An Awesome 5 Day Teaching Camp
God’s Word + mandatory fun!
JUMPSTART is a 5 day dynamic and directional teaching camp aimed at Christian home-educated teens between 15-17 years.
This camp is uniquely designed to provide solid foundational Bible teaching, contemporary apologetics, and to address some key life issues that Christian youth may be facing today. Jumpstart also offers a variety of planned recreational activities, meaningful worship, and the opportunity to develop wholesome and lasting friendships with peers who love Jesus.
Spiritual foundations will be reinforced, friendships will be strengthened, and most importantly, one’s relationship with Jesus Christ ‘as our LIFE’ will be taught, nurtured and encouraged.
Jumpstart is not only about equipping the next generation in the Word and ways of God, but even more importantly to help them discover who Jesus Christ really is, and all He wants to be and do in their life!
“See to it that NO ONE takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to CHRIST” (Colossians 2:8)
Camp Theme 2027
Galatians
Finding True Freedom in Jesus Christ
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is spiritual dynamite! It was written to rescue believers from a distorted gospel and call them back to the cross of Christ alone.
At the heart of the letter is Paul’s defense of the gospel of grace against every form of legalism. We are justified by grace through faith, which means believers have spiritual freedom and are not under bondage to the dictates of the Old Testament Law, nor to any man-made laws or traditions as requirements for being Christian.
Paul soundly condemns anyone who would denigrate the grace of God and attempt to change the gospel. After giving his apostolic credentials and emphasizing that righteousness comes through faith in Christ, not the works of the Law, he tells the Galatians to stand fast in their freedom and not be “entangled again with a yoke of bondage”—specifically, legalism.
Christian freedom, however, is not an excuse to gratify the sinful nature; rather, freedom is an opportunity to love one another. The Christian life is to be lived in the power of the Spirit, not the flesh. The flesh has been crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:20), and as a consequence, the Spirit bears His fruit in the life of the believer.
Bottom line: Jesus plus anything ruins everything! Jumpstarters should come away with a clear sense of what is at stake in Galatians: whether we will trust a gospel of grace, centred on the cross and the Spirit, or a gospel of human effort clothed in religious language.
Speakers
"Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.” - Colossians 1:28
Pricing
The price represents incredible value for money and includes all accommodation, meals, teaching sessions and activities.
All prices are in AUD.
$440.00 / person
$420.00 - for each member of same family (if more than 1 attending)
*Please note, the actual costs for these camps are nearly double the stated costs. These camps could not be possible without the generous donations of individuals, Christian businesses, and Churches. Not only this, but the youth leaders are also taking valuable time off school or work in order to volunteer for each week of camp - a real sacrifice on their part. THANK YOU for supporting this unique ministry and investing in the gospel to and for the next generation!
Testimonials
- All
- Board of Reference
- Campers
- Parents
R. D.
Thank you for jumpstart. It's a blessing to my family, and I pray it continues a long time into the future.
Michael Thomas
After years of hearing about JumpStart through close associates, I finally had the opportunity of meeting Dale Epp and participating in JumpStart as a speaker. It was such an exceptional time of great fellowship and connecting with the heart of God PLUS "mandatory fun!". It was great to see kids excited about their relationship with God and taking a serious look at the scriptures. I also loved the natural tendency of all the leaders and campers to include everyone in! The content, context and community of the whole camp were excellent!
Sincerely, Michael Thomas
Celebrate Messiah New Zealand
K. P.
Thank you Dale you have put into making the Jumpstart weeks so successful. It’s a fantastic opportunity for HS teens to have an intensive week of bible study, discussion, reflection as well as just good fun being teenagers together. It must be a huge feat to organise all the aspects of it and a big commitment for you outside of your regular work and family. The Paterson family have certainly benefited greatly from these weeks, over the years, and with 4 teens now having all been, and I am very appreciative.
Misc
Dear Dale, Patti, and all involved in Jumpstart,
I just want to say how deeply I appreciate Jumpstart being available for Christian young people.
My daughter first attended in 2019. Shortly afterwards we were driving together and I mentioned that I was struggling to understand "the old man". Immediately, she explained what she had learned at camp and let me borrow her notes on Colossians. They were a great help to me.
She returned with full notes from Jumpstart 2020 and I was able to take a week's retreat to read through and copy them for myself. It was a rewarding investment of my time. I am grateful for the clear teaching both in Eschatology and Life Issues. I well remember struggling to apply the spiritual to the practical when I was young. Jumpstart would have been a great help!
I am thankful to the Lord for including me in the ripples of blessing that extend from what you have allowed Him to do through you.
Yours because His,
S & A
We are so very grateful to Dale and team, for establishing the Jumpstart camps for home-schooling teens. I had earnestly asked the LORD specifically for solid Bible based camps for our teens, to support the Biblical foundation and development of a deep, personal relationship with Christ, that we were striving to emulate in our home. Jumpstart camps have done this, with plenty of fun and friendship as part of the package. We thank God for His faithfulness, and the on-going opportunities for some of our children to be leaders themselves and give back to the next group of young people following them.
Thank you.
Rosie Boom, Author and Speaker (from 2018)
Next week my son Jake will attend his third Jumpstart in Hamilton. He loves these camps because they don’t simply have activities and a speaker, but they get you involved in Bible study too. It’s Fun, inspiring, and challenging!!!
Misc
Dear Scott and Dale
I just wanted to say thank you and give you feedback on the recent camp. Our son attended the camp, and what a delight. He has attended other camps, and the spirit that he came back with was totally different this time. He came back as our boy, the son we love, and I tribute this directly to your values and the spirit that was there at the camp.
We as parents have learnt a lot from him in the few hours that he has been back and awake (it’s been a full-on camp by the sounds of it).
So thank you again, we as parents truly appreciate what you invest in our children. We are very keen for him to attend another camp in the future.
Is there a Jumpstart 2.0 for parents, or at least can we have a glimpse at the material that was presented?,… it sounds amazing.
Shalom and Shalom
R.
Jumpstart is fantastic because it is so God focused. In every aspect of the week you have at Jumpstart, God is evident
Contact
If you require any further information or have any questions or queries please call
Dale on +64 27 398 7099 or email register@jumpstart.nz
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Donate / Support
We welcome gifts, which will allow us to continue offering these events. You can make Bank Deposit donations, or contact register@jumpstart.nz for other ways you can support.