This year our Centerway Students will be attending a Winter Retreat again! Winter Retreat has proven to be so beneficial for our students in the years we have attended and we are so excited to go back. It is a great weekend away that allows us to connect with God and one another.
WHAT:
A weekend away in the Adirondacks to seek God and connect with one another! Gospel preaching, incredible worship, outdoor & indoor activities!
WHO:
Any Student currently in 7th grade - 12th grade SHAREABLE IMAGE HERE!
WHEN:
Friday, January 15th - Sunday, January 17th || Meet at 2:00pm on Friday - Return 3:00p Sunday (more about that below)
WHERE:
Camp-of-the-Woods, Speculator, NY - Check out their website to see where we'll be staying. For a sample schedule of the weekend's events, see the attached document.
COST:
$200 per Student* plus money for (2) fast food meals while traveling (Friday dinner, Sunday lunch). *2nd/3rd child discount is $195 per Student
REGISTER:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER MUST register by Sunday, November 15th. $100 deposit is due at registration. Balance of $100 is due by Sunday, December 6th.
ADDITIONAL FORMS:
There are two waivers that must be signed so that your student may participate in all activities. These waivers are required by Camp-of-the-Woods. You will find them attached to this email. Please print, sign and return them prior to the retreat.
TO PAY ONLINE:
Go to the “GIVE” tab on the Centerway Church website. Use the “Student Winter Retreat 2027” drop down in the “give to” dropdown menu.
TO PAY WITH CASH OR CHECK:
Use an offering envelope and write "Student Winter Retreat" on the "Other" Line. Place the envelope in the box in back of the sanctuary BY November 15th.
TRANSPORTATION:
We will meet in the parking lot of the church (936 Cheese Factory Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472) at 2:00pm on Friday, January 15th. This will require an early dismissal from school. Please plan accordingly! We will leave by 2:30pm sharp. Students will be transported by Centerway-approved drivers. We will return to church on Sunday, January 17th around 3pm. We will have your student share our ETA as we travel, so that you can be at church when we arrive back.
FOOD:
Meals will be provided by Camp-of-the-Woods while on-site there. There will be two travel (fast food) meals, on the way there and on the way back. Students are welcome to bring any snacks for down time or during travel.
BRING/WEAR:
Comfortable clothes/shoes appropriate for cold/snowy weather, at least two outfits
Scarves, gloves, hat, coat, boots and snow pants for outdoor activities
Sneakers/athletic clothing for required indoor gym activities
Pajamas
Toiletries
Towel
Chargers, etc
Sleeping bag & pillow
Journal / Bible
Snacks for drive/down time
Optional: Money for gift shop. The hours and items to purchase are limited and this will not be a main focal point but it is available.
Additional Event Explanation:
We realize that retreats are an investment of time and money. We believe that they are worth it and can be a game changer for your teenager but we also recognize that it can be a financial stressor, especially for those of you who have multiple students going. Please let us know if there is any way we can help you!
This coming year (2027), we will be planning another retreat during the summer months! We had such an amazing time this year at the Student Summer Retreat and will be planning for that again. That means our biggest retreats will be spaced out significantly. We will still be attending NY Youth Convention but in a slightly different format. We do not have a date nailed down for the summer retreat but the date for NY Youth Convention is on March 25th-27th, for your planning purposes! More details will come about specific events as we get closer to each one.
If you have any questions, concerns or issues, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Print, sign, and return to Pastor Tara...
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