We are so excited to welcome you to spend time at Christikon! There is a lot to consider as you prepare for spending time at camp. This page has several resources to assist in your planning and imagination! If you have a question, please reach out! We want you to be as prepared as possible for the time together in community!

The information pdf linked with the button to the left includes everything we want you to know ahead of time! You can use it to prepare and imagine your time at camp.

Need the packing list only? Click the button for an on-site packing list one-pager!

Is there a camp store? Yes! The “Canteen” has T-shirts, sweatshirts, backpack chairs, water bottles, snacks (candy, fruit, popcorn), beverages, postcards and stamps, maps, gifts, and more! Canteen is usually open once per day though the schedule can be flexible depending on activities of the camp. (*Trails campers will have access to the camp store on the first and last nights at camp.) To safeguard cash you bring with for Canteen purchases, we strongly encourage you to make use of the “Canteen Bank.” During the first Canteen time, you can deposit all cash in the Canteen. During the week, you may draw on it for purchases, and at the end of the session any unused cash will be returned to you. The Canteen also takes credit cards, and parents can deposit an allowance ahead of time on the camper payment link or in CampWise.

What will it be like when I arrive? When you arrive at Christikon—after driving through the gate and up the driveway—you will check in at the Main Lodge. You will receive your cabin assignment and meet your Counselor, who will take you to your cabin to get settled in.

How does health screening work when I arrive? You will go through a brief health screening, where one of our staff will go over your health form and discuss any special needs you may have. Bring along your medications—following the accreditation standards of the American Camp Association, Christikon must have all medications (including over-the-counter meds) under the control of the Camp Health Manager (or your counselor when you are away from camp). Special arrangements are made during health screening with campers who must always carry certain medications with them (e.g. asthma inhalers).

Can I go fishing? Yes! The Boulder River and many surrounding streams feature excellent trout fishing. If you fish, you must do so according to the laws of Montana. Montanans under age 12, or non-residents under age 15, may fish on an adult’s license when accompanied by the license-holder. Fishing licenses are required for anyone age 15 and above, or non-resident youth under 15 who wish to fish independently of a licensed adult. You may get a license online before you come to camp at this link. *One consideration of which to be aware: fishing is done at the discretion of the counselors and as time allows. Youth campers often do not have as much opportunity as adult advisors to get to the river to fish.

What will my cabin be like? At camp, you will share a cabin with 4 to 9 other campers and a counselor. The person you specified as cabin mate in your registration will also be with you in your cabin. You can learn more about our housing in the link under resources.

Is my cabin the group I’m with all week? Sort of! You will also be part of a Family Group. During some sessions, your Family Group will be your Cabin Group. At other sessions, your Family Group will be a group of six to eight campers (half male, half female), along with a counselor. Your specified cabin mate will also be with you in the family group. The Family Group is an important element of the Christikon life. Together you will do Bible study, service projects, hiking, meal-time dishes and bath house cleaning, program planning, etc. You will also share with the whole camp community for meals, worship, recreation, and other activities. During Interest Groups, you can choose among several options with campers who may not be in your Cabin or Family Group.

Will I only stay at camp? It depends on the session! Many sessions offer hiking which will go off-site onto the myriad surrounding trails. One regular part of camp life in week-long camp sessions is an overnight camping trip away from the main camp. You will hike out with your Family Group, carrying your sleeping bag and necessary supplies. While you are out, you will be sharing in four meals, Bible study, worship, and Quiet Time, as well as other group activities. You return to the camp the next day. The overnight provides a distinct way for Family Group members to become more a part of each other’s lives. It also gives you a chance to experience some of the wilderness surrounding the camp.

How are our days shaped by faith practices? We worship together at the beginning and end of every day. We take time each day to study the Bible together. We usually have daily Quiet Time, so each of us can have a brief chance to be alone with God. There are all kinds of unscheduled times where we find ourselves both challenged and deepened. We hope that camp will help you grow in your faith. You do not have to be a Lutheran to be at Christikon—you do not even have to be a believer, however, faith shapes our life together at Christikon!

What are meal time like? Sharing together in the common life at the meal table is a significant part of the Christikon life. One detail that could feel new to you is that meals are served “family style.” This means we pass dishes around the table, observing to see that everyone has what they need before we all begin eating. We try to serve tasty and nutritious meals, even as we try to live within budgets and work in a location where getting supplies to camp can be complex. If you have special dietary needs, please let us know on your health form. We will make every effort to accommodate dietary needs.