We’re heading back to Expeditions Unlimited this year for Winter Camp! We’ll be at camp from Friday, January 9th - Sunday, January 11th. This weekend-long experience is for both middle school and high school students and space is limited so get registered!
We’ve all stood on the edge of a big moment — a major decision, a scary change, or a step of faith that feels too risky to take. It’s easy to stay where it’s comfortable and familiar, but what if God is calling us to something more? All throughout Scripture, Jesus invites His followers to go — to pass through storms, leave the crowd, and trust Him in the unknown. At Winter Camp 2026, we’re going to discover what it looks like to take that step. We believe that when students choose to follow Jesus beyond what’s safe and expected, they’ll find freedom, purpose, and a deeper faith waiting for them on The Other Side.
Derek Bluett • Student Director
Derek loves serving students and teaching them about the love of God. He hopes that students, no matter their age, would find their story within God's story, and then bring that hope to their communities.
Joe Stephens • Student Coordinator
Joe is passionate about helping students take steps toward spiritual growth and help their friends find and follow Christ. He hopes that students find a relationship with Jesus, grow in that relationship with their peers, and then light up their schools with the love of Jesus.
Arrive At Mission:
Location: 82 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale
Date: Friday, January 9th at 4:00pm
Depart Mission:
Location: 82 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale
Date: Friday, January 9th at 4:30pm
Arrival At Expeditions:
Location: E11844 County Rd DL, Baraboo WI 53913
Date: Friday, January 9th at 7:30pm
Depart Expeditions:
Location: E11844 County Rd DL, Baraboo WI 53913
Date: Sunday, January 11th at 12:30pm
Arrival At Mission:
Location: 82 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale
Date: Sunday, January 11th at 3:00pm *Parent meeting will be at 3:00pm. Join Joe and Derek as they bring you behind the scenes to reflect on all that God has done over the weekend!
Bible, notepad, and pen
Sleeping bag and pillow
Warm Boots
Winter Coat
Warm Hat and Gloves
Long underwear
Wool socks or heavy socks
2-3 changes of clothes
Shoes for indoor activities
Sleeping attire
Towel
Toiletries: Soap, shampoo, toothpaste,
toothbrush, hairbrush, lip balm, etc.
Water Bottle
Flashlight
Electronics- cell phone, iPads, game systems, all screens
Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, e-cigs, vapes
Firearms or fireworks
Clothing with vulgar slogans
Prank or gag items
Weapons of any kind
A bad attitude
We have such an incredible weekend planned with many elements where students will be invited into the something more that God has in store for their life.
Despite their phones constant presence, our students often fail to grasp how deeply phones impact their cognitive abilities and affect their openness to connect socially and spiritually. Because of this, we ask that your student leaves their cell phones home with you.
There is also no phone policy at Expeditions Unlimited as well. We want to make sure we honor this camp as we have built an amazing relationship with them.
And as a fellow parent of students, we want to invite your student into that something MORE this weekend and I know first hand how tempted students are when electronics are in reach.
Students will have access to their leaders phone day and night.
On-Site Activities
Broomball
Curling
Tubing Hill
Higher Ground Coffee Shop at Night
Saturday Activities
Kalahari Indoor Water Park
Friday
4:00pm - Arrive at Mission
4:30pm - Depart Mission
7:45pm - Arrive at camp
8:30pm - Dinner (Pizza, GF options available)
9:00pm - Service #1
10:30pm - Higher Grounds/Smores/Tubing Hill
11:00pm - In Cabins
12:00am - Lights Out
Saturday
8:00am - Wake Up
8:30am - Breakfast
9:00am - Devos
9:30am - Breakouts
11:00am - Small Group
11:30am - Lunch
12:00pm - Depart for Waterpark
12:30-3:30pm - Khalahari Water Park
4:00pm - Arrive back at camp and get ready
5:00pm - Dinner
6:00pm - Competitions in Squads
7:30pm - Service #2
9:30pm - Higher Grounds/Broomball/ Tubing
11:00pm - In Cabins
12:30pm - Lights Out
Sunday
8:00am - Wake up
8:30am -- Breakfast
9:00am - Devos
9:30am - Chapel
11:00am - Clean Cabins
11:30am - Lunch
12:30pm - Depart for Home
3:00pm - Parents Meeting at Mission
There will be two adults volunteer leaders per cabin who have a background check, form complete, complete training, and will sleep separate from students but are connected for supervision. Middle school and High school students are together during free time, meals and worship nights.
Ratio is 2 adult volunteer leaders: 10-12 students
$250 covers transportation, lodging, 7 meals, worship, services, activities, and your camp t-shirt.
