A Summer of Adventure for BCC Youth!
By Jeff Grosskopf, Youth Pastor
Every summer, I’m reminded that some of the most meaningful faith moments don’t happen in a church building. They happen when students are tired, laughing too hard, a little uncomfortable, while doing something they’ve never done before.
That’s why summer trips matter so much to BCC Youth.
This summer, our middle school and high school students will head out on separate trips to Plain, Washington, for an Adventure Trip filled with white water rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, camping, and a few days of life together outdoors.
It’s not about chasing adrenaline. It’s about stepping out of routine and into something shared. When students are paddling the river or encouraging each other up a rock face, walls come down. Conversations get real. God feels closer, not because we forced a moment, but because everyone is paying attention.
I think that these trips will have a way of slowing things down. Phones will go away. Schedules will loosen. Students start noticing what God might be doing in, through, and around them. Faith might become less about answers and more about trust, courage, and community.
Our summer trips aren’t meant to entertain students for a few days and send them home unchanged. They’re meant to shape us. We hope students come back more connected, more confident, and more aware of how God is present in everyday life.
Some of the clearest moments with God happen outside…in the middle of adventure, surrounded by people who are walking the journey together.
I can’t wait to see what this summer brings!
Jeff G
HS Adventure Trip (June 17-20)
MS Adventure Trip (July 24-27)
More info can be found here.