GRLS WKND // November 11-13, 2022

GRLS WKND is an in-town retreat specifically designed for 6th through 12th grade girls. The weekend experience includes high energy worship and relationally driven groups all centered around being a woman who is rooted and founded in Jesus Christ. The purpose of GRLS WKND is connection and community. Girls are placed in Groups within their grade and encouraged in community by adult leaders and friends from their own small group. We can’t wait for ALL THE FUN!!

Date: November 11-13, 2022

Location: The weekend’s events will be hosted in the Student Building and girls will spend both Friday and Saturday night in a host home with their group and group leaders.

Cost: $50 (one student), with sibling discount

Sibling discount: $50 for first student, $45 for 1 MS or HS sibling, $40 for 2nd MS or HS sibling. Sibling may be defined as any middle school or high school girl who is living in the same students home or family unit.

Friday, November 11

5:00pm –  Registration opens – Hall 1

                     Pics, Crafts, Games – Outside Gatheria

5:45pm –  Dinner in Gatheria 

6:45pm  –  Session 1, Hall 2 

8:50pm  – Dismiss to Host homes 

9:30pm  – Family Group Time, Host homes

Saturday, November 12

8:30am – Wake Up & Breakfast, Host homes

9:00am – Devotion/Personal Quiet Time, Host homes

9:45am – Session 2, Hall 2

11:30am – Panel discussion, Q & A

12:00pm – Lunch begins, Gatheria

1:00pm – Fun Time Activity, Idlewild Church

3:30-4pm – Dismiss to host homes, free time

6:30pm – Dinner, Outside Idlewild Church

7:30pm – Acoustic Worship Night + Bonfire

9:00pm –Dismiss to host homes (approx)

9:15pm – Family Group Time, host homes

Sunday, November 13

8:30am  – Breakfast, Loft

9:15am  – Session 3, Hall 2

10:30am  – Dismiss to worship service

11:00am  – Main service, Worship Center 

12:15pm – Pick up luggage, Hall 1

**Pick up luggage in Hall 1 after service**

WHAT TO BRING: 

1. The THEME for 2022 Fall GRLS WKND is Western!! The Senior girls who have planned this would love for participants to wear any western clothes or gear that they would like during the weekend, especially dinner on Saturday evening! (Cowboy hats, boots, jackets, flannel, etc). This is incredibly optional. 

2. Casual clothes for Friday, Saturday, Sunday (on Sunday girls will be encouraged to wear their GRLS WKND t-shirt, jeans are very appropriate if desired). 

3. The Saturday FUN TIME activity will take place outside, if weather permits. Please bring appropriate clothing if needed.

4. Bedding for sleeping = sleeping bag, pillow, blanket.

5. Pajamas and Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc)

6. Towel for showering in the host home.

7. One piece bathing suit, tankini, or dark tshirt to cover 2 piece. Not all but some host homes have a pool.

8. Bible, Notebook, pen and/or highlighter.

Rules for Girls Weekend: 

1. Respect all Leaders, Pastors, and Host Homes. For your safety do what they ask you to do the first time. 

2. Stay with your Host Home/Family Group and Adult Leaders during all transition times for Girls Weekend. This does not mean that you are required to sit together during worship, free time, or meals, but you will be dismissing and riding by Host Home/Family Group. 

3. Please BE ON TIME for all activities on the schedule. With the size of our Girls Weekend, it is important that you and your Group do your part to keep the schedule on time. 

4. It is crucial for the Staff to know where Groups are at all times. This includes getting prior permission from the Staff if your group needs to deviate from scheduled places. 

5. Take care of your Host Homes! Abide by all house rules that they provide for you. Be sure to thank them for opening their home to you by taking good care of it! 

6. No pranks! Pranks might be fun but they can be a huge distraction. NO water guns, toilet paper, shaving cream, etc. 

7. No weapons, drugs, or alcohol of any kind; this includes guns, knives, lighters, lightsabers, throwing stars, really sharp paper (it cuts, y’all!!?),  weed, CBD products, cigarettes, cigars, vaping products, etc. 

8. All medications should be discussed with leaders upon arrival. If you have any questions, our staff will be available at Registration.