ROC Royal Rangers is a ministry for boys in Kindergarten through fifth grade. We meet every Wednesday night to reach, teach, and keep boys for Jesus Christ. Our focus is all encompassing in that we strive to minister to their physical, mental, spiritual and social needs. Our weekly meetings feature bible studies, devotionals, recreation, and instruction in life skills.

Outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, aquatics, and field trips are utilized to instruct boys and provide unique opportunities to present the gospel to them. An advancement program where boys earn various awards they can display on their vest or uniform helps provide a structured atmosphere to challenge them to greater achievement.

Missions and missions involvement are major emphases of the program. Royal Rangers is active in over 60 countries throughout the world and we augment our local program by participating in various sectional, district, national and international activities. Royal Rangers is a must for all boys as it mentors them to become capable, mature Christian young men.

Ranger Kids
Boys in grades K-2
Ranger Kids participate in Bible studies, devotion, crafts and fun games. Boys can earn up to three annual patches each comprised of four quarterly patches. (Ex: Elk annual is made up of Antelope, Ram, Caribou, and Buffalo patches.) Ranger Kids uniform shirts, blue vests, and ranger caps are available.

Discovery Rangers
Boys in grades 3-5
Discovery Rangers participate in Bible studies, devotion, recreation, fun and games, and outdoor excursions. In addition to learning the Advancement Trail, there are also outdoor activities including camping, hiking, fire craft, tool craft, knot tying, compass reading, First Aid and more.

Special Activities

• Snowflake Winter Camp , February 15-17, 2008
  Snowflake is held in Metamora, MI at a Boy Scout Camp in cabins. Days full of activities include regularly scheduled events as well as ice skating, sledding, hockey, ice fishing, BB guns, archery, 22 rifles, snow ball fights and more. Services are held each evening with a special guest speaker.

• Pinewood Derby, March 2008
  The Pinewood Derby is an annual event which allows youngsters (with the help of a parent) to build a wooden car of their own to race against other cars on race day. Participants can be very creative when designing cars, but must follow special rules regarding weight and other regulations. Ribbons and trophies are awarded. Mpact clubs may also participate in the Pinewood Derby. An open class race is run for any adults who wish to tryout their building skills

• Summer Quest, June 18-20, 2008
  Summer Quest is a Michigan district event at Lost Valley Bible camp near Gaylord, MI. Rangers take part in setting up camp, cooking over a campfire and learning camping skills. Activities included swimming, canoeing, paddleboats, hiking, BB guns and archery. Outpost contests are held for the best looking campsites.

Royal Rangers Staff

Royal Ranger Links:
Michigan District Royal Rangers site: http://michrr.org/
National Royal Rangers Ministry site: http://royalrangers.ag.org/

For more information about Royal Rangers at ROC, contact Cris Petersen at

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