Polar Plunge at Twin Lakes
Winter Weekend Retreat
Polar Plunge at Twin Lakes is located at Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center. Nestled quietly amongst the trees in central Mississippi, this retreat has a true camp feel. Polar Plunge is an exciting twist on the YCM summer camp experience that is so well known and loved. This is our newest camp offering for both middle and high school students, a winter weekend retreat to getaway and dive into the Word, worship, teaching and being together as a group. Be ready for incredible teaching, amazing recreation, bonfires, indoor (or outdoor) snowball fights and of course a real Polar Plunge! It’s a mini summer camp in the middle of winter!
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Polar Thang begins Friday evening, with arrivals starting after 7pm. Departure is on Sunday.
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HOUSING
All students and leaders will be housed in twelve-person cabins. Depending on the number of campers, smaller churches may room together. You will need to bring your own bedding and towels.
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FOOD
The Twin Lakes staff provides Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner on Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday. Dinner Friday night is NOT included so please eat dinner before you arrive at camp.
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DAILY SCHEDULE
* Actual camp schedules are tentative and details may vary.
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Mornings include quiet time, leader coffee time, a brief message with worship, and various camp activities.
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Afternoons include, tournaments, polar plunge, and camp activities.
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Evenings include “Shenanigans” (work-crew led games), leader meeting & prayer time, big message and worship, Family Time, and “Aftermath” (night rec).
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DETAILS YOU NEED TO KNOW
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There should be one adult for every six youths you bring (1:6). There should be male counselors for male campers and female counselors for female campers.
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Leaders/counselors must be at least 18 years old.
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Each student coming to Polar Plunge will need to complete the YCM Medical & Media Release waivers.
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Every student AND leader coming to Polar Plunge will need to complete a Twin Lakes Release Form.
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Every leader coming to Polar Plunge will need to complete the YCM Sexual Misconduct Policy and YCM Medical Release waivers.
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You can learn more about the camp and local area by visiting twinlakescamp.org
Date: January 15-17, 2027
Cost: $195
Age Group: Middle & High School
Directors:
YCM: (504) 534-5008
CONTACT
Helpful Information and Details
Location
Twin Lakes Conference Center
155 Milner Rd
Florence, MS 39073
Registration & Drop Date Info
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Deposits for all conferences are $75 per space.
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Deposits are refundable until October 1, 2026.
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The final date to add/remove spaces is December 1, 2026. After this date you are responsible for total cost of reserved spaces.
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Final balance is due December 1, 2026.