The first year of Burnt Cabin Christian Camp was in 1959, but it was not held here because the cabins were not ready yet. So, camp had to be held at a different location until the next year.
What is Greenleaf State Park (in Braggs)?
Goes to Northeastern State University, She is a dog mom, and loves to go to Honduras on mission trips.
Aubree Walkingstick
This treat gets its name from the sound it makes.
Popcorn?
For many years, this was one of the only games played at camp. It required that campers bring something from home in order to play.
What is softball?
Who is the oldest man in the Bible?
Who is Methuselah? (969 years old)
This counselor was an Eagle Scout.
Chris Rampey (Stuart church of Christ minister)
Jesus said we should be baptized in the name of these three.
Father, Son, & Holy Spirit
Matthew 28:19
This man has become the focus of many campfire stories here in the last 62 years. In fact, the fire that burned down his cabin not only resulted in his going crazy and haunting the camp, but it also resulted in the name of the camp.
Who is Hank?
Enjoys making origami birds, his entire family's names start with J, and he was a wrestler in school.
Justin Tillison
This treat is probably not the best for anyone who is lactose intolerant.
What is ice cream?
For many years, this was the other only game to be played at camp. And unlike today, it was played on concrete.
What is volleyball?
The book of James says if you're happy, you should do this.
Sing
Loves to smile... laugh... sing... a BIG T.S. fan...has been to camp 19 years... and was the director of the winning spring sing show at HU this year.
Hannah Hackworth (Fort Gibson)
God created everything through Him, for Him, and by Him. Who is Him?
Jesus
Hebrews 1:2, Colossians 1:16
John 1:3
The retreat center is named after this sweet lady who was the wife of Herb Minor, the man who supervised the construction.
Who is Imol Minor (IMRC or Imol Minor Retreat Center)?
Has two hamsters named after Disney Characters. Has almost drowned twice while kayaking. Petted a baby kangaroo this year on spring break.
Sarah Price
This drink is made of 23 ingredients, none of which are prunes, contrary to a rumor that began as early as 1930.
What is Dr Pepper?
The least played game, it can be seen all over the camp.
What is frisbee golf?
This act of devotion is how Christians remember the death of our Savior.
What is Communion / Lord's Supper?
This counselor has been an English teacher in the Dominican Republic... has broken the same bone six times... and really really REALLY hates their food to touch.
Who is Kristen Tucker? (Sand Springs church of Christ)
He was there in the beginning hovering over the waters.
Holy Spirit
Genesis 1:2
Burnt Cabin Christian Camp is built on Lake Tenkiller which gets its water from this source.
What is the Illinois River?
His jawbone is sharp enough to slice thru stone.
Hayden Hackworth
Robby Walkingstick would literally die if he couldn't have one of these every single day. :)
Mountain Dew
At camp, hands are used for this game. But when playing the real table version, these are used.
What are feet? (Foosball)
Whose fruit has nine parts to it?
The Fruit of the Spirit
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22-23)
Wrestled in high school, and now he sells houses, raises cattle, has two children, and has a beautiful wife named Lauren.
Justin Young (Ft Gibson church of Christ)
When Jesus was crucified, the soldiers divided ________ among them.
Jesus' clothes
(John 19:23)
The pavilion was constructed in 2004, memory of a former camper who loved Burnt Cabin, and who died in a car crash in 2002 at the age of 15.
Who is Courtney Keese (from Fort Gibson)?
Likes dogs and pretty much all outdoor sports.
Nathan Walkingstick
This is where all leftovers snacks, wrappers, and cups are supposed to go.
What is the trash can?
Baseball and kickball both use bases, but in kickball it is illegal for a runner to do this while the ball is being pitched.
What is "leading off"? (stealing is also illegal)
Jesus said those who believe in me should not perish but have this.
Eternal life
John 3:16
Lost 70 pounds last year, gained 20 of it back during the covid quarantine. This is also his 20th year as camp director.
Barrett Vanlandingham
The Bible describes this part of God as our Helper, Counselor, Comforter, Guide, Advocate, Keeper, and Interceder.
The Holy Spirit
In 1975, the "Old Lodge" with its mess hall or cafeteria was built. But up until that year, the cafeteria was located somewhere else.
What is the Director's Cabin?
Once scared the doctors and nurses at the hospital by sounding like Darth Vader. And all his house pets are the same color.
Thomas Holton (Youth Ministry Intern, Ft Gibson)
This snack is full of protein, and is keto diet friendly.
What is beef sticks (or beef jerky)?
This game was originally brought to the U.S. by Israeli camp counselors. It translates from Hebrew as "Touch-touch" but is also called "Octo-ball."
What is Gaga ball?
How many wise men came to visit baby Jesus in his house and deliver gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
What is "We don't know" ?
(We know there were 3 gifts, but the Bible doesn't say how many wise men there were.)
This counselor was born 2 months premature and not breathing.... later was home schooled... and as an adult was trained as an emergency response firefighter.
Who is Zack Foote? (Sand Springs youth minister)
God created man and woman on this day.
The 6th day.
Genesis 1:26-27, 31