GEECC Winter Retreat Page
If you are looking for all things GEECC STudent Ministries covenant Harbor Winter retreat, You are in the right place.
Winter Retreat registration is officially open!
February 20–22 we’re heading up to Covenant Harbor for a weekend packed with snow, friends, worship, and the kind of memories students talk about for months.
Dates: February 20–22
Where: Covenant Harbor (Lake Geneva, WI)
Cost: $180 per student
Registration Closes: Friday, January 23
How to Register:
Go to Covenant Harbor’s online Registration Portal.
Select the person registering for Winter Camp 2026.
Select and add to cart your group’s specific session date and group name.
Complete all forms.
Complete Payment, if required by your group.
A few quick notes:
Each student registers individually through Covenant Harbor’s online portal.
Any cancellations or swaps go through me (the camp will redirect you).
If cost is ever a barrier, please let me know, we never want that to stop a student from coming.
Activity Examples:
Climbing tower, zipline, giant swing, tubing, broomball, ice skating, sledding, indoor climbing wall, open gym, bounce castle, game room, coffee shop, snack shop, Stumpball, polar bear dip, target sports and so much more available on Winter Camp weekends!
The Winter Retreat Theme:
Belonging. This year Covenant Harbor is focusing on what it means to belong to Jesus. In John 1:35–51 and Matthew 9:9–13, Jesus calls His disciples and shows that we are created to be known, loved, and welcomed by Him. In John 4:4–26 and Psalm 139, we see that He knows us completely and still loves us fully. His love then sends us out to love and serve others (Matthew 28:18–20; John 21:15–19). And in Acts 2:42–47, we see this belonging lived out in real community.
This weekend is always a highlight of the year! Feel free to share this with other parents. Let me know if you have any questions!
Winter Camp Pack List
The winter weather provides lots of opportunities for outdoor activities. Please be prepared for the weather. All winter housing units are heated and linens are NOT provided. Students may want to bring $10-$30 for snacks and camp merchandise at the camp store as well as to purchase additional tickets for the Giant Swing, Indoor Climbing Wall and Zip line ($5 per person/per activity). Please leave personal electronic equipment (i.e. cell phones, iPods, game systems, etc.), knives/weapons, and fireworks at home.
Clothing
Pants, shirts, underwear, socks
Sweatshirts
Sneakers
Warm winter coat
Snow pants
Mittens/gloves
Winter hat
Snow boots
Swimsuit (if doing Polar Bear Dip – JH/SH only)
Pajamas
Cabin
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Towel
Toiletries
Miscellaneous
Bible
Notebook
Pen
Face masks
Water bottle
Optional
Flashlight
Camera
Snacks (no nut products)
Weekend Schedule:
Friday:
6:30pm: Arrival and Move In
6:30-8:30pm: Evening Activities Open
9:00pm: Welcome Session
10:00pm: Group Discussion Time
11:00pm: Late Night Activities and Quiet Hours Begin
Saturday:
8:30am: Breakfast
9:30am: Morning Activities
10:30am: Morning Session
11:30am: Sacred Spaces – This time includes stations for students to engage in different spiritual disciplines and connect with the Lord.
12:00pm: Group Discussion Time
12:30pm: Lunch
1:30-5:30pm: Free Time Activities
5:30pm: Dinner
6:30pm: Evening Activities
7:30pm: Evening Session
8:30pm: Group Discussion Time
9:30pm: Late Night Activities
11:00pm: Quiet Hours Begin
Sunday:
8:00am: Breakfast
9:00am: Closing Session
9:45am: Group Discussion Time
10am: Pack up and Depart