Camp Info, Forms, and Resources

If a parent/guardian is unable to pick up their camper, a Parents Permission to Release form must be completed. This form is available by logging into your camper’s online account and is in the forms section. This form allows you to list the people who may be picking up your camper.

If a change of plans regarding who is picking up your camper during their week at camp happens, please call camp at 702.263.4936 and let them know of the change.

Although we prefer that you drop your child off at camp and meet their counselor, your camper is allowed to drive themselves to camp if you have permitted them to do so. Once they arrive at camp and check in, they will be asked to turn in their car keys as well as their cell phone until camp concludes for the week. Please also mark on the Parent Permission to Release form that they will be checking themselves out of camp.

To prepare for summer camp, we turn off access for parents/guardians to deposit money into their account at least 1 week prior to camp. If you do not see a place where you can add money, you can send money to camp with your camper and have them turn it in to the staff in the Trading Post when they check-in. The trading post is also open on the day of check-in and also the day campers are picked up. We highly encourage you to shop with your camper at those times as well. All snacks and arts/crafts supplies are included in our registration fee, so trading post money is only used for Camp Metigoshe merchandise.

If you had a cabin mate request we work hard to honor that request. With that, in order to build a strong camp community and provide strong camp programming we want campers to be able to build relationships with their cabin mates when they get to camp and not worry before camp who will be in their cabin. Our staff are highly trained in helping campers bond and get to know one another. Because of the way we have chosen to structure our camp programming, we ask you to allow your camper to find out who their cabin mates are when they get to camp.

Our summer staff’s duties change from week to week with some being on-site and others on the road at our many day camps. Because of how we staff our programs and the need for our staff to be flexible, we do not take counselor requests. We are sure excited to hear that your camper has bonded with our staff though!

The Christ Hike is a walking re-enactment of the last few days of Jesus’ life. We walk through camp and stop at different spots to watch Jesus story come alive. This is sure to be one of the highlight impactful memories of your camper’s week!

Guests are welcome to join us for the Christ Hike on Wednesday evenings. It typically starts around an hour before sundown. Call us at 701-263-4936 Wednesday mornings and we will give you the exact start time.

Email lostandfound@metigosheministries.com with a complete description of the item you are missing. Helpful information to give in your email is: camper name, camper session, color of item, size, plus any other information that can help. If the item is found, arrangements will be made to get it to you. If the item is to be mailed, we ask camper families to cover the cost of shipping.

The camp address is 2051 105th Street NE, Bottineau, ND 58318. GPS does not work real great in our area, so the actual driving directions are listed below.

You can also type into your gps program Gary’s Place – Metigoshe Ministries and it will take you to the front gate

Directions from Hwy 5:

• Turn north onto Main Street in Bottineau
• Go north 9.3 miles
• At stop sign, turn right onto Hwy. 43
• Go east 8.5 miles
• At the Camp Metigoshe sign, turn right on the gravel road\Go 1 mile and turn left at Camp Metigoshe sign
• Drive 1.5 miles to the camp entrance on your left.

Directions through Dunseith:

• Follow US 281 and ND 3 north 10 miles to Highway 43
• Turn left onto Hwy. 43 and drive 9 miles
• At Camp Metigoshe sign, turn left onto a gravel road
• Drive 1 mile—you will come to a dead end.
• Turn right and go ½ mile to the camp entrance on your right

List all allergies in the medical section when you register. At least one week before your child arrives at camp, please email program@metigosheministries.com and communicate with our program director about the allergy. We work hard to accommodate the food allergy to the best of our ability, but we need to know about it ahead of time to prepare.

Contact our Program Director at least one week prior to your child’s arrival at camp. We want to meet your child’s needs as best we can.

Please contact our Program Director by  email program@metigosheministries.com or by phone (during camp season) 701-263-4936 0r (non camp months) 701-263-4788

Email registrar@metigosheministries.com with your cancellation request. Any cancellations after May 31 or within 30 days of the registered camp session will forfeit the $100 deposit.

When you register online, there is a place where you can request a cabinmate for your child. When possible, cabinmate requests will be honored. We ask that campers request only one cabinmate. To be paired together, each camper must request the other on his or her registration. Please do not create “chains” of cabinmate requests. Groups of four or more will be separated in order to assure all campers in each cabin experience Christian community.

When you complete your online registration, the forms that you need to complete are in your online portal. If the message across from the form name is green, the form has been completed. Any forms with red messages need to be completed. Campers also need to complete the Medication, Over The Counter and Allergies in the Medical section in the camper portal as well.

All forms need to be completed online at least 2 weeks prior to the start of your child’s camp session.

To Email your child:

Send emails to: Camper@MetigosheMinistries.com
In the subject area include your camper’s full name and the cabin/counselor name.
Please limit your emails to one per day.

To mail items (please be aware the mail can be VERY slow):

Camper’s Name
Camp Metigoshe
2051 105^th St NE
Bottineau, ND 58318-6145

Email registrar@metigosheministries.com with the program you are in and the program you want to switch to and it will be taken care of as long as there is availability. The registrar will communicate with you during the process.

Registration for camp is all done online. On the Home Page, click on Register and it will walk you through the process.

When you check in to camp, please let the camp staff know that you will be picking your camper up early. They will let you know where you should plan to pick up your camper.

Please email registrar@metigosheministries.com and communicate with the registrar as to when you will be planning to arrive at camp. The registrar will give you directions as to where you should go once your arrive at camp.

• Your Bible
• Medicine – Please send medications in original packing or pre-filled pill packs from the pharmacy. It is helpful to send only enough medication for the camper’s time at camp as well.
• Warm sleeping bag (or plenty of blankets) and a pillow
• Warm clothing (including long pants)
• Heavy jacket
• Rain coat or poncho (we don’t stop for rain!)
• Comfortable athletic shoes for vigorous activities
• Appropriate swim suit(s)
• Old (disposable) clothing and shoes for messy activities
• Washcloths and towels, biodegradable soap, personal toiletry items
• Insect repellent
• Water bottle
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Flashlight

You may also bring camera, fishing gear

You can either call the office at 701-263-4788 or email registrar@metigosheministries.com and we can look up your log in for you. We do not have passwords available, but the password can be reset so you can log in and then you will change it to something that you prefer.

Any money in trading post is strictly used for Camp Metigoshe merchandise, as all snacks and arts/crafts projects are now included in the registration fee. Clothing prices range from around $15-$60, depending on the clothing item.

Registration for camp is all done online. On the Home Page, click on Register and it will walk you through the process.

Please email registrar@metigosheministries.com and let the registrar know what church you are from and how much they are going to pay. Please note that all payments are due 2 weeks prior to camp, so if the payment from the church has not come in, you are still responsible for the amount due. If the church pays after you pay the full amount, a refund will be issued back to you.

In order to prepare for camp and to make it as safe as possible, we always work at least 1 week ahead with all of the camp information. Our cooks need to know if there are any food allergies in order to prepare menus, our programming staff need to know if there are any special health needs as well. All of the forms need to be prepared and organized so it is ready to welcome you to camp when you arrive. Paper forms are no longer available to complete, so forms must be completed online 2 weeks prior to your camp session.

In order to prepare all of our forms for the summer staff, we need to start at least 1 week prior to your camp session. At this time, all online forms are turned off and are no longer available for parents/guardians to complete or make changes. This is why everything must be completed at least 2 weeks prior to the start of your camp session. If your child’s forms are not completed by the time registration closed for your program, you will need to complete all the forms at camp when you check in. Please plan extra time to complete these forms and bring your insurance info, tetanus shot date and all medication information.

Paper forms are not longer available to complete before camp begins. If your child’s online forms are not completed by the time registration closed for your program, you will need to complete all the forms at camp when you check in. Please plan extra time to complete these forms and bring your insurance info, tetanus shot date and all medication information.

Email registrar@metigosheministries.com and your password can be reset.