NEW RESCHEDULED DATE!
February 16-18, 2024 at the Woods in Fredonia, WI
The High School Winter Retreat will be an amazing weekend where you get away, enjoy friends, share in lots of activities, and find time to connect with God. This year’s theme is “Following Jesus in the Wilderness”. There will be lots of wilderness to enjoy like tubing on the snow hill, playing broomball, glow dodgeball, crafting it up, karaoke, and snacks at the canteen. Plus, LOTS of places to keep warm and cozy up by the campfires both indoors and outdoors. There will be opportunities for worship, teaching, and breakouts. We hope you’ll join us!
$225 per student through Dec 13, 2023
$250 per student Dec 13, 2023 –Â Feb 4, 2024
$250 per student Dec 13, 2023 –Â Feb 4, 2024
Registration closes Feb 4 at midnight
Cost includes transportation, all meals, lodging, and activities
Applying for a scholarship? Do that before registering – here
Scholarship Information
At Student Community, we never want your financial needs to keep you from attending an event so we will work with you by offering some assistance. Please note that a downpayment is required even if you receive a scholarship and we are unable to grant full scholarships.
February 23-25, 2024 at Lake Geneva Youth Camp, Lake Geneva, WI
The Middle School Winter Retreat will be an amazing weekend where you get away, enjoy friends, share in lots of activities, and find time to connect with God. There will be opportunities for worship, teaching, and breakouts. We hope you’ll join us!
$225 per student through Jan 24, 2024
$250 per student Jan 24 –Â Feb 14, 2024
$250 per student Jan 24 –Â Feb 14, 2024
Registration closes Feb 14 at midnight
Cost includes transportation, all meals, lodging, and activities
Applying for a scholarship? Do that before registering – here
Scholarship Information
At Student Community, we never want your financial needs to keep you from attending an event so we will work with you by offering some assistance. Please note that a downpayment is required even if you receive a scholarship and we are unable to grant full scholarships.
Contact your StuCo Director
Aurora – Lauren Knautz (laurenknautz@communitychristian.org)
Downers Grove – Garrett Cook (garrettcook@communitychristian.org)
Naperville – Tyler Anstrand (tyleranstrand@communitychristian.org)
Plainfield – Jay Sias (jaysias@communitychristian.org)
Yorkville – Dave Stegall (davestegall@communitychristian.org)
General Questions – Email stuco@communitychristian.org
BLAST is a weekend winter conference for middle school and high school students, designed to lead them to experience Jesus and develop relationships with other students. Students are led through three main worship sessions and one worship night, including live music and agespecific teaching, small group discussion, and relationship building. Blast students are highly encouraged to spend quality time with other students, helping each other discover ways God is growing them to become all He has designed them to be. BLAST is more than just a fun weekend getaway, it’s a life-changing experience that students will talk about for years to come!
Please complete the online scholarship application which can be found here prior to registration. StuCo strives to eliminate financial hurdles, once your application is submitted you will receive communication from your Director.
Costs cover all programming materials, meals, transportation, activities and a special Blast hoodie. All students may bring additional money for the concession stand, extra food truck offerings and our Blast Conference store. An offering will also be taken up at the final session to raise scholarship money for future events.
Please contact your StuCo Director regarding leader roles and opportunities. All leaders will be subject to a background check, and will be responsible for the leader registration fee.
Aurora | Lauren Knautz | 920-973-2293 | laurenknautz@communitychristian.org
Downers Grove | Garrett Cook | 630-818-6903 | garettcook@communitychristian.org
Lincoln Square | Michal White | 919-630-9595 | michalwhite@communitychristian.org
Naperville | Aaron Koehler | 630-951-0202 | aaronkoehler@communitychristian.org
Plainfield | Jay Sias | 815-355-3483 | jaysias@communitychristian.org
Yorkville | Carson Powell | 260-602-2866 | carsonpowell@communitychristian.org
