What's Wintertainment?

It's downhill excitement. It's fireside hangouts. It's fuel for your faith. It's a weekend you won't forget.

The wintry environment is perfect for navigating down snow-covered hills on skis or a snowboard. Maybe a tube run down Bullet or Big Bend is more your speed. Off the hill, you can explore the acre after acre of forest via cross-country skis or snowshoes. After a day in the outdoors, you can grab a gourmet hot chocolate and hang out with friends in front of one of our fireplaces.

Wintertainment campers will be equipped and challenged through Bible teaching during sessions. Trained, mission-driven counselors will lead cabin groups through devotions and cabin activities throughout their time at camp. During free time, campers can take advantage of many fun-filled winter programs areas.

Wintertainment Speaker: Josiah Lewis

Josiah was born in Florida, but raised in Puyallup, Washington where he spent most of his life. His father was a children’s pastor, which lead Josiah (and his five siblings) to be very present and active within the church at a young age. He married his wife, Stephanie, in 2014. In his spare time, Josiah enjoys playing basketball and video games, spending time with friends and family, and is not ashamed to admit he's a die-hard Bears fan.

Josiah interned at his home church in student ministries for two years and then graduated in 2015 with a degree in Church Leadership and Theology from Champion Centre College, WA. For the past three years, he's been a full-time children’s pastor at a church in Tacoma, WA, before accepting the current student ministries position at Alliance Church.

Price: $162/person (scholarships are available)

Here's what a typical day at Wintertainment looks like:

7:00 – Wake Up and Personal Devotions
7:45-9:00 – Breakfast
9:15 – Bible Session 1
10:30-12:00 – Free Time & Planned Activities
12:00-1:00 – Lunch
1:00-5:00 – Free Time & Planned Activities
5:00-6:15 – Dinner
6:00-8:00 – Free Time & Planned Activities
8:30 – Bible Session 2
9:45 – Cabin Devotions
10:30 – Lights Out

Cost - The fee for the weekend camp is $162. Please note that scholarships are available if assistance is needed.

A Note to Parents

Preparation - We aim to provide you with all the information needed to prepare your teen for a great time at camp. If at any time you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Youth Registrar via e-mail or by calling 715-436-7378.

Cabin Arrangements - Forest Springs has cabin clusters created to give male and female campers privacy. To maintain privacy, members of the opposite sex are not allowed in cabin clusters (i.e. male campers are not allowed in female cabin clusters).

Cancellations - They do occur sometimes. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible. Your courtesy may help another camper on a waiting list to be able to attend. However, your registration deposit is not refundable or transferable.

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The Details:

Registration begins at 6 p.m. on January 3th, and camp ends at 11 a.m. on January 5th. Wintertainment is for campers in grades 8-12.

Deposits Are Not Refundable Or Transferable
The $162 fee covers housing, meals, and activities, but does not include equipment rentals. The deposit for Wintertainment is $50. Campers and leaders staying in cabins need to bring their own bedding, pillow, and towels. Linens are provided for leaders staying in Lodge Rooms.

Cabin Buddies
A buddy group consists of your child and one or two other people (close in age and not siblings). BUDDIES MUST REQUEST EACH OTHER for the request to be considered.

Scholarship
Please register your child online with the deposit, and then contact our youth registrar at 715.436.7378 for scholarship needs.

Youth Leaders Note
If you are a youth pastor please call our Youth Registrar by October 7th at 715.436.7378 to reserve spaces for your youth group. Primary youth leaders attend at no cost!
For every 10 kids brought, one additional leader receives 50% off their total. For example, if 30 kids attend, 10 kids x 3 = three 50% discounts. A limited number of Lodge Rooms are available. Leaders may rent available equipment, however, campers have priority on all equipment.

Downhill, Snowboard & Cross-country Rentals
Downhill and cross-country skis, and snowboards are available for rent upon arrival. We cannot guarantee skis or snowboards for everyone. Equipment will be rented on a first-come, first-served basis. You are welcome to bring your own skis or snowboards.

Free Ski & Snowboard Lessons
Free lessons for cross-country, downhill skiing, and snowboarding are required for all beginners. Intermediate and advanced lessons are also available at no charge.

Got a Question For Us?

Feel free to send an email over to Youth Registrar if you have any questions about Wintertainment. You may also give us a call at 715.436.7378 if you’d prefer to speak to us directly.