Have you ever seen a smoke jumper up close?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Greg

There is always something interesting here at Camp on the Boulder. Last night we had a lightning strike on the peak just NW of us, and the top of the mountain was glowing orange. The Forest Service came in , & Sweetgrass County Fire Department showed up in the middle of the night. We watched the smoke jumpers drop in this am and the fire is contained. They will be watching it for a few days, but we are very thankful that we didn’t have to evacuate 190 campers. We’re grateful to the firefighters who did an amazing job to keep us safe.

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It’s a Good Road.

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Greg

I have driven up and down the Boulder road many times in my life, and each time is an adventure. The word adventure can be taken two ways. One would be the, “That road is so bumpy I lost a tooth and didn’t realize it until I got to town.” That is occasionally true, but the grater went past last week making it considerably smoother. The adventure I like to think of is the beauty of a road that winds deep into a beautiful and unchanging landscape. Last week on a drive up from town we saw a small black bear run across the road and disappear into the tall grass. Twice on trips down the mountain I have seen a mother grouse and her 2 young, standing in the same spot just enjoying the morning. I like to watch the river as I drive along, once in a while spotting a kayak, or a fly fisherman. There are quiet stretches with no people and then I will see kids riding horses or forest rangers hard at work. Every time there is something just a little different and I am thankful for the dirt road that brings people here to Camp on the Boulder. Plan a little adventure of your own.

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Farewell, Dear Friends

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Kent

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Philippians 1:3

It is with many memories and tears that we say good bye to Camp on the Boulder, and to all of you who made our ministry here so special.

Our family arrived at Camp in the spring of 2000 with a one month old baby, an almost 7-year old son and 10-year old daughter, and a vision for serving Jesus in the mountains.

Today our baby (Kevin) is 11 years old and volunteers at the camp store. Our older son Jacob is 18 and serving as cook and on maintenance. Our daughter Kallie is 21 and will graduate from MSU next spring. All of our kids have helped us serve Jesus in every department at camp, growing up in this beautiful valley.

So when God called this spring with another job, it was difficult to say “yes.” It breaks our hearts to leave the awesome mountains and rushing Boulder River.

We will miss the additions made possible by loving volunteers…the prayer chapel, outdoor chapel, mini golf, disc golf, archery, craft cabin, ropes course…

It’s hard to say good-bye to the place where we lost three babies and several pets, and were evacuated from half a dozen fires. God showed Himself faithful in all of these trials.

But most of all, we will miss you, the people who make Camp on the Boulder special…the ministry team, prayer friends, volunteers, Nomads, guests and campers. Thank you for being part of our lives these twelve summers.

We will be relocating to the Big Timber area where Kent will maintain a property management company, while completing his masters degree in entomology. Jenny will continue to home school our kids and write for her Tea Cupp Prayers ministry. We will also be welcoming a new baby into our family this fall.

In closing we’d like to share a song with you. Kent grew up attending a country Methodist Church in Iowa, where each Sunday the congregation blessed each other with this hymn… “God be with you ’til we meet again; by His counsels guide uphold you; with His sheep securely fold you; God be with you ’til we meet again.” And so we leave you with this blessing.

Camp on the Boulder will always remain in our hearts and prayers.

Because of Jesus,
Kent & Jenny Chittenden

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Summer 2011 Newsletter

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Webmaster

Our Spring / Summer 2011 newsletter is now online! Also, don’t forget to check out our past newsletters on the Newsletters page.

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Kids & Kin Camp Returns to Camp on the Boulder

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Kent

We are delighted to have Crystal Elrod and Becky Taylor return with their creative camp for kids and their families. This is an inter-generational family camp with activities for children ages 4 all the way to 6th grade. Bible stories, hiking, games, craft cabin, nature, mini golf, disc golf, free time, water play, and more! Childcare is available for ages 1-3.

Friday July 29 to Sunday July 31, 2011. Cost: Parent/child: $165, Parent/2 children: $225, Family of 4+: $275, Children under 3 are free. Questions, please call Crystal Elrod (406) 220-3842.

To register, please visit the Yellowstone Conference Website at http://www.yacumc.org/
and click on “camping.”

Grandparents are welcome, too!  See you at Camp!

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Look UP!

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Kent

Dear Friends of Camp on the Boulder,

Thank you so much for responding to our board’s recent fundraising letter. We are thankful for our board’s work to keep this ministry going, and for you answering their call.

“LOOK UP!” is our theme this summer, because things are LOOKING UP at Camp on the Boulder. Our ministry team will LOOK UP to Jesus in their service here, and we hope all our guests are LOOKING for Him to come again.

Luke 21:27-28 says, “Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to happen, LOOK UP and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.” That is our prayer for everyone who comes to Camp on the Boulder.

We are excited about Nomads coming in June to finish the new childcare building in Missoula dorm, now named Gloria Anne’s Place. They will also finish the kitchen in Lower Magsig. It is your gifts and these volunteers who keep this ministry going.

Thank you again and may God bless you always.
Kent Chittenden, Camp Manager

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Volunteers in Mission at COB

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Kent

Calling all Volunteers in Mission!  You are needed at Camp on the Boulder!  We are praying to fill July 2011 with Mission Teams!  Bring your youth group, adult Sunday school, small group, family group, scouts group… you name it, we want you!!!  Mission teams come for almost half price, in exchange for 6 hours of projects each day.  You can set your schedule and the amount your group would like to do.  After work, enjoy the miniature golf, disc golf, craft cabin, archery, and low ropes course.  Or take a picnic supper on a hike into the mountains and soak your feet the sparkling Boulder River.  On the way home, go rafting and visit Yellowstone National Park.  We have projects for you from trail building to painting to dishwashing to lawn mowing to whatever skills your group brings.  Please join us in the beautiful Rocky Mountains this summer serving Jesus.

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV)

Camp on the Boulder is located 40 miles south of Big Timber, Montana, one hour south of Interstate 90.  We are just over the mountain from Yellowstone National Park, about a 3 hour drive by car.

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Now Accepting Reservations for 2012

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Kent

YOU are invited to Camp on the Boulder!  Bring  your sports team, science club, family reunion, mission trip or church retreat to camp.  We have the perfect spot for you!

Sports teams - work-out on our soccer/football field, baseball diamond, sand volleyball, or outdoor basketball courts.  Do hill work-outs on the mountain trails.  Build team skills on our low-ropes challenge course. Be re-fueled at our all-you-can-eat dining hall buffet.  And enjoy free time activities such as mini golf, disc golf, craft cabin, archery, hiking, fishing and more!

Science clubs - we are the perfect spot for your science camp, right in the center of nature.  Discover the wildflowers of the Absaroka-Beartooth wilderness.  Dip your net in the Boulder River.  Turn over rocks.  Track wildlife. Relax in our roomy dormitories.  Climb the mountains, gaze at the stars – you will have plenty to explore at our camp and lots of fun activities, too!

Family reunions – we love hosting you!  All ages enjoy this mountain retreat.  Our lodges are carpeted with individual bedrooms, and shared bathrooms.  We do all the cooking and cleaning for you, so you can enjoy your family time.  You will love the meals our ministry team prepares, even birthday cakes for special occasions.  Our Tabernacle has a stage for your family talent show or music and worship.  The kids will want to visit the craft cabin and camp store where you can make a craft, play ping pong and foosball, and buy snacks and souvenirs.  You can even check out jigsaw puzzles and games to play in the dining hall.  We hope to host you here next summer for your family reunion in Montana!

Mission trips – we want to be your volunteers in mission  destination!  You are a blessing to our camping ministry, and we hope to bless you in return.  From trail work to painting to building new decks, we have projects for ages junior high through senior citizens.  You will have plenty of time to try all the fun camp activities and explore the Boulder valley, too. Check out our service group opportunities or contact us for more information.

Church retreats - Welcome, church friends! This ministry is here for you.  Spend time in our prayer chapel before breakfast, hold your morning worship at the outdoor chapel.  Sing praises in the evenings in our Tabernacle that can seat 300.  You will find our ministry team is ready to help you have a wonderful time in the mountains with Jesus.  Please call for our brochure.

Weddings, band camps, scrapbook retreats, quilt retreats, yearbook camps…we are the perfect place for your event!  Register your group now for 2012.  Please call or email us for more information.  See you at Camp on the Boulder!

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