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Upcoming Events
2012 Adult and Family Events
Clown Ministry Workshop
Friday-Sunday, February 3-5, 2012
Want to explore clowning? Are you already a clown in ministry and want to learn more? Check out this weekend of learning, outreach, and “clowning around.” Join Wendy Gillespie and learn the basics or expand your knowledge. Meet others who clown and network. Share tips, try new ideas, and enjoy the fellowship of others who share your interest. It’s an introduction to clown ministry for all ages.
Cost: $87 adults and teens; $49 children (ages 4-12); under 4 free
Annual Confirmation Retreat
February 10-12, 2012
Bring your confirmation class to a high powered weekend at Wanake. Dig deep into your faith and the United Methodist Church. Our topics include the history, beliefs, sacraments, and connectional structure of the United Methodist Church. In addition to our workshops, we’ll also enjoy games, crafts, music, campfires, worship, and activities with new friends.
One adult chaperone required for every 5 youth, and at least one chaperone of the gender of each confirmand who attends. The fee includes lodging, five meals, snacks, program, & activities. This event begins at 7 PM on Friday & ends on Sunday at 3 PM. We will be staying in retreat centers.
Cost: $89 teens; $79 adult chaperones;
Early Bird (Postmarked January 30th) $79 teens; $69 adult chaperones
Wanake Winter Family Camp
February 18-20, 2012
Families of all ages are invited to experience the beauty of God’s creation and the community of sharing together as Christian families at Wanake. Indoors we will enjoy the comfort of Wanake’s retreat centers with a fire in the fireplace, games, Bible study, crafts, and more. Outside we will use what God supplies to explore creation and have fun. Included may be sledding, hiking, snow sculptures, and unique winter games.
Cost: $89 adults and teens; $49 children (ages 4-12); under 4 free:
Early Bird (Postmarked February 3rd): $79 adults and teens; $39 children (ages 4-12); under 4 free
Youth Connection Weekend - “Cabin Fever”
February 24-26, 2012
This fully programmed weekend is for youth groups of any size. Youth from a number of youth groups come together for the weekend. Designed to build community and strengthen the bonds within your group, it will give your teens opportunities to meet Christian peers and gain strength for living out their faith. Bible study, worship and activities are led by Wanake staff. Adults from your congregation provide custodial supervision (one adult chaperone required for every five youth). [Adult leaders of teens, this is a great opportunity to build community in your group and stretch your teens spiritually.] The fees include lodging, five meals, snacks, program, and activities. This event begins Friday at 7 PM and ends Sunday at 3 PM.
Cost $89 teens; $79 adult chaperones;
Early Bird (Postmarked February 10th) $79 teens; $69 adult chaperones
Esther-A Beth Moore Women’s Retreat
Friday-Sunday, March 9-11, 2012
Join us to discover God’s destiny for you as we study Esther: It’s Tough Being A Woman. If you’ve ever felt inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seem overpowering, this is the Bible study for you. Study, discussion, fun, worship, meeting new friends, and fellowship are all a part of the weekend as we explore the book of Esther. We’ll begin Friday evening and conclude Sunday after lunch. Wanake will supply all the meals, materials and leadership. You bring your Bible, and, if you wish, a friend! Come ready to be challenged and return home renewed.
Cost: $109;
Early Bird discount $99 (Postmarked by February 17)
Wanake Spring Work Days
Saturdays, March 24, Apr 28 & May 12
Resurrection Egg Hunt & Camp Preview Day
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Spring Family Horse Ride
Friday-Sunday, April 27-29, 2012
Bring your own horse(s) or lease a horse for the weekend. Enjoy Wanake's comfortable housing and excellent food service and take in the beauty of God’s creation on Wanake’s horse trails. Enjoy the fellowship of others who appreciate God's creation, including horses.
Room &Board Rates - include 2 nights & 5 meals: Retreat Center Room - $79/teen or adult, $49/child ages 4-12; Rustic Cabin, Tent, Trailer or RV - $59/teen or adult; $39/child ages 4-12 *Children under 4 receive free room and board.
Horse Sessions (2-3 hours each): One Session (Saturday Morning) $30/person; Two Sessions (Saturday Morning & Afternoon) $60/person; Three Sessions (Saturday Morning & Afternoon & Sunday Afternoon) $90/person.
Parents and Kids Weekend
Friday-Sunday, May 4-6, 2012
Wrangler Helper Training Weekend
Friday-Sunday, May 4-6, 2012
Grades 10-12 in the fall of 2012
Wanake is looking for horse lovers who also love Wanake. Wanake needs your help to make this first year of the NEW Wanake Ranch a success. Wrangler Helpers assist the head Wrangler and Marcia, our head riding instructor, with the care of the horses, preparation for riding times with campers, instruction in the barn and ring, pony rides, and the many tasks there are to running a ranch. This weekend is the chance for you to learn about this great opportunity and get some training. Successful completion of the training weekend may result in an invitation to spend a week or more living at the Wanake Ranch and fulfilling the responsibilities of a wrangler helper. For more information, contact Wanake. Live in cabins.
May 4-6 (F-Su) | Event #30000
Cost $109 | Early Bird $89
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Open House
Parents and Kids Overnighter
Friday-Saturday, May 11-12, 2012
Horse Day Spa
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Wanake Ranch Grand Opening
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Wanake Alumni Work Week
Monday-Friday, May 21-25, 2012
Memorial Day Family Weekend CAMP-O-RAMA
Friday-Monday, May 25-28, 2012
The One Day Adventure
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Grandparent/Grandchild Overnight
Sunday-Monday, August 12-13, 2012
Mother-Daughter Overnight
Saturday-Sunday, August 25-26, 2012
Labor Day Family Weekend
Friday-Monday, August 31-Sept 3, 2012
Special Persons Weekend
Friday-Sunday, Fall
Dates TBD
Women’s Spiritfire Retreat
Friday-Sunday, September 21-23, 2012
Seniors’ Fall Craft and Fitness Weekend
Friday-Sunday, October 5-7, 2012
Fall Family Weekend
Friday-Sunday, November 2-4, 2012
Fall Confirmation Retreat
Friday-Sunday, November 16-18, 2012
Youth Connection Weekend-“Between the Seasons”
Friday-Sunday, November 16-18, 2012
Christmas Preparation & Cookie Baking Event
Friday-Saturday, Nov 30-December 1, 2012
Wanake Celebrates Christmas
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Christmas Shopping Extravaganza Parents Night Out
Friday-Saturday, December 14-15, 2012
Wanake Summer Camp Reunion
Thursday-Friday, December 28-29, 2012