METROPOLIS FAMILY WINTER CAMP 2024

Families across our Metropolis are invited to join us for a Metropolis Family Winter Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center, this December 27-30, 2024. Let's celebrate the family this nativity season and gather for a wonderful four-day camp, packed with fun and adventure while growing closer to Christ and to each other! We will have the opportunity to enjoy fellowship and fun activities at the Ranch, as well as visit both the Monastery of the Theotokos the Life-Giving Spring, and a field trip to play in the snow at Kings Canyon National Park. With engaging activities for the whole family, lets ascend to the mountains and enjoy the last few days of 2024 together at our beloved retreat center!

DATES: December 27-30, 2024

LOCATION: St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center, Dunlap, CA

WHO: Open to the entire family! Youth under the age of 18 cannot attend without a parent or chaperone and must stay in a family room with their parent or chaperone over the age of 18.

REGISTRATION:
$225 per person (children 5 and under are free)

Includes all meals, Friday dinner - Monday lunch and all program supplies and snacks.

FAMILY HOUSING OPTIONS:

One member of each family must select one housing option below and add it to their CampDoc profile while registering. If you live nearby or have another housing option outside of St. Nicholas Ranch, you are welcome to register without the housing option.

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$300 for a Lodge Room for 3 nights (hotel style room with two queen beds)                                         

$300 for a Lodge Room for 3 nights (hotel style room with one queen and two twin beds)

$450 for a Dorm Room for 3 nights (cabin with multiple twin size bunk beds - For families of 5 or more)

SCHOLARSHIPS

We understand that fiances may be tough this time of year, and are able to offer a few partial scholarships so that your family is able to participate in this wonderful ministry together.

These scholarships are made possible from one of our incredible young adults who volunteers their time at our Metropolis Young Adult Retreats and Camps during the year, and his company donates to our Metropolis on his behalf. The scholarship fund is not large, but we want to try to help our families however we can.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Scholarship applications will be accepted until December 15. Submission of an application does not guarantee that a scholarship will be granted, or that the entire amount requested will be awarded.

RULES & EXPECTATIONS:

-Youth under the age of 18 cannot attend without a parent or chaperone over the age of 18.

-Youth under the age of 18 must stay in a family room with their parent or chaperone over the age of 18.

-This is an alcohol and drug-free event to provide a safe environment for our youth and families.

-Parents are responsible for their children at all times.

-Families are encouraged to bring their own recreational and sports equipment.  The Metropolis of San Francisco and St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center will not take responsibility for the safekeeping of nor be held liable in the event of damage or theft to valuables or personal belongings brought to the camp.

-The facilities & buildings are to be left in the same condition in which they were found. Families will be responsible for any damage made to the property by members of their family.

-Participation at all scheduled activities is not required, but highly encouraged so that families can get the most out of the experience.

-Pets are strictly prohibited on the property.

-Verizon Wireless service works fairly well on our property.  Other service providers do not have a strong signal in the area.  There is limited WiFi available on camp property.

-The Metropolis of San Francisco reserves the right to ask anyone to depart the premises who does not adhere to the rules and policies set forth in this document.  Additionally, we reserve the right to ask anyone to depart the premises who intentionally defeats the overall spirit of our Metropolis Family Winter Camp.