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NOVEMBER 8 - 10, 2025

The Koinonia Retreat will include students from around the state being in Fellowship with one another and learning and growing together as a community of believers. This weekend will be unforgettable! Teens will deepen their faith, build community, and enjoy camp favorites like color wars, inflatables, sticker exchanges, small groups, free time, and new surprises. We have four worship services that are focused on our hunger and thirst for community, forging bonds, facing challenges, and building bridges. This is a can’t-miss event. But don't take our word for it, the pictures say it all!

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

Where?

Warren Willis Camp & Retreat Center

4990 Picciola Rd, Fruitland Park, FL 34731

 

What Do I Need to Complete My registration?

  1. An updated notarized medical release form

  2. Camp waiver

  3. $225.00

*All are due by Sunday, October 18

 

How Do We Get to Camp?

We have a charter bus company (Alpha Transportation) that is responsible for transporting our group and leaders safely to and from our destination.

 

Will There Be a Dinner Stop on Friday Night?

No stops. Please bring an easy to eat snack/meal/lunch for the bus ride to the retreat. A bathroom will not be available on the bus. We are required to keep trash and mess to a minimum or extra charges will be billed to the church.

 

Will They Need Additional Money?

Youth will need to bring additional money for any food they will need during our lunch stop on Sunday at the Turnpike Service Plaza. The camp store is open for souvenirs and snacks.

 

What is included in the trip?

Retreat at Warren Willis: programming, activities, food, charter bus, retreat shirt, and endless laughs and memories!

 

Are phones allowed?

The camp has asked that we not bring phones this year. You can have phones on the way to and from WW; however, Kelly will collect them once we arrive on the property. Should there be an emergency or reason that you need to reach your child, please contact Kelly: 561-309-5588.

 

Added Activities THIS Year?

Yes! Color Wars will be on Saturday afternoon. WW will be providing a white tshirt for this activity. We will also be doing a sticker swap activity with other youth groups. I will be providing all the stickers for everyone.

 

PROJECTED SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, 9/15

4:50 pm Meet at Church (East Parking Lot)

*Pick your seat on the bus, group pic, and prayer before leaving

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5:10 PM Depart for Retreat

*Please bring a “dinner” to be consumed on the bus. They can eat on bus with the understanding that all garbage is picked up to avoid extra charges.

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9:15 PM Arrive at Warren Willis Camp. Find assigned cabin & begin activities immediately.

 

Sunday, 9/17

11:00 AM Finish final chapel. Take a group picture, bathroom stop, and load bus.

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12:00 PM We will stop at FL Turnpike Service Plaza: for a quick bite to eat.

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3:30 PM Arrive back at church in East parking lot

Packing list:

  • Bedding (sleeping bag and pillow OR fitted sheet, blanket and pillow) Twin bunk beds.

  • Shoes (At least one pair must be closed-toed tennis shoes for challenge course & Gaga Ball. They will not allow crocs on course. Pool shoes or shower shoes are also suggested. Shoes that can get dirty is a great idea)

  • Toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap, etc.

  • Bathing Suit

  • Reusable water bottle that can be filled throughout the weekend.

  • Snacks if they would like extra food (MUST be properly sealed with Ziplock bags or containers PLEASE. The bugs will find us quickly in the cabins with open food.)

  • 2 Towels (shower & extra for water games)

  • Cards, boardgames, etc. for downtime.

  • Money for lunch at the Turnpike Service Plaza & Camp Store

Questions? Please call or text Kelly: 561-309-5588

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