The Great Escape: Southwind
Southwind is located along beautiful Long Lake at the edge of the 420,000 acre Ocala National Forest. In addition to its beauty, Southwind has plenty to offer. Activities include a water recreation area, paddle boards, canoes, beach volleyball, basketball, disc golf and much more. At The Great Escape Southwind the Gospel is our focus as we partner with you to make your time at camp meaningful and memorable with great teaching, outstanding worship, small group and family time where you can dig deeper and build relationships with your students.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
TGE Southwind begins Tuesday afternoon with registration and is over late Friday night following the final evening program. Arrival time begins at 5:00pm on Tuesday. Check-out is Saturday morning. Housing is provided Friday night, however, no breakfast will be served Saturday morning and you should plan to depart by 8:15 AM.
HOUSING
All students and counselors will be in one of Southwind’s air-conditioned dormitories or cabins (for more information go to http://southwind.younglife.org). Because housing depends on the camps final numbers (which are not final until days before camp starts), we will not know your specific rooming arrangements until you arrive at The Great Escape.
FOOD
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all provided as part of your conference cost. We will feed you beginning with dinner on Tuesday night and your last meal will be dinner on Friday.
DAILY SCHEDULE
* Actual camp schedules are tentative and details may vary.
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Mornings include breakfast, quiet times and recreation.
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Afternoons include lunch, recreation, free time, small groups and an afternoon session!
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Evenings include dinner, evening sessions, counselor meetings, and aftermaths.
Date: July 13-17, 2027 (4 nights)
Cost: $550 $525 per person
Age Group: Middle School
CONTACT
Director:
YCM: (504) 534-5008
DETAILS YOU NEED TO KNOW
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There should be one adult leader for every six students you bring (1:6). There should be male leaders for male students and female leaders for female students.
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YCM requires that adult Leaders/Counselors be at least 18 years old.
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Each student coming to TGE Southwind will need to complete the YCM Medical & Media Release waivers.
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Leaders, please have each leader/counselor in your group complete the YCM Medical Release and Sexual Misconduct Policy.
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If you have special dietary restrictions or requests please click here.
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Every student needs to fill out the YL Guest Consent Release Form and have their parent sign if under 18. PLEASE NOTE: This form is online only.
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You can learn more about the camp and local area by visiting http://southwind.younglife.org
Helpful Information and Details
Location
Southwind Camp
Ocklawaha, Florida
Documents & Waivers
Work Crew
Registration & Drop Date Info
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Deposits for all conferences are $100 per space. Deposit is due at registration.
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Early bird discount is $25 off per spot. Ends March 1
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If drops are made before April 1, the $100 deposit per space is transferred to your balance due.
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If drops are made after April 1, the deposit per space is forfeited.
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The final date to add/remove spaces is June 1. After this date you are responsible for total cost of reserved spaces.
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Final balance is due June 1.