Our ODPC Winter Retreat is open to all 7th Graders to 12th Graders students. We ask that non ODPC members please wait to apply one week AFTER Sept 1st.

Secure Your Spot - You can expect high demands on these first-come-first-serve Winter Retreat spots, so please be sure to register early. The registration period will be from Sept 1st to November 1st for $170 per student. If you are in need of Financial Assistance, please contact a grove pastor.

We are looking for member of ODPC (18 and over) to help volunteer for our retreat. The areas of need are kitchen crew, counselors, and co-counselors.

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. 

Background checks will be conducted for all volunteers.

When are the Training Dates? 

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.

• November 22, 2026 @ SMC I 1 PM - 3pm

• December 21, 2026 @SMC I 1 PM - 3pm

For registrations that are currently "sold out", please add yourself to the waitlist.

The registration deadline for the Retreat is November 1st.

If you need to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, the deadline is December 1st.

Refunds will not be given after the registration cancellation deadline has passed.

Yes, at the end of your registration page you may apply the discount code: "WITNESS26" to receive $10 off per sibling.

All those attending Winter Retreat will be required to fill out the younglife on Jotform.

Due to increased number of participants, we will NOT be accepting emailed or paper forms.

Your Retreat Registration is NOT complete until this form is received.

Do Bring:

• Bible, Pen, and Notebook

• Warm Jacket / Sweater

• Clothing for active games & activities

• Toiletries

• Towels

• Shower slippers

• Sneakers

• Reusable Water Bottle

• Sleeping Bag/Blanket (labeled)

• An Open Heart!

Do Not Bring:

• Weapons

• Ipads, laptops, iPods, mp3 players, tablets, phones, etc.

• Valuables (Jewelry, watches, etc.)

• 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)

• Electronics (*Except for a portable camera; however, does not include cell phones)

• Items for Pranking

*Please note this list is not exhaustive and all questions should be directed to a grove pastor.

We will have onsite certified medical care throughout camp. Please be sure to include any information that will be important for us to know when filling out your medical history form.

If medication needs to be given, or there is a special circumstance our medical staff needs to be aware of, you will be able to meet with our medical team during the morning of check-in.

Please bring all medication in its original container. All medication should be in a Ziploc bag clearly marked with the Full Name, DOB, and Emergency Contact.

Any type of behavior that is deemed to be detrimental in any way to the health, well-being, safety, or reputation of him/herself or anyone else will be dismissed from Summer Retreat. Parents will be required to pick up their students if they are dismissed. Volunteers will be immediately dismissed.

-Physical, Verbal, Emotional, or mental abuse of another person will not be tolerated

-Any form of sexual misconduct will not be tolerated

-Foul or Offensive talk or behavior will not be tolerated

-Any form of gossip will not be tolerated

-Non-negotiable items (i.e. illegal substances, alcohol, weapons, e-cigarettes, CBD, etc.) on the prohibited items list will result in retreat dismissal.

Please email or questions regarding the registration process or with any Planning Center issues.

Want to listen to the Retreat Playlist? Listen to the RETREAT PLAYLIST (COMING SOON)