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Winter Youth Retreats

2025-2026 Winter Youth Retreats

Planning a winter youth ministry trip can be overwhelming. Planning food, lodging, and a worship band leave little room to build relationships. We drop the logistical hassle by partnering with student pastors to reach their goals. We will plan everything for you so you can enjoy the weekend—and your students will build relationships that point to Christ.

Our staff is passionate about leading fantastic recreation experiences and Gospel-driven discipleship. Small group leaders will partner with your church on a close staff-to-student ratio, making sure there is plenty of time to process the teaching they sit under.

That You May Know You Have Eternal Life

A Study in 1 John

John the Apostle’s first letter is so simple and so encouraging. Ten times, in John tells his readers why he is writing to them, but the most important of these comes at the end of John’s letter when he said, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13).

All of 1 John builds to this idea—we can know we have eternal life because of the finished work of Christ. The assurance John gives us has nothing to do with our worth, our knowledge, or our ability. We can trust in the promise of salvation because Jesus is the one who promised it and Jesus is the one who provides it.

Main SEssion Speakers

Brody Holloway

Rob Conti

Spencer Davis

Zach Mabry

Jon Rouleau

Brody Holloway

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Rob Conti

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Spencer Davis

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Zach Mabry

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Jon Rouleau

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2025-2026 Schedule

Schedule is tentative. Check the Snowbird app for most current updates.

Day 1

5:00 pm – Arrival + Check in
6:00 pm – 1st Supper
6:45 pm – 2nd Supper
7:30 pm – 3 Man Swing, Aerial Park, Snack Shack
8:50 pm0pm – Load Vehicles and Depart to Super Coop
9:15 pm – Worship Service @ the Super Coop
10:15 pm – Share Groups
10:45 pm – Fire, Snack Shack, SWO Underground

Day 2

8:30 am – 1st Breakfast
9:00 am – 2nd Breakfast
9:30 am – Load Vehicles and Depart to Super Coop
9:45 am – Worship Service @ the Super Coop
11:00 am – Share Groups
12:00 pm – 1st Lunch
12:30 pm – 2nd Lunch
1-5:30 pm – On Campus Recreation
6:00 pm – 1st Supper
6:45 pm – 2nd Supper
7:40 pm – Load Vehicles and Drive to Super Coop
8:00 pm – Worship Service @ the Super Coop
9:30 pm – Share Groups
10:00 pm – Fire, Snack Shack, SWO Underground

Day 3

8:30 am – 1st Breakfast
9:00 am – 2nd Breakfast
9:30 am – Load Vehicles and Depart to Super Coop
9:45 am – Worship Service @ the Super Coop
11:00 am – Share Groups
12:00 pm – 1st Lunch
12:30 pm – 2nd Lunch
1-5:30 pm – On Campus Recreation
6:00 pm – Load Vehicles and Drive to Super Coop
6:30 pm – Supper @ Super Coop
7:30 pm – Worship Service @ the Super Coop
9:00 pm – Share Groups
9:30 pm – Fire, Snack Shack, SWO Underground

Day 4

7:45-9:00 am – Check-out in SWO Office
7:45 am – 1st Breakfast
8:30 am – 2nd Breakfast
Departure

Testimonials from Student Pastors

Investment in Students

I love the depth in the Word that is preached and the investment in our students lives, that’s what makes the weekend.

Andy Carr, student pastor

Sound Teaching that Engages Students

There is nowhere else that I know of that has teaching as sound and equips staff to engage students on such a personal level.

Ryan VonCanon, student pastor

Gospel-Saturated Worship

The Scriptures were exposited in a way that the students could understand and keep up with, while also not watering down the text at all. The Gospel saturated every bit of the teaching and worship.

JT Overby, student pastor

Recreation

3-MAN SWING
CLIMBING TOWER
ZIP-LINE
POOPIE POLE
PAINTBALL
GUN RANGE
DISC GOLF
ARCHERY TAG
AERIAL PARK

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Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the exposition of Scripture and personal relationships in order to equip the Church to impact this generation. This Gospel-driven mission is what every one of our retreats is focused on.

Learn about our history and mission, or jump into our published resources and session recordings to get a sample of the teaching at SWO.

our history and mission

our Previous Teaching Sessions + Resources

How do I register and prepare for arrival?

Click the button below to set up your Snowbird account and pay a small deposit (per person) to register your group.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out. Call us at (828)321.2210 or email us anytime. We’re here to help!

What should we bring?

Check out our What to Bring page to learn all the details for your Winter SWO student retreat.

What recreation is provided?

Contact us with any specific questions, but our on-campus recreation day includes options such as this: climbing tower, aerial park, zip line, 3-man swing, archery tag, basketball court, and a paintball course.

What do Snowbird Winter Youth Retreats look like?

These winter youth retreats include solid biblical teaching, Gospel-focused worship, high-adventure recreation, and small groups with your best friends.

What types of housing do you provide?

We have over 14 cabins on our campus, divided by bedrooms for each group. They each provide twin-sized bunk beds, air conditioning, and heat. Our cleaning team takes great pride in keeping things clean but the buildings are primarily functional.

You’ll need to provide your own bedding, pillow and towels. One of our 4 bathhouses is always a short walk from each cabin.

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How many chaperones does my group need to bring?

SWO requires a minimum of a 1:10 chaperone to student ratio. If you are bringing both guys and girls to camp, you will need chaperones of each gender to attend as well.

How do I add or drop additional spots to my group?

You can add additional spots to your group as long as the retreat is not full. The best way to find out is to open your Snowbird Account and see if any remaining spots are open for the retreat. However, you only want to register spots that you’re sure you’ll need. The deposit is non-refundable.

Check our Registration Guide for details on how to invite specific students to your group via email.

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Can I bring my dog to Snowbird?

Due to the complexity of events at SWO, our campuses operate under a “no animals” policy. As a religious organization, SWO is not bound by public accommodation rules. If you have questions about this policy, please call us for clarification.

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What to Bring

Registration Guide

Registration Agreement

Statement of Risk

Statement on Child Protection