Confirmation Retreat
October 10-12, 2008
Here are some details about the retreat: where we are going, what to bring, emergency phone numbers etc. If you have any further questions, please call Jon Ponders at 678-560-7441.
Where: Camp Winfield!!!! Mt Bethel's own beautiful camp on Lake Burton. The address for Camp Winfield is: 478 Andersonville Lane Clarkesville, GA 30523. The directions to the camp are as follows: Go North on I-85. Merge Left onto 985. This becomes 365 which becomes Hwy 441. Continue North on Hwy 441 into Clayton, GA. Turn Left (West) on Hwy 76 (at light Dairy Queen is on left) for 11.3 miles. Turn Left (South) on Highway 197 for 3.7 miles. Turn Right (West) on Andersonville Ln. (Lake Burton Fish Hatchery is on left) for 1/2 mile.
Important: If you need to leave early or arrive late, you must let us know in advance.
Cost: $150.00- Make checks payable to Mt. Bethel UMC. Please put all forms in an envelope and bring them with you to orientation on September 14th. Scholarships are available if needed.
Emergency Phone #: Camp Winfield 706-376-1412, Jon Ponders? cell phone 706-264-5353.
What to Bring: Bible, sleeping bag or sheets and blanket, pillow, towel, toiletries (toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, soap, etc) confortable clothing (appropriate for a church trip), walking shoes, jacket, rain gear, flashlight, watch.
What not to Bring: Drugs, alchohol, tobacco, lighters, weapons of any kind. Also we recommend that expensive items such as DVD/CD players, i-pods, or cell phones are not brought on the weekend.
Trip Details:
Thursday night, October 9th from 7:00-7:30 all luggage (suitcases and sleeping bags) will be loaded. Please make sure all items are clearly marked with your student?s name. If necessary they may bring one very small carry-on bag and pillow on the bus on Friday.
Friday night, October 10 @6:00- Parents and students meet in the Chancel Choir Room (A18) for a brief meeting and final information before leaving for camp. Turn in all medication at this meeting. Eat dinner before you come. We will leave promptly at 6:30.
Sunday, October 12- We will return to the church at 2:00pm.
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