Christikon is a camp of the church. As such, it seeks to fulfill its calling to be an arm of ministry for its congregations. Christikon is not an outfitting service. We do not simply provide “high adventure” camping, though we believe people find much adventure in the Christikon life. We do not focus on the technical mountain skills such as rappelling or rock climbing. Rather, we try to develop our program so the entire Christikon life may be an encounter with the gospel, an experience of being the church together, an opportunity for growth and nurture in the faith. And all of it happens in the middle of a magnificent outdoor setting. 

At Christikon, we offer:

Theological integrity. We are committed to embodying the gospel of Jesus Christ in our life together. We look to the Scriptures as the authoritative witness to the gospel; and we willingly find ourselves interpreting that witness in light of the Lutheran Confessions

Competent staff people. Our staff spends three weeks of the summer preparing for their responsibilities. They are trained to offer program leadership in areas of worship and Bible study, health and safety, risk management, outdoor living, and recreation. All are college-age or older.

A life together centered in worship. Because we are convinced that God’s word to us in Jesus Christ constitutes us as the family of faith, worship is central to our life together. We try to hold together both the riches of the tradition and the experience of the current life. Worship brackets each day, at its beginning and its end; and our staff people take worship leadership seriously.

Intense community. Both in on-site-based programs and out on the trails, small group experience provides opportunity for growth together in the common life, and for development of deep friendships. We seek to find ways for understanding such community in the context of the Body of Christ and the communion of saints. 

Majestic mountain country. Christikon is located near the middle of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area, in what has to be some of the loveliest country on this earth, just north of Yellowstone National Park. Our splendid setting offers great opportunities for experience in the outdoor life. Hiking is a significant part of our program. And because of who we are, we seek to foster an appreciation of it all not simply as nature, but as Creation.

Relatively low cost. While the camp fees are not insubstantial, they are among the lowest available, on a per day basis, for the kinds of programs we offer. Our camp sessions are generally one or two days longer than those of many other church camps, in order to accommodate itineraries to the area terrain, and to allow sufficient time for both community and individual growth. Support from our member congregations, gifts from friends, dedicated personnel, and efficient operation help us to keep costs within reach. We hope you'll consider joining us in the Christikon life!

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