Monday, June 03, 2024 - Friday, June 07, 2024
Get Excited
Encounter Week 2023 is back! This annual youth camp is open for students who will be in one of the following grades for the 2024-2025 school year: 7th grade - recent high school grad.
For five days, students worship together, study scripture in Family Groups, compete at recreation, enjoy the beauty of Riverbend's property, and party at Late Night, all while growing deeply in their faith in God and relationships with one another. This is a week like no other, a week to encounter God.
About the Camp
Encounter Week began as a ministry of First Baptist Church of Arlington, TX, years ago and has since grown into a camp experience all its own. Hundreds of students from multiple churches come together for the week.
Check out the camp recreation options here
Deadlines
Sign Up Deadline: April 28th
Payment Deadline: May 22nd (additional information below)
Where
Riverbend Retreat Center, Glen Rose, TX
Registration
Here are the three registration steps for each Camp Attendee (student and adult leader).
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Official Registration through Encounter website.
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The Encounter webpage is hosted on the First Arlington website. If that's where you end up, you are still in the right place.
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Passcode for student registration is encounter and for adult registration is encounteradult
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View this document for a step-by-step registration walk through
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Transportation
We will meet at UBC Monday morning and ride a bus to Riverbend. Times TBD
UBC Address: 2720 Wabash Ave., Fort Worth, TX, 76109
Payment
Cost for camp this year is $360 per camper.
- Online
- Cash (delivered to Student Ministry Team or donation box near Sanctuary)
- Check (delivered to Student Ministry Team or donation box near Sanctuary)
- Made out to UBC, with "Youth Camp: Student Name" in the memo line
- Made out to UBC, with "Youth Camp: Student Name" in the memo line
*Payments due May 22nd
If you would like to inquire about a camp scholarship, email our Minister to Students, Jason Simon. Scholarship requests need to be submitted as promptly as possible, with preference given to those received by May 11th.
Packing List
A Packing List will be uploaded soon as well as emailed out to all registered attendees.
Sponsors
The main role for adult leaders at Encounter is to oversee your group from location to location. Family Group (student small groups) Bible Study will be predominantly led by older youth students, but adult leaders will be present to help spur conversation and answer questions.
To attend as a sponsor, confirm that space is remaining with our Minister to Students, Jason Simon, and then follow the same registration steps listed for students above.
*Sponsors are not required to pay to attend camp with UBC. Any registration money given will go to provide scholarships for students.
All sponsors must meet the following requirements:
- Registration Form
- Background Check
- Sex Offender Database Check
- CAP Training Certificate or Test (additional details to come)
Additional Parent / Important Adult Info.
Camp Leave
If your student will leave camp before our scheduled departure on Friday, you must submit a Time Away Form. Contact our Minister to Students, Jason Simon
Dietary Needs
If your student has a special dietary needs or restrictions, that must be submitted to Riverbend by May 20th. You can do so by visiting BendFoodAllergy.org. The Riverbend staff will work directly with you.
Care Packages / Letters
Care packages for campers and sponsors are available for purchase online at www.riverbendretreat.org (click on CampLink).
Letters can be sent to your camper at the following Mailing Address: Child’s/Youth’s Name, Encounter Week, Riverbend Retreat Center, 1232 CR 411B, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Visiting Camp
Only individuals on the approved visitors list prior to camp are allowed to visit camp. This list is generally reserved for Pastoral / Church staff and event help. Occasional exceptions are allowed. To inquire further, contact our Minister to Students, Jason Simon.