WINTER RETREAT 2026

WINTER RETREAT 2026

WITNESS

Acts 1:8

GROVE: WINTER RETREAT

Dates + Location + Theme

Located in Goshen, VA, our 2026 ODPC Winter Retreat will be held at Rockbridge Alum Center from December 26, 2026 to December 29, 2026.

Theme:
Last year we learned what it means to in THE FATHER’S HOUSE. Now we are invited to be a WITNESS.

STUDENT REGISTRATION

Retreat Volunteers Needed

Volunteers can directly register under

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

If you are a first time volunteer, after you register a Grove pastor or leader will contact you for further screening.

Please note that not all volunteer registration guarantees your spot as a volunteer. If there is any issues with your registration a Grove pastor will contact you directly. 

ALL Volunteers for the Winter Retreat will be required to complete the full set of background check clearances BEFORE they arrive for the Retreat.

Registration + Forms

Registration will open on Sept 1st and close on November 2nd. Space is limited. If your grade is maxed out, please join our registration

WAITLIST (SEE STUDENT REGISTRATION)

After registering, please check your email for your Liability form. One form for each student. No print or drop off necessary.

Registration Waitlist

Registration now closed for your grade? Get on the WAITLIST HERE (STUDENT REGISTRATION). There is no separate waitlist. Waitlist is built into our registration on Planning Center. Questions? Please reach out to Pastor Paul Nam (paul.nam@odpcec.org)

FAQs

What Should I Pack?

Label all belongings- Include your first and last name on as many belongings as possible (utilize bag tags!). You’d be surprised how many campers bring identical items!

  • Bible, Pen, and Notebook

  • Masks (Recommended)

  • Warm Jacket I Sweaters I Long Pants

  • Clothing for active games & activities

  • Sneakers I Shower Slippers

  • Towel I Toiletries

  • Reusable Water Bottle

  • Sleeping Bag

  • An Open Heart!

Contact the Camp Staff Regarding Medications – If your student needs to take medication daily or has allergies, please note on your registration.

What Not to Pack?

Weapons, Electronics (Portable Cameras are acceptable to Pack), Illegal Substances, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Tobacco, and Smoking devices ( E-Cigarettes, Vapor products, Hookah pens, etc.), Cannabis and cannabis-derived products, including CBD (unless one has proper authorization and documentation from a licensed practitioner). Items for Pranking.

Non-negotiable items on the prohibited items list will result in retreat dismissal. *Please note this list is not exhaustive.

Drop-Off / Pick- Up Time

The EC Gym will open on December 26, at 10:15 AM for Registration. Please bring a packed lunch. Students should NOT leave once checked in and must remain in the EC building until departure. 

Check-in time (Location: EC Gym):To assist with crowd control, our registration period is staggered by Grade.  If your participant has a sibling or you are attending as a Guest with another Student, please arrive during the 2nd Check-In Window Time. 

  • 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM: Grades 7, 9, 11

  • 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM: Grades 8, 10, 12

Arrival at ODPC (December 29): 4:30 PM (Time of Arrival is dependent on Traffic)

Health Guidelines

 

Onsite Attendance Guidelines are made for our student's safety and the safety of others. Please read through these instructions and questions carefully.

***We HIGHLY RECOMMEND all students/volunteers attending this retreat are fully vaccinated, boosted, and have received their flu shots before coming to the retreat.***

Procedures:

  • Wellness screening at the door of registration

  • Face coverings are recommended for all students and staff

  • Cleaning and sanitizing will occur in high-contact areas

  • PPE will be provided in all major meeting areas

  • Doctors/Nurses will be on-site to monitor student’s health

Please answer the following before coming on campus:

  • Have you had difficulty breathing, a high fever, or frequent coughing within the last 48 hours?

  • Have you been in close physical contact in the last 10 days with anyone who is known to have COVID-19?

Prior to coming to retreat, if you have answered "yes" to any of these questions, we ask that you please stay home at this time.