Converge Winter Retreat
February 28 - March 2
Life change happens at Winter Retreat! Join us February 28-March 2 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!
PRICING
The cost for Winter Retreat includes: transportation, lodging, meals, and activities for two nights and three days.
REGISTRATION PAYMENT DEADLINES
Day 1 registration opens at 8:00pm on October 9th
Early Bird registration runs October 10th thru November 6th
Regular Price registration is November 7th thru December 18th
Registration will officially close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, December 18.
ALL payments are due in full by Friday, February 7, 2025
FAQ
When will we be departing and returning?
Departure
Where: Worship Center – Student Ministry Center
When: Friday, February 28 at 4:30pm
Arrival
Where: Worship Center Parking Lot
When: Sunday, March 2 at 2:00pm
Medication?
All medications, prescriptions, and over-the-counter drugs must be brought in the original bottle to the retreat nurse at check-in on Friday.
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, electronic devices, 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 retreat – what are my options?
We don’t want finances to stand in the way of your son/daughter coming to retreat! We have payment plans and scholarships available based upon need. Click the link below for the financial aid application.
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.
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.
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.