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 
 

  

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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

 


Reachingyouth.org / Office of Youth Ministry - The Southwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church - Council on Youth Ministry, 16400 Huebner Road, San Antonio TX 78248 - 888.349.4191, 210.408.4538 (wk), 210.408.4553 (fax) / rhf143@aol.com

For general information on the Southwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, a list of our programs and ministries, please visit our main conference site at www.umcswtx.org.

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