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Winter Teen Retreat
Experience A Winter Wonderland
Discover How Teen Youth Groups Embrace Faith & Fun at SpringHill Christian Retreat.
Teen Winter Retreat Programming
At SpringHill, we understand your desire to help your teens strengthen their relationship with Jesus.
That’s why we listened to youth leaders so closely.
We’ve created a dynamic winter retreat specifically for middle and high school teens to help you extend your reach and strengthen your ministry. It is a place where they can set aside the things of the world and discover the Love God has for them in an intentional weekend.
Experience the ultimate winter adventure at SpringHill Camps’ Winter Teen Retreat!
SpringHill experiences encourage teens to come as they are.
To put down their phones and electronic devices and hear the Word of God.
To step out of their comfort zones and a world that judges them for imperfections and fall in love with the Gospel of Christ.
To hear God whisper, “You are enough as you are!”
Things to Know
Dates
Jan 9–11, 2026: Grades 6–12
Jan 16–18, 2026: High School Only
Jan 23–25, 2026: Grades 6–12
Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026: Grades 6–12
Feb 6–8, 2026: Middle School Only
Feb 13–15, 2026: Grades 6–12
Feb 20–22, 2026: Grades 6–12
Who
6th-12th grade church groups and their leaders.
Price
All inclusive includes bunk-style housing, delicious meals, fun activities, and worship sessions.
Register Here
Students: $199
Leaders: $175
Housing
Comfortable lodging includes bunk-style cabins. Adult leaders and youth leaders stay with students, and boys and girls sleep in separate cabins.
Bring
Please bring your own sleeping items for your comfort: pillows, blankets, etc.
We Do It All For You.
We include all the programming, housing, meals, and fun so you and your youth leaders have the time and space to connect with your teens and discuss Biblical truths that can transform their lives.
SpringHill teen retreats include large group sessions, a live band, and a featured speaker. Teens also spend the weekend engaging in fun activities like snow tubing, ice skating, a ropes course, laser tag, paintball, and swimming in an indoor heated pool.
Winter Retreat Dates
| Jan 9-11 | Middle & High School | Grades 6-12 | $199/student $175/leader |
Speaker: Brian Ball |
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| Jan 16-18 | High School Only | Grades 9-12 | $199/student $175/leader |
Speaker: Drew Vos |
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| Jan 23-25 | Middle & High School | Grades 6-12 | $199/student $175/leader |
Speaker: Tim Bassett |
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| Jan 30-Feb 1 | Middle & High School | Grades 6-9 | $199/student $175/leader |
Speaker: Justin Warns |
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| Feb 6-8 | Middle School Only | Grades 6-12 | $199/student $175/leader |
Speaker: Ada/Connection Pointe Middle School |
Registration Closed |
| Feb 13-15 | Middle & High School | Grades 6-12 | $199/student $175/leader |
Speaker: Kelsey Jenny |
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| Feb 20-22 | Middle & High School | Grades 6-12 | $199/student $175/leader |
Speaker: TBD |
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Brian Ball
Family Team Lead at Chapel Pointe
Brian grew up in Chattanooga, TN, attended Lee University, played basketball, and graduated with a degree in Math Education. After 10 years in education, the Lord called him to full-time ministry. He now leads kids, students, and young adult ministry at Chapel Pointe. He is married to Bethany and has three children. He enjoys woodworking and cheering for the Tennessee Volunteers.
Eric Palmer
Connections & Young Adults Director, Chapel Pointe Church
By the age of nine, Eric had lost both parents and was adopted by his grandparents. He faced further loss at twenty. Through Scripture, he found strength and has served in full-time ministry since 2013, focusing on raising courageous young men and women rooted in God’s Word.
Josh Peterson
Lead Pastor, Great Lakes Church
Josh is the Lead Pastor of Great Lakes Church. With 15+ years in church leadership, he has a passion for serving others and helping them grow in faith. He is a proud father of four sons and enjoys family adventures and community engagement.
Justin Warns
Lead Pastor at Kensington Church
Justin Warns has been in ministry for over 25 years. He is passionate about seeing people transformed by Jesus. Married to Jenny, they have four children. He enjoys family activities, soccer, and card games.
Kelsey Jenny
Speaker
I’m Jenney, a joyful Young Life staff member in Michigan for over 20 years, passionate about helping others see God’s love in both the blessings and the mess of life. I’m a certified Spiritual Director, Enneagram Practitioner, and seminary student pursuing Spiritual Formation. Outside of ministry, I’m a proud Goldendoodle mom who loves animals, black coffee, scarves, long walks, laughter, and plenty of peanut butter, hummus, guacamole, and good company.
Drew Vos
SITE STUDENT DIRECTOR, HUDSONVILLE
I live to help all people discover and pursue a relationship with Jesus Christ. I have a specific passion to help middle school and high school students successfully cope through crucial times of character development. I try to use all that God has given me and prepared for me to give to others and serve a kingdom that is unlike any other. I’m driven and determined to help people find real peace and give them hope.
Tim Bassett
Student Ministries Pastor, Crossroads Bible Church
Tim leads student ministries with a heart for the next generation. He has a diverse background in education, athletics, counseling, and ministry. He is committed to helping students grow in faith and discover their gifts. Tim and his wife live in West Michigan and enjoy sports and outdoor adventures.
Winter Teen Retreat Promo Material
We make it EASY to promote your Winter Teen Retreat with everything you need at your fingertips! Our user-friendly and downloadable promotional materials make it easy to communicate with parents so you can focus on preparing your group for a weekend filled with exciting activities, meaningful connections, and a deeper relationship with Jesus.
Where They Play!
Don’t Let the Fun Fool You.
Every experience is designed to connect your students with either you, each other, or God.
During their weekend adventure, they will engage in both indoor and outdoor fun.
Outdoor Fun
- Tubing Hill
- Ice Skating
- Broomball
- Paintball
- Axe Throwing
- Laser Tag
Indoor Fun
- Indoor Pool
- High ropes course
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Dodgeball
- Arcade
- Crate Stacking
- Escape Room
- Crafts & Tie Dye
Where They Sleep
Comfortable lodging includes bunk-style cabins. Adult leaders and youth leaders stay with students, and boys and girls sleep in separate cabins.
WHERE THEY EAT
Your winter retreat includes delicious buffet-style meals in our comfortable dining space.
Our staff prepares a wide range of foods for each meal to accommodate varied food preferences and dietary restrictions.
Where and How They Worship
Our spacious meeting hall can accommodate ministry events with a live band and a featured speaker who relates to teens through Biblically-rooted theology.
Small group discussions in smaller meeting spaces allow youth leaders to help students understand and apply the messages to their personal lives.
Don’t let finances keep your child from experiencing camp!
At SpringHill, we want every child to experience Christ through camp, regardless of socio-economic conditions.
Due to generous donations, we are able to offer partial scholarships based on financial need.
Applications are considered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Ministry Events for a Typical Day
*Daily events could change due to weather, accessibility, safety, or scheduling needs.
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Friday
6:00 – 8:00 pm Check-in/ open Gym & Game room
6:30 – 8:30 pm Pizza Dinner (optional)
7:00 – 9:45 pm Open Activities
9:15 – 9:45 pm Leader Meeting
10:00 – 11:15 pm Large GroupSession
11:15 – 12:15 am Small Group Discussions
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Saturday
8:00 – 10:00 am Breakfast Rotations
8:00 – 10:00 am Broomball Competition
10:15 – 11:30 am Large Group Session
11:30 – 12:00 pm Small Group Discussions
12:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch Rotations
12:30 – 4:15 pm Open Activities
1:30 – 3:30 pm Dodgeball Tournament
3:00 – 4:30 pm Broomball Semi-finals
4:30 – 5:45 pm Large Group Session
5:45 – 6:30 pm Small Group Discussions
6:30 – 8:30 pm Dinner Rotations
8:00 – 10:00 pm Volleyball Tournament
8:00 – 12:00 am Open Activities
10:00 – 10:30 pm Late Night Snack
10:00 – 11:00 pm Karaoke
10:00 – 12:00 am Basketball Tournament
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Sunday
8:00 – 10:00 am Breakfast Rotations
8:30 – 9:30 am Broomball Finals
10:00 – 11:15 am Large Group Session
11:15 – 12:00 pm Small Groups
12:00 – 1:30 pm Lunch Rotations
2:00 pm Departure
The SpringHill Way
God Immersed
Recognizing that it is God through Christ who works to change the lives of young people, not our programming and planning.
Embracing
Being a welcoming place for all kinds of young people regardless of where they are spiritually, physically, emotionally, or socio-economically.
Innovative
Specifically designing our programs, facilities, and activities to be creative, relevant, fun, and challenging experiences that kids typically do not have available at home
Integrated
Making no distinction between faith and fun to help kids discover spiritual truth inside everyday experiences.
People
Inspired, trained, and professional staff and volunteers who fulfill our mission and vision in alignment with our core values.
Community-focused
Everything at SpringHill happens within small communities that facilitate and enhance relationship.
How To Register Your Group
Fill out the form below to start reserving spots for your group or to get more information!
We will reach out and provide more information and a follow up email with your churches registration link and camper code!
Send the link and code to your youth groups parents to have them register their student! No hassle on your end, we handle it all after that!
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