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Student Winter Retreat


We are excited to announce Student Ministry's first Winter Retreat! This is going to be an incredible weekend for students as we make our way to Camp Shamineau on January 16th through the 18th. Camp Shamineau is located in Motley, Minnesota which is approximately two and a half hours away from Cities Church. 

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In addition to great worship and messages grounded in the Bible, students will also get to partake in: 

  • Horse trail rides

  • High ropes course

  • Zip line

  • NEW static ropes course

  • Indoor climbing wall

  • Tournament Games ––Volleyball, Dodgeball, and Broomball

  • Rifle Range (Students may participate in airsoft battles but cannot bring their own airsoft equipment. They must use what Camp Shamineau supplies.)

  • Tubing/sledding (Depends upon snow)

  • Campfire Donuts (Delicious treats that students can make during free time)

  • Leather Shop (An activity where students can make projects out of leather)

Whether you have already been to Student Ministry events or this would be your first one, we would love for you to join us on January 17th-19th for this retreat!

Times:
On Friday, January 16th, we will all meet at Cities Church at 4:30 PM. Parents or guardians may drop off their kids at that time, and the Student Ministry Leaders and chaperones will carpool the crew to Camp Shamineau. We will return to Cities Church on Sunday, the 18th between 3:00 and 3:30 PM.

Location:
Camp Shamineau: 2345 Ridge Rd, Motley, MN 56466. Click the link to view Camp Shamineau's website: Student Winter Retreat

What to Bring:

  • Pillow and sleeping bag or sheets/blankets, towels

  • Warm clothes

  • Athletic cloths for indoor games

  • Toiletries

  • Flashlight, Bible, Student Ministry Notebook

  • Extra cash for lunch on Sunday (It is not provided by Shamineau on Sunday) or anything else. 

Food:
Camp Shamineau will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday; and breakfast on Sunday. On Friday, consider eating an early dinner or grabbing something to go as we are going straight to Shamineau from Cities. Additionally, make sure to have some extra money for the trip back on Sunday. We will be stopping for lunch on the way back. 
Please indicate through the registration if you have food restrictions. Camp Shamineau has gluten-free and dairy-free options. 

Cost
$190 per student.
(Scholarships available––reach out to Student Ministry Coordinator, Tommy Kraemer (tommy@citieschurch.com).

Miscellaneous
Further details will be emailed once your registration is complete. If you have further questions, check out the Student Winter Retreat webpage. Otherwise, email Tommy Kraemer at tommy@citieschurch.com. 

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