2015 Jr. High Retreat

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October 23-25, 2015

Camp Swatara

We hope to see all you 6th, 7th and 8th graders at this year’s retreat! There will be great learning sessions led by Matt Christ, from the Little Swatara congregation. Matt was a youth pastor for 8 years and here is some fun information about him:

“I like to make sure the audience is awake and alive so, I get a bit fired up in front and have been known to freestyle rap. My favorite pet is my French bulldog Nina who can snore louder than me any day. I am married with three children, two of which will be there. I ride a Harley Fatboy and drive a mustang convertible, but my everyday car is a toaster oven, a Kia Soul. Laughing is the best medicine and amidst the seriousness of living what we believe, we’ll do plenty of that. I’m an Elmo impersonator as well. I love archery, hunting and sitting by campfires.”

If you were with us at last year’s retreat, you will remember Ryan Arndt who did an awesome job leading us in music and praising God. He’s back again this year! In addition, the senior high youth cabinet will join us for part of the weekend. They will be there to hang out, lead some games and impart their wisdom! And we’ll have food, time to hang out with friends, and more great games and activities! Sounds like the makings of a great weekend!

Times: Registration deadline is Oct. 9; on-site check-in Friday between 7 and 7:45 pm; departure Sunday morning following the morning session. NO Sunday lunch.

To Bring: Friends, *advisors, indoor and outdoor clothes appropriate to the setting and weather, personal care items including towel, sleeping bag, pillow, learning utensils (Bible, notepad, pen), sitting-on-hard-surface pillow (for sessions).

*Please have one adult advisor per gender to help with supervision throughout the weekend, especially in cabins. If you absolutely cannot find advisors to attend, as a last resort please email Jess Ross to make accommodations.

Cost: $90 per youth,$50 per Advisor.

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Items NOT permitted: Anything deemed “illegal” such as: drugs, alcohol, any item construed as a weapon, or any other items which may perceivably jeopardize the health, safety, or well-being of the group. Such items will be confiscated by adult leaders. Confiscated items will be considered as forfeited property. Any return of suitable property (after the event) will be at the sole discretion of adult leadership. To prevent either loss or theft, participants are urged not bring electronic gadgetry.

Reminders: The ANE District Child Protection Policy will be in effect for this event. All verified advisors must be on file in the District Office prior to the event start. All advisors will sign a covenant on-site at the event.Also – The ANE scholarship is available for this event. Please contact the District Office prior to September 16 for more information.

Questions? Contact Jess Ross (717) 367-4730 or jross@ane-cob.org

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