Patches

As a part of the Camp Elim tradition, we encourage all campers and staff members to earn patches during their stay at camp. Although it is not required, participation is strongly suggested to make the most of your Camp Elim experience.

To earn a patch at Camp Elim, you must meet certain requirements throughout the week. You may, and are encouraged to start memorizing verses before you arrive at camp. A glossary of definitions is located at the bottom of this page. Remember, you are not just earning patches because they look cool, you are improving your knowledge of God, your understanding of His Word and possibly your relationship with God. So do your best and try to have a good time!

Click on the patches below to learn more about each of the patches and the requirements to earn them!

The requirements for the Indian Patch are a memory project: Ephesians 2:8-9, a craft project, and two daily memory verses from the following: Matthew 1:21, Luke 19:10, John 14:6, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:13, James 4:17, and First John 5:11-13

The requirements for the Scout Patch are completion of the Indian Patch, a memory project: First John 1:3-10, a craft project, and two daily verses from the following: John 1:1-14, John 3:35-36, John 10: 27-28, John 16:24, First Corinthians 10:13, and Ephesians 4:32.

The requirements for the Warrior Patch are completion of Indian and Scout patches, a memory project: Ephesians 6:10-18, a craft project, a nature class, an overnight camp out, keeping a chapel notebook, and two daily verses from the following list: Matthew 5:3-11 and First John 2:1-10

The requirements for the Councilman Patch are completion of the Indian, Scout, and Warrior patches, a memory project: Isaiah 40:21-31, a craft project, a first aid course, a Camp Elim world record, keeping a chapel notebook, and two daily verses from the following: Isaiah 40:8-17 and First John 3:1-21

The requirements for the Chief Patch are the completion of the Indian, Scout, Warrior, and Councilman patches, a memory project: Isaiah 53, a craft project, prepare and present a devotion, keep a chapel notebook, and two daily verses from the following: Philippians 3:1-21 and First John 4: 1-11

The requirements for the Excellence Patch are the completion of the Indian, Scout, Warrior, Councilman, and Chief patches, a memory project: First Corinthians 13, a craft project, interview and write a biography of a camper you don't already know, do favors for 3 campers in your cabin, do a favor for one camper on each team, help a staff member do their job for part of the day, and a demonstration of excellence to the entire camp

The requirements for the Feather Patch are completing a feather worksheet, reading about environmental indicators, create a birdhouse, and the following memory verses: Job 12:7-10, Job 39:26-30, Matthew 6:25-27, and Luke 12:6-7

The requirements for the Ponderosa Patch are a flower observation journal, reading about Leave No Trace, completing a ponderosa worksheet, a flower planting craft, and the following memory verses: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 96: 11-13, Isaiah 55:10-12, Romans 1:20, and Revelation 22:19-21

The requirements for the Survival Patch are a survival skills packet about fire-making, water filtration, the use of a compass, knots, and mirror signals, reading on how to survive a bear attack, creating a bear survival comic, a snare craft, and the following memory verses: Psalm 4:8, Psalm 46: 1-11, Psalm 73: 24-26, Romans 8:35-37, and Second Corinthians 12:9-10

The Adventure Patch is for campers who participate in the Adventure Bound program. Adventure Bound is a 6-day excursion through the Colorado Rockies. Campers participate in all kinds of activities. The activities are different every year, but prior years have included kayaking, rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and more!

Trail Camp is a week-long, off-site hiking and camping program specifically designed for the most outdoor-loving, adventurous high school campers. Campers spend a week traveling the state and completing challenging hiking excursions in the Colorado Rockies. This camp is not easy by any means, and that is why the few and proud who attend this camp are awarded this special patch upon the completion of their journey.

For campers that can't get enough of Trail Camp, the total number of miles they travel add up over the years. When they reach 50 miles, they join the few, proud campers who have earned the 50 mile patch!

Trail camp miles add up over the years. When campers reach 100 miles of hiking, they're awarded the 100 Mile Patch! It is truly an impressive feat, and only a handful of campers have earned this prestigious patch.

The requirements for the Perfect Peace Patch are a memory project: Psalm 91:1-4, a craft project, a service project, a perfect peace activity, a relationship-building activity, and ten verses from the following: Isaiah 26:3, John 16:33, Psalm 4:8, Jeremiah 29:11, James 1:2-6, Romans 8:38-39, Deuteronomy 32:10-11, and Mark 4:39. Click here to download the complete requirements as a PDF

Indian Patch

Scout Patch

Warrior Patch

Councilman Patch

Chief Patch

Excellence Patch

Feather Patch

Ponderosa Patch

Survival Patch

Pup Patch

Cub Patch

Fawn Patch - Coming Summer 2025!

Perfect Peace Patch

Adventure Patch

Trail Camp Patch

50 Mile Patch

100 Mile Patch

Glossary of Terms

Memory Project:

The main verses that must be memorized by the end of the week to earn a patch

Craft Project:

A specific arts and crafts project that must be completed by the end of the week as assigned by the arts and crafts director

Two Daily Verses:

At least two of the outlined verses must be completed daily until you have completed a total of 10.

Chapel Notebook:

Quality notes must be taken during each chapel session.

World Records:

Special examples of skill that are timed or counted that have not yet been accomplished at Camp Elim (counselor or staff must witness the record).

Prepare and Present a Devotion:

One must prepare and present a devotional to the cabin during devotion time.

Demonstration of Excellence to Entire Camp:

For example: skits, song leading, demonstration of special talent, etc. (Must be done for entire camp and approved by director).

Guidelines

You may not earn more than two patches per year unless otherwise specified by the Camp Director.
All patch requirements must be met by Friday afternoon (no waiting until the last minute!).
Verses should be presented to your counselor.
Entire memory project must be recited at the same time.

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