We are so excited to invite you to our Winter Retreat in Hudson FL, at the Word of Life Pursuit Camp on February 20-22!

This is a weekend retreat is available for any student who is in 8th grade or higher. The goal of the camp is focused on spiritual growth, awesome activities, and fellowship with other youth! Students will attend services, small groups, team building activities, fun games and amenities. We will be sleeping in Cabins with our group and leaders.

There is a base cost for registration with options of "Add-Ons" that are option but encouraged.

We will be traveling together via bus from the Church on Friday afternoon and returning Sunday afternoon. 

There will be a WAIVER and ELECTRONIC HEALTH FORM that will be emailed to you after registration and needs to be completed 2 weeks before camp.

If you have any specific questions that are not listed below please EMAIL US

- Pastor Niles

___________________

Information Packet (provided by Word of Life)
Go-Kart Waiver

__________________________________________________________
Below are some of the details listed on Word of Life's Website about the camp:

Activities:

PROGRAM GAMES

• Throughout the weekend, our Program Team will host incredible activities and games that will engage your campers in high-energy competition.

CLIMBING TOWER

• Test your limits on our 47 ft climbing tower! There are three levels of difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert. Finish off the experience with a trip down the zipline!

HIGH ROPES COURSE

• Attached to the climbing tower are several high ropes elements, including a leap of faith.

LOW ROPES COURSE

• Work on your team-building skills by assembling a team to tackle the low ropes course.

SPORTS TOURNAMENTS

• Several sports are available throughout the day including Basketball, Volleyball, Gaga Ball, Dodgeball, and Soccer.

SWIMMING POOL

• After a long day of activities, you can kick back and cool off in our swimming pool.

XAVANTE NINJA WARRIOR

• Come test your Ninja Warrior skills on our obstacle challenge course.

AXE THROWING

• Test your skills, throw axe’s and compete against your friends to see who is the best!

PEDAL CARTS

• Take a couple laps around the circle while riding in style in our pedal carts. This activity is great for all ages!

PAINTBALL ($15 EXTRA)

• Get your team together or go solo and go head-to-head in our paintball battlefield course.

Silent Disco ($5 EXTRA)

• Enjoy a night time Silent Disco with music, lights, and tons of dancing! 

PIZZA NIGHT ($10 EXTRA)

• Campers will have the opportunity to purchase pizza that will be delivered to their cabins at in-dorms.

BIKE TRAIL RIDES ($10 EXTRA)

• Take a trail ride on a Fat Bike! These bikes make for a great experience when riding on rough trails and exploring through the wooded trails.

GO KARTS ($20 EXTRA)

• Take a spin in our Hammerhead 2-seater go karts! This incredible experience starts by getting to your vehicle as you review some basics before driving out to the course together. Then hang on tight as you take a trail ride through the woods and around the swamp. Finish your experience at our wide-open Dirt Track where you can kick things up a notch as you race around the circle!

Hammerhead GTS150 – Large Kart – Ages 16+

• GTS150 operators must be 16+ (passengers 12+) years of age and will operate under the supervision of our Camp Crew. All operators and passengers under the ages of 18 will be required to have a signed waiver on file from their parent or guardian to participate. Blank waivers can be found at wol.is/pursuit and will also be offered at Camp Registration at the Activities Table.
  • Driver $20
  • Passenger (Sign-up at registration) $20

_________

FAQ:

CAMPERS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES

(Gluten, dairy, peanut, etc.)

Please send an email to flregistrar@wol.org to receive an Allergen Guide that contains our menu and food ingredients.
For campers with severe allergies, we suggest they bring their own food, because we cannot guarantee there will be no cross-contamination. We will have a dedicated refrigerator for campers in which they may store any food they would like to bring that would help ensure they have enough of the right kind of food. Many gluten-free items are available, and a fresh salad is available at any dinner meal. Campers are encouraged to have their counselors check with the chefs concerning optional menu items at each meal.

What are the cabin facilities like?

Campers sleep on bunk beds in air-conditioned cabins with bathroom facilities inside each cabin. Each room houses 10 campers and 2 counselors. Groups are automatically housed together as much as possible unless requested otherwise. When a large group exceeds the cabin size, they will be housed by age unless requests are made.

What is the food like?

The food served at camp is the finest quality and is prepared under strict supervision. A well-balanced diet is planned for each day. Campers are served family style and are free to eat as much as they desire. Optional sandwiches and cereal is available at each meal. Candy and snacks are available at the Snack Shack. Campers are also welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks.

Can I call my camper?

Please limit calls to campers for emergencies only. The Camp Office can be reached by calling 727.379.5600. A message will be taken, your camper will be informed, and they may return your call. No calls after 10:00 PM unless it is an extreme emergency. Campers may not have cell phones at camp.

Who are the counselors?

Pastor Niles Parker and other leaders will be attending with the students as well as the counseling staff at Pursuit Camp is of the highest caliber. They have been carefully selected and specially trained. Each counselor is a student at Word of Life Bible Institute, filled with extensive training in the Bible and camp ministry.

_____

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Our goal is to prepare a program that will be exciting for each camper who joins us. While the final details of this program are subject to change until just before camp, we can give you a general picture of what a typical weekend will look like. The following elements will be part of each day at Pursuit Camp:

Friday:

• Registration
• Dinner
• Youth Leader Meeting
• Program Game
• Session #1
• Free Time / Cookout
• Penguin Slide
• In Cabins

Saturday:

• Breakfast
• Session #2
• Quiet Time
• Seminars
• Lunch
• Free Time
• Tournaments
• Dinner
• Leaders Meeting • Session #3
• Team Competition • Program Element • Free Time
• In Cabins

Sunday:

• Cabin Cleanup • Breakfast
• Session #4
• Quiet Time
• Lunch / Checkout

_________________________________________________________

PACKING LIST:

FOR MEETINGS

Bible 
Notepad 
Pen or Pencil

BEDDING

Sheets
Sleeping Bag
Pillow

TOILETRIES

Toothbrush & Toothpaste Hair Brush
Shampoo & Conditioner Soap
Towels

CLOTHES

Casual/Warm Clothes
Jeans
Sneakers
Swimsuit or Clothes for the Penguin Slide Gym Clothes and shoes

EXTRAS

Flashlight 
Spending money
Water Bottle

WHAT NOT TO BRING

No Immodest Clothes
No Short Shorts or Mini Skirts

No Electronic Devices
(Phones, tablets, music players, game systems, etc.)

No Cigarettes or Vapes No Contraband (Knives, weapons, etc.)

Make sure the camper’s name is on every item they bring to camp, including clothing. Any clothing that does not meet the above standards will not be permitted. Do not bring any items that are valuable/ heirlooms, etc.

Please do not bring cell phones, music/media players, laptops, iPads, iPods, knives, gaming devices, books, magazines, e-readers, etc.