BEACH WEEK 2025 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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Here are a few ways to get the Permission/Medical and Medication Administration Forms to our team:
1) Bring them in-person on a Sunday morning during one of our church service times (9:00 or 10:30 AM), or to Lakeside Youth Sunday evening (Middle School: 4-5:30 PM, High School: 6-7:30 PM) and ask for Joel Horner or Nathan Crowe.
2) Mail forms to New Beginnings Lakeside Church. Address: 11420 Middle Mt. Vernon Rd., Evansville, IN 47712.
3) Bring forms to the Beach Week meeting happening Sunday, May 18th following our 2nd service around 12:30 PM. You can also get forms notarized at this meeting.
2) Mail forms to New Beginnings Lakeside Church. Address: 11420 Middle Mt. Vernon Rd., Evansville, IN 47712.
3) Bring forms to the Beach Week meeting happening Sunday, May 18th following our 2nd service around 12:30 PM. You can also get forms notarized at this meeting.
BEACH WEEK 2025 INFORMATION
Beach Week is a week-long retreat to Myrtle Beach, SC for Middle School and High School students (going into 6th grade - 12 grade). We have beach days, volleyball tournaments, basketball, fishing, devotions, worship, and small groups. Beach Week is not only an insanely good time where you will make life long memories – it's a time set aside for God to change your life. We always have room for more to come along! Please read the following information to learn more about Beach Week. You can also watch the 2024 Beach Week video by clicking here.
Cost: $850.00 per Youth Student
Includes Bus Fees, 5 nights Housing and Food while traveling and on location at Garden City Chapel and Retreat Center, and Beach Week materials and supplies (Family of 2 students attending- $775 per person; Family of 3 or more students attending - $725 per person). A deposit of $100 per registration is required to make a reservation. Once registration is opened, you have the option of using cash, check, or card. Make checks payable to "New Beginnings." Food while traveling to Beach Week and returning home is also included in the cost of the trip.
Discount Opportunities (Optional):
1) Ladies Christmas Tea (Saturday, December 7, 2024) - Past Event
Students could have earned $75 off the cost of their Beach Week 2025 trip by serving at the Ladies Christmas Tea. This is a yearly women's ministry church event. Youth students serve tea and breakfast at this event.
2) Valentine Youth Fundraising Dinner (Saturday, February 8, 2025) - Past Event
Students could have earned $150 off the cost of their Beach Week 2025 trip by serving at the Valentine Youth Fundraising Dinner. This is a yearly church event where people pay for a nice meal and there is a live/silent auction on items donated to the church. Youth students serve dinner at this event and all proceeds are given for them to attend Beach Week.
3) Church Work Day (Saturday, April 26, 2025) - Upcoming At NBLC from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Students can earn $100 off the Cost of their Beach Week 2025 trip by serving at the Church Work Day. This is when youth students come and help with various tasks and projects around the church.
Additional Fundraising Opportunity (Optional):
Beach Week Dollar Drive
Students can ask for a Beach Week Dollar Drive form with various dollar amounts listed to fundraise their remaining balance to go to Beach Week. The form gives students the ability to ask people for the following dollar amounts: $15 (5 each), $25 (5 each), $30 (4 each), $40 (5 each), $50 (5 each), and $80 (1 only). The form adds up to $850, giving students the opportunity to fundraise money off the entire cost of their Beach Week trip. These will be available at both Sunday morning church and Lakeside Youth.
2025 Beach Week Dates: Saturday, May 24th through Friday May 30th.
May 24th: We will meet on Saturday, May 24th to load up at New Beginnings Lakeside Church at 8:00 PM. We will drive through the night to Garden City Chapel and Retreat Center and arrive by 2:00 PM EST on Sunday, May 25th. We have chartered buses from Timi's Tours Chartered Bus Service out of Evansville, IN for travel to and from Garden City.
Daily Schedule (May 25th-May 29th):
Special Note: Thursday evening is our Consecration Service to close out the wonderful week.
May 30th: We will load up and depart from Garden City by 7:00 AM to return home. Estimated Time of Arrival should be 11:00 PM CST at New Beginnings Lakeside Church.
Spending Money: This depends on individual needs and desires. We will go on daily fishing and evening trips. Evening trips will include everyone. Average spending money is $150 per person. Please also consider bringing extra money to donate to the Children's Home Fund so that Garden City Chapel & Retreat Center can host groups who would typically be unable to experience a week at the beach if not for your generous support.
Leadership and Safety: We will be taking adult leaders and college students to help throughout the week. Garden City Chapel and Retreat Center is a Christian Center dedicated to ministry of youth students. The center offers night watch personnel and a Summer staff that is dedicated to helping our group stay safe and comfortable throughout the week. Each attendee must sign out when leaving the retreat campus and sign in at the place where they are spending time (Beach, Day Trip-Fishing). Everyone must stay in groups of 4 when moving outside the campus area and Middle School Students must be with an adult or college leader while off campus. Anyone not abiding by the boundaries and rules of the trip will be sent home. We will maintain the best interest for the group for personal safety and always reside on the side of caution.
Medical Forms/Paperwork: A more extensive list of rules, medical forms, and what to bring will be available at our mandatory 2025 Beach Week Meeting. This will be held at New Beginnings Lakeside Church on Sunday, May 18th at 12:30 PM for students, parents, and all those attending Beach Week 2025. These forms are available to print and fill out at the top of this page.
Emergency Contacts:
Garden City Chapel and Retreat: 316 Dogwood Drive North, Garden City Beach, SC 29576.
843-651-2223
Pastor Doug Horner
NBLC Senior Pastor
812-459-0388
Joel Horner
NBLC Middle School Ministry Director
812-470-9283
Nathan Crowe
NBLC High School Ministry Director
812-306-1015
Beach Week is a week-long retreat to Myrtle Beach, SC for Middle School and High School students (going into 6th grade - 12 grade). We have beach days, volleyball tournaments, basketball, fishing, devotions, worship, and small groups. Beach Week is not only an insanely good time where you will make life long memories – it's a time set aside for God to change your life. We always have room for more to come along! Please read the following information to learn more about Beach Week. You can also watch the 2024 Beach Week video by clicking here.
Cost: $850.00 per Youth Student
Includes Bus Fees, 5 nights Housing and Food while traveling and on location at Garden City Chapel and Retreat Center, and Beach Week materials and supplies (Family of 2 students attending- $775 per person; Family of 3 or more students attending - $725 per person). A deposit of $100 per registration is required to make a reservation. Once registration is opened, you have the option of using cash, check, or card. Make checks payable to "New Beginnings." Food while traveling to Beach Week and returning home is also included in the cost of the trip.
Discount Opportunities (Optional):
1) Ladies Christmas Tea (Saturday, December 7, 2024) - Past Event
Students could have earned $75 off the cost of their Beach Week 2025 trip by serving at the Ladies Christmas Tea. This is a yearly women's ministry church event. Youth students serve tea and breakfast at this event.
2) Valentine Youth Fundraising Dinner (Saturday, February 8, 2025) - Past Event
Students could have earned $150 off the cost of their Beach Week 2025 trip by serving at the Valentine Youth Fundraising Dinner. This is a yearly church event where people pay for a nice meal and there is a live/silent auction on items donated to the church. Youth students serve dinner at this event and all proceeds are given for them to attend Beach Week.
3) Church Work Day (Saturday, April 26, 2025) - Upcoming At NBLC from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Students can earn $100 off the Cost of their Beach Week 2025 trip by serving at the Church Work Day. This is when youth students come and help with various tasks and projects around the church.
Additional Fundraising Opportunity (Optional):
Beach Week Dollar Drive
Students can ask for a Beach Week Dollar Drive form with various dollar amounts listed to fundraise their remaining balance to go to Beach Week. The form gives students the ability to ask people for the following dollar amounts: $15 (5 each), $25 (5 each), $30 (4 each), $40 (5 each), $50 (5 each), and $80 (1 only). The form adds up to $850, giving students the opportunity to fundraise money off the entire cost of their Beach Week trip. These will be available at both Sunday morning church and Lakeside Youth.
2025 Beach Week Dates: Saturday, May 24th through Friday May 30th.
May 24th: We will meet on Saturday, May 24th to load up at New Beginnings Lakeside Church at 8:00 PM. We will drive through the night to Garden City Chapel and Retreat Center and arrive by 2:00 PM EST on Sunday, May 25th. We have chartered buses from Timi's Tours Chartered Bus Service out of Evansville, IN for travel to and from Garden City.
Daily Schedule (May 25th-May 29th):
- Breakfast will be served at 8:30am followed by an Alone with God Devotional Time, a Group Worship Service, and Small Group Time.
- Lunch is at 12:00 PM every day.
- From 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, there is free time to stay on Campus, go to the Beach, or go on a potential day trip. Garden City Chapel and Retreat Center offers a large outdoor pool, Beach Volleyball Courts, Basketball Courts, and a Recreation Center with Snack Bar called the "Sea Shack."
- Dinner is served every day at 5:00 PM.
- Starting at 6:00 PM, our group will have an evening activity (i.e. "Broadway at the Beach" Outdoor Shopping Center, Volleyball, etc.).
- There is another Group Worship Service from 9:30-10:00 PM each night.
- Everyone returns to the rooms on campus by 11:00 PM.
- Lights out is every night at 11:30 PM.
Special Note: Thursday evening is our Consecration Service to close out the wonderful week.
May 30th: We will load up and depart from Garden City by 7:00 AM to return home. Estimated Time of Arrival should be 11:00 PM CST at New Beginnings Lakeside Church.
Spending Money: This depends on individual needs and desires. We will go on daily fishing and evening trips. Evening trips will include everyone. Average spending money is $150 per person. Please also consider bringing extra money to donate to the Children's Home Fund so that Garden City Chapel & Retreat Center can host groups who would typically be unable to experience a week at the beach if not for your generous support.
Leadership and Safety: We will be taking adult leaders and college students to help throughout the week. Garden City Chapel and Retreat Center is a Christian Center dedicated to ministry of youth students. The center offers night watch personnel and a Summer staff that is dedicated to helping our group stay safe and comfortable throughout the week. Each attendee must sign out when leaving the retreat campus and sign in at the place where they are spending time (Beach, Day Trip-Fishing). Everyone must stay in groups of 4 when moving outside the campus area and Middle School Students must be with an adult or college leader while off campus. Anyone not abiding by the boundaries and rules of the trip will be sent home. We will maintain the best interest for the group for personal safety and always reside on the side of caution.
Medical Forms/Paperwork: A more extensive list of rules, medical forms, and what to bring will be available at our mandatory 2025 Beach Week Meeting. This will be held at New Beginnings Lakeside Church on Sunday, May 18th at 12:30 PM for students, parents, and all those attending Beach Week 2025. These forms are available to print and fill out at the top of this page.
Emergency Contacts:
Garden City Chapel and Retreat: 316 Dogwood Drive North, Garden City Beach, SC 29576.
843-651-2223
Pastor Doug Horner
NBLC Senior Pastor
812-459-0388
Joel Horner
NBLC Middle School Ministry Director
812-470-9283
Nathan Crowe
NBLC High School Ministry Director
812-306-1015
LAKESIDE YOUTH GROUP
Each week, the middle and high school students gather to have fun, eat some great food, play games, and learn from God's Word – the Bible. During the summer time, we open the lake to the middle and high school students every Sunday night for swimming!
The Lakeside Middle School Ministry meets every Sunday night from 4-5:30 PM at the church. The Lakeside High School Ministry meets every Sunday night from 6-7:30 PM at the church.
The Lakeside Middle School Ministry meets every Sunday night from 4-5:30 PM at the church. The Lakeside High School Ministry meets every Sunday night from 6-7:30 PM at the church.
Contact Ministry Leaders
Joel Horner - Middle School Ministry Director
