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About Rock-N-Water

Providing high-quality Christian Camps in California to church youth groups, teens, schools, families, and individuals since 1989.

Who Is Rock-N-Water?

Founded in 1989, Rock-N-Water is a Christian organization dedicated to guiding people into the beauty of God’s creation through adventures that promote personal, relational, and spiritual growth.

 

We emphasize biblical principles and use nature, friendship, and challenge to develop character. Our committed staff consists of Christians with strong outdoor leadership skills, who take personal responsibility for each individual they lead.

 

The safety, spiritual growth, learning, and enjoyment of your students are our staff's top priorities, as they strive to be instruments of Jesus in their lives.

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What do we believe?

We believe we should “Love the Lord (our) God with all (our) heart, and with all (our) soul, and with all (our) mind,” and “The entire law is summed up in one command: Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Matthew 22:37, Galatians 5:14.

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Why the outdoors?

Ever wonder why Rock-N-Water emphasizes outdoor experiences at Summer Camp? 

We believe that spending time in God’s creation allows for unique opportunities for fun, deepens relationships, and facilitates spiritual growth. 

Today's students are increasingly disconnected from the natural world, growing up indoors and often feeling lonely despite being “connected” online. 

We are concerned about their spiritual growth and the mental, emotional, and spiritual needs that often go unmet.

Where is Rock-N-Water Located?

Our base camp is in Lotus, California, near Coloma, about an hour from Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe.

 

We have a rustic riverfront property on the South Fork of the American River, equipped with showers, flushing toilets, and a commercial kitchen.

 

We embrace outdoor living for meals, sleep, and play, with many adventures just an hour's drive away.

More Information about Rock-N-Water Christian Camps

For more information on our Christian camps or to check on availability, please Contact Us. We’d love to answer any questions you might have.

What Sets Rock-N-Water Apart?

Rock-N-Water
Other Rafting Outfitters
Objective
Quality
Speed
Expected Tip
0%
Add 10-20%
Rafting Photos
Included
Add $50-$75
Meals & Snacks
Included
Maybe
Added Fees
No
Add 8%
Clear Pricing
Tobacco Free
Alcohol Free
Christian Guides
Lifeguard Training
Swiftwater Rescue
1st Aid & CPR
Safety Focused

Memberships & Awards

Our Staff

MEET OUR TEAM

Behind the Scenes Team

Joel Jay

Joel Jay

Camp Director

Tara Schnetz

Tara Schnetz

Living History Coordinator

Tiffiny Farley

Tiffiny Farley

Reservations

Eden Morlet

Eden Morlet

Coordinator-Adventure/Office Manager

Gwen McLenachen

Gwen McLenachen

Operations Assistant

Luke Haley

Luke Haley

Systems Tech & Adventure Guide

Hannah Barnes

Hannah Barnes

Kitchen Manager, Admin Assistant & Living History Guide

Tracy Rothman

Tracy Rothman

Reservations

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE STAFF

2024 Trainees

2024 Trainees

Adventure Staff

Hannah Edwards

Hannah Edwards

Adventure Guide

Alaina Lende

Alaina Lende

Adventure Guide

Drew Branham

Drew Branham

Adventure Guide

Abi Chocholaty

Abi Chocholaty

Adventure Guide

Dallas Richards

Dallas Richards

Adventure Guide & Living History Guide

Curt Wagner

Curt Wagner

Adventure Guide

Trent McLenachen

Trent McLenachen

Adventure Guide

Isaac Craig

Isaac Craig

Adventure Guide

Madison Roemer

Madison Roemer

Adventure Guide

Caleb Bray

Caleb Bray

Adventure Guide

Christian Gomez

Christian Gomez

Adventure Guide & Living History Guide

Aidan Lende

Aidan Lende

Adventure Guide

Brody Heller

Brody Heller

Adventure Guide

Harrison Dougherty

Harrison Dougherty

Adventure Guide

Eli LaMouria

Eli LaMouria

Adventure Guide

Teadora Lende

Teadora Lende

Adventure Guide & 49er Guide & Cook

Elaina Steward

Elaina Steward

Adventure Guide & Living History Guide

LIVING HISTORY GUIDES

Kelly Richards

Kelly Richards

a.k.a Elsie

Cook

Lilyanna Steward

Lilyanna Steward

a.k.a Missy

Living History Guide

Bethany Rothman

Bethany Rothman

aka: Charlotte

Living History Guide

John Alterton

John Alterton

a.k.a Maverick

Living History Guide

Miriam Wickham

Miriam Wickham

a.k.a

Living History Guide

Josiah Wickham

Josiah Wickham

a.k.a Jedediah

Living History Guide

Kerri Schnetz

Kerri Schnetz

a.k.a Vernadette

Cook

John Hoel

John Hoel

a.k.a Jack

Living History Guide

Madeline Talley

Madeline Talley

a.k.a Lydia

Living History Guide

Sarah Neff

Sarah Neff

aka: Rebecca

Living History Guide

Eden Wickham

Eden Wickham

a.k.a Mercy

Living History Guide

Canaan  Smith

Canaan Smith

a.k.a William

Living History Staff

Hannah Rothman

Hannah Rothman

aka: Faith

Living History Guide

Colin Steward

Colin Steward

Ransom

Living History Guide

Mira Heckle

Mira Heckle

aka: Spring

Living History Guide

Dustin Richards

Dustin Richards

a.k.a Mr. Billington

Living History Guide

Hannah Perron

Hannah Perron

a.k.a Samantha

Living History Guide

Contact Staff

Letters

If you are mailing a letter or a package via USPS:

(Name of Staff)
c/o Rock-N-Water
PO Box 307
Coloma CA 95613

Packages

If you are mailing a package via UPS/FedEx/DHL:

(Name of Staff)
c/o Rock-N-Water
6580 State Highway 49
Lotus CA 95651

Send a Message to Staff

We can’t promise that they will respond, but we can promise that we’ll get your message to them.

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