Teen Reach Adventure Camps and T.R.A.C.life Mentoring
We provide summer camps and year-long mentoring for youth considered “at-risk” because we know they have hope and a future.
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer
Volunteer
- Volunteers must be at least 20 years old.
- Both male and female volunteers with a variety of skills are needed for both camps.
- An 8-hour training is required.
- Volunteers arrive at camp on Thursday evening.
Send a camper
Send a camper
- T.R.A.C. is designed for youth in 7th-10th grade.
- Our priority campers are Royal Family Kids graduates and T.R.A.C. returners.
- Spots are limited so completing an application does not guarantee a spot.
Donate
Donate
- Camp is 100% donor-funded, so there is no cost to the camper.
- $500 provides a 3-day camp for one camper.
- We have a $20,000 matching grant, so EVERYTHING donated by May 30, 2024, will be DOUBLED through the match!
ABOUT
Teen Reach Adventure Camps, in Lancaster County, launched in 2019. Through this three-day camp, teens build healthy relationships with peers and adults; create positive memories through experiences they wouldn't normally have; and receive hope for their future! This is possible through our challenge course program, custom curriculum, and low camper-to-counselor ratio (2:1).
T.R.A.C.life, in Lancaster County, launched in 2020. This is a year-long mentoring program where youth who have attended T.R.A.C. are paired with an adult who has volunteered at T.R.A.C. Each month they spend time together 1:1 and also hang out during quarterly events.
Teen Reach is a nationwide program that serves teens, between 7th and 10th grade, who were or are in the foster care system. The Teen Reach model is designed to continue Royal Family Kids Camps. Both T.R.A.C. and T.R.A.C.life are ministries of Christ Place Church.
TESTIMONIALS
I have absolutely nothing but praise for T.R.A.C. & T.R.A.C.life...
...My boys have gone to camp for a couple of years now and they thoroughly enjoy it. They are always eager to share what they learned and who they met, once they are back home. I love that the mentoring program digs deep, uncovering the potential in each child and giving them hope for their future.
Ms. Rachel, Foster and Adoptive Mom
Camp has become a safe place for me to be honest and let go of the tight hold I have on my personality. This was my last year, but I hope to come back as a volunteer. I hope you understand how grateful we are for the time and energy given to make this camp possible.
Camper J, 2023 T.R.A.C. Graduate
The kids are worth it. Plus, T.R.A.C. is one of the most intentionally organized investing/discipling camps I've experienced. The expectations and philosophy are clear and the team makes it easy to come into work and minister with foster kids.
Danette, Volunteer CrossTalk Teacher
TEEN REACH ADVENTURE CAMPS
A 3-day summer camp for youth entering 7th-10th grade, who are in or have experienced the foster care system prioritize campers who have graduated from Royal Family Kids Camp.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE:
- 2:1 Ratio...every camp counselor is only paired with two campers.
- Single-sex camps...we have two separate camps for boys and girls.
- Camper Names...we emphasize knowing everyone’s name.
- Challenge Course...where we encourage team building and self-growth.
- Teachable Moments...through a camp theme, CrossTalk lessons, and activities.
- Positive and Affirming...each camper receives iSpys and achievements beads.
- Family Feel...we have camp grandma, grandpa, aunt and uncle.
- Specialized Staff...we have a behavioral specialist, photographer, nurse, etc.
T.R.A.C.’s vision is to empower at-risk youth through personal development and emotional healing to progress through their teen years and successfully transition into adulthood.
T.R.A.C.life Mentoring
A year-long mentoring program between youth ages 13-18 who have attended Teen Reach Adventure Camp and adults who have previously volunteered at T.R.A.C.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE:
- Pre-existing Relationship From Camp...Since the mentor/mentee have both been to camp, they share a common bond that helps lay a strong foundation for a successful mentoring experience.
- Purposeful visits...each visit focuses on one of the five goals:
- Emotional/Character Growth
- Educational/Academic Growth
- Social Growth
- Athletic/Physical Growth
- Spiritual Growth
- Quarterly events...all mentor/mentee pairs meet each quarter for a fun group activity to continue to experience meaningful moments while developing positive, consistent relationships.
T.R.A.C.life’s vision is to provide a safe platform to continue the relationships made at T.R.A.C. through monthly mentoring and quarterly events.
MEET THE DIRECTORS
Omar & Amy Ambrose
T.R.A.C. Directors
Omar and Amy have served with T.R.A.C. since 2019, first as Challenge Course Facilitators and then Co-Directors. Their passion for brining out the potential in at-risk youth has only grown since serving with T.R.A.C. and they are currently certified foster parents serving teenage boys on probation.
trac@teenreachlincoln.org
Ashley Yeackley
T.R.A.C. Director
Ashley has served with T.R.A.C. since 2019. She first served with Royal Family Kids Camp in 2011 and began mentoring her camper through RFK Club. Seeing the positive-impact of an intentional camp and mentoring program, she attended T.R.A.C. Director training in 2018 to help bring T.R.A.C. to Lancaster County.
trac@teenreachlincoln.org
Nate & Michaela Rasmussen
T.R.A.C.life Directors
Nate and Michaela have served with T.R.A.C. since 2019, which is the same year they attended T.R.A.C.life Director training to launch our mentoring program in 2020. They get a front row seat to the continual growth of our campers as they watch them be mentored and grow each month before returning to camp.
traclife@teenreachlincoln.org
MORE RESOURCES
CAMPER PLACEMENT
Interested in sending your child to camp but want to learn more? Contact our Camper Placement Coordinator, Steph Maloy.
camperplacement@teenreachlincoln.org
TEEN REACH NATIONAL
We are a part of a national program that currently has camps 72 camps in 20 different states. Their vision is to serve at-risk youth in every state in the U.S. by 2032.
CHRIST PLACE CHURCH
Teen Reach Adventure Camps & T.R.A.C.life are a ministry of Christ Place Church, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN #47-0601645. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in return for these contributions.
DONATIONS
Checks Payable To: Christ Place Church
Memo: TRAC
Mail To: Christ Place Church Attn: TRAC
1111 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln NE, 68512
Secure Online Donation: Click HERE.
