During Winter Camps this year we will seek to find God in the biggest and smallest things we can imagine and consider how we are connected to it all. From the snowflakes to the stars, we’ll celebrate the glorious world that is all around us.
For winter youth camps, youth attend as part of a church group. Please provide one adult sponsor for every five youth and for each gender. If you have a small group or individual that needs a sponsor, contact us for help in connecting with another group. Questions can be answered by contacting us at (269) 476-9744 or by email.
High School Winter Camp 2023
January 6–8
Theme: Big and Small Camp Pastor: Jim Stump
A weekend set aside for high school aged youth to retreat together in the peaceful woods of Camp Friedenswald.
Youth attend with church youth groups for a time to reconnect with one another, experience the beauty of the world in winter, worship God, and play!
Junior High Winter Camp 2023
January 13–15
Theme: Big and Small Camp Pastor: Goshen College Parables and Cathy Stoner
This winter camp is planned for youth grades 6-8 and their church sponsors or pastor(s). It’s an opportunity for youth across Central District Conference and beyond to gather for a weekend of worship, play, rest, and renewal.
Activities include sledding, cross country skiing, tube run, hiking, singing, indoor games, and more.
Winter Family Camp 2023
February 17–19
Theme: Big and Small Camp Pastor: Les and Gwen Gustafson-Zook
THIS PROGRAM IS APPROACHING CAPACITY. If you know of a family already attending and can make your own arrangements to stay with them, let Jane know at [email protected] and we will work to get you registered.
Winter Family Camp promises a weekend for rest (we cook for you!), intergenerational play and child-accessible worship. This retreat runs Friday evening through Sunday noon, and is open to all who consider themselves “family” – no matter how you define it.
Weather-permitting, we’ll have fabulously fun winter activities like snow tubing, sledding, cross country skiing, and broomball on the ice. We just might convince you that winter is your favorite season at camp!
Families are housed in their own private accommodation (cabin or lodge room) with a self-contained restroom and shower.
Scholarships available as part of the registration process. Family maximum cost of $500 for weekend.