Turning Point Weekend is the Venture Students annual fall retreat designed to help 7th-12th grade students come to a life-changing turning point in their faith. Students from every Venture Church campus will come together for the weekend to build lasting relationships, hear impactful and encouraging teaching, experience high-energy worship, and have a ton of fun!
EVENT INFORMATION
WHO: Students in 7th - 12th grade
WHEN: Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12
WHERE: Camp Shelby (located off Highway 49, approximately 15 miles south of Hattiesburg)
COST: $100 which includes all transportation, lodging, activities, and meals. The price for TPW will go up to $125 on Sunday, October 1.
CHECK-IN TIME: 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 10
Students who attend The Lincoln Road, Hunt Club, or Jones County Campus will check in at The Lincoln Road Campus
Students who attend The Stone County or Gulf Coast Campus will check in at The Stone County Campus
EVENT END DETAILS: On Sunday morning, students will be transported back to their home campus for breakfast and the Sunday morning worship experience. Students who attend The Lincoln Road, Hunt Club, and Gulf Coast Campuses will attend the 9:30 a.m. worship experience. Students who attend The Stone County Campus will attend the 8:30 worship experience. Students who attend The Jones County Campus will attend the 10:00 a.m. worship experience. Please pick up your student at The Venture Church campus you regularly attend.
Waivers are required for all students participating in Venture Church events. To sign your student’s waiver digitally, please click the link below. This form is separate from your child’s registration.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can attend Turning Point Weekend?
Turning Point Weekend is for students who are currently in 7th - 12th grade. The programming and activities of TPW are specifically designed for students in 7th-12th grade, so 6th graders will not be in attendance. We love having 6th graders as part of the MVMNT each week, and we hope that they look forward to joining us at TPW in the next school year when they enter 7th grade.
How much does Turning Point Weekend cost?
This year, we are offering an early-bird registration cost of $100 until Sunday, October 1. After this date, the total cost of TPW goes up to $125. The overall cost of Turning Point Weekend includes all meals, housing, transportation, and activities.
Is there a deposit for Turning Point Weekend?
A $25 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your student’s registration for Turning Point Weekend.
When is the total payment for Turning Point Weekend due?
Payment for Turning Point Weekend is due in full by Sunday, October 29. If you have any difficulties making the payment in full at this time, please contact your campus contacted listed below or email carli@venturechurch.org
How are rooming assignments determined?
Rooming assignments are determined by the information collected during registration and according to grade and gender. Our goal is to ensure each student is in a room with someone they know, but we also want to encourage all of our students to build new friendships and connect with students from other campuses. Please let us know if your student is inviting a friend who does not attend Venture Church, or if your student was invited by someone, so we can place them together.
Will there be adult supervision?
Yes. Your child’s safety at Turning Point Weekend is a top priority. At TPW, students will be divided into small groups consisting of 15-20 students. Each group will have 2 college-aged/adult leaders that will be responsible for supervising students and leading discussion times throughout the weekend. There will be a support team of additional adult leadership to help facilitate the weekend, as well. All adults present during the weekend are required to pass a background check before attending.
How can I attend Turning Point Weekend as a leader?
If you would like to attend Turning Point Weekend as a leader, please follow the same registration link above or contact your Campus Student Pastor below. All adults who attend Turning Point Weekend will be required to pass a background check and attend leader trainings.
Does my student need spending money?
While your student does not need spending money for meals, there will be opportunities to purchase merchandise ($10-25) throughout the weekend. Vending machines will also be available for snack/drink purchases throughout the weekend. Please note that TPW will be entirely CASHLESS this year. All merchandise and vending machine purchases must be made by credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or prepaid Visa card.
We cannot afford Turning Point Weekend at this time. Is financial assistance available?
Yes, financial assistance is available based on need! We want every student to be a part of Turning Point Weekend, regardless of financial status. Please click the button below this section to request financial assistance.
My student has an event during the weekend. Can I drop them off or pick them up at different times?
In order to ensure the safety of your student and help our team keep track of how many students are coming and going throughout the weekend, we will only allow students to be dropped off or picked up during meal times throughout the weekend. There will be a check-in location for any student being picked up or dropped off located in the parking lot directly outside of the Camp Shelby South Gate entrance.
Saturday - Breakfast @ 7:30 a.m.
Saturday - Lunch @ 11:30 a.m.
Saturday - Dinner @ 5:00 p.m.
There will be NO Friday night late bus bringing students to TPW this year. We ask that students who are unable to make the Friday night check-in time arrive during breakfast on Saturday morning.
When does registration close?
The last day to register for Turning Point Weekend is Sunday, October 29.
What is the refund policy?
Due to the purchasing of supplies and reserving transportation and housing, after Sunday, October 15, we will only be able to offer a 50% refund for any cancellations. On Sunday, October 22, no refunds will be given for any cancellations. Please contact us if you have an emergency situation.
What does my student need to bring?
Click the button below to check out the suggested packing list for TPW.
What if my student needs to take medication throughout the weekend?
IMPORTANT UPDATE: NEW MEDICATION POLICY. For the safety of all of our students, prescription medications of any kind will not be allowed to be self-administered by students at Turning Point Weekend. We will have registered nurses and medical personnel on-site throughout the duration of the weekend to distribute prescription medications. All prescription medications must be labeled with full name, dosage amount and schedule, and be turned in to staff and/or medical personnel. We also ask that you specify what medications your child must take, as well as any other pertinent medical concerns at the time of registration. First Aid Kits will be available throughout the weekend to provide students with non-prescription medication for any needs that might arise.
MORE INFORMATION
GIVE TO TURNING POINT WEEKEND
As a part of Love Your Neighbor, we are collecting online donations to help offset registration costs for students participating in Turning Point Weekend. If you would like to give towards TPW to allow more students to be a part of this event and learn more about what it means to know, love, and follow Jesus, click the button below! No matter what amount you donate, when we come together as the body of Christ, every bit of generosity has an eternal impact!
CONTACT
If you have questions, would like help, or are in need of financial assistance, please click the button to reach out to the contact person for your Venture Church campus:
