Student Spring Retreat

OVERVIEW:
Students! Don't miss this weekend of purpose, adventure, worship, and deeper friendships at Camp Isola Bella. The weekend is packed with memorable camp activities, meaningful time with friends, and the opportunity to serve by helping prepare the camp for the summer season. Throughout the weekend, we’ll gather for powerful times of worship and teaching from our guest speaker, who will help students discover how God has uniquely shaped them to make an impact in the world. Through the CliftonStrengths assessment and guided exercises, students will gain greater clarity about who they are and how that can shape their impact today and for years to come.

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GUEST SPEAKER: Dan Mawhinney, High School Ministry, Black Rock Church

Dan leads a thriving high school ministry in Southern Connecticut. His passion for youth ministry started as a student, when a local church’s youth group helped change the direction of his life. He loves the Patriots and Celtics and can hold his own on the court too. Yet what excites him most is investing in students and helping them connect their story to God’s greater purpose.

LOGISTICS:

• Date & Time: Friday, May 1 (5 p.m.) – Sunday May 3 (3 p.m.): Students wishing to drive, or be dropped off at the camp should plan to arrive at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Students traveling with the group should be dropped off at Pathway's Ministry Hub at 4:50 p.m. (3 Mill Pond Lane, Simsbury).
• Location: Camp Isola Bella, 410 Twin Lakes Road, Salisbury, CT 06079, (860) 570-1876 
• Registration & Cost: $80 per student. Please by register by Monday, April 27.

REGISTER here

After registering, you will be required to complete health forms and two release forms. Link will be provided in the email confirmation and also on your Church Center registration page.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Eat dinner before you come! On Friday Night, a snack will be available in the later evening.
• Food allergies: If you have a food allergy, please note that on the health form when completing registration.
• Sleeping. Please bring a sleeping bag, pillow, and warm pajamas. Temperatures in some male cabins may be in the 50’s during the night. Students will sleep on bunks and air mattresses.
• Service Projects: Camp Isola Bella is one of two camps in the country that serves deaf kids/teens. We’ve been given the privilege to use their campus for this retreat and are serving the camp staff and students that attend by helping to get ready for summer. Depending on weather, projects may include painting, spreading chips on walkways and paths, leaf raking / blowing, opening the beach front and equipment for summer, other.

PACKING LIST:

• Sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Day clothes
• Warm Pajamas
• Rain gear (plan to get wet)
• Work clothes (We may be spreading mulch, raking leaves, painting, etc.)
• Work shoes/boots (sandals/flops cannot be worn during work projects!)
• Work gloves
• Towel/washcloth
• Toiletries (toothbrush, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant!)
• Bible and pen/pencil
• Prescription medications (common non-prescription medications will be available)
• Water bottle

* Please pack clothes and belongings in a single bag! A separate trash bag, labelled with name, should be used for sleeping bag and pillow.

ADULT LEADERS:

• Bob Nitko, Retreat Director – (860) 929-9989
• Brett Inlow, DC, Health and Crisis Response – (860) 338-1771
• Celeste Borelli – (518) 713-8260
• Mayla Anderson – (860) 416-6406
• Jeremy Anderson – (860) 478-5513
• Kelly DeCesare – (860) 819-4034
• Holden Worth – (860) 906-8284
• Jake Hunksicker – (440) 665-8520
• Mark Woof – (860) 985-3332

*   Not all leaders listed will be present for the entire retreat. A ratio of 1-leader to 6-students will be maintained. If you have any questions or are unsure about who to reach out to, contact Bob Nitko.

QUESTIONS & MORE INFO:

Email  with questions.