Our Winter Retreats are ideal for youth groups who want to grow together but also want options.
We have LOTS to do and have built in time for YOUR group to do your own thing. Big Chill makes things EASY for you because it is all planned and ready to go- all you have to do is get the teens here and then enjoy and grow with them. More speaker info and details to come.
Cost
Big Chills
Students – $115
Chaperones – $75
Little Chill
Parents/Adults – $60
Teenager – $60
Child (age 4-12) – $40
2025 Schedule
Big Chill 1: Jan 31 – Feb 2
Pastor Marc Herron
First Baptist church of Caro, MI
Pastor Marc is a faithful and intense preacher and liver of the Word. Marc has 20+ years of pastoral experience in New York and Michigan. He is the lead pastor at First Baptist Church in Caro, MI. Marc and his wife Amanda have four children who love the outdoors and serving God.
Big Chill 2: The Little Chill: Feb 7 – 8
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Peace church
Ryan has been attending and on staff at Peace Church since 2013. Originally from Middleville, Michigan, he has been married to his wife, Tiffany, for nearly 19 years. They have four children: two boys (one through international adoption) and two girls, ranging from a high school senior to elementary school. In his free time, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family and fishing. His favorite Bible verse is Philippians 3:14: “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
Big Chill 3: Feb 14 – 16
Pastor Ryan Bettinger
Northline Church
We’re thrilled that Pastor Ryan will be back after popular demand. He delivers solid truth in easy to apply and easy to remember sessions.
Big Chill 4: February 21-23, 2025
Matthew Cable
Over the past 14 years in middle school ministry, family camping and international university student ministry, God has developed Matthew into a passionate shepherd and equipper for the next generation. Happily married for 12 years, Matthew and Ally have two awesome kids, Asher (10) and Hannah (9). Energetic and illustrative, Matthew loves to teach for application in an interactive way.
We love having church groups attend! If you want to bring a group from your church, please call our registrar at (269) 623-9620 to discuss housing, numbers, discounts, and how to register.
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Individuals and Groups Welcome!
We’re close, convenient and affordable.
What you can expect:
Solid Bible teaching from a trusted speaker
Breakout sessions and small group discussion time
Broom ball tournament
Group games
Ice bowling
Tubing Hill
Board games
Carpet ball & ping pong
Coffee, hot cocoa and snacks from the Trading Post
Meals included
We want to provide a Camp Michawana experience for all kids, regardless of financial circumstances or uncertainty. Scholarships are made possible by the generous gifts of individuals and organizations. To be considered for a scholarship please fill out the scholarship request form online or print and mail it to 6475 Wilkins Rd, Hastings, MI 49058
Scholarship requests must be submitted at least two weeks before your child(s) camp start date.