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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250727
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #8 (Medical Week)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lt Col Del Tackett\, USAF (Ret.) \nDr. Tackett served over twenty years on active duty in the United States Air Force\, including four years on the faculty of Air University and as Deputy Commander of the 47th Communications Group supporting the multinational NORAD command. He also served on the White House staff during the George H. W. Bush Administration\, and as Director of Technical Planning for the National Security Council. He served as Senior Vice President of Focus on the Family and President of Focus on the Family Institute in Colorado Springs\, CO. He Dr. Tackett developed and is the speaker of the Truth Project. He lectures extensively on developing a Christian world view and America’s Christian heritage for Summit Ministries and at conferences and churches around the country. \nWhile Del was working in national security at the White House under US President George H. W. Bush\, the Lord began breaking his heart for the state of the nation and the church. He was burdened that so many believers had lost their biblical worldview—they weren’t looking at the world around them through the lens of Scripture. \nAfter leaving the White House\, Del helped start a seminary where the founders hoped to begin addressing these shortcomings. To systematically teach a biblical worldview\, Del compiled a comprehensive curriculum that became the basis for the Truth Project\, a DVD curriculum distributed by Focus on the Family. \nTopic: “The Engagement Project” \nIn the Engagement Project\, Dr. Tackett answers two important questions\, Why did Jesus leave? and Why does God send? The answers to these questions may turn your world right-side up. In this new series\, Dr. Del Tackett takes us on a series of worldview tours that reveal God’s endgame for all of us… what He is after. You’ll discover God’s world-changing mission for yourself and for your family and that Jesus has told us exactly what He wants us to do. In the Engagement Project\, you’ll learn why & how this will change everything. \nFind out more about the Engagement Project here. \nGuest Ambassadors: Dr (COL) Arnie Ahnfeldt\, USA (Ret.) and Dr (COL) Jeff Ginther\, USA (Ret.) \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-8-medical-week-3/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #7
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Keith Peck \nKeith has served in pastoral ministry for the past 45 years. For 30 years\, he and Gale ministered in Annapolis\, where their church supported the Nav\, Cru & OCF ministries at USNA. Keith and Gale now serve OCF in the role of Pastoral Care. They are blessed with 5 children and 17 grandchildren (who live in 5 different time zones). \nTopic: “The Gospel According to Romans 8” \nRomans 8 is one of the most beloved chapters in the Bible. The British pastor/author\, J.I. Packer\, calls Romans 8 the “Mt Everest of the New Testament”. Ascending the chapter\, we will explore the good news of your identity in Christ\, the work of the Holy Spirit in living this identity\, and how this identity brings hope in suffering. \nGuest Ambassadors: Col Scott and Carolynn Johnson\, USAF \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-6-5/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #6
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: CH(CDR) Jim Ellis\, USN (Ret.)\, PhD \nJim began his military career at 18 as a Coast Guard Boatswain-mate. The Lord called him to the Navy Chaplaincy during his initial enlistment\, and he served as a Navy Chaplain for 24 years\, retiring in 2005. Jim received his PhD Organizational Leadership in 2004 from Regent University. Upon retirement he served as a professor at Union University and Arizona Christian University. Jim also was Chaplain for Samaritan’s Purses’\, Operation Heal Our Patriots. He currently serves as the Pastor of Counseling and Care at Redemption Church\, in Peoria\, AZ. He and Shirley celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary in May. They have 3 daughter’s\, 2 sons in law and 2 grands\, Griffin (6) and Molly (3). \nTopic: “Marriage as a Gospel Liturgy” \nPracticing the Story of God in the rhythms of marriage is personally and corporately fulfilling. Besides the example of living faithfully in your personal relationship with Christ\, marriage is the most practical and effective example of the gospel. It is “the” example most used in scripture to illustrate God’s love. Marriage as a Gospel Liturgy will examine several of the rhythms of marriage that are an example being loved and accepted by one another as Christ has loved and accepted us. \nGuest Ambassadors: CMSgt Vance and Pam Clarke\, USAF (Ret.) \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-6-4/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #5 (Work Week)
DESCRIPTION:Work week volunteers must be 14 years or older\, and should be physically able to work at least 8 hours each day\, completing manual labor tasks such as fire mitigation\, wood splitting\, building repairs\, climbing ladders\, and more. We will schedule a half-day off for all volunteers\, with optional activities (some with an additional cost) like whitewater rafting\, indoor climbing wall\, and hot springs. Volunteers\, guests\, and staff will gather for meals and engaging teaching sessions with our guest speaker during the day. \nWe will offer a limited children’s program for ages 0-13. Two of the evening teaching sessions will include separate children’s program sessions; the other sessions will not include a children’s program. We will also offer optional babysitting (additional cost) on two separate mornings. \nCost:\nFor volunteers (ages 14 and up) who work the full session\, there is no cost! Volunteers still get the scheduled half-day off. \nFor all other guests who are not working the full session\, we offer a 20% discount from our standard Summer Celebration rates. No other discounts are compatible with these rates. \nPlease register online and email reservations@springcanyon.org if you plan to attend Work Week. Let us know whether members of your family or group will attend as volunteers workers or guests. This will help us accurately plan and organize our work projects. \nThanks for considering helping Spring Canyon tackle some larger projects to benefit the property and better serve our guests! \nFeel free to contact our guest services team with any additional questions: (719) 395-2328 or reservations@springcanyon.org \nSpeaker: Noble Gibbens \nNoble is the person you’d least expect to be talking about feelings & emotions! An uncharacteristic fight with his wife a few years ago revealed a glaring issue: he was clueless when it came to handling his emotions. \nThis West Point grad & former Army Ranger in the 82nd Airborne Division is now an EQ Practitioner and teaches Emotional Intelligence on his highly rated podcast\, EQ Gangster\, in his EQ Mafia Membership and through corporate coaching & consulting. \nDon’t let the big beard & tattoos fool you – Noble is pure positive energy & passion! He brings 23 years’ experience as an entrepreneur and international keynote speaker to help corporate clients\, entrepreneurs\, leaders & influencers get their emotions working for them\, not against them. \nHe has been married to Kathy for 27 years and they have a 15 y/o junior in high school. \nTopic: “Did the Emotional Clue Bus Pass You By? How Your Emotional Fitness Affects & Impacts Every Area of Your Life” \nOur ability (or inability) to process our emotions affects our relationship w/the Lord\, our families\, our friends & our co-workers. How many of us have ever been trained on our emotional fitness? How frequently do you emotionally “work out”? This week we will discuss Biblical examples of the power of emotions and learn practical exercises of how to grow & develop our emotional fitness. \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-5-work-week/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #4: Optional Fly Fishing Track!
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: VADM Luke McCollum\, USN (Ret.) \nVice Admiral Luke McCollum retired from the U. S Navy in 2020 after completing 37 years of service. His last assignment was in Washington DC where he served as the 14th Chief of Navy Reserve. Luke also served as corporate vice president\, Walmart Inc. at its Bentonville\, AR\, based headquarters where he held key leadership positions in the company’s supply chain\, technology\, and international divisions during his 25 years with the company. He and his wife\, Leanna\, have been married for 41 years\, raised 4 children\, and share a lifelong passion of serving in the local church. \nTopic: “Decision Points to Turning Points: Living Abundantly in Christ” \nLuke will discuss how using God’s Word as our foundation for decision making is key to an abundant life in Christ. Using Biblical examples\, personal experiences\, and family testimonies\, Luke will illustrate how key decision points can become life impacting turning points whether it’s raising a family at home\, progressing in a career\, or serving in ministry. \nGuest Ambassadors: Col Chet Arnold\, USMC (Ret.) \nOptional Fly Fishing Track!\nTSgt Ryan Padgett\, USAF (Ret.) and guides from Bold Face Fly Fishing will lead Spring Canyon’s Summer Celebration Fly Fishing Track.  Experience the beauty\, wonder\, and delight of God’s amazing creation while building fun new skills under exceptional instruction.  Bold Face Fly Fishing is a nonprofit that thanks “everyday heroes” (military\, first responders\, and healthcare workers) and introduces them to the peace\, excitement\, and fellowship of fly fishing.\n\nThis optional track includes approx. 2.5 days of hands-on instruction and fly fishing experience at Spring Canyon and the nearby Arkansas River Valley.\n\n\nDay 1 (Spring Canyon Ponds): Gear assembly\, knot-tying\, and casting fundamentals\nDay 2 (Arkansas River): Nymphing and dry fly fishing\, visiting a local fly fishing outfitter\, approaching the water\, fishing on site!\nDay 3 (Arkansas River): Care and release of fish\, knowing and respecting local regulations\, fishing on site!\nBring your catch back to Spring Canyon and let our kitchen team cook and serve them for you!\n\n\nCost:  $100\nLimited to the first eight signups.  Minimum age 14. \nYou’re welcome to bring your own gear\, or Spring Canyon and Bold Face Fly Fishing will provide gear.\nGuests will need to purchase a Colorado Parks & Wildlife fishing license.\nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-4-4/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #3B (OCF LEAD! Local Ministry Leadership Track)
DESCRIPTION:OCF LEAD! Local Ministry Leadership Track\n“Now is a pivotal time to equip\, encourage and embolden Christian military leaders. We strongly desire to further strengthen our current local leaders and mobilize a new generation of leaders.” – Col Scott Fisher\, USAF (Ret.)\, Executive Director of Officers’ Christian Fellowship \nOCF’s Leader Equipping And Development is designed to encourage and equip OCF leaders – and potential leaders – for dynamic\, Christ-centered ministries of outreach and service to positively impact the military community. Facilitated by seasoned military ministry leaders\, Summer Celebration LEAD! will equip OCF Members with the essentials of local OCF ministry leadership. These sessions will parallel Summer Celebration Week 3A\, with shared activities and fellowship. Come be refreshed\, equipped and inspired for Christ-centered military ministry! \nSpeakers:  \nLt Col Tom Falconer\, USAF (Ret.) \nTom and Jan Falconer have been involved with OCF since 1978 and currently serve in several capacities with OCF: Colorado Springs Area Coordinator; Spring Canyon Advisory Council\, Rocky Mountain OCF ROTC Coordinator and ROTC Ministry Lead at the University of Colorado\, Colorado Springs. They reside in Colorado Springs and have two adult sons\, a daughter-in-law and one granddaughter. \nLt Col Steve Wade\, USAF (Ret.) \nSteve Wade currently serves on the OCF Council/Board of Directors. He flew the FB-111 and 3 other aircraft as well as other staff assignments. Steve served 22 years in the Air Force. He and his wife\, Rita\, lead the OCF ministry at the Air Force Academy from 2003 to 2020 as the OCF Staff Couple. They reside in Colorado Springs and have two children and 9 Grandchildren. \nCol Larry Simpson\, USAF (Ret.) \nLarry currently serves as OCF’s Director of Regional Operations. A former Air Force Human Resource Management officer\, Larry served at commander\, director\, and division chief at various levels of assignments. Larry and Bobbie have enjoyed ministry with OCF for over 18 years. Starting in 2006\, as the Family Outreach Staff Couple (2006-2020); Puget Sound Field Staff Representatives (2008-2020); and as Regional Coordinators for the Pacific Northwest Region (2021-present). Larry is the author of OCF’s devotional book\, “Leader\, Draw Near.” They reside in Puyallup\, WA\, and have three adult children and six grandchildren. \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-3b/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #3A
DESCRIPTION:Optional OCF LEAD! Local Ministry Leadership Track \nFind Out More!Sessions with Tim will parallel with Summer Celebration Week 3B (OCF LEAD! Track)\, with shared activities and fellowship. \nSpeaker: Col Tim Hale\, USAF (Ret.) \nTim and Jennifer Hale have been married 45 years. They served as an Air Force family for 28 of those years\, experiencing 14 PCSs and living in 20+ houses. They raised three wonderful daughters who experienced too many schools to count! Through it all\, a steadfast faith in God helped them not only survive but thrive. They were blessed to be loved in many different church and chapel families. The Hales have been OCF members for almost 40 years. They served with the OCF USAFA Cadet ministry while Tim was an AOC\, and Tim has served on the OCF Council. Tim is currently OCF’s Area Coordinator for the Oklahoma-Kansas-North Texas area and helps lead a Bible Study at Tinker AFB. \nTim was an MC130 Special Ops pilot for most of his career\, earning two Bronze Stars and four Air Medals. He understands the importance of resilience as a military professional lens and as a military husband and dad. Tim was ordained a pastor in 2015\, earned an MA in Pastoral Counseling with an emphasis in Military Resilience from Liberty University. He also volunteers as a pastor to military and veterans supporting numerous organizations. \nTopic: “Joyful Resilience” \n“Joy-FULL Resilience” is a series of messages focused on the need to keep CHRIST as our central focus for ALL areas of life. Drawing upon a large vault of personal experiences\, Tim hopes to offer Scripture-based practical insights to JOYFULLY show Christ’s love and hope at work and at home! \nGuest Ambassadors: Col PK and Lindsey Carlton\, USAF (Ret.) \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-3a/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
CREATED:20241208T232248Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #2 (Homeschool Week)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Tegan Truitt \nTegan Truitt is a husband\, father\, university educator\, economist\, Anglican seminarian\, and homeschool graduate. He met his wife Bethany working at Spring Canyon\, where they were subsequently engaged and married. They have one son\, Eliot\, who seems to share his father’s love of books. You can often find the Truitt family hiking\, playing board games\, or cooking for friends. When not teaching undergraduates or researching European economic history\, Tegan likes to read classic literature. He will receive his doctorate in economics from George Mason University in May\, and return to his alma mater Grove City College as Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics in July. \nTopic: “Education and the Christian Vision” \nOur world is a deliberate communication from God to His creatures. Secular education tends to see the hard sciences as fundamental and the humanities (art\, literature\, music\, etc.) as mere expensive indulgences. But if all the natural world is a communication from God\, then physics and chemistry do not describe fundamental reality – they describe fundamental features of our world\, which point deliberately to a God who transcends that world. Conversely\, the humanities offer us a unique way to represent God as His image bearers – as sub-creators and sub-communicators ourselves. These sessions will describe a mode of education ordered toward giving students this Christian vision of the world\, with special attention to the questions of how\, and why\, parents are uniquely equipped to give heir children such an education in the home. \nGuest Ambassadors: COL Rob and Tami Jassey\, USA (Ret.) \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-2-homeschool-week/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #1 (Leavenworth Week)
DESCRIPTION:If you are graduating from Fort Leavenworth CGSC or SAMS\, Summer Celebration Week 1 is ideal for you! \nSpeaker: CH(LTC) Jared Vineyard\, USA \nTopic: “Walking with God with Integrity” \nBased on Psalm 51. Working out our salvation through repentance from sin\, honesty in relationships\, and receiving His Grace. \nGuest Ambassadors: LTC Jim and Christina Harbridge\, USA (Ret.) \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-1-leavenworth-week/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240803
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #8: Medical Week
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Gene Rudd \n \nGene Rudd completed a military residency is OB/GYN. He later served as a teaching attending\, and then provided OB/GYN care in an underserved area of the US. Following that he served Samaritan Purse by providing care in crisis areas of the world. For 25 years he served as Senior Vice President for Christian Medical & Dental Associations. While technically retired\, he continues to volunteer for CMDA as well as serves on the pastoral/preaching team at his local church. Gene and Brenda Gay have 4 children and 11 grandchildren. \nTopic: “Close Encounters with Jesus” \nGene Rudd completed a military residency is OB/GYN. He later served as a teaching attending\, and then provided OB/GYN care in an underserved area of the US. Following that he served Samaritan Purse by providing care in crisis areas of the world. For 25 years he served as Senior Vice President for Christian Medical & Dental Associations. While technically retired\, he continues to volunteer for CMDA as well as serves on the pastoral/preaching team at his local church. Gene and Brenda Gay have 4 children and 11 grandchildren. \nGuest Ambassadors: Dr (COL) Arnie Ahnfeldt\, USA (Ret.) and Dr (COL) Jeff Ginther\, USA (Ret.) \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-8-24/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240727
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
CREATED:20231224T183852Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #7
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: \n\n\nKeith Peck\nKeith has served in pastoral ministry for the past 45 years. For 30 years\, he and Gale ministered in Annapolis\, where their church supported the Nav\, Cru & OCF ministries at USNA. Keith and Gale now serve OCF in the role of Pastoral Care. They are blessed with 5 children and 17 grandchildren (who live in 5 different time zones). \nTopic: Proverbs: Living Wisely in an Age of Folly \nMultiple sources for knowledge abound at our fingertips today – Google\, social media\, AI – yet we live in an “Age of Folly”. Like the prophet Jeremiah’s day\, right is called wrong\, wrong is called right\, and God’s wisdom is called foolishness. To His people God says\, “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools\, but like those who are wise” (Eph. 5:15). But living wisely is challenging in life’s complexity. Proverbs practically instructs us on the nature of wisdom\, its purpose\, and its application.\nGuest Ambassadors: COL Steve and Miriam Shambach\, USA (Ret.) \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-7-24/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #6: Optional Fly Fishing Track!
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Brig Gen Jeff Hurlburt\, USAF (Ret.) \n \nBrig Gen Jeff Hurlbert is a sinner saved by grace.  He has been an OCF member since the late 1990s and currently serves on the OCF Council.  Jeff and his wife Stephanie have been blessed with 8 children\, ranging in ages from 23 to 5.  Jeff retired from the US Air Force in 2023 after 32 years of service.  In his last military assignment\, he served as the 32nd Commandant of the National War College on Ft. McNair in Washington DC.  Jeff is currently the Chief Security Officer for Applied Materials\, a global leader in the semi-conductor\, display\, and solar panel industries.  He and his family live in Austin\, Texas. \nTopic: “Biblical Humility” \nBiblical humility is a practical application in marriage\, family life\, and career. “…And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly[a] with your God.” Micah 6-8 \nGuest Ambassadors: TSgt Ryan and Krisha Padgett\, USAF (Ret.) \nNew! Optional Fly Fishing Track \nOur Guest Ambassador\, TSgt Ryan Padgett\, USAF (Ret.)\, and guides from Bold Face Fly Fishing will lead Spring Canyon’s first-ever Summer Celebration Fly Fishing Track.  Experience the beauty\, wonder\, and delight of God’s amazing creation while building fun new skills under exceptional instruction.  Bold Face Fly Fishing is a nonprofit that thanks “everyday heroes” (military\, first responders\, and healthcare workers) and introduces them to the peace\, excitement\, and fellowship of fly fishing.\n\nThis optional track includes 2.5 days of hands-on instruction and fly fishing experience at Spring Canyon and the nearby Arkansas River Valley.\n\n\nDay 1 (Spring Canyon Ponds): Gear assembly\, knot-tying\, and casting fundamentals\nDay 2 (Arkansas River): Nymphing and dry fly fishing\, visiting a local fly fishing outfitter\, approaching the water\, fishing on site!\nDay 3 (Arkansas River): Care and release of fish\, knowing and respecting local regulations\, fishing on site!\nBring your catch back to Spring Canyon and let our kitchen team cook and serve them for you!\n\n\nCost:  $100\nLimited to the first eight signups.  Minimum age 14. \nYou’re welcome to bring your own gear\, or Spring Canyon and Bold Face Fly Fishing will provide gear\nGuests will need to purchase a Colorado Parks & Wildlife fishing license.\nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-6-24/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240713
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #5 Work Week
DESCRIPTION:Work week volunteers must be 14 years or older\, and should be physically able to work at least 8 hours each day\, completing manual labor tasks such as fire mitigation\, wood splitting\, building repairs\, climbing ladders\, and more. We will schedule a half-day off for all volunteers\, with optional activities (some with an additional cost) like whitewater rafting\, indoor climbing wall\, and hot springs. Volunteers\, guests\, and staff will gather for meals and engaging teaching sessions with our guest speaker during the day. \nWe will offer a limited children’s program for ages 0-13. Two of the evening teaching sessions will include separate children’s program sessions; the other sessions will not include a children’s program. We will also offer optional babysitting (additional cost) on two separate mornings. \nCost:\nFor volunteers (ages 14 and up) who work the full week\, there is no cost! Volunteers still get the scheduled half-day off. \nFor all other guests who are not working the full week\, we offer a 20% discount from our standard Summer Celebration rates:\nAdults (14+) $608\, Youth (6-13) $365\, Children (3-5) $183\, Infants (0-2) $0. No other discounts are compatible with these rates. \nPlease register online and email reservations@springcanyon.org if you plan to attend Work Week. Let us know whether members of your family or group will attend as volunteers workers or guests. This will help us accurately plan and organize our work projects. \nThanks for considering helping Spring Canyon tackle some larger projects to benefit the property and better serve our guests! \nFeel free to contact our guest services team with any additional questions: (719) 395-2328 or reservations@springcanyon.org \nSpeaker : \n \nCH(COL) Bob Phillips\, USA (Ret.) \nChaplain (COL) Bob Phillips (Ret) is a 26 year active duty veteran of the US Army. After retiring from the Army he served seven years as the Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets at the Virginia Military Institute. He and his wife Tracy have been married 36 years\, they have five children and seven grandchildren. In June of this year Bob and Tracy became full-time RVers. Since then they have been traversing the nation\, seeing new things and visiting old friends. Bob also serves on the OCF Council. \nTopic: “Grace\, Grit\, Glory and Good: A Study in The Book of Titus” \nThe book of Titus teaches us how to: find our identity\, live and lead with uncompromising Christian values\, and stand for truth — even when we’re immersed in a world filled with division\, arrogance\, and moral decline.  Paul’s letter to Titus\, though short\, is filled with many practical\, life-affirming principles that empower us to live our faith boldly and to make an impact on the world around us. \nGuest Ambassadors: TBD \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-5-24/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240706
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
CREATED:20231224T183136Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #4
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: COL Kevin Bouren\, USA (Ret.) \n \nKevin Bouren is a Soldier in the Lord’s Army and served as a front-line ambassador for Christ while wearing the uniform of our Nation’s Army for more than 30 years. A native of Phoenix\, AZ\, he is a 1997 Graduate of West Point\, commanded Soldiers in combat in Iraq\, and served in numerous combat and peacekeeping operations throughout the world. Kevin is passionate about making disciples and helping them to fulfill the Great Commission. His service to the Nation and our Lord is enabled and enhanced by a thriving marriage to Adra\, his lovely wife of 26+ years\, who changes the world one child at a time as a homeschool mom to their four delightful children: Kayla\, Brady\, Annalise\, & Luke. The Bouren Family is passionate about Christian filmmaking and using their gifts to serve together on movie sets as they proclaim Christ to the world. In March 2023\, Kevin co-founded Set Shepherds\, a nonprofit ministry designed to shepherd the movie cast and crew for Christ. He’s co-produced two feature-length films: Birthright Outlaw (October 2023); and The Forge which hits theaters in August of 2024. Kevin produced his most recent movie called EMBER (March 2024) with his oldest son\, Brady\, who wrote and directed this short film. EMBER won Runner-Up for Best Young Filmmaker at the 2024 Christian Worldview Film Festival. The Bouren Family has been lifelong OCF members and currently makes their home in Northern Colorado. \nTopic: “Discipleship” \nGuest Ambassadors: Col. Chet and Michelle Arnold\, USMC (Ret.) \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-4-24/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
CREATED:20231224T182923Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #3
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Brig Gen Gwyn Armfield\, USAF (Ret.) \n \nGwyn Armfield served for nearly three decades in U.S. Air Force Special Operations\, retiring as a Brigadier General. Gwyn now runs a consulting business and is the co-author of the book “Lead to Serve and Serve to Lead: Leading Well in Turbulent Times.” He works each week with at-risk teenage young men to prepare them for future success and is on the board of two Christian non-profit organizations. During his time in the military\, Gwyn was the Deputy Commanding General of Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan and commanded Air Force Special Tactics units at all levels in garrison and on 11 combat deployments to Afghanistan\, Iraq and other locations. Gwyn’s wife Catherine is a former school teacher who is active in both women and children’s ministries. They have been married for over 30 years and have three adult children; one is a school teacher and two are serving in the military. \nTopic: “Living a Life of Godly Purpose” \nDuring the week we will explore how to purposefully love God and love others wherever we are called to serve. The discussions will center on applying biblical principles in real life – whether at home\, work\, on deployment\, or after the military. “But the noble make noble plans\, and by noble deeds they stand.” Isaiah 32:8 (ESV) \nGuest Ambassadors: Col Jason and Shelby Bell\, USAF \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-3-24/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
CREATED:20231224T182657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T191024Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #2: Homeschooling Week
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Tegan Truitt \n  \nTegan Truitt is a father\, homeschool graduate\, and PhD student in George Mason University’s Department of Economics\, where he teaches undergraduate economics. His passion for teaching led him into academia\, and he and his wife Bethany (another homeschooler) intend to homeschool their children. While he had to pick one discipline to specialize in (Econ)\, he maintains interests in music\, poetry\, philosophy\, history (especially church history)\, and chess. When not reading aloud together\, the Truitts enjoy hiking\, board games\, and hosting friends. \nTopic: “Education and the Cultivation of the Soul” \nTegan brings his experience as a lifelong student and professional educator to bear on two chief questions of homeschooling: Why you should consider homeschooling? How to homeschool well? Tegan argues for a vision of education where its material aims — things like getting a good job\, or going to a good college — take a backseat. Instead\, teachers should primarily order education toward helping the student to see God in His creation\, and His image in other persons\, and parents are often the best-positioned to become this kind of teacher. \nGuest Ambassadors: Lt Col Scott Crabtree\, USAF (Ret.) and Capt Colleen Crabtree\, USAFR \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-2-24/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
CREATED:20231224T182427Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #1: Leavenworth Week
DESCRIPTION:If you are graduating from Fort Leavenworth CGSC or SAMS\, Summer Celebration Week 1 is ideal for you! Fort Leavenworth OCF Members attending Spring Canyon for the first time qualify for a special 20% discount this week.  Contact our Guest Services Team at (719) 395-2328 or reservations@springcanyon.org to confirm your eligibility. \nSince this week is slightly shorter\, the costs are $650 for Adults/Teens (13+)\, $390 for Youth (6-12)\, and $195 for Children (3-5). \nSpeaker: CH(MAJ) Josh Grimes\, USA \nTopic: Topic: “A Praying Life” \nGuest Ambassadors: LTC Jim and Christina Harbridge\, USA (Ret.) \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-1-24-2/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230730
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
CREATED:20221118T071937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T203720Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #8: Medical Week
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:\nRoc & Bev Bottomly\nRoc and Bev Bottomly have been providing marriage training nationally and internationally to both singles and couples for the past 20 years. Roc is a USAFA ’69 grad who majored in Astronautical Engineering. After graduation\, Roc received his M.S. at Purdue\, finished UPT\, and served as a flight instructor in T-37’s and a transport pilot in C-141’s. Bev grew up in southern California. She trusted Christ in college; and after graduating\, she joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) where was the first staff woman in their military ministry. Soon after graduation\, Roc met Bev; and after a lengthy long distance friendship (Georgia to California)\, Roc finally “awoke” and they married. After completing military commitment\, Roc graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary\, and spent the next 35 years as the Senior Pastor of four churches and the Senior Fellow for Marriage Studies at the Focus on the Family Institute in Colorado Springs. In 2016\, Roc “retired\,” and he continues to work with Focus on the Family providing marriage training to Arabic speaking pastors in the Middle East and coaching to pastors\, ministry leaders and young businessmen in Oklahoma City. Roc and Bev have been married since 1974. They have  our grown children and thirteen grandchildren. \nTopic:\n“Building a Thriving Marriage”\nAs all know well\, the pressures on military medical marriages can be enormous. The combination of long hours\, heavy workloads\, difficult work situations\, promotion requirements and repeated deployments can take a heavy toll on the best of marriages. This year the theme will be “Building a Thriving Marriage” and the sessions will provide an opportunity to heal your bruises\, refocus your direction\, and rekindle your passion. Whatever the state of your marriage – from “Really Good” to “Struggling Mightily” – come join us\, and give your marriage the opportunity to really thrive. \nGuest Ambassadors:\nDr (COL) Arnie Ahnfeldt\, USA (Ret.) and Dr (COL) Jeff Ginther\, USA (Ret.)\nNote:\nWe are prioritizing medical personnel (doctors\, nurses\, pharmacists\, etc.) for Medical Week reservations until May 15. If you are not a medical professional\, please consider signing up for a different week of Summer Celebration. If this is your only available week to attend Summer Celebration\, please contact our Front Office team at (719) 395-2328 or reservations@springcanyon.org\, and we will assist you with reservations. \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-8/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230723
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #7
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:\nKeith Peck\nKeith has served in pastoral ministry for the past 45 years. For 30 years\, he and Gale ministered in Annapolis\, where their church supported the Nav\, Cru & OCF ministries at USNA. Keith and Gale now serve OCF in the role of Pastoral Care. They are blessed with 5 children and 17 grandchildren (who live in 5 different time zones). \n\nTopic:\n“Ecclesiastes: When All You Ever Wanted Isn’t Enough”\nEcclesiastes begins with “the words of the Preacher”. Yet as you read\, it is unlike any sermon you’ve heard. The sermon’s theme is “meaningless\, meaningless”. This seems so strange. And yet its strangeness provides an honest portrayal of the common human experience of people everywhere as we grapple with the perplexities of making life work “under the sun”. Solomon’s strange sermon invites us to engage this perplexing life more fully “under the SON”. \nGuest Ambassador:\nTBD\nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-week-7/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230716
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #6
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:\nChris Plekenpol\n Chris graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1999 and served in the Army for seven years\, including commanding a company in combat in Iraq. earning a Bronze Star. Upon God’s call in his life to ministry\, Chris attended Dallas Theological Seminary and received his Masters in Theology (ThM). Chris traveled as an evangelist and missions group trainer with iamsecond.com for two years before becoming the Lead Pastor of Wells Branch Community Church in 2012. \nChris is married to his beautiful wife Adrienne\, a graduate of Abilene Christian University\, the Children’s Ministry Director at Wells Branch Community Church\, and his best friend. They have four incredible boys: Austin\, Jett\, Titus and Paxton. Chris loves watching sports – especially Army Football – dancing with Adrienne\, and thinking of creative and innovative ways to communicate the love of God. \n\nTopic:\n“Everyday Christianity”\nGod was at work in the everyday life of the church at Thessalonica.  We will explore the parallel between this New Testament church of Greece\, compared to the American church today.  You will be astonished how nothing has really changed in combating the influence of culture on the church.  Pastor Plek will challenge all to impact the culture – whether military or civilian – with the love of Christ. \nGuest Ambassador:\nLTC Steve and Angela Kreh\, USA (Ret.)\nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-6-3/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230709
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
CREATED:20221118T072847Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #5
DESCRIPTION:Speaker(s):\nDr. Del Tackett\, Lt Col\, USAF (Ret.)\nDr. Tackett served over twenty years on active duty in the United States Air Force\, including four years on the faculty of Air University and as Deputy Commander of the 47th Communications Group supporting the multinational NORAD command. He also served on the White House staff during the George H. W. Bush Administration\, and as Director of Technical Planning for the National Security Council. He served as Senior Vice President of Focus on the Family and President of Focus on the Family Institute in Colorado Springs\, CO. He Dr. Tackett developed and is the speaker of the Truth Project. He lectures extensively on developing a Christian world view and America’s Christian heritage for Summit Ministries and at conferences and churches around the country. \nWhile Del was working in national security at the White House under US President George H. W. Bush\, the Lord began breaking his heart for the state of the nation and the church. He was burdened that so many believers had lost their biblical worldview—they weren’t looking at the world around them through the lens of Scripture. \nAfter leaving the White House\, Del helped start a seminary where the founders hoped to begin addressing these shortcomings. To systematically teach a biblical worldview\, Del compiled a comprehensive curriculum that became the basis for the Truth Project\, a DVD curriculum distributed by Focus on the Family. \nTopic:\nThe Engagement Project\nIn the Engagement Project\, Dr. Tackett answers two important questions\, Why did Jesus leave? and Why does God send? The answers to these questions may turn your world right-side up. In this new series\, Dr. Del Tackett takes us on a series of worldview tours that reveal God’s endgame for all of us… what He is after. You’ll discover God’s world-changing mission for yourself and for your family and that Jesus has told us exactly what He wants us to do. In the Engagement Project\, you’ll learn why & how this will change everything. \nFind out more about the Engagement Project here. \nGuest Ambassador:\nMaj Ryan and Sarah Cross\, USAF (Ret.)\nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-5-3/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230702
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #4
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:\nLt Col Leemon Baird\, USAF (Ret.)\nLeemon served 24 years in the Air Force\, first as an Air Force Academy cadet\, and later a professor there. After retirement\, he has worked as a researcher and started several companies. He has been a member of OCF since 1985\, and enjoys studying the Bible\, and teaching Bible studies for groups from children to adults. \nTopic:\n“Knowing the Lord”\nThis week\, we will explore through scripture how we can know the Lord.  This includes knowing his nature\, knowing his will for the decisions we make\, knowing his work\, his plan\, his promises\, and his presence. Join us as we discuss and seek him together. \nGuest Ambassador:\nLt Col Adam and Robin Spitler\, USAF (Ret.)\nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-4-3/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230625
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #3: Homeschool Week
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:\nLt Col Kevin Boden\, ANG\n Kevin and his wife\, Wendi\, have 8 children and became homeschooling parents in 2008.  Kevin is a graduate of Wheaton College (IL) and received his J.D. from Seattle University.  Kevin served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years a Judge Advocate\, allowing he and Wendi to homeschool in three different countries and five states.  Kevin has served three years in the Alaska Air National Guard he continues his service as a Lt Col as a drill-status Guardsman.  Also\, as HSLDA staff attorney and Director of Global Outreach\, Kevin serves as the primary contact for members in 12 states and directs HSLDA’s international program\, working to expand homeschooling freedom around the world.  He is passionate about the freedom to homeschool\, the blessings of being a husband and dad\, and most things outdoors. \nTopic:\n“Gospel Seasons: Building Blocks for Home Schoolers”\nStacking blocks is often the first skill a baby learns. Why? It’s an important skill because it requires coordination. Similarly\, balancing the building blocks of homeschooling families also entails a synchronicity that often seems out of reach. This week will provide practical\, whole-family approaches to schooling at home from a Christ-centered worldview. Come and be encouraged as we consider the building blocks unique to home schooling families. \nGuest Ambassador:\nLt Col Aaron and Sarah Lynch\, USAF\nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-3-2/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230618
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
CREATED:20221129T220426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T222124Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #2: Leavenworth Week
DESCRIPTION:Speaker(s):\nCH(COL) Scott Koeman\, USA\nChaplain (COL) Scott Koeman served as an enlisted Soldier in the Michigan Army National Guard for 12 years before commissioning as a Chaplain Candidate in 1997 and entering active duty in 2003.  Prior to active duty\, he served as an Associate Pastor at EverGreen Ministries Church in Hudsonville\, Michigan.  His academic education includes a Master of Divinity from Calvin Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Religious Education from Reformed Bible College.\nChaplain Koeman has served as a battalion\, brigade\, and garrison chaplain; and as an instructor\, trainer\, and course manager at the Chaplain Center and School\, Fort Jackson\, SC.  He has pastored Soldiers and family members at Fort Bliss\, TX; Camp As Sayliyah\, Qatar; Fort Knox\, KY; Fort Lewis\, WA; Schofield Barracks\, HI; Detroit Army Arsenal\, MI; and Fort Leavenworth\, KS; and during multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.\n\nChaplain Koeman has been married to Benita Haak for 27 years. She is a first generation Canadian of Dutch immigrant parents.  Benita is the website founder/editor of operationwearehere.com.  They have three children\, Ian (23)\, Luke (21)\, and Kerrisan (19).\nTopic:\n“Rewards and Benefits of the Kingdom of God”\nGuest Ambassador:\nLTC Jim and Christina Harbridge\, USA (Ret.) \n*If you are graduating from Fort Leavenworth CGSC\, Summer Celebration Week 2 is ideal for you! \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-2-3/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230611
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
CREATED:20221220T231103Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #1: Work Week
DESCRIPTION:As you consider whether our Summer Celebration Work Week is a good fit for you or your family\, please review the details below. You’re welcome to contact our Guest Services team with any additional questions: (719) 395-2328 or reservations@springcanyon.org. \nWork week volunteers must be 14 years or older\, and should be physically able to work at least 8 hours each day\, completing manual labor tasks such as fire mitigation and wood splitting\, exterior building staining and repairs\, climbing ladders for roof repair\, etc. We will schedule a half-day off for all volunteers\, with optional activities like whitewater rafting (additional cost)\, indoor climbing wall\, etc. Volunteers\, guests\, and staff will gather each evening for engaging teaching sessions with our guest speaker. \nWe will offer a limited children’s program for ages 0-13. Two of the evening teaching sessions will include separate children’s program sessions; the other sessions will not include a children’s program. We will also offer optional babysitting (additional cost) on two separate mornings. \nCost:\nFor volunteers (ages 14 and up) who work the full week\, there is no cost! Volunteers still get the scheduled half-day off. \nFor all other guests who are not working the full week\, we offer a 20% discount from our standard Summer Celebration rates:\nAdults (14+) $608\, Youth (6-13) $365\, Children (3-5) $183\, Infants (0-2) $0. No other discounts are compatible with these rates. \nIf you plan to attend Work Week\, please register online\, then email reservations@springcanyon.org and let us know whether members of your family or group will attend as volunteers workers or guests. This will help us accurately plan and organize our work projects. \nThanks for considering giving your time and energy to help us tackle some larger projects at Spring Canyon\, your home away from home! \n \nSpeaker:\nNoble Gibbens\nNoble is the person you’d least expect to be talking about feelings & emotions! An uncharacteristic fight with his wife a few years ago revealed a glaring issue: he was clueless when it came to handling his emotions. \nThis West Point grad & former Army Ranger in the 82nd Airborne Division is now an EQ Practitioner and teaches Emotional Intelligence on his highly rated podcast\, EQ Gangster\, in his EQ Mafia Membership and through corporate coaching & consulting. \nDon’t let the big beard & tattoos fool you – Noble is pure positive energy & passion! He brings 23 years’ experience as an entrepreneur and international keynote speaker to help corporate clients\, entrepreneurs\, leaders & influencers get their emotions working for them\, not against them. \nHe has been married to Kathy for 27 years and they have a 15 y/o junior in high school. \nTopic:\nEmotionally Healthy Spiritual Leadership\nHow long have you been going to church? How many pastors or church leaders have you heard talk about emotions or emotional intelligence (“EQ”)? Probably not very many. \nOur EQ directly affects & impacts both our relationship with the Lord and how we lead & influence others. Let’s commit our emotions to the Lord so we can truly lead the way the Lord wants us to. \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-1/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220731
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #8 (Medical Week)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:\nMike Chupp\, MD\, CEO of the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)\nMike is a US Board certified General surgeon who completed his pre-med chemistry degree at Taylor University in 1984\, his MD degree at Indiana University in 1988 and then completed a five-year surgery residency at Methodist Hospital of Indiana in 1993. He then joined Southwestern Medical Clinic in Berrien County\, Michigan where he practiced for three years as a general surgeon and remained a partner in the practice through 2016. In 1996 Mike and his wife Pam began a 20-year career as medical missionaries with World Gospel Mission at Tenwek Hospital in southwest Kenya. There he practiced general and orthopedic surgery and served as the Medical Superintendent for many years. In 2016\, Mike accepted the invitation of Dr. David Stevens of CMDA USA National ministry to become the Executive Vice President of CMDA and in September 2018 the Board of CMDA selected Mike to become the next CEO of CMDA in September 2019. \nTopic:\n“Connecting to the Father with a 5G Heart”\nJoin us for a five-part series with a deep dive in Scripture on growing and maturing our hearts to be in line with the example and wisdom from two Kings\, David and Solomon. One of my favorite prayers for brothers and sisters in Christ these days\, like you\, comes from 2 Thessalonians 1: 11\, 12 (NLT): “We keep on praying\, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good deeds your faith prompts you to do. Then the name of our Lord Jesus will be honored because of the way you live and you will be honored along with him. This is all made possible because of the grace of our God and Lord Jesus Christ.” \nGuest Ambassadors:\nDr (COL) Arnie Ahnfeldt\, USA (Ret.) and Dr (COL) Jeff Ginther\, USA (Ret.)\nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-8-medical-week-2/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220724
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #7
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:\nKeith Peck\nKeith has served OCF as a conference speaker for the past 38 years. He recently retired after 45 years of pastoral ministry in the Presbyterian Church of America. Thirty of those years he and Gale served in Annapolis\, MD\, ministering to and with the Navigator\, Cru and OCF staff at the US Naval Academy. Keith has been married to Gale\, his ministry partner\, for 48 years. Keith & Gale have five children and seventeen grandchildren. \n\nTopic:\n“Daniel: Engaging a Polarized\, Hostile Culture as Salt\, Light & the Aroma of Christ”\nIn our current cultural moment\, outrage has become more expected than surprising\, more normative than odd\, more encouraged than discouraged\, more rewarded than rejected. Outrage over election “fraud”\, COVID politicized government “overreach”\, mask & vaccine mandates\, “social justice”\, LGBQT legislation. We no longer discuss. We rage\, cancel and shame…too often mean-spirited and quick-triggered. In this culture of outrage\, Bono\, the front man for the rock band U2 warned\, “We must be careful in our efforts to confront the monster not to ourselves become the monster.” So how do we engage this culture with a different spirit\, the Spirit of Christ\, and become the kingdom-influencers and culture-shapers we are called to be? Daniel illustrates God’s answer to that question. \nGuest Ambassador:\nCH(CDR) Jim and Shirley Ellis\, USN (Ret.)\nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-7-2/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220717
DTSTAMP:20260406T183724
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #6
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:\nGreg St. Cyr\nPastor Greg St. Cyr has a passion for global missions and the local church. He spent 13 years with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) where he met his wife of 36 years\, Mary Kaye. Greg served as a missionary for 8 years in Poland largely during communist days. For the last 27 years\, he has served as the lead pastor of Bay Area Community Church in Annapolis whose global ministry extends throughout the world. He has a master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry in missions from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He and his wife have four grown children and six grandchildren. \nTopic:\n“Victory in the Valley\, Courage in the Cave”\nAll of us go through valleys of discouragement and trials.  The longer the trial and disappointment\, the darker the cave.  How do we experience God’s victory and courage in times like this?  We will look at David’s experiences in the cave of Adullam and Engedi\, as well as how to walk through the valley of trouble\, the valley of weeping\, and the valley of the shadow of death.  Learn how God often does His best work in valleys and caves! \nGuest Ambassador:\nCOL Keith and Sharon Morgan\, USA (Ret.)\nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-6-2/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220702T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220702T153000
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SUMMARY:60th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Topic:\nCelebrate 60 Years of Ministry at Spring Canyon\nJoin us this summer in celebrating 60 years of God’s life-saving and life-changing work at Spring Canyon! Every week of our summer programs will include fun celebratory activities\, but Summer Celebration Weeks 4 and 5 are especially dedicated to recognizing this important milestone. We will officially commemorate Spring Canyon’s 60th anniversary at 2pm on Saturday\, July 2. We encourage guests attending Summer Celebration\, RMH\, and FTA Week 4 to extend their stay for a few hours and join us for lunch and this special ceremony! Likewise\, guests attending Summer Celebration\, RMH\, and FTA Week 5 are encouraged to arrive early to join us for lunch and the anniversary ceremony. \nPlease note that this sign up does NOT include lodging. Lunch and ceremony are available to all at no charge. \nLunch begins at 1230 and the ceremony begins at 1400. \nRegister for EventA home away from home for the past 60 years…\nFIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW WE’RE CELEBRATING
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/60th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220710
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration #5
DESCRIPTION:Speaker(s):\nCol Scott Fisher\, USAF (Ret)\nScott Fisher recently retired from the United States Air Force after more than 27 years of faithful military service. He and his wife Christie bring a strong passion for the Lord and love for His people with experience across six continents. They have been involved in OCF ministry for over 25 years to include service as local leaders across the globe\, on Council and to our chaplains. Scott and Christie have been married for 27 years and have three daughters and two sons\, one of which recently became a Marine. Scott has led Bible studies for diverse groups for over twenty years\, including youth\, Harvard graduate students\, young couples\, fighter pilots and generals. He has also served as a youth pastor and lay minister. Christie has co-hosted Bible studies with Scott for over 15 years and served in leadership with Bible Study Fellowship for 11 years. \nTopic:\nDeclare His Mighty Acts!\nFor over 60 years\, Spring Canyon has refreshed military members and families on their journey\, equipped them with excellent biblical teaching\, and inspired them to serve where God has called them.  In every decade\, God has used ordinary people to bring about extraordinary results!  Today Spring Canyon remains true to its founding vision: a Christ-centered sanctuary and training ground for Christians who live and minister in the military society – a “home away from home” on a sometimes turbulent journey.  Join us in celebrating 60 years of God’s life-saving and life-changing work at Spring Canyon.  Let’s pass this legacy on to the next generation of military leaders and families: “One generation shall commend your works to another\, and shall declare your mighty acts” (Psalm 145:4).  Adventure awaits! \nGuest Ambassador:\nCOL Steve & Miriam Shambach\, USA (Ret.) \nMake a Reservation
URL:https://www.springcanyon.org/event/summer-celebration-5-2/
LOCATION:Spring Canyon Conference Center\, 26000 County Road 344\, Buena Vista\, CO\, 81211
CATEGORIES:Summer Celebration
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