KALAHARI RETREAT 2022

Kalahari Retreat is an annual event co-sponsored by student ministries from all over the Midwest. We are going into our 16th year of this conference that brings together the fun of Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio with the excitement of a large group atmosphere, and challenging sessions with national speakers and engaging worship. In 2020 we had over 2,000 students and leaders. This conference features 3 days in Americas Largest Indoor Waterpark, 4 main sessions (1 Friday, 2 Saturday, and 1 Sunday), dynamic worship, powerful messages from God’s Word relevant for student life, time together as a youth group, & fellowship with like-minded churches.

2022 Theme: Made for More

Speaker: Brad Cooper has a passion to see the Gospel of Jesus impact people in every generation. In 2007 Brad joined the staff of NewSpring Church. Back then he was the pastor of their student ministry known as Fuse. Today, Brad is the Lead Pastor at NewSpring Church which has grown to 14 campuses across the state of South Carolina.

Registration:  Register by Dec. 1

• Registration closes on December 1 at midnight. (Spots are limited and registration may fill before the deadline) 
• In addition to purchasing your ticket, there is a required form that must be filled out. This form will be emailed to you at a later date.

Quick Facts:

• 8th - 12th grade students only (spots are limited)
• Staying at North America's largest indoor waterpark - Kalahari Retreat Center, Sandusky, Ohio (we will meet at church and travel together in buses to and from Kalahari)
• Swimming, surfing, sliding - take a break from your life and connect with God and with friends
• All conference sessions will be held at Kalahari

Bring: Bible  |  Notebook  |  Pen  |  Personal Items  | Modest One-Piece Swim Suit  |  Spending Money  | Positive Attitudes

Don't Bring: Matches/Lighters  |  Tobacco/Vaping Products  |  Weapons/Knives  |  Non-prescription drugs  |  Alcohol/Energy drinks  |  Bad/Negative Attitudes

Dress Code: Suggestive clothing should not be worn at any time. This includes low-cut shirts, halter tops, two-piece swim suits, spaghetti-strap shirts, short shorts, low-ride pants, exposed midriffs and inappropriate logos.

Departure: Students will meet at Grace Powell Church (in the main lobby) on January 7 at 5:00pm to check-in.  We will be riding to Kalahari together in buses.  More information will be shared as the trip date approaches. 

Return: We plan to return to Grace Powell Church around 3:00pm on January 9.

If you have questions or ticket sales have ended but you would like to attend please contact: jamier@gracepowellchurch.com