Youth Retreat 2026

$250.00

For FCBC Walnut Youth & Friends, currently in grades 6th -12th (according to 2025-26)

When: Friday-Sunday, July 24-26, 2026
Where: Alpine Retreat (415 Club House Dr, Blue Jay, CA 92317)
Cost: $250 (transportation & camp shirt included)

Registration deadline is Sunday July 5th

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Our 2026 Summer Retreat is around the corner! This year our theme is Better Together- how we support one another in community and push one another to love Christ together. Our theme passage comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:11 "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing." Our hope is that we will grow together in Christ and in our community together.

Our speaker this year is Pastor Ervin "Erv" Liang, Pastor of Student Ministries at Living Hope Community Church. Ervin graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a B.S. in Cellular Biology and Genetics and from Denver Seminary with a Masters of Divinity. He is ordained through The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Ervin is passionate about making Jesus as tangible as possible to the next generation and has a dream of staying in Youth Ministry for his entire career. He loves to play basketball, go hiking, read books, and spend time with his family.

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If you are registering multiple children within the same family, you need to complete the form and add to cart for each child, then click on the shopping cart at the top right to complete payment. You will receive an email confirmation once your order has been completed.

For FCBC Walnut Youth & Friends, currently in grades 6th -12th (according to 2025-26)

When: Friday-Sunday, July 24-26, 2026
Where: Alpine Retreat (415 Club House Dr, Blue Jay, CA 92317)
Cost: $250 (transportation & camp shirt included)

Registration deadline is Sunday July 5th

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Our 2026 Summer Retreat is around the corner! This year our theme is Better Together- how we support one another in community and push one another to love Christ together. Our theme passage comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:11 "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing." Our hope is that we will grow together in Christ and in our community together.

Our speaker this year is Pastor Ervin "Erv" Liang, Pastor of Student Ministries at Living Hope Community Church. Ervin graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a B.S. in Cellular Biology and Genetics and from Denver Seminary with a Masters of Divinity. He is ordained through The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Ervin is passionate about making Jesus as tangible as possible to the next generation and has a dream of staying in Youth Ministry for his entire career. He loves to play basketball, go hiking, read books, and spend time with his family.

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If you are registering multiple children within the same family, you need to complete the form and add to cart for each child, then click on the shopping cart at the top right to complete payment. You will receive an email confirmation once your order has been completed.

Waiver Forms

Release Waiver Form

Print the Alpine Retreat Release Waiver form, complete, and bring on the day we leave for camp.

Health Screening Form

On the day of retreat, our camp nurse will complete a health screening for you to ensure that you are not sick. If you are sick or showing any symptoms, we will ask you to stay home out of safety for others.

Meet Up Details

Friday July 24 - Meet at FCBC at 8:30 AM

Sunday July 26 - Return to FCBC around 3:00 PM

If you registered & paid the registration fee and later are unable to attend retreat, you may either transfer the registration to another person or receive a partial refund. ($25 non-refundable fee)

Campership

If you have volunteered/served in the basketball ministry, you may have campership funds which may offset the cost of youth retreat. Please contact Uncle Peter at [email protected] to confirm if you have campership funds.

Group Expectations

Please read the Alpine Retreat Group Expectations for guest groups.

Packing List

Bible, notebook, pen or pencil
Refillable water bottle (SUPER IMPORTANT)
Clothes for the week: weather may be hot, mild or cool; pack for layers
Lightweight jacket or a sweatshirt/hoodie
Pajamas/sleeping clothes
Shoes, sandals
Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, towel, slippers, soap, shampoo, lotion, contact lens, glasses
Prescription medicine, if applicable
Sleeping bag, pillow for twin size bed
Luggage: each camper will be allowed to bring 1 luggage (Suitcase or duffle bag), 1 sleeping bag, and 1 backpack. We want to ensure the bus has enough room for all the luggage.
Optional Items: flashlight, batteries, camera, sunscreen, hat, additional $15-20 if you want to purchase food at the snack bar

Bring Refillable Water Bottle

Bring a refillable water bottle. We will only have limited bottled water on site. Drink water frequently. It is very important to stay hydrated to minimize the affects of altitude sickness and avoid other dehydration health related problems.

Items Not Allowed

Do NOT bring music players, electronic games, weapons, knives, illegal substances, alcohol, fireworks, etc or any other distractions. If you do, it will be confiscated and returned to your parents at the end of retreat.

No Electronics Policy (cell phone, laptop, iPad, Apple Watch, etc)

If you bring a cell phone/laptop/iPad/apple watch, you will be asked to turn in your device before getting on the bus and it will be stored in a safe container. You will receive your device upon returning to church on July 26th. The purpose is for you to fully remove distractions and focus on seeking God & being with your church family. If you have an emergency and need to contact your parents, you will be permitted to use your cell phone.

Sick/Flu Symptoms Policy

If you have a temperature of 100.4 or higher or displaying flu symptoms, we will ask your parents to pick you up from camp so that you do not share the love with others.

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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Pastor Taylor Birkhimer ([email protected])