Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp

We value and are intentional about:
•Holy spaces where God is at work
•Genuinely living God's profound grace and love
•Actively engaging in the living Word of God
•Authentic, safe, and quality relationships and experiences
•Radical and abundant hospitality

Testimonials

"I have to share our deep and sincere gratitude for the most precious gift- the past week at Rainbow Trail- for our son Jack. The peace he felt the minute he stepped into the camp was long lasting. This was his first time away to sleep-away camp and did not know a single person.

WOW!! In every aspect! He loved each moment, experience, lesson, meal,
adventure, friendship, tear, and giggle.  What a sacred place, what a gift for an almost 8th grade boy. His counselor was Dean- and Dean made an huge imprint in the life of a teenage boy- the match up could not have been more perfect!  Dean is an extraordinary young man!

Thank you for your ministry - thank you for the amazing staff you found to enrich these kids forever! Their greatness will spread!

The peace we as parents felt at camp was profound too- we had to wipe away tears of happiness several times in final worship and saying goodbye! We feel forever blessed to have had Jack attend Rainbow Trail! He already says he's back next year and wants his sister to come too!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. God is at work at RTLC!!

See you next year!"

Sincerely,

Darcy and Bill 

Dear Dave,

Thank you so much for the scholarship you gave to Roy Nelson this summer. I want you to know that not only did he have a fantastic time, but his experience is effecting change in his entire family. He is speaking more openly with his guardian family, even to the point of telling them for the first time about things that happened to him while living with his previous guardian family. He is expressing his love and appreciation to his present family for rescuing him which he never did before. They have prayed together each day since his return, also including his birth mother in the prayers because they pray while on the phone with her. (His birth mother is one of my parishioners.)

I can't find the words to tell you how many people Rainbow Trail touched by inviting this one young man to spend a week. On behalf of all the mothers at New Beginnings who ache for their children, and all the families caring for those children, as well as me, please accept our thanks.

I'd also like to invite you and any staff from Rainbow Trail to come to our annual benefit dinner on October 7th. It is held at Augustana Lutheran Church, and Roy's guardian mother will be the speaker. Roy will be there. Roy's experience at Rainbow Trail will be lifted up as an example of how we can change people's lives.

You can find information on our website: newbeginningswc.org. I'll also send you an invitation.

Peace and grace,

Terry

Dave,

"I got Ainsley home yesterday from camp and wanted to say thanks to you and your wonderful crew for the great week she had. She is on a high and not coming down anytime soon. 

She's a camp nut and has been going since 1st grade so it's not surprising that she had a good week, but this one was really special. Ranja and Isaiah were her village counselors and she speaks so highly of them and how they shared themselves with the campers. Ainsley says that Ranja was a "servant leader" taking extra care of the girls in their cabin (bringing them hot chocolate one morning and loving them for their individual gifts) and Isaiah was a great Bible study leader and really was able to go deep with the kids.

Thank you for the AMAZING ministry you lead. YOU and your crew are making a wonderful difference for so many high school kiddos, including mine!"

Casey

"My wife, Kathy, and I have been long time supporters of Rainbow Trail and Sky Ranch Camps! We are members of Atonement Lutheran Church in Boulder. We sent our children (Kris & Dave) to Sky Ranch several times about 25 years ago and they had great experiences. This past year we sent our Granddaughter Kaitlin (turned 9 on June 13) to Rainbow Trail Jr Camp #2 from July 26 - August 1. Mike and Kris, Kaitlin's parents, are members of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Louisville. Kaitlin's Counselor was Addison Choi.

Speaking of "Taking it down the mountain"; First of all she absolutely loved camp. She can not wait to return next year and have her brother, Nicholas, experience camp (he is 7 years old)...