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Paddleboard & Picnic at McIntosh Lake
Paddleboarding & Picnic at McIntosh Lake!
Grab your sunscreen and your favorite floaties—it’s time for some fun in the sun with Orchard Community Student Ministry and your whole family! Join us on Sunday, August 10th at 1 pm at Flanders Neighborhood Park for an afternoon of paddleboarding, relaxing, and picnicking by the water.
Meat will be provided, please bring a side dish to share!
Whether you’re out on the lake or just chilling in the shade, it’s the perfect way to soak up summer together. Bring your family and your sense of adventure!
Let’s make some splash-worthy memories!

Amazing Race: Family Edition
Amazing Race: Family Edition
On your marks… Get set... GO!
Join us on Sunday, August 3rd from 6-8pm for a fast-paced, family-fueled adventure through Erie, CO in our very own Amazing Race competition!
Teams will complete fun and wacky challenges at stops around town, all racing to be the first family to cross the finish line… We’ll start and end at church, but what happens in between is up to your teamwork, creativity, and navigation skills!
Bring the whole crew, buckle up, and let the games begin!

Scavenger Hunt at Denver Premium Outlets
Attention all Students: Join us on Wednesday, July 9 from 6-8pm as we take the Denver Premium Outlets by storm with an absolutely WILD Photo Scavenger Hunt, full of creative challenges, surprise missions, and tons of laughs!
It’s NOT just another night out or a chance to sit-and-scroll…
This is your chance to laugh, connect, and build some REAL community in a fast-paced, fun environment!
More than screen time and surface-level friendships, this event is sure to provide you with some moments that REALLY matter with some people who REALLY care!
Bring a friend, charge your phone, and get ready — We’re making memories, and you’ll wanna be a be part of it!

Firepit & Student Story Night
Firepit & Story Nite at the Wright Farm
Hey students, come gather ‘round the fire with us on Wednesday, June 25th at 6pm at the Wright Farm for a cozy evening of hotdogs, s’mores, songs, and stories!
It’s a night for us to connect, reflect, and share what God’s been doing in our lives — all under the stars.
We’ll sing, laugh, listen, and maybe even cry a little (the good kind), so don’t miss this meaningful night of community, worship, and testimony around the fire.
Bring a lawn chair, a friend, and an open heart.

Student Life Camp
Student Life Camp | June 16-20, 2025
What: Student Life Rec Camp (studentlife.lifeway.com)
Where: YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO (4-6 students / lodge room)
When: Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20 (dropoff at 230pm on Monday; pickup at noon on Friday)
Who: Students who have completed 6th-12th grade (Jeff & Katie chaperoning)
How much: $400/student ($100 to register; scholarships available; full amount due Sunday, June 1)
Why: God moves mountains on the mountain. (click here to view parent handout and waiver)

'Rents vs Runts Competition
‘Rents vs Runts: The Ultimate Showdown!
Parents and students, get ready to battle it out in a night of “minute-to-win-it” style games that will test your skills, speed, and sense of humor…
Join us on Sunday, June 8th from 6-8pm for ‘Rents vs Runts — a high-energy, family-friendly competition where bragging rights are on the line!
PLUS, we’ll be holding a Student Life Camp Family Meeting that evening… So parents, you’ll already be there, why not jump in and show the kids who's boss?
Bring your game face. Leave with memories.

Pizza & Bowling at Main Event
Pizza & Bowling at Main Event!
Hey students, join us for a night of pizza, bowling, and games at Main Event in Thornton on Wednesday, June 4th from 6-8pm – For just $20, you’ll get two hours of bowling, pizza, and all the fun you can handle… This is a GREAT chance to hang out with friends and make new ones!
It’s the start to an AMAZING summer — Don’t miss it!