2023 Camp Rise and Shine – Creation Museum and Ark Encounter Road Trip!

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 in the Bible opens with these profound words, and John 1:1 opens with the same phrase: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.” These statements, along with the account of the worldwide flood in Genesis chapter 7 are among the most hotly debated claims of the Bible!

For our 2023 Camp, we’re road tripping to Kentucky where we’ll examine Biblical and scientific evidence that validate the claims of Scripture at The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. The Ark Encounter features a full-size replica of Noah’s ark – 510 feet long, 85 feet wide and 51 feet high – roughly the length of three NASA Space Shuttles! Highlights of The Creation Museum include a realistic Garden of Eden, animatronic dinosaurs and an incredible special-effects theater. Both facilities feature numerous exhibits and activities that make for an exciting Bible and science learning experience!

Campers will spend their first night (Sunday) at Camp Rise and Shine, and we’ll depart for Kentucky on Monday morning. Our accommodations while in Kentucky are at a home situated on 80 rural acres, complete with swimming pool, ping-pong, pool table and a deck with great views!

We’ll head back to Camp on Thursday and spend the night there, finishing up Camp Week on Friday afternoon between 3:00-4:00pm.

Accommodations are VERY limited, so register as soon as possible to reserve your place.

The cost is $275.00 ($250.00 + $25.00 registration fee). *We must receive your Registration Form and $25.00 Registration Fee by June 15, 2023. A limited number of Sponsorships may be available (each recipient must still cover the $25.00 Registration Fee).

Camp Dates

• July 2-7 (Sunday–Friday) – Girls aged 7-16
• July 9-14 (Sunday–Friday) – Boys aged 7-16

In case of emergency, the Camp Directors can be reached at the camp at (304) 286-5909 or while traveling at (304) 880-0226 (mobile number will only be active on travel days).

Registration Form

To register, POKE HERE to open the registration form in a new window or tab (close the new window or tab to return to the Camp Rise and Shine web site).

Please print it out, fill it out completely, and mail the completed form with your registration fee* to:

Camp Rise and Shine
656 Crooked Run Road
Nebo, WV 25141

*Registration must be received no later than June 15, 2023!