Join us for WINTER WKND 2025, an amazing experience for middle school students. 

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What is Winter WKND?

What is Winter WKND? Winter WKND is a weekend retreat in Larkspur, CO. During the weekend, your student will have powerful worship experiences, engaging teachings, and space for meaningful discussions. There will be a snow tubing hill, basketball gym, a dodgeball tournament, a snack shack, and much more. We are extremely excited to see how the Holy Spirit will work through Winter WKND to bless you and your family!

When & Where

January 31 – February 2, 2025

Ponderosa Retreat & Conference Center | 15235 Furrow Rd. Larkspur, CO 80118

WKND Experience

Theme: Becoming Kingdom Workers

Speaker: Jennie Fletemeyer

    Registration

    Cost

    $265 through January 7 | $315 on/after January 8

     WKND Sweatshirt Hoodie Cost: $35 

    This is an optional addition. All Sweatshirt Hoodie’s will be adult sizes (XS – XL)

    Registration pending

    See Payment, Deposit & Refund Policy Below

    Outer Realm Costumes

     Our annual “all retreat” competition with middle school students and their leaders, Outer Realm, is back this year! Students will be divided by grade, and each team (grade) has a dress-up theme and color. Students may go all out on their costumes or color. Points awarded for participation (more people dressing up = more points) and winning the competitions. The winning team will receive a prize on Saturday Night! 

    Attire for Outer Realm

     

    This year we are dividing all the students by grade and competing in our Outer Realm Competition. Each team will have a dress-up theme as well as a color. Points will be awarded for winning competitions and participation (more people dress-up = more points for your team) 

    Costumes for Outer Realm will be announced in January.

    Payment, Deposit & Refund Policy

    Trip payments can be paid in full or divided into two payments | The deposit amount is non-refundable for all registrations.

    Deposit

    The deposit amount for Winter WKND is $70 | Any remaining balance will be charged to the card on file 2 weeks before the trip (Jan. 20, 2025).

    Refunds
    Refunds, excluding the deposit, are available until 2 weeks before the trip | No refunds will be issued within 2 weeks of the trip.

    Dietary Needs

    Ponderosa is able to accommodate dairy-free and vegetarian dietary needs. Ponderosa also provides a gluten free entree at every meal as one of two options. On your student’s registration form, there’s a spot to indicate any dietary needs. Ponderosa’s dining hall is a nut-free kitchen.

    Medical Information

    In the event of an unexpected accident, there is a qualified medical professional on call to tend to your child’s needs. If needed, we will utilize the closest local medical facility in Monument, just a few minutes form Ponderosa.

    CommonSpirit Urgent Care – Tri-Lakes 
    17230 Jackson Creek Pkwy #120 Monument, CO 80132. 

    Rooms/Ratios/Bedding

    The room sizes at Ponderosa vary from 6-12 person rooms. The goal is to have a ratio of 1 leader for every 5-7 students. Leaders and students do not share a bed. Boys and girls will have separate sleeping areas and students will not be allowed to enter rooms of the opposite sex. Sleeping bags/bedding and pillows need to be brought. 

    Transportation

    We will be taking a charter bus as well as 15-passenger vans.

    Drop Off and Pick Up

     

    Drop Off & Pick Up 

    Erie Campus – 615 Evans St. Erie, 80516 

    Drop-off is Friday, Jan 23 at 4:00 pm 

    Pick-up is Sunday, Jan 25 at 1:30 pm 

    *Dinner will be provided for your student on Friday night. 

    Boulder Campus – 3245 Kalmia Ave. Boulder, CO 80301 

    Drop-off is Friday, Jan 23 at 4:00 pm 

    Pick-up is Sunday, Jan 25 at 1:30 pm 

    *Dinner will be provided for your student on Friday night. 

     

    Thornton Campus – 11989 St Paul St. Thornton, CO 80233 

    Drop-off is Friday, Jan 23 at 4:00 pm 

    Pick-up is Sunday, Jan 25 at 1:30 pm 

    *Dinner will be provided for your student on Friday night. 

     

    What to Bring
    • Pillow, Sleeping Bag, Blankets, etc.
    • Deoderant, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Towel, Soap, Shampoo, etc.
    • Bible & Pen
    • Water Bottle

    Clothes for….

    • Outside and Cold:
    • Coat, Hat, Gloves, scarf, etc.
    • Snow gear (for sledding hill)
    • Snow boots

    Indoor activities

    • Gym shoes
    • Shorts

    Costumes for Outer Realm

    What about Money?

    Snacks/Souvenirs – Ponderosa has a souvenir shop and a snack shop at the retreat center. The snack shop will be open throughout the weekend for students to make purchases.  

    Other Activities

    Saturday | Outer Realm 

    This year we are dividing all the students by grade and competing in our Outer Realm Competition. Each team will have a dress-up theme as well as a color. Points will be awarded for winning competitions and participation (more people dress-up = more points for your team) 

    Costumes for Outer Realm will be announced in January. 

     

    Saturday Afternoon Free Time 

    Gym 

    Snack Shop – snacks will be available to be purchased 

    Outdoor Fire Pit 

    Game Room 

    Tubing Hill – Snow and weather permitting 

    Annual Dodgeball Tournament

    Teams of students compete to become the retreat champion and host the MSM Winter WKND dodgeball trophy. 

    General Rules 
    Teams must have at least 2 boys and 2 girls 
    6 players are allowed on the court to start each game
    There is no maximum number of players per team