Winter Blast 2027

Winter Blast at Camp Ichthus is back for another year! This weekend retreat brings middle and high school students from churches across the region together for fun & games, worship & Bible teaching, rest & relaxation, and of course snow tubing at Blue Mountain! Invite your friends to join you for this incredible weekend at camp! Space is limited so sign up today! 

Dates
Friday, February 5, 2027 7:00 PM -
Sunday, February 7, 2027 11:00 AM

Location
Camp Ichthus
2880 Stagecoach Rd W, Palmerton, PA 18071

Cost
Youth Registration: $85
Adult Chaperone: $15 (+$35 for snow tubing)

Scholarships, financial assistance, and payment plans are available… please email info@campfish.org

SIGN UP NOW

Note: Registration is as individuals / families, but please work with your church group to ensure that at least one male and one female adult come with each group.  

Speaker: Todd Pearage

For 2027 we are excited to welcome Todd Pearage as our speaker. This will be Todd’s first time at Winter Blast, but he is not new to camp or our American Baptist region.

Todd and his wife, Lynda met at Cairn University and both graduated in 1995. They have been married for over 30 years and together have three children: Brianna, Caleb and Addyson.

Todd has over 25 years of youth ministry experience. He has served the local church as a youth pastor in a variety of churches and denominations. 

Todd and Lynda formed the Youth Leader Oasis — a non profit ministry that offers free and confidential care and coaching to youth leaders and spouses. 

They also host three events a year for youth pastors called the Youth Leader Summit and Todd has authored several resources for Download Youth Ministry. He has recently joined the Sunday Cool staff as the Ministry Engagement Coordinator. 

In his spare time, Todd enjoys spending time with his family, a good movie, watching his beloved teams from Pittsburgh, and buying abandoned storage units.

2:00 PM           Get ready for tubing
2:30 PM           Leave for tubing
5:30 PM           Arrive back at camp and get cleaned up
6:15 PM           Dinner
7:00 PM           Evening session & small groups
8:30 PM           Large group game
9:15 PM           Snack time
9:30 PM           Evening options (campfire, movie, games)
11:00 PM         Quite time / get ready for bed

Sunday:
08:00 AM        Pack up / clean rooms
08:45 AM        Breakfast
09:30 AM        Sunday morning session & small groups
11:00 AM        Final clean up
11:30 AM        Head home

Packing List

WHAT TO BRING:

• Sleeping bag (or sheets) and pillow

• Clothes for Saturday & Sunday – remember to layer!

• Extra change of clothes (tubing can get you wet—you'll want dry clothes after!)

• Towel and toiletries

• Bible

• Snow tubing gear: Waterproof coat, ski pants, gloves, warm boots

• Warm socks, hoodie, and other layers for indoor comfort

• Flashlight

• Water bottle (optional)

• Any prescription medications (turn in at check-in)

PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME:

• Drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, or vapes

• Weapons of any kind

• Excessive electronics (cell phones will be limited during the retreat)