Student Expedition 2023 is here! We can't wait to go on this adventure to summer camp with your student. We will be taking middle schoolers and high schoolers (students who are entering 6th grade through students that have just graduated high school) to Expeditions Unlimited in Baraboo, Wisconsin from Thursday, June 8th - Sunday, June 11th. There are only 200 spots available, 115 for middle school and 85 for high school. Spots are filling up fast so don’t delay registering your student!

At camp, we’ll be focusing on this key verse: “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭1‬ ‭NLT‬‬ God is sovereign over all things. He has the authority, power, and wisdom to do all that He pleases. Every part of God's creation—all places, events, people, situations, and even Satan—is under God's sovereign will and rule. God is sovereign over our daily lives and future plans, faults, and weaknesses. God is sovereign over our idols; sports, social media, video games, and dating relationships. God is sovereign over our reputation. 

Gideon is a man of the Old Testament that is often underestimated. Like Gideon, we are an unfinished product. God is not looking for the best qualities and the most accolades. He is seeking those who, like Gideon, are regular people laboring for Christ in their daily lives. Having a relationship with God is the only way we can grow and strengthen our faith.

Thursday June 8th
4:00pm - 4:15pm - Arrive at Mission Church (Please eat before you arrive, you can bring snacks for the bus ride.)
4:45pm - Departure
8:00pm - Arrive at Students Expeditions, Baraboo WI
8:00pm - Cabin assignments and pizza for dinner
9:00pm - Chapel
11:00pm - In cabins
12:00pm - Lights out

Friday, June 9th
7:00am - Morning devotional and get ready for the day 
8:15am - Breakfast
8:45am - Depart for the Oasis 
10:00am - Arrive at the Oasis
12:00pm - Lunch
3:00pm - Depart from the Oasis
4:15pm - Arrive back at camp and get ready for the evening
5:30pm - Dinner and free time
8:00pm - Chapel and small group
10:00pm - Gym games and campfire 
11:00pm - In cabins 
12:00pm - Lights out

Saturday, June 10th
7:00am - Morning devotional and get ready for the day 
8:15am - Breakfast
9:00am - Students choose their adventure for the day (see below)
5:30pm - Dinner and free time
8:00pm - Chapel and small group
10:00pm - Gym games and campfire
11:00pm - In cabins
12:00pm - Lights out

Sunday, June 11th
7:00am - Morning devotional and get ready for the day 
8:15am - Breakfast
9:00am - Chapel
10:00am - Devils Lake for baptisms
12:00pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Departure 
3:30pm - Parents of campers gather at Mission Church for the closing session
4:30pm - Students arrive at Mission Church
4:30pm - Closing session

Students will choose which package they want a week before the trip.

Package 1:
10:00am - 2:00pm - Rock climbing
2:30pm - Mountain biking OR Paintball OR Ninja Course

Package 2:
10:00am - Mountain Biking OR paintball 
2:00pm - Ninja Course 

Package 3:
10:00am - Ninja Course
2:00pm - Axe throwing, archery, pamper pole 

A large variety of crafting items will be available during the afternoon session. Students are able to miss their afternoon session to craft.

Here’s some photos of the adventures we’ll be taking this summer!

We’re adding a special aspect of camp for the class of 2023: Who Before Do.

Jon Peacock is going to help our seniors pre-decide who they will be in college. Research tells us that the first 48 hours determine the next 4 years. At camp, students will create a personal manifesto of who they will be. 

• Bible, notepad, and pen

• Sleeping bag and pillow

• Sweatshirt/fleece jacket/coat

• Raincoat

• 2-3 changes of clothes (shorts, pants, t-shirts)

• Long pants/longer shorts for rock climbing

• Underwear

• One-piece bathing suit

• Shoes for indoor activities

• Gym shoes/hiking shoes for the challenge course and rock climbing

• Sleeping attire

• Beach towel

• Shower towel

• Toiletries: soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush, lip balm, etc.

• Water bottle

• Flashlight

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Bug spray

• Drawstring bag

• Money for concessions

• Phone (read phone policy below)

• Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, e-cigs, vapes

• Firearm or fireworks

• Clothing with vulgar slogans

• Prank or gag items

• Weapons of any kind

• Tablets

• Game systems

• A bad attitude

Your student will be away for 3 days at Student Expedition. Our hope and prayer is that your student will be able to unplug from their usual routines, fully immerse themselves at camp, and experience all that God has in store for them. We know cell phones can be a huge disruption and distract kids from completely enjoying their experience. For that reason, each student will be asked to turn in all electronic devices such as cell phones, iPads, Nintendo Switch, etc. at check-in. You as a family can choose not to bring it, but all electronic devices will be kept at the church and returned when we get back from our trip. We will have a photographer with us and they will capture pictures and videos so that students have memories to look back on from the trip!

Every adult leader will have their phone and students can request a phone call whenever they’d like to call home. If an emergency arises and you need to reach your student you can call either Joe Stephens at (708) 244-0860 or Jessica Bowman at (630) 229-3330.

This is a zero-tolerance policy. If your student is caught with electronics they will be sent home.

Camp costs $250 and covers all of your food for three days, transportation to and from camp, lodging, the Oasis, off-site, and on-site adventures! A payment plan is available. $125 is due upon registration and the remaining $125 is due by June 8th.