SWTCMidwinterRetreats

Looking Ahead to Midwinter 2010 / "We Are A Movement"

MW1: January 15-18, 10 / Midwinter PLUS / Sr. High Students / Echo Valley

MW2: January 22-24, 10 / Midwinter CLASSIC / Jr. High Students / Mt. Wesley

MW3: January 29-31, 10 / Midwinter CLASSIC / Jr. High Students / Mt. Wesley

MW4: February 12-15, 10 / Midwinter PLUS / Sr. High Students / Echo Valley

MW5: February 19-21, 10 / Midwinter MIX / Jr. & Sr. High Students / Mt. Wesley

 

What's New about MW10?

The new and exciting programming difference of Midwinter10 will include a Midwinter "Plus", a "Classic", and a "Mix" weekend. We will program specifically for each weekend.

 

The Midwinter Plus includes Sr. High students  (9th to 12th grades) for an extended 4-day weekend. These held at the HEB Foundation site "Echo Valley." These weekends will have more worship, more teaching, and longer than the traditional Midwinter - but at the same price. They will encourage students to grow deeper in Christ and continue their faithful discipleship in serving God and the Church.

 

The Midwinter Classic is for Jr. High students (6th to 8th grade) who want to experience the traditional and exciting experience of a Midwinter. These retreat will be at Mt. Wesley and serve as an introductory weekend to Midwinters, who Jesus Christ is, and how to join the movement of God in the United Methodist Church.

 

The Midwinter Mix is a brand new concept including both Jr. and Sr. High students on the same weekend. Small groups, rooming assignments and even theme rooms will be separated by age group, but meals, recreation time and worship will be together. The "Mix" weekend will be at Mt. Wesley and will encourage all ages to grow together, building excitement and enthusiam to be who Christ is calling us to be.

 

Check out these Midwinter Retreat 2009 Pics

Midwinter 1 Photo Page A / Midwinter 1 Photo Page B

Midwinter 2 Photo Page | MW2 Group Pics

Midwinter 3 photos

Midwinter 5 photos

 

 

What is our Mission? Our mission is to "Reach Youth 4 Christ." Midwinter Retreats are sponsored by the Southwest Texas Conference of the UnitedMethodistChurch, Council on Youth Ministry. Midwinter’s are 3-day retreats including spiritual renewal, awesome worship, inspiring speakers and a chance to meet new friends.

 

Cost / Scholarships / Registration

Cost is $100 for students 18 years of age and under, $75 for Junior Counselors, and $50 for adults.  Rate increase reflects facility cost use. Scholarships are available at the District or Conference offices or by contacting your local church pastor or youth leader. Deadline for registration is 7 working days prior to start of camp. Late registrations must pay an extra $10.  Refunds are for emergencies only and exclude a $30 processing fee. 

 

Age Requirement

Jr. High retreats include youths in 6th thru 8th grades. Sr. High retreats are for youths in 9th thru 12th grades. All retreats begin at 7 PM on start date (dinner not provided) & end at noon on Sunday.  (*MW09 includes two Sr. High PLUS weekends which begin at 7 PM on Friday, and extend to Monday at noon for those able to stay. These are over MLK and Presidents Day weekends. Participants may leave early if necessary.)

 

Adults Sponsors / Staff / Junior Counselors

Adults (college age and older) are welcome but not required to attend with youth from their church. All who wish to serve must 1) complete a SWTC background check, 2) contact the SWTC Director & camp director, 3) take the Child Protection Training (CPT is available on first night of retreat), and 4) be a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. Pre-approved Staff attend at $50 each.  

 

Junior Counselors must be approved by camp director and need to be 16 years and older. Each Midwinter is limited in the number of JC's allowed.

 

What To/Not To Bring

Please bring bedding, personal toiletries, warm clothes, pennies for Youth Service Fund. It is best not to bring iPODS, lots of money, jewelry, or candy.  If brought, cell phones must stay in cabins and remain off during the entire retreat. Students will receive a free retreat tshirt.

 

Contact Info

Patty Chebultz,Youth Ministry Assistant, pattyc@umcswtx.org, 210.408.4538, 888.349.4191 x538. SWTC Director of Youth Ministries, Rusty Freeman, 210.408.4510, rhf143@aol.com. The Southwest Texas Conference United Methodist Church Office of Youth Ministry, 16400 Huebner Rd, San AntonioTX78248.

  

Maps and Location

Three camps are at Mt.WesleyRetreatCenter in Kerrville, TX (www.mountwesley.org), and two are at the HEB Foundation Camp near Leakey, TX, www.hebuttfoundation.org.

Emergency Phone Numbers

SWTC Center 888.349.4191 / HEB Foundation Camp 830.232.6671

Mt. WesleyRetreatCenter 830.895.5700 / Rusty Freeman, Dir. of YM 210.382.4581

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Midwinter 2009 Info

 

January 16-19, 09 - MW 1 PLUS – HEB Camp Echo Valley (Sr. High)
Speaker:  Tonya Burton / Band: Andrew Threlkeld
Director:  Kristin Lundgren / kris10el@hotmail.com

January 23-25, 09 - MW 2 – Mt. Wesley (Jr. High)
Speaker:  Ryan Barnett / Band: Mark Swayze
Director: Amy Howell / amy_howell@sbcglobal.net

Jan 30-Feb. 1, 09 - MW 3 – Mt. Wesley (Jr. High)
Speaker: Brian McCormack / Band: Zach Hendricks
Director: Maggie Wolfe / wolfe.maggie@gmail.com

February 6-8, 09 - MW 4 – Alto Frio Encampment (Sr. High)
Speaker: Ray Altman / Band: Andrew Threlkeld
Director: Becky Jackson / chrisandbeckyj@sbcglobal.net

February 13-16, 09 - MW 5 PLUS – HEB Camp Singing Hills (Sr. High)
Speaker:  Ryan Barnett / Band: Mark Swayze
Director: JJ Lloyd / jjlloyd@mcfirst.com /

February 20-22, 09 - MW 6 – Mt. Wesley (Jr. High)
Speaker:  Mark Montgomery / Band: Progeny
Director: Kathy Rios / katrios2002@msn.com

* Directors emails are intended for STAFF use only. All other inquires may go to Rusty Freeman at rhf143@aol.com or Cynthia Bedford at cynthiab@umcswtx.org.