The state of California, known affectionally as the Golden State, is as beautiful and as golden as a sunflower basking in the afternoon sunshine. It's a magical place where majestic mountains share the horizon with lush vineyards and the roaring Pacific Ocean. But the real magic happens in the gardens, where a peculiar group of kids, the 'Green Thumbs Gang,' spends their time. The leader of this gang is a funny little character known as Muddy Boots. With a hat as wide as a satellite dish and a spade that doubles as his scepter, Muddy Boots rules his garden kingdom with a green thumb and a hearty laugh. His eyes sparkle with enthusiasm as bright as the starlight, and his laughter is as contagious as a wild daisy spreading across the field. The other kids in the Green Thumbs Gang all look up to Muddy Boots. They're a bunch of dirt-smudged, sun-kissed, worm-chasing, seed-planting oddballs. They spend their sunny California days laboring in the soil, planting the weirdest and wildest plants they can find. From rainbow carrots to striped tomatoes, their garden is as varied as a painter's palette. Every so often, Muddy Boots would declare a "Garden Giggles Day." On this special occasion, the gang would throw rotten tomatoes at each other, stage worm races, and have a contest to see who could make the funniest vegetable face. After all the hullabaloo, they would sit under a big shady tree, munching on their home-grown snacks, their laughter echoing across the garden, nearly as heart-warming as the Californian sun above them.
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For over 50 years, Frontier Camp has been dedicated to making disciples of Jesus by sharing God’s Word amidst the beauty of His creation. Since our founding in 1969, we’ve been licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services and are proudly accredited by the American Camping Association. We’re also a member of the Christian Camping and Conference Association. Our mission is to use Christian camping and outdoor recreation as a means to support local churches in fulfilling the Great Commission—evangelizing people of all ages and discipling believers toward deeper maturity in Christ. Frontier Camp offers a dual ministry: during the summer, we host a 10-week youth camp, and throughout the rest of the year, we serve as a retreat facility for churches and like-minded religious organizations. Whether through summer camps or retreats, our goal remains the same: to expose people to Christ and encourage their spiritual growth through His Word and by reflecting His character in everything we do. While we provide top-notch recreation and exciting programming, the heart of our camp is the spiritual impact, rooted in the truth of God’s inerrant Word.
At Devil's Gulch Ranch, DGES Summer Day Camps provide an opportunity for children and their families to explore and engage in a variety of activities related to food production, from visiting the farm to shopping at a local farmer's market. Through these activities, children learn to appreciate nature and develop an understanding of the connection between food production and sustainability. Families also gain valuable insight into the importance of producing and consuming food in a sustainable manner.