ABOUT/ CAMPS/ RETREATS/ RH CONO/ CONO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WINTER CAMP December 27, 2021 - January 1, 2022 Brevard, NC & Cono, Iowa BREVARD DATES AND RATES CONO DATES AND RATES REGISTER NOW Camp is the perfect way to close out the year for Junior High and Senior High students! Don’t wait until next summer to return to camp—come experience Ridge Haven in the winter in either NC or IA! CHECK OUT PHOTOS! Winter Camp provides a full week of camp activities, games, teaching, and worship. There will also be plenty of time to hang out with friends around the campfire or in the activity/game room and camp store. To top it off, celebrate the arrival of the New Year in style with our big New Year’s Eve celebration! Check out the highlight video of the 2019/2020 Winter Camp in Brevard to see what’s in store. Winter Camp welcomes youth groups as well as individuals who are looking for the full Ridge Haven camp experience. (The cost is cheaper for those that bring their own counselors!) Youth Groups also have the option of Winter Retreat, which is designed for churches that prefer to lead their own worship times while also enjoying fun activities led by the Ridge Haven staff. Find out more. Winter Camp also makes a great Christmas Gift for your kids! Wrap the printable certificate below for an exciting under the tree surprise! CHRISTMAS GIFT CERTIFICATE Brevard Winter Camp Speaker: Andrew Vander Maas Andrew started at Christ Church in July of 2014 after being called to be its lead pastor. He grew up in Grand Rapids but served as a pastor in Saint Louis for 17 years, the last 12 as planter and lead pastor of Crossroads Presbyterian Fellowship. Andrew earned his Doctor of Ministry in Homiletics and Master of Divinity from Covenant Seminary and holds a bachelor’s degree from Calvin College. For more than a decade, Andrew taught Homiletics at Covenant Seminary as an adjunct professor. After meeting Lisa at Calvin College, they were married in 1991. They have eight children – Josiah, Malachi, Isaiah, Lydia, Sophia, Gabriella, Zoë and Moses. Andrew and Lisa have a passion for the orphan, fostering and adopting children through the years. The VanderMaases stay active with sports, music, the kids’ jobs and church activities. Travel, reading, and sports are among Andrew’s interests. Cono Winter Camp Speaker: Josh Golackson Josh and Lindsey moved back to Wisconsin in April, 2015 after serving as missionaries in China for nearly a decade. They have been married for 18 years and have 8 energetic children: Lily (16), Caedmon (15), Hadassah (13), Vivianna (11), Olivet (9), August (8), Porter (6), and Ryle (3). Lindsey grew up in Appleton and Josh is from Monroe. Josh and Lindsey met at UW-La Crosse, where they both got their undergrad in Communication Studies. Josh completed his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando and is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). The Golacksons moved to Oshkosh in October 2016 and Living Stone Church began public worship services in October 2017. Josh and Lindsey love spending time with family and friends and enjoying the outdoors. Josh also loves fishing, sports, and reading. Lindsey loves running, reading, and DIY projects. Looking to create an unforgettable experience with your family this winter? Bring the entire family to ring in the New Year, Ridge Haven style! Families of Winter Campers will receive 50% off room rates and will have the privilege of joining our New Year's Eve extravaganza! For any questions about Winter Camp, call the Ridge Haven office at 828-862-3916. Office hours are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (Monday - Friday). REGISTER FOR CAMP CAMPER LOGIN DONATE Subscribe to our mailing list Quick Links Cono Christian School COVID-19 Updates Camp Photos Camper Information Trail Map Online Reference Keenagers Summer Employment About Contact Staff Directions Missions Projects Donate Pray Community