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A Winter Retreat for Residential Campers!

Winterfest at HoneyRock

Friday, January 17 - Monday, January 20, 2025

Registration Opens on: October 1st, 2025 | Last Day to Register is: January 3rd, 2025

Come and re-connect with friends, cabin mates, and counselors this winter for a time of fun, fellowship and friendship in the Northwoods! Winterfest is an awesome opportunity to see a different side of HoneyRock and experience a whole new set of activities: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter canoeing, ice skating, hockey, and BROOMBALL! 

Cost: $260 per attendee


Additional Information

Open to all 4th - 8th grade HoneyRock campers and their friends!

This is an awesome opportunity for your HoneyRocker to invite a friend who's thinking about going to summer camp at HoneyRock. While there's a huge difference between summer and winter in the Northwoods, it's a great chance for new campers to see HoneyRock for a short period of time.

The daily schedule you see below is approximate and activities/timing may vary year to year due to weather or program offerings. Either way, the weekend is always a blast! 

TimeActivity
7:30    Wakeup 
7:50    Zacco 
8:00    Breakfast 
8:45    Morning Watch (Quiet Time) 
9:00    Worship & Cabin Impact 
10:15    Winter Activities 
12:00    Zacco 
12:15    Lunch 
1:00    Rest Hour 
2:00    Winter Activities 
5:15    Dinner 
6:00    Evening Games & Activities 
9:30    Cabin Reflection & Story Time 
10:00    Lights Out 

Make sure to label all clothes with your camper's name!

  • Sleeping Bag & Pillow
  • Extra Blanket
  • Toiletries
  • Bath Towel
  • Bible, pen & notebook
  • Warm clothing for three days - layers are best!
  • Outdoor Apparel*
    • Warm Coat
    • Hats
    • Gloves
    • Scarf / Gaiter
    • Boots
    • Snowpants
    • Long Underwear

*Please Note: We take winter weather seriously! It gets COLD in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. If a camper does not have adequate winter gear, they may not be allowed to participate in outdoor activities. 

By Family Car

If you're driving your child to Winterfest, you can drop them off as early as 6:00 pm arrival day. Pickup at HoneyRock is at 9:00am on departure day. If someone other than the legal parent/guardian is taking your camper to and/or from camp, please fill out the Transportation Authorization Form.

By HoneyRock Bus

Meals will be provided to campers riding the bus. HoneyRock provides transportation to and from Wheaton, IL and Madison, WI for an additional $95 (round trip). See below for pickup and drop-off times. All times are approximate. On travel days, please follow us on our Facebook page for real-time travel updates.

Bus To HoneyRock - NO SCHAUMBURG STOP

Wheaton College: Chrouser Sports Complex
We will be at the Chrouser Sports Complex at 3:00 pm for check-in and loading. The address is 601 Kenilworth Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187.

Madison: Culvers
We will arrive at Madison around 6:00 pm for dinner at Culver's and will be departing at 6:30 pm for the rest of the journey North. On I-90/94 Northbound, take Exit 126 (Dane/DeForest) - Culvers is on the east side of I-90/94 and is visible from the highway.

Bus From HoneyRock

HoneyRock: We will leave from HoneyRock at 9:00am and lunch will be provided on the bus.  

Madison: Culvers -  approximately 12:30 pm (4910 County Rd. V  De Forest, WI)

Wheaton: Chrouser Sports Complex - approximately 3:00 pm

Airport Shuttle to/from Rhinelander Airport (RHI) 

An airport shuttle to and from the Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI) is available for an additional $75 (includes both ways) and will be billed through your HoneyRock account. Your camper must try to arrive at RHI between 3:00pm and 7:00pm on Friday, January 17th. Your camper should depart from RHI between 9:00am and 2:00pm on Monday, January 20th.

If your child will be flying to camp, he/she must fly into Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI). If your child is traveling as an unaccompanied minor, please check with your airline for additional policies and regulations surrounding their travel. Please check with your airline ahead of time to take care of any additional charges. HoneyRock will not be responsible for the cost of extra luggage or any unaccompanied minor fees. If you wish to contact the airport you may call Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI) at 715.365.3416

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