Divide, CO Youth Project
Project Description
MDS will be partnering with Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp to provide needed services of labor for clearing brush and trees away from buildings and homes in an effort to prevent damage should forest fires occur this summer and fall. Volunteers will also be assisting with some small repair jobs as available
Location and Accommodations
Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp is situated on the west side of Pikes Peak. It is approximately 30 miles west of Colorado Springs. The camp is completely surrounded by Pike National Forest.
Pike Ridge is a rustic setting with a beautiful overlook of the Pikes Peak Mountain range. A small lodge provides space for gathering. Park Ridge has five cabins which can accommodate about 30 people. Bathroom facilities on Park Ridge consist of outdoor privy’s (non-flushable toilets). Bathhouse facilities, including flushable toilets and hot showers, are available to all volunteers within a 10-15 walk. Meals will be served at the main dining facilities on the campus.
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Project Reports
Weekly Report for Colorado Youth Project
MDS at RMMC took on some Canadian flavor with our largest and final group from Manitoba. The leadership team also undertook some changes. Paul Unruh left, Marc Yoder filled in for the week, and the interns were in the driver’s...[more]
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Project statistics
Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp
709 County Rd 62
Divide, CO 80814
Office (717)735-3536
Project Director: Paul Unruh
Project Start Date: June 2011
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Project is Closed
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