Attention all students grades 6th through 12!

We're taking a bus  to Giants Ridge to have a great time skiing and snowboarding on the hill! After skiing we'll go out to eat and later that night we'll enjoy the pool, hot-tub, and sauna along with some other amenities at the YMCA. Read on for more details including schedule, prices, what to bring, etc.

Invite your friends and family members to come along!

SCHEDULE:
Friday, January 27th

• 5:30pm - bus leaves First Lutheran Church
• 10:45pm - Arrive, find your place to crash, get ready for bed
• 11:30pm - lights out! Get rest for a full day on the hill Saturday.
  

Saturday, January 28th

• 7:15am - 8:15am - Get up, clean up, breakfast
• 8:15am - Bus leaves for ski hill
• 8:45am - Arrive at hill, get your tickets and gear
• 9am - 6pm - Ski, snowboard, have fun!
• 6 pm - Bus leaves the hill, time to get some dinner
• 6:30 - 7:30pm - Go out for dinner
• 7:30pm - 11:00pm - Activities at the YMCA
• 11:00 - 11:45pm - get ready for bed, showers, etc.
• 11:45pm - 12:00am - Devotions
• 12:00am - lights out! Get rest after a full day on the hill.
  

Sunday, January 29th

• 8 - 9am - Get up, clean up, pack up, breakfast
• 9 - 11am - A few more activities at the YMCA
• 11am - Hit the road for home.
• 12:30pm - stop at Grand Rapids for lunch
• 5:00pm - ETA at FLC
  

PRICES:
(this covers LIFT TICKET, RENTALS, TRAVEL, LODGING, and ALL MEALS**)

• Lift ticket only - $105
• Lift ticket and ski rental - $120
• Lift ticket and snowboard rental - $125
  
• (Having financial issues? CAMPERSHIPS are available! Click "camperships" to get one.) 
  Responsible adults (18+) who would like to be a CHAPERON can come for $50! (Chaperons: $50 covers your LIFT TICKET, RENTAL, TRAVEL, and MEALS**.)

**Meals included in cost are:
Friday night - Pizza at church before we get on the bus
Saturday - Breakfast, a sack lunch, and supper at Village Inn
Sunday - Breakfast, and lunch at Pizza Works in Grand Rapids, MN

WHAT TO BRING:

• Sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress - We'll be sleeping on the floor at the YMCA.
• Towels - the YMCA will not provide any towels, so you'll need your own for showering and the pool
• Swimsuit - there is a swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna at YMCA
• Toiletries - soap, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, etc.
• Extra pair of indoor shoes - We'll be sleeping on the same floor we walk around on. It's no fun sleeping in a puddle of melted snow. Bring an extra pair of dry shoes for activies in the gym and just for walking around the YMCA.
• Warm layers -We'll be at the ski hill from morning to evening. The temperature will change throughout the day. Stay comfortable and dry. It might be a good idea to bring a fresh shirt and socks that you can change into later in the day.
• Windproof/waterproof shell - stay dry, stay warm.
• Snowpants - jeans and snow don't mix. They'll get wet. Wet clothes are really cold. Stay dry and warm on the hill, bring snowpants.
• Stocking cap and gloves
• Ski Goggles - if it's snowing, not only is it painful to have ice-cold snowflakes hitting your eyeballs, it's really hard to see! If you don't have goggles, Giant's Ridge pro shop sells them for approx. $25 - $40 (depending on size and style).
• Sunglasses -if it's a sunny day, the sun will reflect off the snow and can cause "photokeratitis" (aka snowblindness). If you don't have tinted goggles, bring sunglasses.
• Money - All meals will be provided, but you may want money for snacks and other things throughout the trip

Don't miss out on this great day!

Click here to REGISTER!  Registration deadline is Friday, January 20.

All participants must also fill out a LIABILITY FORM.