Fall 2017 Synergy Mountain Retreat

Sept. 29-Oct. 1 @ Camp IvyDale
Only $30.  Freshmen 1/2 price!

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Just in time to keep your sanity as the Fall Semester marches on, a break from the monotony and a chance to get away to the mountains!

A deeper relationship with God and significant friendships to keep us moving in the right direction in God’s Kingdom. That is what Synergy are all about… and that is why we like times like this.

Take some time to get away from the city and enjoy time together in the mountains near Idaho City. The plan includes time for a deep spiritual focus, incredibly fun times together, and, if you have to, you can take down time for homework.

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Info & What to Bring

Getting there: carpool from the Biblical Studies Center departing on Friday at 6:30 PM. See below for the camp address, phone number and a map link.

Schedule: Friday evening around 7:30 PM we will settle in to our cabins and have a fun evening.  We will have one event that evening that will kick off the spiritual focus for the weekend. Snacks will be served, but you might want to bring a snack if you think you’ll be hungry.
Saturday after breakfast we’ll have another session to focus our minds on God. The afternoon is free. There will be games and activities planned. If you need internet access for homework, you can drive a couple miles into Idaho City where there is free internet access at the visitor’s center. That evening we will have another spiritually focused session.
Sunday morning we will worship God together and cleanup. We’ll depart around noon.

Cabins/Sleeping: The cabins have twin beds with mattresses. They are not heated.
BRING: Sleeping Bag and/or Blanket, sheets, pillow, (the BSU REC Center rents sleeping bags – but blanket/pillow should be fine.)

Clothing: Pack for outdoor fun with some clothing to keep warm in the mornings/evenings. It is supposed to be warm and sunny during the day. Lots of hiking and outdoor fun opportunities.
BRING: Clothes for Friday-Sunday. Coat/jacket (it will be cold but not freezing in the mornings)
Sporty clothes – we have some fun planned. Swimming suit if you want. Hiking Shoes, Tennis Shoes

Personal items: Bring what you will need. Nothing is provided.
Towel, Deodorant (please), You may want sunscreen for hiking/outdoor fun, Hair and Body Soap, Tooth Brush & Paste, Hairbrush/Comb

Other Ideas and Reminders: The camp has a volleyball court, basketball court, swimming pool, large lodge where you can hang out. Bring games, cards, sports equipment, Frisbee, etc.
You might want: Water Bottle, Bug Repellent (probably not needed, but some mosquitoes might still be around), Flashlight/Extra Batteries, First Aid Kit.

Address and Directions to Camp Ivy Dale
49 Shaw Gulch Rd, Idaho City, ID 83631 (about 38 miles from BSU)

Camp Phone: 208-392-6781 (cell phones do not work at camp!)
Basic directions: Go North on ID 21 toward Idaho City. Before you get to Idaho City you will see the “Camp Ivy Dale” sign on the right. Follow that road and look for smaller signs guiding you to the camp. If you miss the turn off of Hwy 21 and get to Idaho City, go back about 1 mile.
Link to map: http://goo.gl/maps/Rzvc