Venture Camp is designed to give campers a taste of what the great Alaskan wilderness offers. While surrounded by the natural beauty of creation, campers will learn about who God is and how He has designed everything with a purpose. Whether your camper brings along a friend or makes new ones throughout the week, this camp is packed full of awesome experiences and adventure! No previous experience necessary.

Activities vary between hiking, camping, canoeing, outdoor skills, backcountry cooking, and much more. Whether campers are learning new skills or developing the ones they already have, Venture is dedicated to facilitating excitement and adventure! It’s our desire that your camper grow stronger, physically, emotionally and most of all…spiritually!

Summer 2023

WEEK	DATE	AGE	PRICE
1- Outdoor Skills	June 11-16	8-10	$315
2- Outdoor Skills	June 18-23	10-13	$315
3- Teen Whitewater Rafting	June 25-30	13-17	$425
4- Venture 101	July 2-4July 5-7	7-10	$115
5- Outdoor Skills	July 9-14	10-13	$315
6- Outdoor Skills	July 16-21	10-13	$315
7- Teen Glacier	July 23-28	13-17	$335

This 3 day camp is the perfect option for a camper who wants to experience Venture but isn’t ready for a full week of camp!

Activities will vary depending on the weather but can include: day hikes, canoeing, fierbuilding, cooking and developing wilderness skills. Campers will spend each night at Venture Hill (on VBC Campus) and will eat delicious meals around the fire. Campers will learn more about God and His creation as they spend 3 days fully surrounded by nature. These 3 days will be packed full of games, activities, skills, chapels, and making new friends. If your camper is hesitant to come alone, register them along with a brother, sister, or with their BFF! Packing List Here

Venture 101 Ages 7-10, Week 4

Throughout this week campers will have the opportunity to delve into learning wilderness skills and putting them into practice.Activities will vary depending on weather and campers’ interests. These can include: hiking, canoeing, camping, and skill training. Campers will also have a specialized activity depending on the week they are registered for*. Nights will be split between Venture Hill (on VBC Campus) and camping out. All equipment will be provided, no previous experience needed. Join us and venture out of the normal routine of life… make new friends, cook over the campfire, learn more about God and experience His beautiful creation.Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the Matanuska River. Surrounded by the incredible beauty of Alaska, the Lions Head rafting trip is an unforgettable adventure.Rafting will be led by NOVA Alaska Guides. Camper parents/guardians will be required to fill out a NOVA waiver in order for campers to participate in rafting. There are also additional items campers will need to bring for this trip. You can find a list of those items in the packing list. Packing List Here

Teen Whitewater Rafting Ages 13-17, Week 3

Teen Glacier Ages 13-17, Week 7

Throughout this week campers will have the opportunity to delve into learning wilderness skills and putting them into practice.Activities will vary depending on weather and campers’ interests. These can include: hiking, canoeing, camping, and skill training. Campers will also have a specialized activity depending on the week they are registered for*. Nights will be split between Venture Hill (on VBC Campus) and camping out. All equipment will be provided, no previous experience needed. Join us and venture out of the normal routine of life… make new friends, cook over the campfire, learn more about God and experience His beautiful creation. The beauty and grandeur of the Matanuska Glacier is breathtaking. Campers will venture onto the glacier, receive instruction on glacial travel, basic techniques and equipment, and discover what a mulan is. This trip will give campers a better understanding of the uniqueness of Alaska and the intricate creativity of God. No previous experience required. While all required equipment will be provided, please note the additional items for campers to bring on the Packing List Here