THE NEXUS BACK TO SCHOOL RETREAT
Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1 | Camp Timber-lee, East Troy, Wisconsin
6th - 12th graders are invited to our Nexus Back to School retreat! This year we are very excited to be going to Camp Timber-lee in East Troy, WI. We are leaving Saturday morning, August 30, and returning Monday afternoon, September 1. We will be tenting camping, and the vast majority of the retreat will be held outside. Depending on the weather and conditions, we may use an indoor space for teaching and worship. We will be organizing parents and youth leaders to drive the students up to camp.
**If students are coming up late/leaving early or driving separately with their parents, that MUST be communicated with Venessa Morris.
Registration begins August 6 . You will receive an early bird registration discount of $10 if you register by Wednesday, August 20. Registration is online only. If you prefer to not pay with a credit card, please contact Venessa at vmorris@efccl.org for registration instructions.
Cost
EARLY BIRD PRICING: $70/student (must register by 8/20)
COST AFTER 8/20: $80/student
GUESTS/FRIENDS OF NEXUS: $60/student
What You Need to Know
DROP OFF: Saturday, August 30. Be at EFCCL by 8:30 am. Please eat breakfast before you come.
PICK UP: Monday, September 1. Pick up your student at EFCCL between 3:00-4:00 pm (we will text an ETA when we depart)
Retreat Location: Tent Camping at Camp Timber-lee, East Troy, Wisconsin
Cost: $70 per student (if you register before 8/20, $80/student after). Guests are always $60.
Forms Required: Current Medical and Participation forms OR an Accuracy Acknowledgement form for 2025-2026 (if the other forms are still correct)* Found under Resources + Links on our Nexus webpage.
*Once submitted, these forms are valid for all Nexus Student Ministries events and activities from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. Contact Venessa with any questions.
Don’t Even Think About Bringing These…
Cell phones, iPods, games etc.
Scooters
Bicycles
Lighters
Fireworks
Alcohol*
Drugs or tobacco of any kind*
Knives or other weapons*
We leave these things behind so that we can have a single focus on Jesus. Sometimes, we need to withdraw from things that consume our lives to grow closer to Him. We are asking you to walk truthfully in these guidelines for your growth in Christ.
*Possession of any of these items will result in immediate removal from the retreat.
Things to Bring…
*Please make sure your name is marked on everything!
Bible
Notebook and pen
Pillow
Sleeping bag/blankets
Personal toiletries
Towels and wash cloth
Water bottle
Flashlight
Swimsuit/towel
Sunscreen