At resonate, we believe in experiencing the reality and power of Jesus moving in the life of every middle school, high school and college student. This summer will be no exception. Get ready for 5 days that will change your life. Until you have made your way to a camp with us…you have yet to experience the deepest encounter with Jesus you can imagine.
THE BASICS
June 24— June 28
Arrive, Meet & Depart: June 24th at 10 am from Northwest Family Church
Return: June 28th in time for the 10:30 am service at Northwest Family Church (luggage available in gym following)
Our location
Summer camp will be held at the Lake Retreat Camp and Conference Center. This beautiful camp and retreat center is located in Ravensdale, Washington, approximately 40 minutes North East of Auburn. www.lakeretreat.org
Some special features
There is plenty to do for everyone: Our crazy daily team competitions will make a lifetime memory, and there is also a couple other things to do: canoeing, kayaking, rowboats, pedal boats, swimming, diving, bike jump into water, waterslide, "the blob", water trampoline, water zip line wakeboarding, basketball, football, pickle-ball, volleyball, climbing wall, nature hike trail, carpet ball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, frisbee/disc golf, miniature golf, ping pong, giant tire swing and fire pit. Each night there will be a powerful service with our guest speaker, Pastor Keith Kippen, and our guest worship band, led by Ben Sorte.
Registration
The registration fee for awaken is $195 per person. We also offer half scholarships, multiple family member pricing, “students who do not attend a church” discount and pretty much any other idea we could come up with to ensure money will not be your obstacle from attending.
Early Registration is now open with a Deadline of May 31:
($100 non-refundable deposit due with registration by this date. Remaining $95 payment due June 14)
Late Registration Closes June 15:
(cost of camp increases to $215 after the early registration deadline of May 31)
Multiple Family Member Discount:
(families with more than one student are given a $10 discount for each additional student with a maximum discount of $20 per student...i.e.. first student = $195; second family member = $185; third family member = $175; fourth family member and on are at the $175 price.)
Guest and New Students Discount:
(for students who do not attend a church…there is a $20 reduction in the price of the retreat.)
What to bring
Bible/pen/pencil, bedding (sleeping bag, pillow), toiletries (bath towel, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste…) 2-3 sets of activity outfits for recreation (you must not care if these clothes get very dirty), swimsuit and beach towel (Ladies, one-piece suits or shorts & tank top, no exceptions. Guys: swim trunks or board shorts must fit securely), warm clothes for at night, jackets/sweatshirt, snacks for your cabin, spending money for snack shack, flashlight, modest pj’s, all that in one piece of airline approved luggage.
What not to bring
If the following are found on you they will be confiscated for the duration of camp: CD players, IPods, PDA’s, any other musical device, and cell phones (In the unlikely event of an emergency, phones will be provided by camp leaders).
If the following are found on you, it will result in an immediate dismissal from camp at the Pastor’s and the lead security personnel’s discretion: fireworks, cigarettes, joints, beer, any other intoxicating or mind-altering substance, handguns, or weapons.
Inappropriate clothing: Ultimately…no boobs, butts or bellies. Ladies: thin strapped tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, see-thru tops, tops or bottoms that are stomach revealing, mini skirts, short shorts, super-duper low-rise jeans. Men: super-duper low-rise jeans/shorts/swim trunks/etc. (Keep your pants up). Ladies and Men: clothing with overly dark and/or inappropriate sayings/images.
Camp sponsored by northwest family church’s student ministry, resonate. Contact us with any questions about this camp.
ANSWERS TO OTHER POSSIBLE QUESTIONS
What ages/grades go to your winter camps?
awaken is open to incoming 7th grade through high school students
Do you offer financial assistance?
If you need to seek financial assistance for your student to go to camp, please pick up a scholarship application at the guest services table at nfc or click here for more about our scholarships. Then turn it in to the church office attention Jenny Turner. Someone will contact you to discuss your situation. Please note that it is very uncommon for us to provide scholarships for the entire amount of camp, and has only been made possible by specifically directed gifts from those within the community. Therefore, a minimum $50 deposit will still be required to reserve your spot at the time of application registration.
Can someone come to camp who is not a member of your ministry?
Resonate Camps are designed for the students of NFC and their friends; therefore, we do welcome visitors. Guests at our camps will feel connected to the students and leadership of resonate, even if they have no prior relationship with our ministry. In fact this is one of the best places for students to get connected to others and especially to Jesus.
Can I bring a friend to camp?
Yes…this is one of the most effective times to introduce them to your friends and Jesus.
Do I need to send any money to camp with my daughter or son?
Campers will be provided with 3 meals a day and a light snack in the evening, so no money will be needed. There is a latte stand and a gift shop at the camp that campers are allowed to spend money at if they choose. You may also send snacks with your young people to keep in their rooms. We suggest a minimal amount of sugar please, for the leader’s sake. We will be taking offerings during our services as well if you want to send your students prepared to give.
Can I come up for just the evening services?
No. Due to our increasing numbers, there is not room for people to visit camp for individual services or for partial camp attendance. Plus any person who comes to camp results in us being charged for the time they are present on the facility. We also have this in place to ensure the safety of all our campers, the only adult volunteers who are present have been background checked and trained for this event.
Can I send mail or packages to my student at camp?
Yes! We welcome any letters or packages you might want to send (send them in advance so they arrive by Wednesday the 24th of June) - please label them: Attention: Awaken Summer Camp, with your young person's name clearly printed. Send Mail to:
Lake Retreat Camp & Conference Center
27850 Retreat-Kanaskat Road SE
Ravensdale, Washington 98051 USA
Can I drive myself to camp?
Students are not allowed to drive themselves to and from camp, however if there are special circumstances, such as an athletic commitment or family emergency, a parent may contact Jenny Turner to arrange for an alternative to the bus transportation.
Who do I contact with questions about camp?