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Winter Connection

This event is complete for 2024. CHECK BACK for information on 2025 Winter Connection!

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

2024 Winter Connection

EVENT INFORMATION

  • Event: 2024 Winter Connection (Camp #800)
  • Three locations: Fargo, Mitchell, and Rapid City
  • Dates: January 26-27, 2024
  • 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 2024 is Be Bold Be Fearless, and our scripture is Deuteronomy 31:6, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”  

We can be bold and fearless despite the world, our fears, and our doubts-God is with us and will not fail us. Sometimes we need to put more confidence in what we cannot see, in what God has promised rather than the pain and distractions in our midst today. 

Make sure to bring a 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.

CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@dakcamps.org. Per CCYM, cancellations received 11 days or more prior to the start of Winter Connection will receive a full refund of payments made. Cancellations received 10 days or less before the event will receive a full refund minus a $20 cancellation fee per person who cancels unless a replacement attendee is registered. Cancellation fees will be charged to the church.

LOCATIONS

Fargo, ND—Fargo First United Methodist Church

Check-in: Friday, Jan 26, 7-8 pm (CST)
Concludes: Saturday, Jan 27, 3:00 pm (CST)                                      
Cost: $40 (includes 2 meals and activity)
Activity: TBD
Lodging: Church floor (bring your own sleeping bag/bedding)
Fargo Welcome Letter

Mitchell, SD—Mitchell First United Methodist Church

Check-in: Friday, Jan 26, 7-8 pm (CST)
Concludes: Saturday, Jan 27, 3:30 pm (CST)
Cost: $40 (includes 2 meals and activity)
Activity: Bowling
Lodging: Church floor (bring your own sleeping bag/bedding)
Mitchell Welcome Letter

Rapid City, SD—Canyon Lake United Methodist Church

Check-in: Friday, Jan 26, 6-7 pm (MST)
Concludes: Saturday, Jan 27, 3:00 pm (MST)
Cost: $40 (includes 2 meals and activity)
Activity: Indoor Ice Skating at Roosevelt Ice Arena
Lodging: Church floor (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.


Here are some photos from past Winter Connections: 

Winter Connection 2020

UMC

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