College Retreat - January 6-8, 2025
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Summer Registration will open in late January, we will email you and post notifications before the date.
2025 Dates
Registration will open in late January - Visit the Camping Information Link on the Website Menu to register.
Campers…we love you and are praying for you!
The Camps
We offer a lot of different opportunities for you to visit us this summer. Here is a short description of some of the ways you can be part of the fun. Dates are listed down below.
Regular Sessions are a week long (Sunday - Saturday). These sessions are open to anyone entering the fourth grade, all the way up to those who have already graduated high school. There are typically around 130 campers at each of these sessions.
Fall and Spring High School Retreat is a special weekend session for those campers ranging from 8th grade to seniors in high school. The structure and activities of High School Retreat are a little different from our regular sessions, and are designed to give the campers a little more freedom in their daily activities.
Work Camp is how we kick off our fun-packed summer every year. It lasts a half week, and is an opportunity for campers from Junior High to those who have already graduated high school to come out to the campgrounds before anyone else and help us get everything set up. But don’t let the name confuse you … there is plenty of time to relax and hang out with some of the old friends from WRYC. Not to mention we have some of our great home-cooked meals that we are famous for serving during our regular sessions and it’s all topped off with nightly devotionals and even some singing around the campfire.
Day Camp is a special time set aside for those entering Kindergarten up to those entering fourth grade. Day Campers come out Monday through Friday 9:00-4:00, and we have many fun and exciting things that we know the kids will enjoy including crafts, swimming and fun interactive bible stories.
Outside of those camps, the campground is available for rent for retreats, reunions and parties.
A refuge in the storm
About Us
White River Youth Camp is a Christian camp located in west Texas, 45 minutes southeast of Lubbock, TX. It is a place where today's youth can go to escape for a week or two with friends, enjoy the summer, and get closer to God. WRYC welcomes all children regardless of their background or religion. We accommodate campers who are anywhere from entering Kindergarten to college-bound. We have plenty of things to do for recreation from arts and crafts to nature walks, and even cooling off in our newly renovated pool. WRYC is supported by many gracious congregations in the area, directed by Russell Beene, and ran by many individuals who are thrilled to spend some of their summer helping our youth grow. We are very excited about our staff this year, and have some great camp counselors ready to meet you and help you have a summer you will never forget.
We offer a lot of different opportunities for you to visit us this summer. We have five regular sessions, which are a week long (Sunday-Saturday). These sessions are open to anyone entering the fourth grade, all the way up to those entering college. Those entering the fourth grade are invited to camp at WRYC all sessions. Our Day Camp is for those entering Kindergarten though the fourth grade. We also have a Work Camp where campers come out and help us get the facilities ready for the summer activities.
We are always so excited to see our campers at WRYC, and always striving to make it one of the best summers yet. We already have many plans on how to make your session at camp an unforgettable one, and hope to see you out at WRYC this summer.
Connecting with WRYC
Donate
If you are interested in giving a memorial in the name of any of our WRYC friends, please use the following information.
WRYC/ Russell Beene
5522 27th
Lubbock, Texas 79407
Interested in monthly, yearly, or one time giving? Please contact us at wrycamp@gmail.com if you are willing and ready to give.
Rent WRYC
Outside of camp season, the campground is available for rent for retreats, reunions and parties.
Contact Us
Contact White River Youth Camp
Director:
Russell Beene
wrycamp@gmail.com
Donations and Other Correspondence:
WRYC
5522 27th St.
Lubbock, TX 79407
Click Here to Make an Online Donation
Reserve the Campgrounds for retreats, reunions, or conferences:
Michael Jimenez - Retreat Manager
wrycretreat@gmail.com
Summer Registration:
Kathy Hare - ALL summer camping inquiries call or email; 806-473-8683 or wrycamp@gmail.com
Need to mail checks or forms:
5522 27th St.
Lubbock, TX 79407
Campgrounds (Write your Camper a letter):
WRYC
2838 FM 2794
Spur, TX 79370
On site phone number for EMERGENCIES ONLY:
(806) 263-4320 - EMERGENCIES ONLY
All registration and camper inquiries needs to be directed to the summer registration phone number or to wrycamp@gmail.com. We are in constant communication with the registration phone number and camp email. Please only use the on site number for emergencies.
Camping Information
Click HERE to start the online registration process.
Returning families click HERE to login.
Need help or more information about SUMMER registration contact Kathy Hare at wrycamp@gmail.com or 806-473-8683.
For information about High School Retreats e-mail wrycamp@gmail.com.
2025 Dates & Pricing
| Dates | Ages | Deposit | Balance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall High School Retreat | October 24-26 | Entering 8th-12th | $30 | $45 |
| Spring High School Retreat | April 25-27 | Entering 8th-12th | $30 | $45 |
| Work Camp | May 25 - 28 | Entering 8th - Graduates | $15 | $20 |
| Day Camp | June 2 - 6 | Entering K - 4th | $40 | $60 |
| 1st Session | June 8 - 14 | Entering 4th - Graduates | $100 | $150 |
| 2nd Session | June 15 - 21 | Entering 4th - Graduates | $100 | $150 |
| 3rd Session | June 22 - 28 | Entering 4th - Graduates | $100 | $150 |
| 4th Session | June 29 - July 5 | Entering 4th - Graduates | $100 | $150 |
| 5th Session | July 6 - 12 | Entering 4th - Graduates | $100 | $150 |
CAMPING INFORMATION
2025 WRYC - CHECK BACK IN THE SPRING What to bring, dress-up days, rules, regulations, trading post, medications and nurse.
conduct on the campgrounds
Tobacco, alcohol, vapes, illegal drugs, fireworks, and weapons are not permitted on the White River Youth Camp property. Inappropriate language or behavior unbecoming of a Christian will not be tolerated. Camp leadership reserves the right to make decisions if the need arises on a situational basis.
No Visitors. For the safety of the campers, the camp gates are shut and locked during the camping session. (If your camper chooses to be baptized, we will call home to make arrangements for families to attend.)
Dress Code on the campgrounds
Shorts may be worn with a guideline that the hemline hits fingertip length or longer.
No midriffs showing.
Any tank top worn must have three-inch wide straps in all places with no undergarments showing. No spaghetti-strap tank tops.
Sleeveless shirts are permissible as long as they do not have big armholes that show any part of the chest or undergarments.
Camp leadership reserves the right to make decisions on a situational basis if the need arises.
This dress code applies to all people, of all ages, at all times.
