Falls Creek 2026
Welcome to Falls Creek of 2026!!!!
Many struggle with the question of what’s next after trusting Christ for salvation. God has been very clear in his word that our life in Christ takes us and others somewhere. It leads to action. We become a part of God’s mission in the world by engaging in the mandate he left for his people. This summer, walking through Jesus’ Great Commission, we tackle evangelism and disciple making in the life of a believer, discovering
The Greatest Response
Worship-God’s power & presence enable us to make disciples.
The Greatest Focus-Go Disciple makers live intentionally
The Greatest Relationship-Connect Disciple makers live life with others.
The Greatest Journey-Grow Disciple makers grow & help others grow.
Important Contact Information
In order to create space for students to engage with God in a more focused and distraction-free environment, we will collect student's phone each day. Students will have their phones from approx. 1:00pm-6:00pm.
If you need to contact your student during the time period when they will not have their phone, you can reach out to either myself or Carson.
Steven Savage cell: 214-705-4055
Carson Mardis cell: 580-481-8146
Spiritual Direction:
The theme for FBC Altus this year is: IRL
We live in a digital world where algorithms, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality create a facade of fulfillment for ourselves, We click, swipe, and post our way through life missing both the mundane and monumental moments when God invites us to partake in Him and His fullness. When we neglect this invitation to Come and See, We miss out on what we crave the most and cope with miniature dopamine hits through likes and reposts.
Here's the unplugged truth: Spiritual Formation and Fullment happens IRL. God has called you to Himself so that He can develop you and send you into a lost and dying world so that you can show others the way for them to Come and See in the same way you have (or prayerfully will at Falls Creek). We will look through John 1 and other passages to learn more about this invitation to disconnect from the network of this world and see what God has in store for you IRL. Log off. Lean in. Come and See.
Dress Code
Churches participating in Falls Creek should fully communicate the dress code to students BEFORE they pack and arrive for camp. While we understand the desire for fashionable attire, we require you to wear modest clothing. Modesty is a biblical principle and helps keep people focused on the important things at camp. (1 Timothy 2:9-10; 4:12)
All apparel judgments will be left to the discretion of the Falls Creek Staff (FCS). If FCS determines a camper or campers should change their clothing to fall in line with camp requirements, then said camper or campers are required to do so.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
- Shoes must be worn at all times outside of your cabin.
- Apparel may not display or promote tobacco, alcohol, controlled substances, or inappropriate language or pictures.
- Undergarments must always be covered by outer garments (i.e. No boxer shorts hanging out or bra straps showing).
- Midriffs should always be covered.
- No spaghetti strap shirts or dresses.
- No tank tops.
- No short shorts. Shorts are to be of modest length. (Modest length can be generally defined as extending to just beyond the fingertips, which is generally no shorter than a 5” to 7” inseam.)
- No tight-fitting and revealing clothing. This includes leggings or similar attire, which cannot be worn as pants.
- Girls may wear dresses/skirts, but they must reach the top of the knee.
SWIMMING:
- Girls should wear modest one-piece swimsuits. Males should not wear tight-fitting swimming suits.
- While going to and from the swimming areas, all campers must wear shoes; males must wear a t-shirt and females must wear a long covering over their swimming suits.
Daily Schedule
Monday
1:00-4:00pm – Registration (North tabernacle entrance)
Dinner
6:30pm – Adult Leader Seating (South tabernacle entrance)
6:30pm – Invitation Training (Chapel exterior doors open at 6:15pm) Repeats on Tuesday
6:55pm – Tabernacle Doors Open
7:00pm – Pre-Session/Camp Orientation
7:30pm – Evening Worship Service
9:00pm – Youth Camp Late Night
10:15pm – Evening Cabin Devotional
11:45pm – Inside Cabins
Tuesday – Friday
6:15-7:30am Daybreak (Tuesday only)
Breakfast
8:30 or 8:40am – Quiet Time
9:00am – In-Cabin Bible Study
10:40am – Staff/Adult Leader Daily Update (Chapel exterior doors open at 10:00)
10:40am – Doors Open for Morning Worship Service
11:00am – Morning Worship Service
Lunch
1:30-5:00pm Activity Time (Breakouts, Missions, & Recreation, etc.)
Dinner
6:30pm – Adult Leader Seating (South tabernacle entrance)
6:55pm – Tabernacle Doors Open
7:30pm – Evening Worship Service
9:00pm – Youth Camp Late Night
10:15pm – Evening Cabin Devotional
11:45pm – Inside Cabins
Code of Conduct
Falls Creek Youth Camp weeks are planned for students who have completed 6th through 12th grade. The code of conduct for Falls Creek Youth Camp is intended to assist the many diverse churches and students at camp to have a safe and enjoyable camp experience, while growing in their faith. Falls Creek Youth Camp is a Christian camp designed to help students and adults know and follow God, so the code of conduct prioritizes personal encouragement and issues related to a student’s faith development in Jesus. Falls Creek Youth Camp does not condone or encourage any activity on grounds that would humiliate any camper, including initiation, hazing, and/or pranks. Furthermore, Falls Creek Youth Camp will not tolerate any activity that would harm any camper such as violence or abuse of any kind.
Modesty/PDA
Believing that modesty extends beyond the dress code, Falls Creek Youth Camp asks that students refrain from PDA (Public Displays of Affection). Adult leaders should be diligent to communicate this guideline to their students.
CURFEW
At 10:15pm, all students should be back at their cabin and should not be outside their cabin without an adult leader until after 6:30am. Groups are allowed to meet around the perimeter of their cabin during late night devotional times, but an adult leader should be with the group at all times and extra care should be taken so other groups are not disturbed. Groups/individuals must be inside their cabin by 11:45pm.
CELL PHONES
Falls Creek Youth Camp asks that church leaders make determinations regarding their students’ use and possession of cell phones. NOTE: The majority of group leaders limit the time students are allowed to use their cell phones each day in order to cause less distraction from the camp experience.
****In order to create space for students to engage with God in a more focused and distraction-free environment, we will collect student's phone each day. Students will have their phones from approx. 1:00pm-6:00pm.
CAMP REQUIREMENTS
- Students are required to attend both the Morning and Evening Worship Service each day.
- Adult leaders from each church are responsible for enforcing the code of conduct and camp dress code for their entire group (students, adult leaders, and guests) and for handling discipline issues within their group.
- Courtesy Crew will be on duty 24 hours per day. Courtesy Crew, when called upon, will assist the adult leadership of any cabin in dealing with discipline problems that may arise. Although the Courtesy Crew is specifically assigned to the duty of enforcement, all Falls Creek Youth Camp Staff members are authorized to enforce the code of conduct, dress code, and policies of Falls Creek Youth Camp. Please respect all Falls Creek Youth Camp Staff.
- Church groups must sit together at all worship services. If the group is too large to find a single location for everyone, the group should divide into smaller groups with adult leaders in each group.
- All guests are required to show proof of registration or ID to enter or re-enter the Falls Creek grounds. Drive-in guests should leave grounds by midnight.
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No student or individual under 18 years of age may enter camp unless 1) the individual is registered with a group for the week of camp in which he or she is seeking entrance, 2) the individual is accompanied by a parent or other adult that is permitted to enter the camp, or 3) the individual is employed by Falls Creek Conference Centers and is entering the camp in the capacity as an employee of Falls Creek Conference Centers. The driver of each vehicle driving on campus, as well as any adult passengers (defined as anyone 18 years of age or older) in the vehicle, will be required to present a valid state-issued driver’s license or picture ID card. This identification will be scanned and checked against the National Sex Offender Registry. Anyone found on that registry attempting entry will be denied entrance and reported to authorities. Group leaders, please communicate this policy with your group and anyone planning on visiting with your group.
CAMP PROHIBITIONS
- Students will not be permitted to leave the grounds unless accompanied by an adult leader.
- No bands or instrumental groups are allowed to perform outside their cabin walls, except for groups that are an official part of the weekly programming for the whole camp.
- Excessive volume from a cabin is not permitted since it can disturb other cabins. Please check with the office, located in the Jordan Welcome Center, if there is an issue.
- No product sales are allowed at Falls Creek Youth Camp unless they have secured a contract through the Falls Creek Conference Centers.
- Use or possession of illegal drugs, alcohol, or tobacco of any type is not permitted on the grounds. This includes e-cigarettes, vaping or other facsimiles. Falls Creek Conference Centers is a smoke free facility.
- A zero-tolerance policy regarding the mention of guns, bombs, or any other explosive (or other weapons) during bag check means that any reference, joke, or statement about these items will result in immediate and serious consequences and the individual will be asked to leave the grounds of Falls Creek. In addition, the rule of no firearms or weapons on grounds includes toys, replicas, or props. The presence of these on grounds or at bag check would result in similar action.
- The possession of offensive weapons of any sort is prohibited at Falls Creek Youth Camp. Falls Creek Conference Centers reserves the right to perform a random drug and weapon search at any time and confiscate items that distract from the camp goals or that violate the code of conduct.
- Starting in 2026, only clear backpacks or clear large bags will be allowed
- Open flame items (other than grills) such as campfires, tiki torches, etc., are not permitted on grounds, unless prepared and supervised by the Falls Creek Conference Centers.
- Pets/animals (other than service dogs), fireworks, rock throwing, water fighting, laser pointers, and shaving cream fights are prohibited on the grounds.
- Masks or any other disguise over the face cannot be worn by anyone outside of their cabin. Face coverings, which cover the nose and mouth for medical-related purposes, are allowed at Falls Creek Youth Camp.
- For the safety of all guests, skates, roller-blades, and skateboards are permitted only in the SwiftSkate Park area and only at designated times.
- No wading or swimming is allowed in the creeks or lake unless there is a Falls Creek Youth Camp lifeguard present. No swimming/wading pools are allowed at cabins.
- No camera drones or remote controlled flying devices may be operated on grounds without expressed permission from the Director of Falls Creek Conference Centers and the Falls Creek Youth Camp Program Director.
- Campers or groups are not allowed to publicly demonstrate, or display or distribute information for awareness or promotion unless pre-approved by the program director and included in official camp programming.
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Welcome to Student Ministries
General Information
The Student Ministries of First Baptist Church Altus exist to empower parents to disciple their students to glorify God and further His kingdom on earth. We are committed to sharing the gospel, making disciples, cultivating community, and praying for one another. We use the following terms to help us fulfill this mission:
INVITE others to Christ and church.
WORSHIP together.
LEARN God’s Word.
SERVE the church and the World.
For more information, please check our social media page, @altusstudents on Instagram.
Weekly Schedule
Sunday Mornings
Every Sunday we gather for Sunday School where we study through the bible together in small groups. There are also two opportunities to join our church family for worship on Sunday mornings.
Sunday School: 9:40-10:35am
Worship: 8:30am and 10:50am
Sunday Nights
The Student Ministry meets at the Youth House for Discipleship Groups from 6:00-7:00pm. Students are invited to hang-out before at the Youth House starting at 5:00pm on Sunday nights.
Wednesday Nights
Youth Worship is a time for students to gather each week to worship with each other and hear teaching from the Bible and discuss the lesson in small groups. We have the Youth House open afterwards until 8:30.
Youth Worship: 6-7:30pm
Youth House Time: 7:30-8:30pm
Special Events
FBC Altus Student Ministry has many additional activities during the summer and throughout the year to get involved.
Nexus Weekend(DNow) - January - February 1, 2026
Super Summer - June 15-19, 2026
VBS - June 22-26, 2026
7th Grade Welcome Week - June 23-25, 2026
Mission Altus - TBA
Falls Creek - July 20-25, 2026
Fall Retreat - November 23-25, 2025