Weekend FAQ's

Will John Eldredge or any of the Ransomed Heart Team be participating in the weekend?
None of the Ransomed Heart Team will participate in the weekend. BASE CAMP will be led by local men who have previously attended the Ransomed Heart Boot Camp and Advanced Retreats.
See “The Team” page for more info.

Is BASE CAMP the same as the Wild at Heart Band of Brothers Video Series?
Not even close. While many of the topics covered are similar, this experience is very different.

What if I can’t make the whole four days?
Since each part builds on the last, it just doesn't work well if you can't be there from the start on Thursday night. On the other end, the weekend is full of impactful material all the way to the end. You could certainly leave early if you need to, but you will lose some of the impact of the weekend. If you’ve got a conflict, we recommend you reschedule it. If it is unavoidable contact us to discuss.

What’s the weekend agenda?
We will not be publishing a detailed agenda for the weekend in advance. Much of the weekend focuses on material presented in the book Wild at Heart by John Eldredge. We will have large group sessions to cover specific topics accompanied with supporting film clips and personal stories of the speaking team. There will be time available for personal reflection on the material and for discussion with other men.

Will there be any free time?
There will be free time throughout the weekend, primarily on Friday and Saturday afternoon. We’ll be offering several optional activities during the free time including hiking, canoeing, climbing wall, high ropes course, etc.

What should I bring?
Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing, personal hygiene items, towel, bed linens or a sleeping bag, pillow. All meals and snacks are provided. Some will want their journal or a Bible. Many men bring recreation items such as a favorite board game, books, bikes, etc.