Retreats

Winter Thaw-A (WT-A)

January 15-17, 2021

Can't bring your group this weekend?
Check Out Winter Thaw-C or Winter Thaw-D.

Teenagers can get bogged down with their current situation in life, that it is all they focus upon, every minute of the day. However, God has a different view of teenagers and their situation because He knows the whole picture. It takes Faith Over Fear to look to the future, and make decisions now, which will impact your future, hopefully for the best.

Speaker:

Rev. Steve Holubec

Steve served 15 years in vocational youth ministry at  E. C. Churches in Leesport, Temple, and Akron Pa. During his time in youth ministry, he served as the E. C. Youth Network chair and chaired the Christian Education committee for the E. C. church. After leaving vocational ministry, Steve was hired by U-GRO Learning Centre’s, where he began as a teacher before being hired as an assistant director in 2018 and became the Director in 2019. Steve has a Masters of Divinity with a focus on Youth Ministry from Evangelical Seminary and a Masters of Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University. He is an avid sports fan and currently resides in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with his wife Lauren and sons Ryan (9) and Eric (6).

Worship Music:

The Beard & Lady

Special COVID-19 Statement

As the virus is still a concern, and information from science and health organizations is still fluid, months before Winter Thaw 2021, it is difficult to provide specifics concerning mitigation policies for January and February. Twin Pines Camp is monitoring guidelines and direction from the Center for Disease Control and directives from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Prior to attending your Winter Thaw retreat, you will be informed of policies in place at that time. Twin Pines Camp wants to provide a safe experience for all who participate in what the ministry has to offer to grow disciples of Jesus.

QUESTIONS: Contact Sam: email ~ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  |  phone/text ~ 570-534-0336

Winter Thaw-C (WT-C)

February 12-14, 2021

Can't bring your group this weekend?
Check Out Winter Thaw-A or Winter Thaw-D.

Teenagers can get bogged down with their current situation in life, that it is all they focus upon, every minute of the day. However, God has a different view of teenagers and their situation because He knows the whole picture. It takes Faith Over Fear to look to the future, and make decisions now, which will impact your future, hopefully for the best.

Speaker:

Rev. Matt Stoltzfus

Matt was born and raised in Lancaster County. He grew up on a farm and was Amish until he was four years old. As a teenager, Matt’s life changed when a friend introduced him to Jesus with an invitation to church.

Matt served as a group leader in LCBC's Student Ministry for 8 years before joining the staff as a Student Ministry Director in 2012. He served on staff at LCBC for 8 1/2 years in varying roles and now works as a regional sales manager for Rohrers Seed Company. Matt and his wife Witney enjoy spending time with their three kids—Connor, Payton, and Isaiah. You’ll find Matt doing projects at home, watching Eagles football or Flyers hockey, and organizing anything that needs organizing.

Worship Music:

On The Way

Special COVID-19 Statement

As the virus is still a concern, and information from science and health organizations is still fluid, months before Winter Thaw 2021, it is difficult to provide specifics concerning mitigation policies for January and February. Twin Pines Camp is monitoring guidelines and direction from the Center for Disease Control and directives from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Prior to attending your Winter Thaw retreat, you will be informed of policies in place at that time. Twin Pines Camp wants to provide a safe experience for all who participate in what the ministry has to offer to grow disciples of Jesus.

QUESTIONS: Contact Sam: email ~ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  |  phone/text ~ 570-534-0336

F. Y. R. E.
Fall Youth Retreat Experience

November 5-7, 2021

Experience:

     -fall at Twin Pines

       -a weekend with friends

         -fun challenges

           -spiritual growth

             -GOD

Two ways to register

Youth Group

Attend F.Y.R.E. as a youth group with all of the retreat elements already planned. Get your group together and fill out the Group Registration form found online. Submit them to Twin Pines with your payment of $115 per person. (See Leader Information packet for more details about the weekend.)

Individually

Attend F.Y.R.E on your own and Twin Pines will provide cabin counselors as supervision. Just fill out the registration form to the left and send it to Twin Pines. Cost: $115. After October 25, $145.

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Retreat Planners

The planning team for this weekend experience is the 2021 Summer Staff Leadership Team.

Arrival & Departure

ARRIVAL November 5 @ 7:00 pm • Registration begins

DEPART November 7 @ 1:00 pm • Retreat concludes

Special COVID-19 Statement

As the virus is still a concern, and information from science and health organizations is still fluid, months before Winter Thaw 2021, it is difficult to provide specifics concerning mitigation policies for January and February. Twin Pines Camp is monitoring guidelines and direction from the Center for Disease Control and directives from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Prior to attending your Winter Thaw retreat, you will be informed of policies in place at that time. Twin Pines Camp wants to provide a safe experience for all who participate in what the ministry has to offer to grow disciples of Jesus.

QUESTIONS: Contact Sam: email ~ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  |  phone/text ~ 570-534-0336

Winter Thaw-A (WT-A)

January 14-16, 2022

Can't bring your group this weekend?
Check Out Winter Thaw-B, Winter Thaw-C, or Winter Thaw-D.

Twin Pines knows it is a challenge to offer a retreat for your youth group and not get distracted by managing details. All you want to do is spend time ministering with your students through relationship building. Twin Pines Camp wants to help you with this challenge. We do the planning and managing of the retreat, so you do not. We secure the speaker and worship music group, plan the activities, feed you, and support you in spending time with your students to minister to them.

The 2022 ’s Winter Thaw theme is It’s Not About You! – Look outward not inward based on Micah 6:8. It is so easy for teens to think about themselves, and not consider those who are in their sphere. Micah 6:8 provides a list of things people ought to do to look outwardly, not inwardly. In a culture which some call narcissistic, how can believers in Jesus act, love, and live differently than their friends?

Speaker:

Rev. Jeff Berger

With over two decades of youth ministry experience, Jeff Berger is now the lead pastor at St. John’s E.C. Church just north of Annville, PA.  He is passionate about presenting God’s Word with integrity and creativity. His desire is to help children, youth, and adults understand and apply God’s Word in everyday living as they grow in their relationship with Jesus.

He is a Board of Directors member and a Junior High Camp director at Twin Pines Camp and an Ambassador with Group Publishing in Loveland, CO. He authored “The Family Devotional Guide to Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park,” published in 2012 by Evergreen Press of Mobile, AL.

Before pastoring at St. John’s, Jeff was a Regional Manager with Operation Christmas Child from 2013-2016 and was the Youth Pastor at Mohn’s Hill Evangelical Congregational Church from 1994-2013 – during which time he spoke to thousands of youth and youth leaders across the country at various workcamps, retreats, conferences, summer camps, and other special events.

Jeff put his faith in Christ as a child at Twin Pines Camp. He lives in Palmyra, PA, and loves the beach, drum corps, Disney parks, and the Dallas Cowboys.

Worship Music:

The Beard & Lady

Special COVID-19 Statement

As the virus is still a concern, and information from science and health organizations is still fluid, months before Winter Thaw 2021, it is difficult to provide specifics concerning mitigation policies for January and February. Twin Pines Camp is monitoring guidelines and direction from the Center for Disease Control and directives from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Prior to attending your Winter Thaw retreat, you will be informed of policies in place at that time. Twin Pines Camp wants to provide a safe experience for all who participate in what the ministry has to offer to grow disciples of Jesus.

QUESTIONS: Contact Sam: email ~ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  |  phone/text ~ 570-534-0336

Winter Thaw-C (WT-C)

February 11-13, 2022

Can't bring your group this weekend?
Check Out Winter Thaw-A, Winter Thaw-B, or Winter Thaw-D.

Twin Pines knows it is a challenge to offer a retreat for your youth group and not get distracted by managing details. All you want to do is spend time ministering with your students through relationship building. Twin Pines Camp wants to help you with this challenge. We do the planning and managing of the retreat, so you do not. We secure the speaker and worship music group, plan the activities, feed you, and support you in spending time with your students to minister to them.

The 2022 ’s Winter Thaw theme is It’s Not About You! – Look outward not inward based on Micah 6:8. It is so easy for teens to think about themselves, and not consider those who are in their sphere. Micah 6:8 provides a list of things people ought to do to look outwardly, not inwardly. In a culture which some call narcissistic, how can believers in Jesus act, love, and live differently than their friends?

Speaker:

Jason Hummel

Jason Hummel has worked with high school students through his local church and with the Navigators ministry for 15 years.  He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Architectural Engineering.  Jason is passionate about missions, both local and abroad, and loves to see youth put their trust in Christ to press into the fullness of life that Jesus promises.  He has been married to his wife Jessica for 11 years and they have a daughter named Bryn.  He loves to play guitar and sports of any kind.

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To attend as an individual, download a brochure and registration form here.

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Special COVID-19 Statement

As the virus is still a concern, and information from science and health organizations is still fluid, months before Winter Thaw 2021, it is difficult to provide specifics concerning mitigation policies for January and February. Twin Pines Camp is monitoring guidelines and direction from the Center for Disease Control and directives from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Prior to attending your Winter Thaw retreat, you will be informed of policies in place at that time. Twin Pines Camp wants to provide a safe experience for all who participate in what the ministry has to offer to grow disciples of Jesus.

QUESTIONS: Contact Sam: email ~ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  |  phone/text ~ 570-534-0336