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Dec 13-14 | 2025
Two Day Youth Event
Grades 7-12
Live Speaker - Jake Schmidly
Youth Worship Band - Christian Collective
Meals & More
Blacklight Dodgeball
High Ropes Course
Mini Golf
Bonfires
Free T-Shirt!
Register Now!
Tickets are $127.50
Early bird sign up ends November 17
(Regular ticket pricing is $157.80)
Volunteers!
Come and serve with us!
Click the link above and select the Youth Volunteer ticket.
FAQ
Where does Winter Blast take place?
Encounter Cove Camp is set on the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks in Roach, MO.
- The campgrounds include a chapel, dining hall, high ropes course, zip lines, challenge course, swimming pool, lake, lake inflatables, and separate boys' and girls' dorms with indoor shower and toilets.
- Your student will be housed with their teammates and leaders in bunk style dorms.
How much does Winter Blast cost?
Winter Blast is 2 Days and 1 Night and includes meals and rooms.
$127.50 early bird rate ($157.80 after Early bird cut off)
This pricing includes the Online Ticketing Fee
$127.50 early bird rate ($157.80 after Early bird cut off)
This pricing includes the Online Ticketing Fee
How many Youth and Leaders are on a team?
Teams can vary greatly but typically the Youth are placed on teams of approximately 24-28. Each team has 6-8 trained and caring leaders.
How are Team Leaders selected?
Every Team Leader is a volunteer who has completed a comprehensive process that includes:
- Completed and approved volunteer application
- Criminal Background Check
- Mandatory Orientation with training
What do I bring to Winter Blast? What shouldn't I bring?
Bring this...
- Pillow
- Sleeping bag or twin bedding
- Shower towel, washcloths
- Shampoo/Conditioner & Soap
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Pajamas
- 2-3 pairs of underwear
- 2-3 pairs of socks - may get wet or muddy
- Clothes for recreation
- Casual clothes for session
- 1 pair of pants & sweatshirt for cold weather
- 1 pair of closed-toed shoes for rec
- 1 pair of shoes for session/free time
- Bug Spray
- Bible (if your Youth does not have a Bible, we will make one available)
- Electronics (including cell phones, tablets, video game devices, iPods, mp3 players, etc.)
- Crop tops/spaghetti strap tanks/articles of clothing displaying questionable content
- Food items (all snacks/meals are provided)
- Weapons (firearms, knives, fireworks, matches)
- Write your student's first and last name on the inside of all clothing (including shoes), towels, and washcloths.
- Pack travel sized shampoo/soap that will be easy for your student to carry to and from the shower.
What is the phone policy at Winter Blast?
- Campers will not be allowed to make or accept phone calls unless it is an emergency.
- Your student will have a great time, and we encourage you to ask them all about it when they get home!
Are there other rules and regulations?
- We reserve the right to inspect contents of all personal belongings if due cause arises.
- Improper contents will be held by camp staff and returned to parent/guardian(s) at the end of camp.
- All campers will be expected to observe habits of personal cleanliness, respect for camp staff and other campers, and refrain from using foul language, including cursing and crude humor.
- Charges for items broken/damaged or stolen during camp will be billed to the parties/individual involved.
- If a child is sent home early due to sickness, behavior, or discipline issues, should camp leadership determine it is necessary, there will not be a refund given.
Are there scholarships available?
Our desire is to see every student experience Winter Blast. We would suggest talking to your local Encounter Ministry Post or Church.