • Cost: 370

Camp Forest Springs’ Adventure Trips remove youth from the distractions of daily life, placing them in an adventurous environment that phenomenally facilitates the building of relationships and spiritual growth.  The Canoe/Climb wilderness trip incorporates three days and two nights canoeing on Wisconsin’s Flambeau River in the Flambeau River State Park and roughly one day and two nights climbing at Interstate Park in Minnesota.  Beginning at Camp Forest Springs, the group will travel to the Flambeau River on Monday morning, transitioning to Interstate Park on Wednesday, and returning to Camp on Friday afternoon.  The trip officially ends Saturday morning after breakfast.

Family Camp 1

Jul 15 — Jul 18, 2012 (Sun — Wed) • Speaker: Brian Berg

Brian is a native of central Wisconsin. Before returning to his home community of Stevens Point, he served as a pastor in Vermont, and then as a missionary in Mexico City. He is presently the pastor of a thriving felloship of believers in his home area. He and his wife, Kathy, have three children: Luke, Steve, and Brianna.

College & Career Adventure Trip

Jul 15 — Jul 21, 2012 (Sun — Sat) • Cost: $299/Person

Join a group of your peers on a trip that combines whitewater kayaking on the beautiful Bois Brule River and rock climbing at the picturesque Interstate Park area on the St. Croix River. You will enjoy tent camping, good wilderness food, great leadership, and strong biblical teaching from a carefully chosen speaker.

Family Camp 2

Jul 18 — Jul 21, 2012 (Wed — Sat) • Speaker: Brian Berg

Brian is a native of central Wisconsin. Before returning to his home community of Stevens Point, he served as a pastor in Vermont, and then as a missionary in Mexico City. He is presently the pastor of a thriving felloship of believers in his home area. He and his wife, Kathy, have three children: Luke, Steve, and Brianna.

Family Camp 3

Jul 22 — Jul 28, 2012 (Sun — Sat) • Speaker: Jeff Bogue

He travels both nationally and internationally speaking and training leaders. Jeff is an author and is presently a lead pastor in a large Ohio church. His proudest title is that of a husband and daddy. He is the proud husband of Heidi, and the loving father of his five sons: Josiah, Isaac, Micah, Gabriel, and Elias: and his little princess: Naomi.

High School Mystery Trip

Jul 22 — Jul 28, 2012 (Sun — Sat) • Cost: 395

Camp Forest Springs’ Adventure Trips remove youth from the distractions of daily life, placing them in an adventurous environment that phenomenally facilitates the building of relationships and spiritual growth.  The Mystery trip incorporates five days and four nights away from camp. Beginning at Camp Forest Springs, the group will travel to the first destination and throughout the week transitioning to different locations, and then returning to Camp on Friday afternoon.  The trip officially ends Saturday morning after breakfast.

Family Camp 4

Jul 29 — Aug 4, 2012 (Sun — Sat) • Speaker: Rob Rienow

Rob is the author of the book “God’s Grand Vision for the Home.” He and his wife Amy have founded a ministry called Visionary Parenting which inspires parents and grandparents to disciple their children, and equips churches to build biblical family ministries. Rob and Amy live in Wheaton, IL.

Wide Open / Men’s Expedition

Jul 29 — Aug 4, 2012 (Sun — Sat) • Cost: $325/Person

Flambeau River, Northern Wisconsin

From the steep stone walls of Notch Rock Rapids, to the flatwater paradise of the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage, this river shows us many faces. Join our staff for an epic journey from the river’s headwaters through many unfamiliar stretches of our favorite river. Along the way you will enjoy the silence of calm water, the tension of challenging rapids, and some of the best fishing locations in Wisconsin. We intend to learn much together as we reflect on Biblical truth and God’s creation.
Age: College and up.

Family Camp 5

Aug 5 — Aug 11, 2012 (Sun — Sat) • Speaker: Dan Hayden

Dan is the Director of Biblical Research & Education at Sola Scriptura, an organization devoted to affirming the authenticity, accuracy, and authority of the Bible. Previous to his present position, Dan spent over twenty years in the pastorate in several churches and served on the faculty of Baptist Bible College as Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministries. He and his wife, Karilee, have two married children and eleven grandchildren.

Lift / Women’s Expedition

Aug 9 — Aug 14, 2012 (Thu — Tue) • Cost: $299/Person

Superior Hiking Trail, Northern Minnesota

An exceptionally fun, challenging, and uplifting adventure. Join a group of women on a trip to the stunning Superior Hiking Trail, Northern Minnesota. Relish the ambience of tent camping and great wilderness food, beautiful sights, expert leadership, and strong biblical teaching around the campfire. No backpacking experience needed. Age: college and up.

Family Camp 6

Aug 12 — Aug 18, 2012 (Sun — Sat) • Speaker: Jim Engle

Jim is the senior pastor of a large church in Wausau, Wisconsin. Following a six year engineering career, he began training for professional ministry. Jim has pastored five churches previous to his present ministry. He has also worked closely with Evangelism Explosion and the Billy Graham School of Evangelism. Jim and his wife, Sue, have two married children and four grandchildren.

Family Camp 7

Aug 19 — Aug 25, 2012 (Sun — Sat) • Speaker: Jerry Marshall

Jerry has been a pastor, conference, and retreat speaker for over thirty-five years. He is one of the favorite speakers with family campers here at Camp Forest Springs. Jerry is presently the senior pastor of a church in Wildwood, Missouri.  Jerry and his wife, Cindy, have three married sons and nine grandchildren.

Labor Day Family Weekend

Aug 31 — Sep 3, 2012 (Fri — Mon) • Speaker: Paul Nyquist

Paul is the president of Moody Bible Institute. Previously he was the President of Avant Ministries, and a pastor in Des Moines, Iowa. He also served as adjunct professor at Grace University in Omaha, Nebraska; and Phoenix Seminary in Scottsdale, Arizona. He and his wife, Cheryl, have four children and one grandchild. They make their home in Chicago.

Ladies’ Day

Sep 13 — Sep 13, 2012 (Thu — Thu) • Speaker: Rachel Inouye • Cost: $15/person

A refreshing day of spiritual renewal and fellowship. speaker: Rachel inouye - Rachel’s transparency and authenticity in her relationship with Christ makes an impact on the lives around her. She is a gifted communicator with great ability to articulate and apply God’s word in everyday language for everyday situations. She desires to encourage women in their relationship with God. She is married to Michael and has two sons and one daughter.

Colorama

Sep 16 — Sep 21, 2012 (Sun — Fri) • Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Connect - Father/Daughter Retreat

Oct 12 — Oct 14, 2012 (Fri — Sun) • Speaker: Jon Payne • Cost: $129/13-adult, $109/8-12 years

Jon’s desire is to connect people to Jesus Christ as well as to one another in meaningful relationships. He has been a youth pastor, associate pastor, Fellowship of Christian Athletes staff member, and senior pastor over the past 20 years. Jon enjoys golf and refereeing basketball & soccer. Jon & Kim have been married since Valentine’s Day 1987. They have 2 college age daughters, Kristin & Jessica.

Fall College Retreat

Oct 19 — Oct 21, 2012 (Fri — Sun) • Cost: $50/person

Marriage Retreat 1

Nov 2 — Nov 4, 2012 (Fri — Sun) • Speaker: Todd Wilson

Todd is a husband, dad, writer, conference speaker, and former pastor. His humor and gut-honest realness have made him a favorite speaker at conventions across the country and a guest on Focus on the Family. His articles have appeared in various magazines, including Christian Parenting Today, Men of Integrity, Stand Firm, and Christianity Today. Todd and his wife Debbie, have seven children.

Marriage Retreat 2

Nov 9 — Nov 11, 2012 (Fri — Sun) • Speaker: Rob Rienow

He is the author of the book “God’s Grand Vision for the Home.” He and his wife Amy have founded a ministry called Visionary Parenting which inspires parents and grandparents to disciple their children, and equips churches to build biblical family ministries. Rob and Amy live in Wheaton, IL.