Winter Connection is an annual event for middle school and high school youth sponsored by the Dakotas Conference Council on Youth Ministry (CCYM.)

EVENT INFORMATION

• Event: 2023 Winter Connection (Camp #800)
• Three locations: Bismarck, Madison, and Rapid City
• Dates: January 27-28, 2023
• Cost: $40.00 per person
• Ages: Youth in grades 6-12 and adult chaperones

Winter Connection is an opportunity for youth to gather, share, worship, and serve others. Each year there is a focus on a particular theme and scripture along with a unique and important component of service. Our theme for 2023 is Follow Me (Call to be fisher of people), and our scripture is Matthew 4:19-20.

Make sure to bring: sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, weather appropriate clothing, winter jacket, and gear.

REGISTRATION

REGISTER ONLINE HERE 

Note: Each individual attendee must register. Group registration is not available. However, you may download an individual registration form and then submit them as a group via email to info@dakcamps.org or by fax to 612-870-1260.

LOCATIONS

Bismarck, ND—McCabe United Methodist Church

Check-in: Friday, Jan 27, 7-8 pm (CST)
Concludes: Saturday, Jan 28, 3:00 pm (CST)                                      
Cost: $40 (includes 2 meals and activity)
Activity: Bowling at Midway Lanes
Lodging: Church floor (bring your own sleeping bag/bedding)
Bismarck Welcome Letter 

Madison, SD—Madison United Methodist Church

Check-in: Friday, Jan 27, 7-8 pm (CST)
Concludes: Saturday, Jan 28, 3:30 pm (CST)
Cost: $40 (includes 2 meals and activity)
Activity: Planning is in progress, but it’s going to be amazing!
Lodging: Church floor (bring your own sleeping bag/bedding)
Madison Welcome Letter 

Rapid City, SD—Canyon Lake United Methodist Church

Check-in: Friday, Jan 27, 6-7 pm (MST)
Concludes: Saturday, Jan 28, 3:00 pm (MST)
Cost: $40 (includes 2 meals and activity)
Activity: Indoor ice skating at Roosevelt Park Ice Arena
Lodging: Camp beds (bring your own sleeping bag/bedding)
Rapid City Welcome Letter

REQUIRED FORMS

If you completed these forms in your online account, you are good to go!  
If you did not complete these forms in your online account, please download each form and take them with you to event check-in.

• Release of Liability Waiver and Public Relations Release
• Medical Information Form - YOUTH
• Medical Information Form - ADULT
• COVID-19 Release of Liability Waiver
• Winter Connection Event Covenant (Coming soon!)

Here are some photos from past Winter Connections: