Information Packet 2018Middle School Fall Retreat

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

- Isaiah 41:10

Contents Retreat Schedule What to bring What NOT to bring Location details Medical Release Form Supervising Adults- Parents keep this sheet

for your information

Middle School Retreat 2018 Schedule

What to Bring

Friday, October 5 th 3:00p- Meet at the church3:15- Depart6:20- Check-in6:30- Dinner7:30- Club19:00- Small groups9:30- Break and Snack Time10:00- Night Game11:00- Return to Cabins11:30- Lights Out

Sunday, October 7 th 7:30am Wake up/ Pack8:00 Breakfast8:30 TAG9:00 Club 410:00 Load up10:10 Depart2:00p Arrive at Church

Saturday, October 6 th 7:30a- Wake up8:00 Breakfast8:30 TAG (time alone with God)9:00 Club 210:15 Small Groups11:00 Recreation12:00p Lunch1:00 Activities5:00 Clean up5:30 Dinner6:30 Free Time7:00 Club 38:30 Break and Snack time9:00 Night Game9:30 Bonfire10:00 Special Worship11:00 Return to Cabins11:30 Lights Out!

Bible Flashlight Water bottle Casual Clothing Swimsuit (girls 1 piece or 2 piece with a dark shirt) Closed toed shoes/ Tennis shoes Jacket/ Sweatshirt Sleeping bag (or bed sheets/blanket) Pillow Notebook, pen Money for extra spending Toiletries Pajamas Towel Flip Flops to wear in the shower Bug Spray Sunscreen

Note: Each Person is allowed one bag and a sleeping bag/pillow. Bunk beds are provided in cabins

What NOT to Bring Drugs/ Alcohol Tobacco Firearms/ Fireworks Bad Attitude Stuff for pranks Electronic devices-Gameboys, iPad’s, etc. Anything that could get you in TROUBLE!

Middle School Fall Retreat Location Details

We will be staying at the beautiful Timberlake Camp in Millport, AL!

It has a lake open for kayaks and fishing, an arcade room, a pool, 2 ropes course, a Dairy bar, a rock climbing wall, ziplines and more!! We will be staying in their retreat center that houses 40 boys on one side and 40 girls on the other with our meeting room in the middle! You will need to bring your own bedding! The arcade and dairy bar (custom milk shakes and more) will cost additional money. You can send the money with your student or go on their website and set up an account for them that they can use instead!

Directions: Head up highway 31 toward Prattville, merge on to highway 82 towards Tuscaloosa. Continue past Tuscaloosa and turn on to highway 27 north. Head west on highway 96 then turn left onto Leonard rd.

596 Leonard RoadMillport, AL 35576

Supervising Adults & # info

Male Chaperones:Browning Wood-Director of Student Ministries

(706)346-4147Robbie Amunds – Associate Youth Pastor (850)-374-0267Evan Border- Auburn U. (334)-777-8620Justin Higbe – AUM (334)-531-0148

Female ChaperonesKarel Gully- Youth Intern (334)-318-6590Jennifer Aughtman- Children’s Minister (334) 277-3037

Church Office information:Saint James UMC9045 Vaughn RoadMontgomery, AL 36117 334-277-3037

Timberlake info:596 Leonard RoadMillport, AL 35576 205-662-8798