M.A.D. YOUTH WINTER RETREAT
at
CAMP HASHAWA
January 29-31, 2010
( days away)
 

a slight snow storm came our way.
No problemo. As it was cold, we
DRESSED WARMLY.

See you you next year!

this year's theme:
Been there, done that!
Insights on
Relationships
from cabinet members past

Audrey Hollenberg
(NYC co-coordinator & past Cabineteer)
joined us by video
via Internet from Elgin
along with her
National Youth Cabinet team
to get us Psyched for
NYC 2010

Karen & Luke Croushorn
(she was on MAD Youth Cabinet in the 1990's)
lead our Saturday sessions on
what is a good relationship
and
communication - healthy and otherwise
 
 

Caitlin Haynes
and

Nicci Smyth

(past cabinet members)
guided the Sunday morning session
focusing upon how
"Single" is not a dirty word
 

The cost was $60.00 per participant (youth & advisor)

Online registration is now closed
contact Jan Walker with any questions
If you registered online - remember to print up and sign a release form and bring it, along with $60 to the retreat

You will not be allowed to stay without a signed release form!

Don't know how to get there?
Make your way to Westminster, MD,
then follow this Map to Hashawa

This event is our biggest of the year!

youtube of 2009's retreat:
 

youtube of 2008's retreat:
 

 

 

The theme for Saturday evening's meal this year was
Jocks and Geeks
 

Do you have talent (or pseudo talent) to share?
Alrighty then, come prepared to let 'er rip in our annual talent show. We need acts!!!!

Speaking of talent, bring your guitar or other musical instrument and join the band (additions always welcome). Can you sing? Well then, step right up to the mic and join the band. Want to add some beat to the mix? We'll have an assortment of rhythm instruments available (djembe drums, bongos, guiros, maracas, tambourines, etc.) for you to join in with the band. Do you catch what we're saying here? All of us are the band! So let's "make a joyful noise to the Lord." See the list of songs in our "repertoire" (with links to hear them). Suggest new songs and sets.

Saturday evening, after the talent show, there will be a variety of options:
- a DJ dance in the dining hall
(p.s. no inappropriate dances/songs, please!)
- table games
- a movie
 - a campfire
There will be snacks in all locations.


the Friday evening session had "technical difficulties," so the National Youth Cabinet sent us the following message in two parts, to prod us on toward NYC 2010 this summer

part 1:

part 2:

 

 

Schedule


Friday

7:00-8:00pm - Registration
8:00 - 8:25 - Gathering & Get-Acquainted Games
8:25 - 8:45 - Welcome, Rules, & Introductions
8:45 - 9:30   - Session I - "Live from Elgin, it's NYC 2010"
9:30 - 10:00 - Singing & Games
10:00-11:00    - Snacks & Socializing
10:15
- Advisors Meeting
               (ALL ADVISORS)
11:00 - In Cabins/Bedtime
11:00 - Cabinet Meeting    (Bee Room)
11:45 - Lights Out


Saturday

7:15am - Wake-up Call
8:00-9:00 - Breakfast
9:00-9:15
- Singing &
     Announcements
9:15-10:30
 
- Session II
         "What is a good relationship?"
10:30-10:45 - Group Picture
10:45-noon - Free Time
noon-12:45pm - Lunch
12:45-2:30
 
 
 
- Recreation,
     Free Time &/or
        Practice for
          Variety Show
2:30-2:45
- Singing &
     Announcements
2:45-4:00
  
- Session III
         "Communication 101"
4:00-4:45 - Free Time
4:45-5:45 - Theme Supper
5:45-6:30
- Variety Show
      Preparations
6:30-8:00 - Variety Show
8:00-8:30 - Dance Preparations
8:30-11:30
- Options: Dance, Games,
         Movie, or Campfire
11:30 - Bedtime
12:00 - Lights Out

Pics from 2007 , More pics from 2007

Pics from 2006 , More pics from 2006

Pics from 2005 , More pics from 2005

Pics from 2004, online 2004 slideshow
(p.s. the slideshow is a large download)

Pics from 2003 , More pics from 2003

Pics from 2002 , More pics from 2002

Pics from 2001 , More pics from 2001

 
Some of the Powerpoint slides from Luke & Karen's sessions
includes
"Things I can do to encourage/embody a healthy relationship"
and
several of the instant poll results
(your computer needs PowerPoint  to open this file)


Sunday

7:15am - Wake-up Call
8:00-9:00 - Breakfast
9:00-9:15 - Singing & Announcements
9:15-10:15 - Session IV - "Being single doesn't suck"
10:15-11:00
  
- Pack, Clean-up, & Empty Cabins
            Inspection
11:00-11:45  (Wrap Up & Worship)
noon-1pm - Lunch / Closing / Saying Goodbye

Videos by The Skit Guys used in Sunday morning session: "Being single doesn't suck"

Need Harmony

Poop Sign Language

 

Poop Sign Language (out take)

beT[OE]Sy!&trade | MySpace Video

from skit guys web site

from skit guys web site


 
Some resources you can use from previous years:
the 2009 Sunday Morning Worship
the 2008 worship skit, "IDK, my BFF Jesus?"
 

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