Join us for WINTER WKND 2025, an amazing experience for middle school students.
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: Repentance – Psalm 51
Speaker: Chris Barnes
Registration
Cost
$255 through January 12 | $300 on/after January 13
T-Shirts – The Cost of shirts is included in registration. All t-shirts will be adult sizes (XS – XL)
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 willing 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
Vehicles
We will be taking a charter bus as well as 15-passenger vans.
Drop Off and Pick Up
Erie Campus – 615 Evans St. Erie, 80516
Drop-off is Friday, Jan 31 at 4:00 pm
Pick-up is Sunday, Feb 2 at 12:30 pm
*Please feed your child dinner before dropping him/her off on Friday night.
Boulder Campus – 3245 Kalmia Ave. Boulder, CO 80301
Drop-off is Friday, Jan 31 at 4:00 pm
Pick-up is Sunday, Feb 2 at 12:30 pm
*Please feed your child dinner before dropping him/her off on Friday night.
Thornton Campus – 11989 St Paul St. Thornton, CO 80233
Drop-off is Friday, Jan 31 at 4:00 pm
Pick-up is Sunday, Feb 2 at 12:30 pm
*Please feed your child dinner before dropping him/her off on Friday night.
What to Bring
Packing List
– Pillow, Sleeping Bag, Blankets, etc.
– Deodorant, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Towel, Soap, Shampoo, etc.
– Bible and 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 (middle school only)
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