Frequently Asked Questions

WHO CAN COME TO RVR?
Any students currently in grades 6-12 are welcome (unless otherwise specified by your Youth Pastor). And yes, friends are highly encouraged.

WHO IS SPONSORING THIS YEARS EVENT?
748 Ministries, the student ministry at Gethsemane Baptist Church, is the official sponsor of RVR09. Check out their site to learn more about 748ministries.com

WHERE IS RVR BEING HELD?
RVR is short for River Valley Ranch, and is located in Millers, MD. just shy of the PA. border. It's about 40 miles northwest of Glenwood, MD. and about an hour drive. Click here to get directions from your spot to RVR.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND?
$110 per person. (cost includes 2 nights lodging, 5 meals and a shirt)

WHAT ARE AFTERNOON CONNECTIONS?
To encourage connections, students will have a choice of participating in a scheduled activity for Saturday afternoon. Choose between paintball, the triple-zip line, the outdoor climbing tower or just chilling at the skatepark. Flag football, kickball and other sport activities are also available during this time.

WHAT ARE THE FACILITIES AT RVR LIKE?
The facilites are awesomely rustic, yet elegantly refined. Four bunkhouses, a great chow hall, a huge gym and great worship center combine in a Western Ranch theme to make this a memorable getaway. Click here for more on the facilities at RVR.

WHAT DO I PACK?
Click here for a list of what to bring to RVR.