studentlife High School Winter Retreat

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3 studentlife High School Winter Retreat Each year during the chill of a Florida winter, it s easy to fall into a slump, going back to school, and hitting the final stretch to summer. For High School Students, with everything going on, it s also easy to get down in the dirt when it comes to their faith and forget that they are a part of a bigger and better story. The studentlife High School Winter Retreat (HSWR) is a 2-night/3-day weekend experience where High School Students have the opportunity to have fun building friendships, and making memories by having real conversations in Life Groups, getting crazy during Large-Group Activities, learning life-changing lessons in Break Outs, and being immersed in great Main Sessions. Our hope for your students, most importantly, is to grow in their faith as they grow closer to God. This Information Packet has everything from the where and when, to the how and what. This is everything you need including a packing list and expectations for students, along with other crucial information. By understanding this packet, and being informed about what to expect from this Winter Retreat, together, we can ensure a safe and impactful experience for all students. WHERE IS IT? The 2018 High School Winter Retreat will be held at Camp Crystal Lake in Keystone Heights, FL. Camp Crystal Lake is a school board-run facility that has cabins/dorms, fields, a cafeteria, recreational areas, meeting spaces, a campfire area, and everything else we need to have a great time! LODGING? Each cabin/dorm can hold 19 people including 2+ adult leaders in each. Students will be assigned according to gender and grade (roughly). Considerations will be made, but it s the idea that we want students to experience the Winter Retreat with their Life Group. They ll hang out with their friends for sure, but they ll also make new friends, and we ll have great memories as a united whole. WHEN IS IT? January 12th, 13th, and 14th (3-days, 2-nights). There will only be 3 drop-off locations: Real Life East Orlando, Hunter s Creek and Clermont Campuses. Transportation to the camp will depart directly from those 3 campuses. Please be at your closest location BY 5:30PM. Please be sure to be there promptly. If you have questions about getting to these three drop-off locations please contact the following leaders: East Orlando Andy Funes Hunter s Creek Amos Smith Clermont George Lin Please contact your local Staff Leader for other travel arrangements. Please refer to your campus leadership for specific return/pick-up time.

4 studentlife STAFF LEADERS Justin Landrum (352) Chandler Davis Clermont (954) Andy Funes East Orlando (407) Amos Smith Hunter s Creek (386) George Lin Clermont (718) Alex Caban Mount Dora (727) Ryne Hrusovsky Kaley (772) Dalton Erickson Longwood (815) Program at least one staff leader s number in your phone.right now. Required Subscription: Text Announcements and Student Hotline Right now... Text to this number: OR go online Students: remind.com/join/hswr18 Parents: remind.com/join/hswr18fam

5 -PARTY RULES STILL APPLY: We love deeply so we speak highly. -Because jerks crash the party. We love to party. -Because it ll be a party in heaven. No one sits alone. -Because a party of one isn t a party. Student Expectations We welcome all. -Because all are invited to the party. Friends become family. -Because everyone dances and the party don t stop. -Be Respectful. Respect others and yourself. Respect the Leaders, any and all of them. Your Leaders are there for you, your growth, and your safety. -Be Responsible. Be where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there doing what you re supposed to be doing. Be responsible for yourself, your faith, and even your stuff. -Be Present. Try to focus on the here and now. You re here for the experience and to grow. -No guys in girl s spaces and no girls in guy s spaces. This expectation applies for rooms and travel time. -Alcohol, tobacco, fireworks, drugs, and weapons are absolutely prohibited. You will be sent home. -Everyone must be in his/her room by the designated In Room Time and you must stay in your room. -You re expected to be at each session. During sessions, stay in the session, and stay with the group, no exceptions. If you re not there, you re missing out. -No TP, water balloons, shaving cream, Midnight Wake Ups, etc. No practical jokes or pranks! -Do not damage furniture or rooms, as you (and your parents) will be charged for any assessed damage. -Take care of yourself. Eat at each meal, be sure to drink water, and get to bed. Lights out mean lights out. -No food deliveries of any kind to campus. -No Gambling whatsoever. -Students must let their designated leader know where they are at all times. -Check-Out and Clean-Up: clean up the cabin and dorms. We will be cleaning up the cabin and dorms, so be prepared, they will be checked. -3 person buddy system. -Follow the dress code guidelines. Cell Phone and Electronics Policy Phones, tablets, computers, and other electronics to be used by staff discretion ONLY. Electronics will be turned in to leaders before all main sessions and will be returned for specific activities during service or after service. Financial Responsibility Students are advised to bring approximately $10 (refillable visa gift cards or debit cards are recommended) for meals not covered by the trip (1 meal) Students are responsibile for their spending money. You know how much you need and how much you have. Leaders are not responsible for checking balances. Medicine and Medical Information... Students must keep track of their own medicine and medicine must be announced to the students assigned leader. Under no circumstances should medicine be shared by students OR leaders. Medicine must be packed in a clear and secure plastic bag with detained instructions either written out or from a doctor. Guys - Casual and athletic outfits are recommended. - Don t worry about trying to wear something nice for the Next Steps Banquet Medical and Health Sensitive Special Diets: Inform your staff leader. Dress Code Girls - Casual and athletic outfits are recommended. - Don t worry about trying to wear something nice for the Next Steps Banquet - No A T s (tank tops with overly large arm holes) - No skin-tight Under Armour-like clothes - No Clothing with questionable sayings or slogans. Clothing with inappropriate items are not allowed. - No Speedos (I mean...come on.) - No Spaghetti strap top, halter tops, tube tops, or thin/skin-tight tank tops - No Short shorts or skirts (fingertip rule- must be longer than hands at your sides) - No skin-tight leggings, yoga pants, Under Armour-like clothes (if you wear leggings you must wear a shirt, shorts, or something that covers your bottom and at least mid thighs)

6 Packing List bring... (TWO Bag MAX - 1 luggage - 1 backpack) 1 weekend bag/small duffle - Pillow and Bedding/Sleeping Bag for a Twin-sized Mattress (sleeping bag does not have to fit in the duffle, but MUST be packed tightly) - Outfits for 3 days -pack for cold weather and at least 2 active outfits. - Shoes (makes sure you have at least one pair of shoes that are good for running/activities) - Toiletry items - soap/scrub - shampoo and conditioner - Deodorant! (PLEASE) - toothbrush and tooth paste - Feminine products (if appropriate) - Towel - Plastic Bags (for dirty clothes) - Insect Repellent and Sunscreen 1 backpack - Recommended but optional: a notebook and pen/pencil - Bible (physical one - if you don t have one, we can get you one) - chargers and batteries for cell phones - Feminine Products (if appropriate) - Medicine (see note) - Water bottle - Money/Wallet - Small handheld flashlight -THREE BANDANAS- one red, one black, one white Ban List things to leave at home... DO NOT Bring... - Tobacco, drugs, alcohol - Weapons (no pocket knives, swiss army knives, or any other type of weapon) - Fireworks - Water Balloons - Skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, long boards, scooters - Expensive Items that you can t be responsible for. - Just ask...wwjd. Release Forms Medical Release Form is due on January 12th; please visit for the form. - It can be completed online. Students missing the form will not be allowed to attend.. Up-to-Date Contact Information Students must have all up-to-date information. Upon checking in on January 12th, make sure your leader has accurate information: Full Name, Cell Phone Number, Grade ( ), Life Group Leader (if you know)

7 SCHEDULE 5:30pm Student Drop Off Time 8:00pm Unload 8:45pm 8:50pm Session 1 9:25pm Session 10:10pm Life Groups 10:50pm Campfire 11:15pm In Cabin 12:00am Lights Out 7:30am Wake Up 8:00am Breakfast 8:30am 8:35am Session 2 9:15am Head to Breakout 1 9:25am Breakout 1 10:15am Head to Breakout 2 10:25am Breakout 2 11:15am Head to Activity 1 (in the Big Field) 11:20am Activity 1 12:10pm Freetime/Cleanup 12:30pm Lunch 1:00pm Breakout 3 - Guy/Girl Split 1:45pm Head to Activity 2 (in the Big Field) 1:55pm Activity 2 3:00pm Cleanup/Free Time - Board Games in Cafeteria / Scatterball in Field 5:00pm Dinner 6:25pm 6:30pm Session 3 7:30pm Life Group 8:30pm Head to Night Activity 8:30pm Night Activity 10:00pm In Cabin 11:00pm Lights Out 8:00am Wake Up 8:30am Breakfast 8:55am 9:00am Session 4 9:50am Life Group 10:35am 11:00am Pack and Cleanup 12:15pm Load and Depart 1:00pm Lunch 2:00pm Departure 4:00pm Return to Campuses

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