Buildings For Babies Family Boot Camps
Family Boot Camps typically last 4-7 days. We usually begin the day at 7:00 AM with a Wisdom Search (study the Psalms & Proverb of the day) followed by breakfast
and ranch work in the morning with fathers working with sons and daughters working with mothers.
After lunch we have some fun play time. We might float down the river, swim, have a pistol or rifle competition at our range, work in the blacksmith or woodworking shop (currently under construction), or go hiking. A lot of guys like to hunt squirrels, quail, rabbits, deer or other game, fish, play games, or whatever.
In the evening we like to watch a Christian family video that teaches a great message about ethical business, father/son relationships, or other similar topics, followed by discussions and/or singing and fellowship. We are very careful to avoid preaching and discussing doctrine at our Pastors and/or Family retreats. We've found studies of the book of Proverbs are usually fun and beneficial, especially combined with great food and fellowship!
For more information on the Lessons and classes that Buildings for Babies Ranch teaches, see our Lessons/Classes page.
and ranch work in the morning with fathers working with sons and daughters working with mothers.
After lunch we have some fun play time. We might float down the river, swim, have a pistol or rifle competition at our range, work in the blacksmith or woodworking shop (currently under construction), or go hiking. A lot of guys like to hunt squirrels, quail, rabbits, deer or other game, fish, play games, or whatever.
In the evening we like to watch a Christian family video that teaches a great message about ethical business, father/son relationships, or other similar topics, followed by discussions and/or singing and fellowship. We are very careful to avoid preaching and discussing doctrine at our Pastors and/or Family retreats. We've found studies of the book of Proverbs are usually fun and beneficial, especially combined with great food and fellowship!
For more information on the Lessons and classes that Buildings for Babies Ranch teaches, see our Lessons/Classes page.
Types of Boot Camps
Pastors Retreats
Pastors find our retreats to be the perfect place to take a break and spend time with their family in a very relaxing atmosphere. Pastor's families often also need a chance to get away from the many demands and pressures that follow any ministry. So far we have been able to offer the retreats at NO CHARGE. The families simply need to pay for their transportation to and from the ranch.
Jannice grew up in a pastor's family. Her dad was a Foursquare pastor while
she was growing up. She personally did okay with the expectations and the critical eye that often falls on preacher's kids, but she knew some who didn't and resented it and as a result have fallen away from their Christian walk. We've also seen some Pastor's wives who have difficulty in not being able to share so much time away from their husbands, or in sharing their struggles with others. This often leaves them feeling overwhelmed.
Pastors find our retreats to be the perfect place to take a break and spend time with their family in a very relaxing atmosphere. Pastor's families often also need a chance to get away from the many demands and pressures that follow any ministry. So far we have been able to offer the retreats at NO CHARGE. The families simply need to pay for their transportation to and from the ranch.
Jannice grew up in a pastor's family. Her dad was a Foursquare pastor while
she was growing up. She personally did okay with the expectations and the critical eye that often falls on preacher's kids, but she knew some who didn't and resented it and as a result have fallen away from their Christian walk. We've also seen some Pastor's wives who have difficulty in not being able to share so much time away from their husbands, or in sharing their struggles with others. This often leaves them feeling overwhelmed.
Father/Son Boot Camps
Many of the challenges that the world faces today are a result of little or no leadership on the part of the father, and a lack of respect and vision in the family. Families become fractioned because each is going off to their own routine whether it is work, soccer, or ballet, just to name a few. Even during school hours the children are split up into different class rooms. As a result, fathers do not communicate with their children, children do not know what a hero their father truly is, and as a whole the families become cold and distant from each other. Our Father/Son Retreats begin with a study of the letters that Solomon, the wisest man in the world, wrote to his sons, and glean the many lessons he was desperately trying to convey to his children. We then explore the hidden treasure of hard work. When a father works with his son, he can cultivate in him essential character qualities that deepen their relationship while enjoying the delights of God’s creation. This will be one boot camp that you will never forget!
Family Development Boot Camps
Our Family Development Boot Camps focus on fun, fellowship, mentorship and relationship building. Women and young ladies can see what it would be like to live off the land, gather fresh eggs and milk, and all other provision for meals from the land.
Meanwhile, the fathers and young men can experience the rewards of harvesting game, cattle ranching, fencing, cutting hay and completing construction projects together. This boot camp is an awesome way to experience working and growing together as families in a wholesome, non-denominational, Christian environment.
Meanwhile, the fathers and young men can experience the rewards of harvesting game, cattle ranching, fencing, cutting hay and completing construction projects together. This boot camp is an awesome way to experience working and growing together as families in a wholesome, non-denominational, Christian environment.