We’re heading back to Expeditions Unlimited this year for Winter Camp! We’ll be at camp from Friday, January 10th - Sunday, January 12th. This weekend-long experience is for both middle school and high school students and space is limited so get registered!
Who do you think you are? You might define your identity by the things people see on the surface — like your style, your look, your abilities, or your reputation. Those things might have something to do with who you are, but they don’t quite capture the whole picture, do they? For each of us, there is always so much more to who we are beneath the surface. But who are we, really? How can we discover who God made us to be? And how can following Jesus shape who we're becoming?
Come ready to engage in 4 workshops uncovering 4 moments from the early years of Jesus’ life. As we do this, we’ll see how God helps us discover:
Who we’re becoming.
How God’s words help us discover who we are.
How the right relationships help us discover how to grow.
How Jesus helps us discover our purpose.
Jessica Bowman • Middle School Director
Jessica has a deep passion for seeing students connect with the Lord, grow in their relationship with Him, and realize their true value in Christ. Her hope is that they develop a lifelong habit of following Him through Scripture, prayer, worship, and living out their faith on mission. She is committed to and finds joy in working with the parents of her students to help them do family better.
Joe Stephens • High School Director
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.
Abby Antolik
Abby has a deep love for helping the Word of God come alive to students. Whether it’s from the stage or across a coffee table, she wants every student to hear and believe that they are seen, known, and loved by Jesus. In her teaching, she consistently encourages students to be in the Word daily and to “find your people” to journey alongside. In her discipleship, she encourages students to build their life on the rock of Christ that will sustain them through every storm.”
Derek Bluett
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.
Arrive At Mission:
Location: 82 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale
Date: Friday, January 10th between 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Depart Mission:
Location: 82 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale
Date: Friday, January 10th at 4:30pm
Arrival At Expeditions:
Location: E11844 County Rd DL, Baraboo WI 53913
Date: Friday, January 10th at 7:30pm
Depart Expeditions:
Location: E11844 County Rd DL, Baraboo WI 53913
Date: Sunday, January 12th at 1:30pm
Arrival At Mission:
Location: 82 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale
Date: Sunday, January 12th at 3:30pm *Parent meeting will be at 3:00pm. Join Joe and Jess as they bring you behind the scenes to reflect on all that God has done over the weekend!
Money for snacks ($20-$30 should be enough)
Bible, notepad, and pen (your student will receive a bible if this is their first time gathering with Mission Church)
Sleeping bag and pillow
Warm boots
Winter coat
Snow pants (There is a sled hill onsite)
Warm hat and gloves
Long underwear
Wool or heavy socks
2-3 changes of clothes
Shoes for indoor activities
Swimsuit and towel (one piece for girls) - Adventure Day: Water Park
Sleeping attire
Toiletries: soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush
Water bottle
Flashlight
Alarm clock (optional)
Camera (optional)
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.
Offsite Activities
A choice between Kalahari Waterpark and Devils Head Ski Resort
Onsite Activities
Broomball Tournament
Tubing
Dodgeball Tournament
Friday
7:30pm - Arrival
Pizza dinner
Opening session and worship
Games
12:00am - Lights out
Saturday
8:00am - Breakfast
8:30am - Morning devotional
9:15am - Depart for off-site adventure and lunch
5:30pm - Dinner
6:00pm - 4 workshop sessions and small group
8:30pm - Worship
9:30pm - Games and bonfire
12:00am - Lights out
Sunday
8:00am - Breakfast and morning devotional
9:00am - Broomball Tournament
10:30am - Closing session and worship
12:00pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Departure
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, 6 meals, worship, 4 workshops, and activities!
