ACADEMIC TRAINING TIMELINE

Hybrid participants only

January 3-8, 2027

Overview

Coursework

Logistics

Schedule

Logistics

We are so excited to gather at Young Life's Windy Gap on January 3-8, 2027. Below is important information regarding our time together.

Packing

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  • Check the forecast for the weather in Weaverville, NC and pack accordingly. Dress is casual.
  • A bathing suit is optional if you choose to utilize the hot tub at night.
  • We encourage you to bring a Bible, your own devotional material, headphones, laptop, journal and pen.
  • Bedding and a towel will be provided.
  • Please treat the in-person intensive like a summer assignment, which means abstinence from alcohol and tobacco during our time on camp property.

DRIVERS

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ARRIVAL DAY - SUNDAY, JANUARY 3rd

Plan on arriving at Windy Gap (120 Coles Cove Road Weaverville, NC 28787) during welcome between 3 - 6 PM.​ Check in for your housing, drop your belongings off in your cabin, and park your vehicle.

Then, hang out, grab dinner, and show up to the initial gathering (specified times will be provided in the schedule).

 

DEPARTURE DAY - FRIDAY, JANUARY 8th

Please be off camp property by 8 AM​ .​ If you are departing between 6:30-8 AM, be mindful of the charter buses that may be arriving to camp.

Don't forget to complete your driver mileage in Workday and allocate the expense to Cost Center 2700.​ Learning and Leadership ​ will reimburse your area for mileage up to $500.

FLYERS

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STAFF WILL BOOK THEIR OWN FLIGHTS AND UPLOAD THEIR ITINERARY INTO OUR FLIGHT BOOKING COGNITO FORM.

 

All flights must be uploaded into our flight booking cognito form and all parameters must be followed. This allows you to charge your flight to our cost center, 2700 through Workday and we can view your flight itinerary to arrange transportation.

Flight booking links can be found in the course & a reminder to book your flights will be sent out on November 1st. Please do not book your travel until November 1st.

Plane tickets are the property of the staff person who booked the flight. You will utilize your specific airline's customer service if there is a flight cancellation.

special diet REQUEST FORM

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If you have a special diet (vegetarian, vegan, gluten/dairy free, etc.), please email Nathalie (nathomas@younglife.org)​ your special diet, and she will let camp know!

HOUSING

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  • Housing ​ will be in camper dorms utilizing ​ bottom bunk beds.
  • We will make every effort to accommodate needs and preferences based on registration, though no guarantee can be provided. Your understanding is greatly appreciated!
  • If you have an extenuating circumstance regarding housing needs, please contact the Learning and Leadership department​ before December 1.

Camp Map

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