2008 Father and Son Retreat
SEPTEMBER 4-6, 2008
Lake Wenatchee Camp & Retreat Center
15263 North Shore Drive, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Phone: (509) 763-9622 (for emergency use during F/S Retreat)
DATES & TIMES
4:00 p.m. – Thursday, Sept. 4th – to
3:00 p.m. – Saturday , Sept. 6th
God has a victorious plan for the father/son relationship – demonstrated in the very Godhead. He designed men to be the leaders in home, church, and society and the duty falls on fathers to prepare their sons for this crucial role. Share a spectacular time together on beautiful Lake Wenatchee learning Biblical principles for manhood. Also enjoy boating, swimming, archery, hiking, group activities, stimulating camaraderie and more during this power-packed weekend.
LODGING
Cabins: Bunkhouse Cabins with Bunkbeds & Full Bathroom Facilities
Tent & RV Sites:
- Tent sites & RV hookups located at the adjacent State Park, a ½ mile
walk or 2 mile drive from Lake Wenatchee Camp & Retreat Center - Bring your own tent/RV & equipment
PRICE
Cabins: Fathers $130, Sons $110
Tent & RV Sites: Fathers $120, Sons $100
Registration limited to these options ~ All meals included for both options
REGISTRATION
Registration Deadline August 18, 2008
Space limited, register early.
Or if you are unable to download this form, call 360-871-3279 (9:00-5:00, M-F).
Guest Speaker – Kevin Swanson, Generations with Vision, Colorado
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- Homeschooled himself in the 1960’s and 70’s, Kevin Swanson and his wife, Brenda, are now homeschooling their five children. Since graduating from his homeschool and then serving as student body president of a large west coast university, he has gone on to other leadership positions in corporate management, church, and other non-profits.
- Kevin has 35 years of experience in the homeschooling movement and has served as Executive Director of Christian Home Educators of Colorado for the last eight years. As a father who wants to leave a godly heritage for his own five children, Kevin’s passion is to strengthen and encourage the homeschooling movement all over the world, and to cast a vision for generations to come.
- Kevin also serves as the Director of Generations with Vision – a ministry dedicated to sharing a message of “truth and relationships in a lost and lonely world.” He ministers to thousands of families by writing articles and books, and speaking at homeschooling and worldview events across the country. For the last 3 years Kevin has hosted a daily radio program – “Generations,” a homeschool and Biblical world-view program aired on AM-FM stations & web radio, reaching families in more than 60 countries around the world.
- Kevin’s most recent book, Upgrade -10 Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child, was released in 2006 and quickly sold out of its first printing.
- Serving as a resource on home education, Kevin has been interviewed on hundreds of media outlets, including nationally known Christian and secular programs.
About the Retreat:
- Daily Sessions Presented by Kevin Swanson: Challenges and encouragements toward Godly manhood, Godly family relationships, and bold & Godly leadership in today’s dark world.
- Father/Son Teamwork Activities: Father-son Bible study projects, relationship-building games & activities…
- Group Activities: (Details to be announced)
- Mealtimes: Delicious food; Enriching fellowship with other Fathers & Sons
- Free Time for Father-Son Together Activities: (Details to be announced)
- What to Expect for Weather: Summer days are warm & nights are comfortable; both will most likely be dry.
2008 Schedule of Events
Thursday, September 4th: ~ (Some details/times may vary as Retreat plans develop)
3:00 ~ Arrive, Set Up Camp
4:00 ~ Welcome, Orientation & Introductions
5:00 ~ Father-Son Activity
6:00 ~ Dinner
7:00 ~ Session #1: (Kevin Swanson)
8:00 ~ Application; Singing, & Wrap up
Friday, Septemeber 5th:
7:00 ~ Singspiration, Scripture & Discussion
8:00 ~ Breakfast
9:00 ~ Session # 2: (Kevin Swanson)
10:00 ~ Group Activities & Father/Son Activity
12:00 ~ Lunch
1:00 ~ Session # 3: (Kevin Swanson)
2:00 ~ Father-Son Free Time
4:00 ~ Relays and Games
6:00 ~ Supper
7:00 ~ Evening Session, Singing, Testimonies
8:00 ~ Campfire ~ Sing &Prayer Time
Saturday, September 6th:
7:00 ~ Singspiration, Scripture & Discussion
8:00 ~ Breakfast
9:00 ~ Father-Son Activity
10:00 ~ Session # 4: (Kevin Swanson)
11:00 ~ Group Activity
12:00 ~ Lunch
12:30 ~ Father-Son Activities
2:30 ~ Final Testimonies & Wrap Up
3:00 ~ Retreat Ends
What to Bring (all participants):
- Bibles, pens & paper
- Pillows; sleeping bags or bedding (for all accommodations)
- Towels, wash cloths & toiletries
- Jackets in case of cool nights and mornings; rain gear, if rain is predicted
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hats & sunscreen
- Gear necessary for personal father/son free time activities
- No tape/CD players, ipods, or music, please
See you at Lake Wenatchee Camp, August 23-25th
for the 2008 Christian Heritage Father-Son Retreat!
Cancellation Policy:
- All cancellation refunds are subject to a 20% refund fee.
- Refunds can be given only for unavoidable changes in plans due to sudden illness, serious illness or death in extended family, unexpected out-of-state move, etc.
- Refund requests must be made in writing BY SEPTEMBER 15th via NC@ChristianHeritageOnline.org or by mail to: Christian Heritage Treasurer, 11716 S. Player Dr, Spokane, WA 99223. Refunds will be paid by check only, so be sure to give your name and mailing address so your refund check can be mailed to you.
- We are not able to exchange conference registrations for CD’s. If you must cancel and wish to obtain conference CD’s in place of your registration fee, you will need to make two separate transactions: 1) Request refund as above, 2) follow normal online CD ordering procedures.
cd’s of 2007 father-son retreat … available now
“Passing the Baton . . .
of Godly Leadership to the Next Generation”
CD’s of the Powerful ‘07 Father/Son Sessions NOW AVAILABLE!
ORDER ONLINE!
ORDER BY MAIL: [10-07 CH CD Order Form]
(NOTE: This form prints on two 8 1/2×11 pages)
- “What an incredible event that was. My sons and I sure enjoyed it.”
- “I just wanted to thank you so much for your commitment to the family! My two sons and I had such a wonderful time at the father/son retreat this past weekend. I was very encouraged and challenged in my calling as father/husband/and priest of our home. . . My boys and I made memories we will cherish forever, as we grew closer to each other, and our Lord Jesus! Our family has also attended the homeschool conference the past two years, which has also been a huge blessing to our family! Thank you for ALL your efforts in support of families and homeschooling.”
- “This was a great retreat. I have been a believer for a while now, but I was inspired to follow Christ even more. I also learned a lot about passing the baton that I never really thought of before. Geoff gave really good Bible references for all that he talked about. I hope to come back next year.”
Guest Speakers – Geoffrey Botkin & Sons, San Antonio, Texas
“Mr. Botkin spoke bold and powerful words of truth. He speaks with authority . . . a modern day prophet who takes God’s Word and applies it to the issues of our day. I have never met or heard anyone quite like him . . . he is blessed with a tremendous amount of vision and optimism for future generations as well as a humble confidence in the Lord.” (C Hayden, 6-16-07)
- Geoffrey Botkin has faithfully and purposefully served the Lord through many arenas: He has written and directed some of the most controversial [i.e., non-politically correct] and widely watched public affairs films of the last twenty years; has produced or co-produced over a hundred documentary films, television productions and other media projects; has trained many young media professionals; has been CEO of an experimental international print/broadcast/ internet media conglomerate; and has lectured widely on philosophy, history, political media, filmaking, and theology . . . to name a few of his accomplishments. (See links or bottom of page for a more complete bio.)
- Mr. Botkin’s seven children have worked alongside him on many of these projects and have recently established the Western Conservatory of the Arts and Sciences not only to honor their father’s “vision of reclamation of Christendom, but to build on that vision and continue the process of discipleship for families, churches, and communities… [extending] to vigorous Christian maturity and leadership in all areas of society, including the gates of business, media, jurisprudence, science, education, and church planting.”
- Personable and powerfully effective in communicating God’s wisdom, Mr. Botkin & his sons will challenge you & your sons to raise your sights and think of Christian life & leadership in ways you’ve never considered before. They will also help equip you for your crucial God-given task: to purposefully & pro-actively lead the current & future generations for God’s glory!
- Click . . . HERE ~ and ~ HERE . . . to learn more about the father & son efforts the Botkins are using to reach the hearts and minds of thousands around the globe for Christ. (Be sure to click on each page of their website.)
Conference was held: August 23-25th, 2007
LAZY F CAMP & RETREAT CENTER in the beautiful Cascade Mountains
16170 Manastash Road
Ellensburg, Washington 98926
If you missed out on this great event, don’t miss out entirely! ~ Get the CD’s of the messages!
- CD’s of the Powerful ‘07 Father/Son Sessions NOW AVAILABLE!
- ORDER ONLINE HERE!
responses to the 2005 & 2006 father-son retreats
- No CD’s are available for these sessions.
August 3-5, 2006
with Bryan Pollock, Tim Roth, Neil Craig & Sons, & Michael Bradrick
at Bradrick Family Farms, Montesano, WA
July 21-24, 2005
with Norm Wakefield
at Bradrick Family Farms, Montesano, WA
- “The highlights: The ministry of the Word! The practical application of the bridge building and father and son involvement . . . The spirit of the men and sons present . . . Great! Setting beautiful! Evening star-filled sky was a creation wonder! . . . A great weekend for my family!”
- “Not theory or forms, but focus on relationship with God and fathers/sons. Challenges were clear and practical. Great to meet guys and network. Teaching was encouraging and practical. Hearing from [the speakers] was a treasure. Craig boys message was very powerful. Every message was helpful …”
- “Highlights were the meals, music, time with other Christian men. The teaching was the best! I loved the activities that include everyone, young and old.”
- “Every session was addressed to both fathers and sons, the activities were designed for teams of fathers and sons, and even the games were organized to involve a father with his sons. And … you would have been blessed beyond measure [to see] all these fathers with their sons enjoying each other and deepening their relationships … No matter where you are at in your father/son relationship, whether struggling or blessed, this retreat would be a tremendous encouragement. I heartily recommend making the sacrifices and decisions that would enable your attendance of this event in the future.”
- “First, I’d like to express my gratitude…for all the effort put into this event…In my opinion it was a very successful! Michael and I had a tremendous time together. I haven’t spent that kind of individual time with him before. It was a very memorable time for us, and a great relationship foundation builder.”
- “What I liked most about the retreat was that there was a genuine, Biblical heart of fellowship and of “spurring one another on to love and good deeds” that permeated each activity. The teaching sessions were outstanding!”
- “The activities were good and well balanced. The teaching sessions were excellent, just the right blend of theory, theology, and application well tied to Scripture. It was a great blessing.”