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04
Oct

Excellence

In our jobs and schoolwork or whatever tasks we apply ourselves to, we all strive for excellence. When we’re young, we might be proud when a report card ends up on the fridge or when a teacher congratulates us at a conference. As we move out into the world beyond grade school, report cards and teachers, we strive for excellence…

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Nurture

As fall weather creeps through South Dakota, things are beginning to turn brown, yellow and red. Leaves are falling, animals are storing away for the winter and we’re preparing our hearts for the Christmas season. Counselors have started a yearly tradition of writing Christmas cards to campers they’ve had in their cabins in the summer. The cards are simple and…

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04
Sep

Nature

Everyone who has been to Pioneer or Rimrock knows what it feels like to wake up there. At Rimrock, the moment you step out of the lodge or your cabin, you can hear the water of Rapid Creek tumbling over the rocks next to the Rec Hall. At Pioneer, you can hear insects buzzing as the sun warms the path…

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28
Aug

Openness

The start of the school year can be hectic. There’s supplies to buy, clothes to shop for, lunches to pack. Our lives are busy and our responsibilities are often demanding. When we go to camp, it gives us a chance to set those things aside and breathe. That’s the reason many of us are passionate about camp and enjoy it.…

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22
Aug

Camp Community

Camp crew wrapped up the final week of Pioneer & Rimrock’s summer season at the end of July. Campers backpacked out of our wilderness location that week, a new adventure for the camp that typically spends each night in the valley near the remains of Montana Mine next to the George Mickelson trail. Pioneer & Rimrock incorporated its new vision…

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12
May

Pioneer Classic – C Tier Disc Golf Tournament

Our camps and Black Hill Disc golf club have come together to put on a tournament on our new course at Pioneer. There are divisions for all levels. Please consider joining us for a day of disc golf. Player Divisions & Entry Fees $10 additional fee for players without current PDGA memberships. $60.00 Open $35.00 Open Women $40.00 Advanced $40.00…

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11
May

Early Bird Special

Register before May 15th and receive an exclusive camp water bottle!   [button text=”Register Now!” color=”theme” url=”http://www.rimrock.camp/index.php/camps” target=”_self” btn_block=”no”]  

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19
Feb

2017 Brochure is Now Available

Our 2017 Brochure is now available! We are excited to share another wonderful season of camp at Pioneer and Rimrock with you and your children. Come experience fun, Bible stories, new activities, arts and crafts, nature and much more. Carefully selected and well trained crew members mentor and encourage a great experience along the way. Every camper will hike, share…

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End of the Year Giving Drive – Thank You!

2016 was a great year for Pioneer & Rimrock Camps and Retreat Centers. We want to Thank all of our campers and alumni who supported God’s vision and those whom donated extra at the End of the Year Giving Drive to raise an extra $2,200. We’re very excited to receive such generous donations and plan to put it to further…

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09
Sep

New Women’s Retreat Added!

We’re excited to let everyone know that a new Women’s Fall Retreat in now available. The program will be led by Rev. Cheryl Khyllep and Peggy Davidson of Britton, South Dakota. Cheryl has been a co-pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Britton for almost 3 years. Cheryl is originally from Ohio, and loves the outdoors and spending time with her sisters in faith. Peggy…

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