Youth Summer Retreat 2025
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.
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For FCBC Walnut Youth & Friends, currently in grades 6th -12th (according to 2024-25)
When: Friday-Sunday, July 25-27, 2025
Where: Alpine Retreat (415 Club House Dr, Blue Jay, CA 92317)
Cost: $250 (transportation & camp shirt included)
Registration deadline is Sunday, June 29th.
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Our 2025 Summer Retreat is around the corner! This year our theme is Being & Becoming: Who we are in Christ and who we are becoming in Christ. The theme verse is Philippians 1:6 “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Our hope is that God would challenge us as we grow deeper into understanding our identity in Christ as we learn what it means to live out that identity in Christ.
Our speaker this year is Pastor Justin Wong. Pastor Justin has been serving with students and families for the past 25 years within the Asian-American church community. He is from the Houston area and loves spending time with good friends over good food. He is married to Tina and has two daughters - Ella and Mia. He recently completed his second doctorate degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can find him lending his voice on the Rooted Podcast as he seeks to equip the next generation.
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.
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For FCBC Walnut Youth & Friends, currently in grades 6th -12th (according to 2024-25)
When: Friday-Sunday, July 25-27, 2025
Where: Alpine Retreat (415 Club House Dr, Blue Jay, CA 92317)
Cost: $250 (transportation & camp shirt included)
Registration deadline is Sunday, June 29th.
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Our 2025 Summer Retreat is around the corner! This year our theme is Being & Becoming: Who we are in Christ and who we are becoming in Christ. The theme verse is Philippians 1:6 “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Our hope is that God would challenge us as we grow deeper into understanding our identity in Christ as we learn what it means to live out that identity in Christ.
Our speaker this year is Pastor Justin Wong. Pastor Justin has been serving with students and families for the past 25 years within the Asian-American church community. He is from the Houston area and loves spending time with good friends over good food. He is married to Tina and has two daughters - Ella and Mia. He recently completed his second doctorate degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can find him lending his voice on the Rooted Podcast as he seeks to equip the next generation.
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.
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For FCBC Walnut Youth & Friends, currently in grades 6th -12th (according to 2024-25)
When: Friday-Sunday, July 25-27, 2025
Where: Alpine Retreat (415 Club House Dr, Blue Jay, CA 92317)
Cost: $250 (transportation & camp shirt included)
Registration deadline is Sunday, June 29th.
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Our 2025 Summer Retreat is around the corner! This year our theme is Being & Becoming: Who we are in Christ and who we are becoming in Christ. The theme verse is Philippians 1:6 “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Our hope is that God would challenge us as we grow deeper into understanding our identity in Christ as we learn what it means to live out that identity in Christ.
Our speaker this year is Pastor Justin Wong. Pastor Justin has been serving with students and families for the past 25 years within the Asian-American church community. He is from the Houston area and loves spending time with good friends over good food. He is married to Tina and has two daughters - Ella and Mia. He recently completed his second doctorate degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can find him lending his voice on the Rooted Podcast as he seeks to equip the next generation.
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 25 - Meet at FCBC at 8:00 AM
Sunday July 27 - Return to FCBC around 3:30 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
Swimsuit: if you plan to swim, please dress modestly per camp guidelines
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 27th. 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])