Students worshipping with hands raised at Winter Camp
Idlewild Students · Winter 2027

Winter Camp 2027

Picture our summer camp, Camp Idlewild—packed into one high-energy weekend for middle and high school students.

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When
Jan 8–10
Friday → Sunday, 2027
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Who
Grades 6–12
Middle and high school students
Where
Hudson, FL
Word of Life Camp and Conference Center
Cost
$150
Early rate through Nov 29
Winter Camp is back

One high-energy weekend.

If you or your student missed it the last couple of years, picture our summer camp, Camp Idlewild—but packed into one high-energy weekend.

We'll worship Jesus, dive into God's Word, and make unforgettable memories through exciting team competitions and late-night fun.

A crowd of students at Winter Camp
01 — The Weekend

Worship, the Word and a whole lot of fun.

Worship leaders and students singing
Worship

Worship Jesus

Live, upbeat worship that has the whole room on its feet.

A student taking notes during teaching
Teaching

Dive into God's Word

Encouraging, Bible-centered teaching and small groups to help students take their first or next step with Jesus.

A camper paddling a cardboard boat across a steaming pool at night
Competition

Late-night fun

Exciting team competitions, rec games, and the kind of late-night memories you'll be talking about all year.

02 — Where and When

Here's how the weekend works.

Where

Word of Life Camp and Conference Center

13247 Word of Life Dr
Hudson, FL 34669

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When

Friday, Jan. 8 – Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027

For middle and high school students.

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Fri8

Check-in · 4:45–5:45 PM

Parents and guardians drop campers off on Friday at the Word of Life property.

Sun10

Return for worship at Idlewild

We ride buses back to church Sunday morning for worship. Dismissal is after the 11:00 AM service.

Please note

Parents/guardians will drop campers off at the Word of Life property on Friday, then we'll all return to church on buses Sunday morning.

A cabin group of girls giving thumbs up at nightHigh school girls' cabin, Winter Camp '26
03 — Cabins

Where they'll stay.

Campers will stay in cabins with 2–3 trained and trusted leaders and 12–14 other students of the same age and gender.

2–3Trained, trusted leaders
12–14Students per cabin
SameAge and gender
04 — Cost and Deadlines

Register early and save.

Registration is open now. Sign up by Nov 29 for the $150 early rate.

Best price
Early Rate
$150
Per camper · Oct 11 – Nov 29, 2026
Regular Rate
$195
Per camper · after midnight, Nov 29
Sun · Oct 11Registration opens$150 early rate
Sun · Nov 29Early rate endsAt midnight
Nov 30 →$195 per camperRegular rate
Wed · Dec 30Registration closesAt midnight
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05 — What to Bring

Pack for the weekend.

Everything your student needs—plus our dress code—is in the packing list.

  • Bible, notebook and pen
  • Sleeping bag, or pillow + blanket
  • Twin linens + fitted sheet
  • At least 3 days' worth of clothes
  • Closed-toe shoes + flip-flops
  • Toiletries and towels
  • Water bottle
  • Spending money for the snack shop
Please leave at home: Phones and electronic devices, plus anything on the "What Not to Bring" list in the PDF.
Packing List and Dress Code · PDF→
Friends smiling together during a session, one holding a Bible
06 — Last Year

Moments from Winter Camp.

Students praying together with arms around each otherPraying together
Two students playing basketball under a pavilionFree time
Campers on the zip lineThe zip line
Jan 8–10, 2027

Don't miss one of the most exciting weekends of the year.

Register now and get ready for Winter Camp!

Register for Winter Camp→ Packing List and Dress Code · PDF→