A fun, high-energy student ministry retreat in Panama City Beach for those going into 7th-12th grade.
Cost: $250 per student
The total camp cost is $343. The church is providing $93 per student scholarship.
Cost maybe spread out in installments. Includes transportation, housing, food, & conference.
Register: Open the church app and click on “Events”. Scroll down to “Bigstuf”
DEPARTURE
We will plan to meet at the church building at 11 am on Friday, June 21. There are 3 vehicles to transport kids. We will stop and eat a fast-food lunch on the way.
The youth staff will be chaperoning each room.
WHAT DO STUDENTS NEED TO BRING?
Students need to bring beach towels, sunscreen, water bottles, flip-flops, bathing suit, shorts, t-shirts, Bibles, and journals. Bed linens and bath towels are provided in the hotel rooms. Students may also want to bring extra spending money for snacks, arcade games, and the BigStuf Store (t-shirts, CDs, etc.). They may also want to bring neon clothing for one of the nights at camp. Students will need to have money for 2 meals (one on the way down and one on the way back).
IS THERE A DRESS CODE FOR CAMP?
There are always several questions about appropriate attire, and we are aware that some youth leaders have different standards than others. The reason for our dress code is so the focus of camp will not be altered. We want to keep camp with as little distractions as possible.
Guys, here are some parameters to follow:
- Please make sure all attire is modest and appropriate
- No speedos or anything that semi resembles a speedo
- Unless at the beach or pool, wear a t-shirt at all times that completely covers the chest and torso
- No sagging of shorts, pants or swim trunks
Girls, here are some parameters to follow:
- Please make sure all attire is modest and appropriate
- One piece bathing suits (no cutouts) OR tankini’s that fully cover the stomach (Tankini tops must remain down at all times, if not you will be asked to put on a cover up)
- Stomach should be covered at all times
- All shirts and dresses should have a modest neckline
- Shorts must have at least a 3” inseam
- Skirts and dresses should keep you fully covered when bending over
It is of great importance that church leadership properly guides the focus of camp. If students do not follow dress code, BigStuf staff and interns hold the right to ask students to change into appropriate clothing. Leaders will be contacted if necessary.
SCHEDULE
Friday, Day 1 (Central Time)
11:00 am —meet at the church (lunch on the way)
4:00-5:30 pm—Check In at hotel
5:30-7:00 pm —Dinner
7:40 pm —Big Room Doors Open
8:00-9:45 pm —Main Session in Big Room
9:45-10:45 pm —Small Groups
10:45-11:25 pm —Free Time
11:30 pm —Curfew in Hotel Room
Saturday, Day 2
8:00-9:15 am —Breakfast (in pavilion)
9:50-11:00 am —Main Session in Big Room
11:00 – 12:00 pm —Small Groups
12:00-1:15 pm —Lunch
1:30-5:00 pm —Recreation / Free Time
5:15-6:30 pm —Dinner
7:00-7:20 pm —Quiet Time On your own
8:00-9:30 pm —Main Session in Big Room
9:30-10:30 pm —Small Groups
10:30-11:25 pm —Free Time
11:30 pm —Curfew in Hotel Room
Sunday, Day 3
8:00-9:15 am —Breakfast (in pavilion)
9:50-11:00 am —Main Session in Big Room
11:00 – 12:00 pm —Small Groups
12:00-1:15 pm —Lunch
1:30-5:00 pm —Recreation / Free Time
5:15-6:30 pm —Dinner
6:30-7:00 pm —Beach worship
7:00-7:20 pm —Quiet Time On your own
8:00-9:30 pm —Main Session in Big Room
9:30-10:30 pm —Small Groups
10:30-11:30 pm —Late night worship
12 am —Curfew in Hotel Room
Monday, Day 4
7:15-8:45 am—Breakfast
8:00 am—Check out of hotel
Noon—Arrive Wetumpka. Pick up at church.
The group will be staying at:
Boardwalk Beach Resort Hotel
9600 S Thomas Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32408