YOUTH LEADER'S GUIDE
2025
2026 WINTER CAMPS
PURSUIT CAMP (Florida) wol.is/pursuit
SNOWCAMP (New York) wol.is/snowcamp
INTERSECT (Ohio, New Hampshire, and Michigan) wol.is/Intersect
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WELCOME RANCH & RIDGE DETAILS RANCH & RIDGE MAP MEALS & EVENTS ISLAND MAP ISLAND DETAILS LEADER’S LOUNGE, ALUMNI, FLICKR, & CONTACT INFO LIVESTREAM MEETINGS & CONNECT WITH US CAMP PLAYLISTS
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WELCOME TO WORD OF LIFE CAMPS Thank you for coming to Word of Life Camps! We trust you will have a wonderful camping experience at The Island, The Ridge, or The Ranch. It is our prayer that the ministry of God’s Word will be a blessing to all. We desire to serve you and your young people through fun activities, fellowship, and challenges from the great Bible teachers here this week.
During your time with us, we are delighted to offer several opportunities for relaxation and fun available only to youth leaders. While looking through this informational packet, begin to plan the times you will join us as we encourage one another and network together as co-laborers in youth ministry. Statistics on American culture today tell us the difficult issues youth once faced only as young adults are now being encountered at a much younger age. The alarming rate at which children are “forced” to grow up emphasizes the need for an effective youth ministry. Here at Word of Life our youth camps make an impact in the lives of students in several capacities. For young children at The Ranch, it is our prayer they will be encouraged early on to build godly habits and principles, allowing them to avoid much hardship in their lives. At The Ridge, we help middle school students navigate key decisions that will impact the rest of their lives.
For teens on The Island, these godly habits are reinforced as we help them to develop biblical guidelines by which to live their lives. We seek to minister to those who are dealing with difficult issues and are in need of the hope offered only through Christ. We as a staff team at Word of Life desire to be an encouragement as we work beside you in impacting your youth. We greatly appreciate your ministry to young people in showing them how to set a godly course to follow and in helping them to make key decisions while they are still young. Feel free to come by and spend time at The Island, The Ridge or The Ranch this week – you are always welcome to enjoy a meal, participate in activities, or simply spend time with your young people. We trust you will accept our invitation to be with us for as many activities as possible, and we look forward to hearing ideas, comments, concerns, and blessings as we enjoy fellowship with one another.
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Co-Laborers In Christ, Rich Andrews – Island Camp Director
Micah Melville – Assistant Island Camp Director Justin Lough – Assistant Island Camp Director Mark Bodlien – Ranch and Ridge Camp Director Jordan Ross – Assistant Ranch and Ridge Camp Director
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RANCH AND RIDGE EVENTS Monday – Friday 9:00 AM / Ranch Bible Hour at The Barn 11:00 AM / Ridge Bible Hour in the Wyrtzen Center Monday 6:30 PM / Ranch Gospel Rally at The Barn 7:30 PM / Ridge Gospel Rally in Wyrtzen Center Wednesday
6:30 PM / Ranch Campfire (Kenya Hill Campfire Site) 8:30 PM / Ridge Campfire (Kenya Hill Campfire Site) Friday 6:00 PM / Family Fun Night at the Rodeo: Horse Rides, Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Climbing Tower, and more for the whole family! 7:00 PM / Ranch Rodeo! Get your seats early! RANCH AND RIDGE CONTACT INFORMATION Camp Director – Mark Bodlien / 518.494.6377 Assistant Camp Director – Jordan Ross / 518.494.1576 Counseling Coordinators – “Spud” Dorough and Isabel Cate / 518.494.1357 Ranch and Ridge Office – 518.494.1300 Security – 518.494.6200 Emergency – 518.494.1444 Please Note: If a situation arises during the week that requires youth leader involvement, our counseling coordinators (“Spud” Dorough and Isabel Cate) will reach out to the youth leader from the SIC Office phone number. DEPARTURE SCHEDULE Please pick up your Ranch/Ridge camper(s) between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. All Ranch and Ridge campers and luggage will be at Huskies Health and Athletic Center (same location as Camper Check-In on Sunday) by 8:00 AM. Any group needing to depart earlier should contact the youth camp office at 518.494.1300.
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Bollback Student Life Center • Dining Hall
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North America Hall Huskies Den & Recreation Center
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Europe Hall Argentina Hall Asia Hall England Hall Huskies Health & Athletic Center Welcome Center The Wyrtzen Center Page Center for Student Success • Laundry Bangladesh Mexico Hungary Hall Chile Hall Turkey Hall Colombia Hall The Barn
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GOSPEL RALLIES Ranch – Monday 6:30 PM The Barn Ridge – Monday 7:30 PM in the Wyrtzen Center Island – Monday 7:00 PM in Pine Pavilion
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BIBLE HOURS Ranch – Monday – Friday at 9:00 AM at The Barn Ridge – Monday – Friday at 11:00 AM in the Wyrtzen Center Island – Monday – Friday at 9:00 AM in Pine Pavilion CAMPFIRES Ranch – Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Kenya Hill Ridge – Wednesday at 8:30 PM at Kenya Hill Island – Wednesday at 8:45 PM at The Island Campfire Site MEALS
Meals for youth leaders and camp staff are served buffet style at the times below. Leaders are welcome to stay in the dining hall after eating to sit with their students during the camper meal.
Ranch and Ridge Breakfast – 7:45 AM
Island Breakfast – 7:30 AM Lunch – 12:30 PM Dinner – 5:00 PM
Lunch – 12:45 PM Dinner – 5:15 PM YOUTH LEADER EVENTS • Youth Leader’s Cookout* – Monday at 5:00 PM in the Huskies Den at the Ranch/Ridge • Ridge Campfire Prayer Time – After the Ranch campfire service has ended, Ranch and Ridge youth leaders are invited to stay for a time of prayer. This time is dedicated to praying for campers and counselors, as well as the youth leaders who will continue to have an impact in the lives of campers after they return home. • Island Leaders’ Get-Together – Wednesday at 8–8:45 PM (before the campfire) at The Island Boat House • Ridge Youth Group Family Time – Thursday at 6:00 PM. Leaders can sign up for it during the leader cookout on Monday. • Island Youth Group Family Time – Friday at 11:45 AM can be a fun time for you to catch up with your teens about the week and about the campfire meeting the night before. Just make sure you sign up at Registration on Sunday or the leader cookout on Monday so we can reserve a spot for you. • Leader Feedback Lunch – Friday at 12:00 on Cardiac Hill on the Island. *Make sure you sign up at Camper Check-In on Sunday for the leader cookout on Monday so we can reserve a spot for you.
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THE ISLAND MAP Here is a list of important locations on The Island property. Match up the letters next to the titles with the letters on the map to figure out where places are!
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U3 Starlight U4 Moonlight U5 Sugar Sha U6 Islander U7 Drop Inn U8 The Cape U9 Hawthorn U10 Cave Inn U11 Hen Hou U12 Misty’s P U13 Hosanna U14 Eagles N
A Boat House B Boat Stop C Health Center D Island Of ce E The Summit
M Dining Hall N Camp Store O Crew Lounge P Pine Pavilion W White House T1 All Done Inn T2 Bobby’s Cabin T3 George’s Place T4 Oak Inn T5 Hawks Nest T6 Dew Drop
T7 Knot Inn T8 Dan’s Cabin T9 Casa De Joe 1 & 2 T10 Lake View T11 Hill Top T12 Courtside T13 Power House T14 Don’s Den T15 Mike’s Mansion T16 Paul’s Place T17 Harry’s Haven T18 The Herozs
T19 Plum Inn T20 Plum Out T21 Anchored Inn T22 Chatterbox T23 Igloo T24 Tumble Inn T25 Bachelor’s Den T26 Bachelor’s Cove T27 Little Wheels
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Boats leave from the Island Boathouse every 30 minutes starting at 7:15 AM until 11:15 PM. They will be on the 15's and 45's of every hour.
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Activities 1 Boathouse Court 2 High Ropes 3a Beach Snack Shack 3b Lifeguard Shack 3c Canoe Area 3d Blob 3e Waterslide
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THE ISLAND YOUTH LEADER EVENTS Join us Monday – Friday between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM for some good coffee and snacks as well as a time of prayer with the Bible hour speaker. This will take place in the small building next to Pine Pavilion. There is a sign on it that says, “Youth Leader Coffee.”
Tuesday at 4:00 PM is the deadline to sign up for Youth Group Family Time.
Wednesday at about 8:45 PM, we will pray before the campfire meeting. This will happen right at the campfire site.
Friday at 11:45 AM is Youth Group Family Time. This is a fun time for you to catch up with your teens about the week and about the campfire meeting the night before. Just make sure you sign up before Tuesday at 4:00 PM so we can reserve a spot for you. Available to you all week long is the Youth Leader Lounge located in the White House. When you enter in the front door of the White House, to your right is a seating area and a fridge with bottled water. CONTACT INFORMATION Island Camp Director Rich Andrews – 727.379.5003 Assistant Island Camp Director Micah Melville – 518.494.1426 Operations Coordinator Ben Parsons – 518.494.1468 Island SIC Coordinator – 518.532.2567 Island Office – 518.532.2500
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ISLAND DEPARTURE SCHEDULE Saturday Morning 5:30 AM – All guys’ luggage must be under the roof 6:00 AM – *Earliest possible boat for groups requesting early departure (by request only) 6:00 AM – All girls’ luggage must be at the Snack Shack 6:00 AM – Guys’ luggage will leave for the mainland while campers eat breakfast 6:30 AM – Guys’ luggage will arrive on the mainland 6:45 AM – Girls’ luggage will leave for the mainland while campers eat breakfast 7:00 AM – First boat for campers will leave The Island (unless early departure is requested) 7:15 AM – Girls’ luggage will arrive on the mainland * Campers will be transported following breakfast and must be off The Island by 9:00 AM. * Any groups leaving before breakfast on Saturday at 6:30 AM must have a leader pick up all medications from the Health Center. Luggage Island luggage will be available at the Mainland Dock. Any group needing to depart earlier should contact one of the Youth Camp Offices at 518.494.1300 for the Ranch and Ridge or 518.532.2500 for the Island. Friday Night * Early Departure – If you need to depart before Saturday 7:30 AM (7 AM is the earliest possible boat), please request an early departure form from The Island office. This form is to be completed by Tuesday at 11:00 PM. The office will assign your group a location where your teens will need to bring their luggage before 4:00 PM on Friday. The Early departure luggage will be loaded at 5:00 PM. A leader must be there to stay with the luggage and ride the ferry with the luggage to the Mainland Dock. The luggage CANNOT be transported without a leader. Question about early departure? Stop by the office with any questions or call our office staff at 518.532.2500.
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Join us for Campus Preview Days! 2025–2026
Florida campus: October 9–10 December 4–5
February 5–6 March 26–27 April 23–24
New York campus: October 16–17 December 4–5 February 19–20 March 26–27 April 30 – May 1
Schedule your visit at: wol.is/visit
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LEADER’S LOUNGE The Leader's lounge is available to you all week long at the Whitehouse on the Island, and at Dinning Room B at The Ranch and The Ridge. WOLBI ALUMNI GATHERING
Join us at The Pines property Wednesday at 2 PM for make-your-own Italian sodas! Connect with fellow Bible Institute alumni, hear encouraging ministry updates, and grab your FREE alumni t-shirt! Childcare will be provided for kids ages 0–12.
Scan the QR code or visit wol.is/alumnigathering to RSVP by the Tuesday before the event.
CONTACT INFORMATION Customer Service – 518.494.6000 Security – 518.494.6200 Emergency Line – 518.494.1444
In case of an emergency, call the emergency line from your mobile phone or any Word of Life phone. The Island Health Center can be reached directly from any Word of Life phone or mobile phone. FLICKR Keep an eye out for
photos of your camper on our Flickr account:
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LIVESTREAM MEETINGS
CONNECT WITH US Here is a list of ways you can contact us, watch livestreams, and keep up to date on all that’s happening at our camps!
Watch camp meetings live from anywhere Monday through Friday on each camp’s Facebook page. CAMP VIDEOS Camp videos can be found on each camp’s YouTube channel. SEND LETTERS TO YOUR CAMPERS Letters and packages can be sent to: (Camper’s name & date of attendance) Word of Life (Camp name)
RANCH
Word of Life Ranch @wolranch wol.is/ranch Word of Life Ranch 518.494.6000
RIDGE
Word of Life Ridge @thewolridge wol.is/ridge Word of Life Ridge 518.494.6000
4230 Glendale Road Pottersville, NY 12860
ISLAND
Emails can be sent to: • ranch@wol.org • ridge@wol.org • island@wol.org
Word of Life Island @wolisland wol.is/island Word of Life Island 518.494.6000
Put your camper’s name and week they’re coming on the subject line, and we will print the email and deliver it to them!
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RANCH 2025 PLAYLIST
RIDGE 2025 PLAYLIST
ISLAND 2025 PLAYLIST
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