Young Adults Davis Mountains Camping Trip
May 29 - June 1, 2024
It’s been TEN YEARS since we have been to the Davis Mountains!
This is a 4 day and 3 night camping trip!
This will be really fun with a less rigorous schedule than Big Bend. There will be hiking and swimming. We will spend one day swimming at the beautiful crystal clear Balmorhea Springs. There will be plenty of time for recreation and plenty of hang-out time! SHOWERS will be available every day. We will eat out each night and on the way home so bring extra spending money. The trip will be devotionally rich with small group and large group worship and devotionals. Since the park is at a mile high altitude (5200’) the nights will be cooler. The days will be warm but are a pleasant dry warmth.
Trip features:
Hiking – Relaxed hiking format. Explore the park! Point of rocks
Swimming – we will spend one day at Balmorhea Springs
Runners - there will be some great trails to do a running route on…
Daily devotions and small group break outs
Estimate $55 spending money for the trip.
Trip Itinerary
Monday Shopping and set up:
5:30pm Meet at Sam’s Club
Wednesday:
7:00am early crew arrives
7:30am Everyone arrives
8:00am Hit the road!
5:30pm Arrive at Davis Mountains State Park and set up camp.
6:30pm Out to eat
Thursday:
7:45am Breakfast served and pack lunch
9:00am Small group devotionals.
10:40am Arrive at Balmorhea Springs
5:30pm Leave Balmorhea Springs
6:30 – 8pm Dinner out
8:00pm-9pm Group meeting
9:30pm Night hike/Star gazing
Friday:
7:45am Breakfast served and pack lunch
9:00am Small group devotionals.
9:45am Leave for Point of Rocks park
1pm Depart Point of Rocks - bouldering
2:00 – 6:00pm Hike to the Fort Davis National Park
7:00 – 8:30pm Dinner out
9:00pm group devotional meeting
9pm-11:30pm Marfa Lights
Saturday:
8:15am Breakfast served and pack lunch
Pack up and clean camp
10:30am Group meeting and photo
12:00pm leave Davis Mountains
6:00pm Dinner on the way back
10:00pm Arrive at The Net, unpack, clean up and return rentals
Packing List
_____ travel food – no meal stop (avoid caffeine!)
_____Cash – $55 for 4 dinners and misc
_____ Sleeping pad
_____ Sleeping bag
_____ Goggles/swim mask and flippers (optional)
_____ Bathing suit
_____ Shorts and long pants
_____ Small-medium backpack (not a single strap)
_____ Sturdy tennis shoes/hiking boots
_____ Pillow
_____ Towel, toiletries etc
_____ light jacket or sweater for cool evenings and nights
_____ Hiking gloves for rocky areas (optional)
_____ flashlight
_____ raincoat (depends on weather)
_____ IF under 18 have signed permission slip for swimming (LINK)
_____ IF under under 17 signed permission slip for the Net
Registration
Early Registration ONLY $140! Must pay full balance by Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Regular Trip fee is $150 FULL balance must be paid on or before Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Late registration: $160 FULL balance must be paid by Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Trip fees include:
Transportation costs
park entry fees
campsite fees
breakfast, lunch and snacks for three days. We will be eating out each night.
Pack travel food for the first day of travel!
Not included: We will be eating dinner at restaurants each night and this is not included in fees.
Cancellations: Any cancellations or no-shows the day of or the day before the trip will forfeit their entire trip fee. Otherwise, if we are notified in advance of your cancellation, your money can be refunded minus $40 if you request it.
Sign-up: Everyone will be reserving their place on a first come first serve basis. You are registered and your place on the trip is reserved ONLY when you pay at least a non-refundable $40 deposit and you must fill out the online Campers Survey. This deposit is applied toward your total cost. This trip is limited to 40 people. NO ONE is reserved without a deposit. What if you change your mind and loose your deposit? Consider it a donation to a great ministry! (Deposits are non-transferrable – you can’t give it or designate it to a friend)
NOTE: Anyone under 18 must have a permission slip signed by a parent to swim at Balmorhea Springs.
When Registering you are agreeing to the following:
No coupling off or public displays of affection (except for married couples)
Men and Women in separate sleeping quarters (except for married couples)
Christian music only
Approved vehicles only on the trip
No earphones when hiking
Everyone shares the work assignments
Everyone participates in all group activities
Absolutely No tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or firearms permitted (unless CHL please notify PG if intent to carry)
Do not be possessive of a particular seat in the vehicle – move around!
All participants must wear seat belts
All drivers must be willing to switch with an alternate driver
No whining
Have fun!