Winter Youth Retreat


​Winter Youth Retreat is a chance for youth groups to spend a weekend learning about God, bonding with each other, and having a blast doing winter activities. Bring both your middle and high school youth groups for an amazing weekend of faith formation, board games, cross-country skiing, and snacking.

Youth of all ages worship through song together, then split into Jr High and High School for age-appropriate sermons.
2027
January 15-17 (MLK Jr. Weekend)
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Registration instructions are at the top of each page of the registration on Camp Brain. 

Worship Leaders

David Kempf

Worship Band
David Kempf lives in Goshen with his wife Krista and their two children. They attend Silverwood Mennonite Church where he enjoys serving on the music teams. By day David gets to put his love of technology to use working in the IT department at Viewrail. In his free time he enjoys playing (and watching) disc golf, playing games, and relaxing around fires. He's excited to be back at Amigo to lead music!

Talashia Yoder 

High School Speaker
Talashia Keim Yoder lives with her husband, Daniel, and their two teenage sons in Goshen, IN. She is a pastor at College Mennonite Church, and one of her side gigs is directing high school theater at Bethany Christian Schools. In her free time, Talashia loves traveling, baking, reading, and having adventures with her family.

Trisha Jo Cousino

Jr High School Speaker
Bio coming soon!

2027 Theme: TBD

2026 Theme: Small Acts of Courage: tiny choices that change the world

Acts of courage can be large (like the famous Anabaptist martyrs) or small (speaking up when someone is getting teased). How did figures from the Bible and throughout Christian history act courageously to change their world, and what lessons can we apply to our daily lives and respond to injustices small and large today?
If you have questions or concerns, contact us via email or phone:
     [email protected]     
     269-651-2811 ext. 103

FAQ's

What sHould i bring to camp?
What to Bring:
  • Warm winter clothing (snow coat, pants & boots)
  • Bedding/sleeping bag and pillow
  • Towel & bathroom items
  • Clothing for warm and cool weather
  • Sturdy/tennis shoes
  • ​Water bottle
  • Bible/notebook
Optional items: 
  • Flashlight
  • Board games
  • Book
​What to Leave Behind:    
  • Food and gum (They attract mice and ants to the cabins, and we will provide plenty of food.)
  • Electronic devices (including cell phones, tablets, ipads, and music playing devices)
  • Cameras (we will upload pictures every day that you will receive access to)
  • Knives, firearms, tobacco, alcohol, other illegal substances
When does the weekend start and end?
You are welcome to come anytime after 7:30 pm on Friday night, then we will close the weekend out at 11 am on Sunday!
What activities will be avaILAble during the weekend
Outdoor Activities:​
  • Broomball
  • Tube run 
  • XC Skiing
  • Disc golf
  • Hiking
Indoor Activities:
  • Foosball
  • Pingpong
  • Carpet ball  
  • Puzzels
  • Crafts
  • Board games
  • Ball sports (Gym)

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