Man Camp 2026 - April 24-25
We'll be camping in caves at Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area
in Arkansas.
Hiking, Swimming, Campfire, and God's Word.
in Arkansas.
Hiking, Swimming, Campfire, and God's Word.
Info & Schedule
IMPORTANT: There is 0% cellphone service where we are going at Pedestal Rocks. There is no electricity. Please do not anticipate being able to contact us while on the trail or while camping. We will contact each parent on our way back that Saturday afternoon to check in, but that’s all. Boys are encouraged to bring their phones only to take photos and notes.
What to Pack:
– $40.00
- Large Hiking Backpack capable of carrying sleeping bag, tent, tools, clothing, and water.
– an attitude ready to learn, take direction, and be flexible.
– A Bible or bible app that works without cell signal
– A pen
– Bug Spray
– pair of swimming trunks
– a small towel
– small tent or hammock with canopy (let Isaac know if you don't have one)
– simple sleeping bag
- travel pillow or inflatable pillow
– 1 change of clothing
– large water bottle
- water filter similar to this one: WATER FILTER LINK
– any medication you need
– good hiking boots or shoes with padding
- river shoes or sandals
- flashlight
Not Required, but Recommended:
– a sleeping pad
– pocket knife
– lighter
– rain poncho
– small first aid kit
– A camera or cellphone for taking photos.
– Sun Screen
What Not to Bring:
– Drugs
– illegal or illicit materials
– tobacco
– weapons outside of a small pocket knife (2 inch blade or less)
– alcohol
– bad attitude
—Schedule:
Day 1 (Friday, April 24)
2:30 pm – meet at church
3:00 pm – leave church for Pedestal Rocks
6:30 pm - arrive at Trailhead, hike, set up, cook dinner
7:30 pm - Dinner/Devo
8:00 pm - clean up/hang out
10:00 pm - Lights out
Day 2 (Saturday, April 25)
7:00 am – wake up - breakfast and Devo
8:30 am - Break camp, Head to the waterfall and hang out
10:30 am – Head back out
12:00 pm – lunch and swimming and Devo at Falling Waterfalls 13 min. from the trailhead.
2:00 pm –Leave for RCC
4:30 pm -Arrive at RCC Parking lot
In the event of an emergency: – Isaac King is the leader of the trip: 479-426-5897. (This may not work since there’s not much signal)
What to Pack:
– $40.00
- Large Hiking Backpack capable of carrying sleeping bag, tent, tools, clothing, and water.
– an attitude ready to learn, take direction, and be flexible.
– A Bible or bible app that works without cell signal
– A pen
– Bug Spray
– pair of swimming trunks
– a small towel
– small tent or hammock with canopy (let Isaac know if you don't have one)
– simple sleeping bag
- travel pillow or inflatable pillow
– 1 change of clothing
– large water bottle
- water filter similar to this one: WATER FILTER LINK
– any medication you need
– good hiking boots or shoes with padding
- river shoes or sandals
- flashlight
Not Required, but Recommended:
– a sleeping pad
– pocket knife
– lighter
– rain poncho
– small first aid kit
– A camera or cellphone for taking photos.
– Sun Screen
What Not to Bring:
– Drugs
– illegal or illicit materials
– tobacco
– weapons outside of a small pocket knife (2 inch blade or less)
– alcohol
– bad attitude
—Schedule:
Day 1 (Friday, April 24)
2:30 pm – meet at church
3:00 pm – leave church for Pedestal Rocks
6:30 pm - arrive at Trailhead, hike, set up, cook dinner
7:30 pm - Dinner/Devo
8:00 pm - clean up/hang out
10:00 pm - Lights out
Day 2 (Saturday, April 25)
7:00 am – wake up - breakfast and Devo
8:30 am - Break camp, Head to the waterfall and hang out
10:30 am – Head back out
12:00 pm – lunch and swimming and Devo at Falling Waterfalls 13 min. from the trailhead.
2:00 pm –Leave for RCC
4:30 pm -Arrive at RCC Parking lot
In the event of an emergency: – Isaac King is the leader of the trip: 479-426-5897. (This may not work since there’s not much signal)