On December 30th – January 2nd all youth, in grades 6th – 12th, are invited to attend the Encounter Winter Retreat! This year’s theme is THE TAKEOVER! Our hope is for every student to have a life-changing encounter with God. Through worship, powerful preaching and fun, students will discover what it means to let God take over their lives which will in turn take over a city for JESUS!
THE TAKEOVER
Register & Sponsor
TO REGISTER
Click the link below to register today! Registration deposit is $100.
TO SPONSOR A STUDENT
Regular pricing for a student to attend is $335. Follow the link below to our “Give” page to give online. From there, select “Youth Encounter Retreat” in the drop down menu.
FAQS
WHO?
All Jr. High and Sr. High youth (6th grade – 12th grade)
WHERE?
Silver Birch Ranch in White Lake, Wisconsin
N6120 Sawyer Lake Rd, White Lake, WI 54491
(Transportation will be provided.)
WHAT?
Encounter Youth Winter Retreat lasts four days and three nights and will radically change your life. There will be indoor activities as well as outdoor snow activities – come prepared! Activities include climbing facilities, tubing, sledding, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, ice skating, hockey, and much more!
WHEN?
December 30, 2025 – January 2, 2026
HOW MUCH?
There is a $100 non-non-refundable deposit to secure your spot! (Due at time of registration).
Early Bird Pricing: November 11th – November 29th: $300
Regular Pricing: December 4th- December 20th: $335
*Please note that the registration deadline is December 20th*
If you wish to apply for a scholarship, the requirement is to register and submit a $100 deposit for your youth. Once you register your youth, you will have access to the scholarship form. Please note, scholarships are not guaranteed and are fulfilled by need and while funds are available. The deadline to apply is December 12th.
WHAT TO BRING?
Warm clothes, lots of socks, warm jacket, hat, scarf, gloves, Bible, pen, toiletries, extra shoes, bedding, pillow, towel.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Students need to bring lunch money for the ride there and back, and can bring additional spending money for the snack shop. We recommend $25 for lunches, and no more than $50 additional dollars for the snack shop.
MEDICATION
All prescription medications MUST be turned in at registration. (Please do not send your youth with common over the counter medicine like ibuprofen, benadryl, etc. as the nurse will supply these if needed) All medicine will be distributed by our camp nurse. ALL MEDICATION MUST BE BROUGHT IN ITS ORIGINAL BOTTLES/PRESCRIPTION WITH THE STUDENTS NAME, MED. NAME, DOSE, ETC. Please refer to Medical Release, located on the registration page, for more information.
Location
Silver Birch Ranch in White Lake, Wisconsin
N6120 Sawyer Lake Rd, White Lake, WI 54491
