All rooms in the Camp Caroline Lodges are now occupied!
To accommodate further registrations, we are pleased to have made arrangements for 10 extra rooms at Clearwater College, 15 minutes from Camp Caroline (map, below). Meals and all other camp activities will be happening at Camp Caroline. There are no additional costs for this room arrangement, beyond the ABA registration fee.
Contact Andrea at the ABA Office for details and to register.
We are excited about this upcoming retreat.
Come join us to...
RETURN...
TO THE BEAUTY AND THE FUN OF BEING AT CAMP CAROLINE!
RENEW...
RELATIONSHIPS WITH SO MANY AFTER SO LONG!
REFRESH...
YOUR INNERMOST WITH THE RICHNESS OF WORSHIP AND GOD'S WORD!
This retreat is an opportunity for ABA pastors and church ministry staff families to enjoy a few days of fellowship, recreation and inspiration at Camp Caroline just South of Caroline. Camp Caroline is in the beautiful foothills of Alberta and has an inviting facility with an indoor pool, hot-tub, full size gym and great sitting areas.
Our speaker will be Stu Streeter
Stu comes to us from Northern California where he serves as Vice President for Ministry Advancement and Church Multiplication for the NAB. He also serves on staff as Lead Pastor of Disciples Church which he and his family planted in 2009. Stu is an avid cyclist and loves time with his bride of 24 years, Jen. They have four thriving children are nearly empty-nesters with just their youngest left at home in his final year of High School.
Children Programming
Children programming is provided for Ages 2 to those up to Grade 6 while the parents enjoy worship and encouragement from the Word. Teenagers can volunteer to help in the programming for the children. If not, they are encouraged to join for the worship and session times.
The rest of the time is un-scheduled to give opportunity for relaxation and play.
*Feel free to arrive anytime after 5pm on Sunday. (Room assignments will not be available before then).
There is no supper meal scheduled, however, the famous Camp Caroline cinnamon buns will be provided at approximately 8:30pm as an evening snack.
*This information will be repeated in the registration confirmation.
General Retreat Schedule
Sunday - Arrival : after 5:00pm
Monday & Tuesday
Breakfast 8:30am
Sessions 10:00am
Lunch 12:30pm
Free Time
Supper 5:30pm
Sessions 7:00pm
Snack 9:00pm
Wednesday
Early Bird Lite Breakfast 8:00am
Brunch 10:30am
Clean up
Rooming:
Rooming will be assigned based on family unit, ie. couples, young children, teenagers and amount of registrations. There are three lodges: Hillside, Aspen, & Creekside. Hillside and Aspen mattresses have fitted sheets. Creekside have new mattresses but will require fitted sheets.
Things not to forget:
Bedding ie. sleeping bag & Pillow
Toiletries
Clean shoes or slippers for inside facility
Gym shoes for use in the gym
Swimming gear (pool & hot tub)
Outdoor gear for hiking, tobogganing, snow shoeing, etc.
Games & snacks (please avoid any snacks with peanuts)
Packing list will be listed on your confirmation email.
Registration closes on January 14, 2024.
For any questions or clarifications Please contact Andrea at the ABA office.