Saturday, January 16, 2010

Winter Youth Retreat has been Rescheduled!

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The Presbytery of Des Moines invites youth (grades 6-12) and leaders to a Winter Youth Retreat Feb. 5-6, 2010 at Union Park Presbyterian Church, 1307 Thompson Ave., Des Moines, IA 50316.

The Winter Youth Retreat will include group activities and social time for the youth starting Friday evening at 7 p.m. On Saturday, we’ll be tubing and sledding at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, 4051 Dean Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317. Kids can be picked up at Sleepy Hollow at 2 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. Youth participants must have their parents signature on the liability release form in order to participate. Saturday’s breakfast and lunch are included.

Who will be there?
6th-12th graders, youth leaders and pastors, others by arrangement only.

When does it happen?
Friday, February 5th – 7 p.m. Registration
Saturday, February 6th – 2 p.m. Close

Where is it?
Union Park Presbyterian Church
1307 Thompson Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50316
515-266-4700

Don’t bring:
Valuables including: electronic devices, rollerblades, skateboards, personal stereos, alcohol or drugs.

Things to bring:
  • Sleeping bag/Pillow

  • Toiletries including toothbrush/toothpaste, etc.

  • Coat/Hat/Gloves

  • Snowpants/long underwear

  • Flashlight

  • A change of clothes or dress in layers

  • Snacks/beverages to share

  • Bible

  • Registration/Permission Form

  • Liability Release Wavier
Registration forms:
Participants must complete the registration/permission form and the liability release wavier prior to the event. These can be downloaded online. Send completed forms to:

Dennis Britson, Moderator
1110 E. 6th St. #12
Des Moines, IA 50316
515-988-1360

Scholarships are available!
A limited number of $15 scholarships are available on a first-come first-served basis. Please note on your registration form if you are in need.

Note to leaders…

If you are sending in registrations for a group, or are planning to bring registrations to the retreat, please let Dennis Britson know the number of participants so the proper quantity of materials can be ordered.

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