STUDENTS

2025 WINTER RETREAT

2025 WINTER RETREAT


One of the best ways for students to find like-minded friends is to attend winter camp! This year we will be going to Lake Geneva Youth Camp where there will be an in-door gym, updated game room, and rock-climbing wall. As always, it will be a Christ-centered and phone-free weekend for students, including worship and practical bible teaching. Students are encouraged to invite friends for an opportunity to become part of the gospel story. Monetary scholarships are available, reach out to Spencer if needed. Questions? Contact Spencer (spencer.smith@vcgurnee.org or x182).

Retreat Cost: $125/student | Price increases to $145 December 1
Registration Deadline: December 31

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Camp Activities:
Tubing - Broomball - Climbing Wall - Zipline - Archery Tag
Craft - Gameroom - Snack shop - Variety show

WHY > WHAT

MISSION:
Showing students how to LOVE GOD FULLY
and LOVE PEOPLE COMPLETELY

As a student ministry made up of 16 mentors, we care more about the why than the what. Although what we offer students is exciting (who doesn’t love dodgeball?), the why of what we do is more important. Each student will be shown God’s love fully while being challenged to love people completely.

In order to accomplish this our aim is to do 3 things with excellence:

COMMUNITY.
BIBLE.
MISSION.

If you want your student(s) to experience
the WHY, join us on Sunday nights!
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see what’s been happening.


MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sundays // 4:00-6:00pm

This is our main night of ministry for middle school students. Each night includes group games, connecting with friends, time in God's word, and grade-based small groups.

HIGH SCHOOL

Sundays // 6:00-8:00pm

This is our main night of ministry for high school students. Each night includes group games, a time to connect, student-led worship, a message from God's word, and small groups.

The Final Countdown // times & dates vary

This is a group just for seniors in high school. We will have several events throughout the year that will help prepare you for life after high school. For more details, check the calendar or contact Spencer Smith.


STUDENT MISSIONS

Mission work is a vital part of our Student Ministries. As followers of Christ, God has given us the task of sharing the love of Jesus with all people, so Village Church works to encourage and challenge our students to engage in ministry and mission.

STAFF LEADERS IN STUDENT MINISTRY

  • Spencer Smith

    STUDENT DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR // x182
    spencer.smith@vcgurnee.org

  • Meg Fitzpatrick

    ASSISTANT // x203
    meg.fitzpatrick@vcgurnee.org