Annual Jetty Park/Camping Weekend
or join us for any part of the weekend!
March 28-30, 2025
Metaphysical Theme: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
– Matthew 5:16 (KJV)
Inspirational Speaker: Janet Horton, retired Colonel in the Army and was a former Christian Science Military Chaplain. (see more of her bio at the end)
What: Come Join Florida DB Chapters for a weekend of fun, sun, and inspiration! This popular All-Ages event held at the Jetty Park beach and campground in Cape Canaveral, Florida includes a 2-night/3-day campout along the white sandy ocean front and the opportunity to take part in a wide range of exciting recreational activities. Feel free to join us for any part of the weekend.
Weekend Activities Include:
• 2-hr guided kayak tour (optional)
• Sunrise & evening walks on the beach
• BBQ dinner & games
• Inspirational talk – Janet Horton
• Sunday Service & Sunday School at campsite
• Meet reps from CS camps and Principia
WHO: Christian Scientists of all ages and their friends of all faiths.
WHEN:
Arrive: Friday, March 28 any time after 3:00 pm
Depart: Sunday, March 30 at noon
WHERE: Jetty Park Campground, 9035 Campground Cir, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
COST:
$85 per tent; includes two nights of camping, inspirational speaker
$18 per person for food; includes breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, BBQ dinner. Ages 5 and under are free.
$12 per person for Saturday ONLY; includes BBQ dinner, inspirational talk
$30 per person includes tip (5 and older) kayak tour encountering manatees and dolphins (optional)
QUESTIONS? Julie Webster: [email protected]
TENTATIVE AGENDA:
Friday
| 3–7pm | Arrival & Check In at Jetty Park Campground |
| 7:00 | Introductions/Weekend Overview |
| 8:00 | Free time/Walk on the beach |
| 10:00 | Quiet Time/Bed Time |
Saturday
| 7:00am | Breakfast & Get ready for kayaking |
| 7:45 | Departure to A Day Away Kayak Tours in Merritt Island |
| 9–11am | Kayaking at A Day Away Kayak Tours |
| 12–4pm | Free Time at Jetty Park: Lunch, Beach, Swimming, Playground, Hang Out |
| 4:00 | Fun games for youth at pavilions |
| 5:00 | BBQ Dinner at Jetty Park Pavilion |
| 6:15 | Reps from CS Camps, Campership Fund, Principia, DB Outreach, NLC & Compass, & Asher Student Foundation |
| 6:45 | Inspirational Speaker – Janet Horton |
| 7:45 | Free Time – walk on beach, relax |
| 10:00 | Quiet Time/Bed Time |
Sunday
| 8:00am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 | Pack Up & Clean Up |
| 9:30 | Church, Sunday School & Highlights from Jetty Park |
| 12:00 | Check Out |
Inspirational Speaker – Janet Horton
Janet Yarlott Horton, Chaplain (Colonel) Retired, U.S. Army
Christian Science Endorser and AuthorJanet Yarlott Horton, a native of Crystal, Michigan, and a longtime advocate for Christian Science, served in the U.S. Army for over 30 years, retiring as a Chaplain Colonel in 2004. She was a trailblazer, becoming the first woman to serve as a Division or Corps Chaplain and the first woman promoted to Colonel in the Army Chaplain Corps. Her service included overseeing religious support for Joint Task Forces in Albania, Macedonia, and Kosovo.
Janet has dedicated her life to serving others—especially through the lens of spiritual support and Christian Science teachings. She holds a Master of Divinity from Boston University School of Theology, where she was honored as a distinguished alumna in 2011, and an MA in Religious Studies from Stanford University. Janet was the Christian Science Endorser and Trainer for military chaplains at Boston University from 2006-2018.
In her military career, she held various leadership positions, including the first woman Major Command Chaplain, Executive Director for the Armed Forces Chaplains Board at the Department of Defense, and Division Chaplain for the First Armored Division. She also contributed significantly to military training and authored important safety lesson plans.
Janet was present at the Pentagon on 9/11 and played a vital role in advising the Department of Defense on issues related to terrorism and national security. She was instrumental in educating military personnel on religious matters, including the mindset of terrorists and Muslim issues.
Her book, Cracking the Camouflage Ceiling, shares her journey as one of the first female Army Chaplains, and in 2019, she was inducted into the Army Women’s History Foundation Hall of Fame.
Her deep commitment to service and Christian Science principles continues to inspire, and her story demonstrates the power of faith, dedication, and resilience in challenging environments.