Dear Fathers, Youth Coordinators, and Participants Glory be to Jesus Christ! Here is the flyer and information on our 2016 Winter Retreat. Dates: Dec. 27-29, 2016 (Tues. dinner - Thurs. lunch - no fast!!) Time: Arrive - by 6:00p.m., dinner will be served at the retreat facility at 6p.m. Depart - After Lunch on the 29th, approx. 1:00p.m. Cost:

$95

What to Bring: Warm sleeping bag and pillow, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb, pajamas, flashlight; Bible, pen; warm clothing, winter coat, gloves. All clothing is to be modest and appropriate to an Orthodox Christian witness. No spending money is necessary. Please mark personal items with your name, as many things get lost and have no owners to claim them. All “electronic devices” are to be left either at home, or in the car you travel in….

Schedule: Dec. 27th - arrive by 6:00p.m. for dinner - “mixers” - Vespers - Intro: Talk - #1: Dr David Ford: “Crown them with Glory and Honor!” - free time - lights out Dec. 28th - 7:00a.m. Matins - Breakfast - Talk - #2: (Dr David Ford) - lunch - free time (tubing, broom hockey, ping-pong, etc.) - dinner - Vespers - Talk - #3: (Dr David Ford) - Communion Prayers - lights out Dec. 29th - 7:00a.m. - Divine Liturgy - Breakfast - Talk #4: (Dr David Ford) - free time - Lunch - pack,depart Come prepared as we search through the Scriptures and teachings of the Saints during our discussion times. Bring your Bible!


Trip leaders please:

1) call or email in your numbers no later than Dec. 19th, as I have to report numbers to the camp staff by this date, for food prep., housing, etc. NOTE: We are limited to a total of 70 spots!

2) If Possible, send in your group fee ($95 pp.) as one check from your group, payable to Ss. Constantine and Helen, the week of the 19th, that I can pay the camp in a timely manner.

3) Adult sponsors must accompany your teens for the retreat. Each sponsor must agree to a legal background check, and have parish priest’s recommendation. It is critical that I have names and “data” of each sponsor by the deadline, so I can rightly uphold this Church-wide mandate.

The enclosed “Registration / Release Form” is to be filled out by each participant and kept by the trip leader for each group - it provides the trip leader with necessary information in case of emergency not only for the time at camp itself, but also while your group is traveling to and from the retreat. This is for your benefit and protection.

All Staff / Sponsors are to required to fill out the “Staff Form”, and have it signed by their priest.

I look forward to our time together. May it be blessed! In Christ, Priest Anthony


Winter High School Youth Retreat Dec. 27-29, 2016
 Rocky Mtn. Mennonite Camp Divide, CO Registration For Participant Name:___________________________ Phone:__________________________ Address:_________________________ 


Parish:___________________ City / St.: _________________ Diocese: _________________

Primary Physician Name:____________________________ Address:__________________________ City/St____________________________ Phone:___________________________

Health Insurance Carrier Name:______________________ Group Number:_______________ Policy Number:_______________ Phone:______________________

Allergies and/or pre-existing conditions:

________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Guardian Permission / Release I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant named above. I hereby release the Orthodox Church in America, and Ss. Constantine and Helen Church, OCA, their agents and employees from any and all liability for all personal injuries known or unknown that the youth named above may incur due to reasons unrelated but not limited to negligence by participating in activities conducted, sponsored, or associated with the retreat, inclusive of ice and snow events such as “tubing”, broom hockey, etc. I understand that transportation to and from the Retreat is the responsibility of the participant’s parish and its respective youth sponsors. In the case of an emergency please contact me at the following telephone numbers: 1st #: __________________________

2nd #: __________________________

In case of emergency, and I cannot be reached, I do hereby authorize a physician selected by the coordinator of this event to administer emergency treatment including medications, diagnostic tests, surgery or other medical intervention deemed necessary by the physician. I, the undersigned, have read this release and understand all its terms. I execute it voluntarily on behalf of myself and the participant named above and with full knowledge of the significance to bind all persons. In witness thereof, I have signed the release on the date indicated below. Name (print): ______________________________

Relationship: ___________________

Signature: ________________________________

Date: _________________________


***ALL STAFF MUST COMPLETE THIS SECTION*** Personal Information: Full Legal Name: _________________________________________ Social Security Number: ____________________________________ Driver’s License # : ________________________________________ Date of Birth: ____________________________________________ Title - if any (Parish Youth Coordinator, etc.) _____________________ Permanent Address:

______________________________________ ______________________________________

Parish Information: Name of Parish: __________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Diocese: ________________ Parish Priest: ____________________ How long have you been attending?: __________________________

Legal Information: In accordance with the State Department of Social Services Manual Vol. 7, Regulation 7.711.21, all camp staff must answer this question: Have you ever been charged with, or convicted of, any felony, child abuse, or unlawful sexual offense so specified in 18-3-411 (11), C.R.S. 1973 as amended? Yes: _____

No: _____

If not already on file, I voluntarily submit to a confidential background check, utilizing the information provided above, to certify me to work with youth and young adults at the “Winter Teen Retreat”. Additionally, I have my parish priest’s blessing and recommendation as indicated by his signature below:

____________________________________ (parish priest)

Staff Signature: ______________________________________ Date:_____________


______________ (date)

Directions to Camp Directions: From Colorado Springs, go West on Hwy 24 approximately 24 miles (through Woodland Park), to the small town of Divide. Turn Left (South) on Hwy 67 in Divide, the only light in town. Approximately 4 miles, just past the entrance to Mueller State Park you will see a directional sign for “The Crags Trail / Rocky Mountain Camp”, turn Left as to go to the “Crags”. Go up the narrow, uphill dirt road for approximately 1 1/2 miles, this will lead you right to the doorstep of the Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp.