Rocky Mountain Orthodox High School Winter Retreat

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General Information

Dear Fathers, Youth Coordinators, and Participants, Glory be to Jesus Christ!



2024 High School Winter Retreat!




Dates: Dec. 29-Dec. 31 2024 (Sunday dinner - Tuesday Brunch) 


Time: Arrive - by 6:00p.m., dinner will be served at the retreat facility at 6p.m. Depart - After Brunch on the 31st, approx. 11:30a.m. 


Where: Rocky Mountain Menonnite Camp. 709 Co Rd 62, Divide, CO 80814. (719) 687-9506 

Cost:
$130


Age: Highschool; 9th - 12th grade


Deadline to register: December 8th


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. 29th



  • arrive by 6:00p.m. for dinner

  • Vespers

  • Intro: Talk - #1: Fr. Gregory Matlak

  • “mixers”

  • free time

  • lights out


Dec. 30th



  • 7:30a.m. Morning Prayers

  • Breakfast

  • Talk - #2: Fr. Gregory Matlak

  • Broom hockey, human curling, etc.

  • lunch

  • free time (tubing, broom hockey, ping-pong, etc.)

  • dinner

  • Vespers

  • Talk - #3: Fr. Gregory Matlak

  • Communion Prayers

  • lights out


Dec. 31st



  • 7:30a.m. - Divine Liturgy

  • Talk #4: Fr. Gregory Matlak

  • Brunch

  • pack-depart

You can download a flyer for Winter Camper here, to share with your parish.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_ceEm01Vjtiz6b4B0MaY-qCiVdB96C-e/view?usp=share_link
Contact Information

Father Anthony Machnee
director@rmoy.org
719-323-5353

Mailing address at Holy Theophany Orthodox Church:

2770 N Chestnut St
Colorado Springs, CO
80907
Camper Registration

 
 
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CAMPERS Under 18 years old PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SIGN BELOW:


I acknowledge that during participation at the Rocky Mountain Orthodox Youth Camp (Hereafter RMOYC) Highschool Winter Retreat certain risks and dangers may occur. These include, but are not limited to, loss or damage of personal property, physical or other injury due to accidents that may occur during the course of normal camp operations. As part of the right to participate in the RMOYC Winter Camp I do hereby assume all ordinary risks incidental to the nature of these activities which are not specifically foreseeable, and will hold the Orthodox Church in America, Rocky Mountain Orthodox Youth Camp and others providing service to the camp, harmless from any and all liability actions, causes of action, debts, claims, and demands which may arise in connection with participation in this Orthodox Camp.



I agree to uphold Christian virtue in my words, actions, modest dress, and attitude. I pledge to treat my fellow campers, staff, and clergy with respect and concern for their well-being. I promise to abide by all rules of the camp, such as stated curfews, “off-limits” boundaries and activities, time schedules, etc. Violation of such stated rules may include restriction from participating in activities, being sent home, being prohibited to return to camp in future years... and having less of a good time!


In the event I (the parent or legal guardian) cannot be reached in an emergency, nor other emergency contacts be reached, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by the Camp to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and to order injection, anesthesia or surgery for my child named below. I consent and authorize the Camp Nurse to provide treatment for any first aid deemed necessary.


RMOYC has my permission to use my or my child’s photograph publicly to promote the camp. I understand that the images may be used in print publications, online publications, presentations, websites, and social media. I also understand that no royalty, fee or other compensation shall become payable to me by reason of such use.



I understand that transportation to and from the Retreat is the responsibility of the 
participant’s parents or those whom they should appoint.

In the case of an emergency please contact me at the following telephone numbers:
 
 
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 virtually signed the release on the date indicated below.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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