To Parents and Campers: Riding the Bus to and From Christikon

Christikon now utilizes a commercial bus service to provide camper transportation to the camp. We are so grateful to the many people who help make possible bus transportation for campers between Billings and the camp (and intermediate points).

We particularly thank: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Billings, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Laurel, St. James Lutheran Church in Columbus, and Big Timber Lutheran Church, who offer their buildings for use as bus stops. We are also grateful to the Bus Trip Attendants—adults who accompany each bus trip to help provide a safe trip and appropriate response to any special situations.

Bus stops and times are as listed above. Bus drivers make every effort to follow the listed schedule. If significant delays should occur, information will be telephoned to the bus stop churches. Those who will be picking up campers upon return from camp should also try to be on time. If an emergency should cause a delay, please call the church at the appropriate bus stop.

Bus fees are paid directly to Christikon. Bus fees and camp fees may be included in the same check.

Campers riding the bus are expected to observe these safety rules and others that will be noted at the beginning of the trip: Remain seated when the vehicle is in motion, don’t “hang out” of windows, obey instructions, no pushing or shoving when entering/exiting.

If a camper’s bus riding plans should change, please contact us about it as soon as possible. The bus company has certain minimum and maximum numbers for each bus trip. If campers who have reserved a spot on the bus cancel shortly before camp starts, Christikon may be charged for two buses when one would have sufficed. Pre-paid bus fees will be refunded if we are notified of a cancellation two weeks in advance.

Special considerations concerning camper pick-up upon return from camp may some times arise. We assume that parent(s) or other appropriate adults will be the person(s) picking up campers at each bus stop; and we normally release our responsibility for campers to those persons without formally seeking to verify their identity. But if there are special considerations concerning whom should meet a camper at the bus stop, please notify us in writing at least a week in advance. We will pass the information along to the Bus Trip Attendant, who will then help to monitor the situation.

Do you have other questions? Contact us!

Office: (Billings, MT) 406 656-1969 • secretary@christikon.org

Camp: 406 932-6300 • director@christikon.org