Midwinter Retreats 09
Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Dates:
MW 1 Jan 16-19, 09 Midwinter PLUS, Sr. High at Echo Valley
MW 2 Jan 23-25, 09 Midwinter, Jr. High at Mt. Wesley
MW 3 Jan 30-Feb 1 Midwinter, Jr. High at Mt. Wesley
MW 4 Feb 6-8, 09 Midwinter, Sr. High at Alto Frio
MW 5 Feb 13-16, 09 Midwinter PLUS, Sr. High at Singing Hills
MW 6 Feb 20-22, 09 Midwinter, Jr. High at Mt. Wesley
MW08 Speaker & Band Bios
What is our Mission? Our mission is to "Reach Youth 4 Christ." Midwinter Retreats are sponsored by the Southwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, Council on Youth Ministry. Midwinter’s are 3-day retreats including spiritual renewal, awesome worship, inspiring speakers and a chance to meet new friends.
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Cost / Scholarships / Registration
Cost is $100 for students 18 years of age and under, and $50 for adults and staff. 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 10 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.)
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.
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 and Bible.
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 Antonio TX 78248.
Maps and Location
Three camps are at Mt. Wesley Retreat Center in Kerrville, TX (www.mountwesley.org), two are at the HEB Foundation Camp near Leakey, TX, www.hebuttfoundation.org, and one is at Alto Frio Encampment in Leakey, www.altofrio.com
Emergency Phone Numbers
SWTC Center 888.349.4191
HEB Foundation Camp 830.232.6671
Mt. Wesley Retreat Center 830.895.5700
Alto Frio Encampment 830.232.5271
Rusty Freeman, Dir. of YM 210.382.4581
