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
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. Though this will be Todd’s first time at Winter Blast, he is not new to camp or our American Baptist region.
Todd has over 20 years of youth ministry experience. He has served the local church as a youth pastor in a variety of churches and denominations.
Todd and his wife Lynda have been married for over 25 years and together have three children: Brianna, Caleb and Addyson.
God has given Todd both the desire and the opportunity to come alongside other youth pastors as a cheerleader, coach, and friend.
Todd hosts a retreat for youth pastors called the Youth Leader Summit at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference in NJ and has authored several resources for Download Youth Ministry.
In his spare time, Todd enjoys spending time with his family, a good movie and watching his beloved teams from Pittsburgh.
Worship: Brian Cunningham
We also welcome back Brian Cunningham of First Baptist Church in Dover Delaware to lead us in worship. Brian has served in various ministry roles, including Youth Ministry Leader, Men’s Ministry Leader, and Director of Music, where he has developed programs, led worship, and built strong community connections.
Brian currently is serving as the full time Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church of Dover Delaware.
Married for eight years to his lovely wife, Dr. Cecile Cunningham, who recently earned a degree in Higher Education Leadership from Delaware State University, Brian and Cecile relocated to Delaware in 2018, where they now make their home in Camden. Together, they continue to serve and grow in their faith, with a shared commitment.
Tentative Schedule
Friday:
7:00 PM Check-in opens, get settled in
8:30 PM Welcome
8:45 PM Large group game
9:30 PM Snack time
9:45 PM Opening session & small groups
11:00PM Quite time / get ready for bed
Saturday:
08:00 AM Wake up and get ready for the day
08:30 AM Breakfast
09:15 AM Morning session & small groups
10:45 AM Structured free-time
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Large group activity
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)
