We are excited to head to Camp Highroad (21164 STEPTOE HILL ROAD, MIDDLEBURG, VA, 20117)  Friday-Sunday, February 21-23. 

DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL DETAILS

  • We will leave from the Ministry Center (15000 Washington Street). Please have your students at the Ministry Center by 5:00 PM. We want to be on the road by 5:15.  
  • We will stop for a quick drive-through dinner at a fast food restaurant, so please make sure your student has dinner money OR has a packed dinner if they’d prefer not to buy fast food. (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday are taken care of as part of your registration.)
  • On Sunday morning, Students will be transported to Haymarket Elementary School for worship. They can be picked up after worship (~11:15 AM) on Sunday, February 23.
  • Please note- if your student needs to arrive late/leave early please let Kim know ASAP for planning. You will be responsible for transportation outside of what is listed above.


PACKING LIST

  • Sleeping bag or sheets/blankets (students will sleep in single bed size bunk beds in the cabin – boy/girl rooms )
  • Clothing
  • Toiletries
  • Coat/Sweatshirt
  • proper shoes (for walking, playing, hiking) please don’t just send flip-flops
  • toiletries
  • shower shoes/towel (optional if evening/morning shower is desired)
  • Bible
  • Flashlight
  • Water Bottle
  • Snack to share  (NO NUTS)

    Please note: cell phones are allowed on this trip but we’d prefer they not come. 🙂 If they become a problem we will ask that they be put away. Also there’s very little cell phone signal up at camp.

MEALS

  • As noted above, Friday dinner will be drive-through (bring money to purchase) or packed dinner from home. 
  • We will provide a simple breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
  • HighRoad will be providing lunch and dinner on Saturday (included in the event cost)
  • Please be sure to bring snacks (nut-free) for our group to share during the adventure

AGENDA/SCHEDULE/PROGRAM

  • This year’s retreat is focused on the book of Mark and digging into who Jesus was/is.
  • The event will consist of multiple keynote sessions led by Pastor Brian, each followed by small group/activity time with our regular youth group leaders. 
  • We will have a little bit of free time
  • Saturday night we will have a bonfire
  • We will head off together on a hike (more like a walk in the woods! weather permitting)
  • We will play lots of games
  • Oh- and we WILL sleeeeeep! 😀

EMERGENCY CONTACT

  • Kim Johnson: 540-840-7459   [please try Kim first!]
  • Camp Highroad: (540) 687-6262

PAYMENT

  • We still need payment from a few participants. The retreat cost is $135/person. If you have not already done so, please pay using this link If you need assistance or payment is a hardship at this time, please let us know.

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