Converge Winter Retreat

Converge (7th-12th Grade) is going to Winter Retreat!

Life change happens at Winter Retreat! Join us January 16-18 for an overnight retreat at Camp Orchard Hill in Dallas, PA, for a time of building relationships with faith-filled friends and going after God. It’s one of Converge’s biggest event of the year. You do not want to miss it!

REGISTRATION PAYMENT DEADLINES

Day 1 registration opens on October 22; cost is $190
Early Bird registration runs October 23 through November 19; cost is $215
Regular registration runs November 2 through December 17; cost is $235

Registration will officially close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, December 17
ALL payments are due in full by Wednesday, December 17

FAQ

When will we be departing and returning?

Departure to camp

Where: Worship Center – Student Ministry Center
When: Friday, January 16 at 4:30pm

Return from camp

Where: Worship Center Parking Lot
When: Sunday, January 18 at 4:00pm

Medication?

All medications, prescriptions, and over-the-counter drugs must be brought in the original bottle to the retreat nurse at check-in at departure.

What do I pack?

Bible, notebook, pen, flashlight, sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, deodorant, towel, shower shoes, warm clothes, jacket, gloves, hat, boots, spending money for the gift shop & snack shop.

What not to bring?

Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, fireworks, firearms, knives, matches, lighters, headphones, axe body spray, headphones.

What’s up with electronics?

We have a no cell phone policy at retreat. This policy exists to help cultivate healthy relationships between students and leaders while at retreat. If you want to take photos we encourage you to bring a disposable camera or find our photographers throughout the weekend!

I’m not sure if I can afford the cost for summer camp – what are my options?

We don’t want finances to stand in the way of your son/daughter coming to summer camp! We have payment plans and scholarships available based upon need. Click the link below for the financial aid application.

Can my son/daughter request to be in a cabin with specific friends and/or leaders?

Yes! There is space on the registration form for friend and leader requests. We will do our very best to assure each student gets at least one of their requests.

Who are the adult leaders? Can parents come as leaders?

Our leaders are all adult volunteers who have gone through the extensive Worship Center Student Ministries volunteer onboarding process, which includes an FBI background check, fingerprinting, staff interview, orientation, and training. Anyone interested in coming as a leader can contact Cooper at cooperm@worshipcenter.org.

What Paperwork is required?

WC Release Form

All students attending will need a Worship Center Release Form for the 2024-2025 school year.  If  you have not completed a form this school year you can access the form by clicking on the button below.

COH Registration

All students attending must complete the Camp Orchard Hill (COH) registration; this link will be emailed once Worship Center has processed your registration form.