Weekend events provide families and youth with fellowship opportunities in a group that’s just the right size to bond with everyone. Christian Scientists and their friends of all faiths are invited. DiscoveryBound Outreach is a program where everyone is included!
Outreach also provides staff support and financial assistance for organizing weekend events for 20s-30s adults where they can come together with their peers in a Christian Science atmosphere to socialize and network.
What you can expect
DiscoveryBound Outreach Weekend Events include a main activity, inspirational discussions and Sunday School/church, with time to hangout and make new friends.
Activities have included:
- Teen skiing, ice skating, tubing
- Teambuilding road rallies
- Environmental excursions
- Family camping
- Service projects
- Christian Science Camp cleanups
- Exploring spiritual topics
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Metaphysical Theme: …he shall set me up upon a rock. – Psalms 27:5
Come join us for a weekend at Stone Mountain Park. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore a wide variety of family-friendly outdoor activities, plus many natural and historic sights with 3,200 acres. The weekend will include a Swiss cable car ride to the summit, hiking, scenic railroad, water sports like canoeing, kayaking & SUP, reserved terrace seating for Lasershow Night Spectacular, BBQ dinner & inspirational speaker, Pumpkin Festival and much more. Come be a part of the fun!
WHEN: Friday, September 20, 2019 4:00 p.m. – Sunday, September 22, 2019 12:00 p.m.
Feel free to arrive anytime after 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA
WHO: Christian Science families of all ages, 20s/30s, adults, and their friends of all faiths.
COST: $45.00 per person includes an all attraction pass, water sports, 2 breakfasts, Saturday night BBQ Catered Dinner & Inspirational Speaker, and reserved seating for Laser Show with drink and popcorn.
FINANCIAL AID: Registration financial aid is available for all participants up to $20 per person. Additional aid is available for family lodging if needed. Fill out financial aid form above.
This event is subsidized by the Asher Student Foundation and DiscoveryBound Atlanta Chapter.
Cancellation Fee:
$25.00 registration cancellation fee if cancelled by August 7, 2019. After August 7 there are no refunds.
No Refund deadline: August 8, 2019
Deadline to register is Thursday, September 12, 2019
Lodging (is on your own – so please make reservations ASAP to secure a spot)
Stone Mountain Inn – located at Stone Mountain Park (800-401-2407)
Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort located at Stone Mountain Park (770-879-9900)
Stone Mountain Park Campground (primitive tents, safari tents, cabins, yurts) (770-498-5710)
Weekend Schedule (Tentative)
| Friday, September 20 | |
| 4:00-7:00pm | Arrival & Check |
| 7:00pm | Introductions/Weekend Overview/Get to know you games |
| 8:00pm | Free Time |
| Saturday, September 21 | |
| 8:00am | Continental Breakfast |
| Option 1 | |
| 9:00am | Hike up Stone Mountain or |
| 10:00am | Tram to Stone Mountain |
| 10: 15am | Group Lesson Study at top of Stone Mountain (optional) |
| 10:45am | Hike down Stone Mountain or take Tram down |
| 11:30-4:45pm | Lunch on your own at Crossroads, Common Clubhouse or Evergreen |
| All Attraction Pass to Stone Mountain Park, | |
| REI Water Adventures (SUP, Kayak, Canoe) | |
| Option 2 | |
| 9:00am | Lesson Study at Carillon (optional) |
| 9:30-4:45pm | REI Water Adventures (SUP, Kayak, Canoe) |
| All Attraction Pass to Stone Mountain Park, | |
| Lunch on your own at Crossroads, Common Clubhouse or Evergreen | |
| Everyone | |
| 5:00pm | Meet at Pavilion – Fun games for youth & adult fellowship |
| 6:00pm | BBQ Catered Dinner (served only from 6:00-7:00) |
| 7:00pm | Asher Student Foundation Presentationnspirational Speaker: Chris Irby Williams |
| 7:20pm | Inspirational Speaker: Chris Irby Williams |
| 8:00-9:00pm | Glow by Night Experience at Stone Mountain & Free Time |
| 9:30pm | Lasershow Spectacular (Reserved Seating for our group) |
| Sunday, September 22 | |
| 8:00am | Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 | Outside Church Service & Sunday School |
| 10:00 | Weekend Highlights & Evaluations |
| 11:00am | Pack up |
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to be in touch. We look forward to seeing you there!
Registration is open now!
PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE ROCKIES!
7th – 12th Grade Weekend
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Come join us for a weekend in Estes Park outside of Rocky Mountain National Park! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about photography while enjoying some of the best Rocky Mountain National park has to offer. The weekend will include inspiration, fun, Sunday School, a workshop by Sam Sensor on photography, making new friends, hiking to some iconic lakes in the park including Bierstadt and Sprague Lake, and enjoying everything the YMCA has to offer. Teens you won’t want to miss this amazing weekend! Space is limited.
WHEN: Friday, November 8, 2019 6:00 p.m. – Sunday, November 10, 2019 1:00 p.m.
WHO: Christian Science 7th thru 12th Graders and their friends of all faiths.
WHERE: YMCA Estes Park, 2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO
COST: $99.00 per person includes a two night stay at the Estes Park YMCA, all meals, free admission to Rocky Mountain National Park, a photography workshop by Sam Sensor, and onsite activities at the YMCA including roller blading.
FINANCIAL AID: Teens (parents) may apply for financial aid through DiscoveryBound as part of the registration process. Assistance for teens is up to $70 for registration, and up to $200 for air travel finances, and is granted on a first come, first served basis. For additional assistance, you are welcome to reach out to a local branch church or DiscoveryBound Chapter, or to fund raise independently. Please reach out to us if the amount stated above doesn’t meet your needs. Our goal is for finances to never be an obstacle for teens to join us for an event.
Cancellation Fee: $29 registration cancellation fee if cancelled by October 17, 2019. After October 17, 2019 there are no refunds.
NO Refund deadline: begins on October 18, 2019
Deadline to Register: Thursday, October 31, 2019
Lodging: Accommodations will be at the YMCA in Estes Park, CO five minutes outside of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Transportation:
If driving:
Arrival on Friday, Nov. 8 (two options):
1) Arrive at YMCA in Estes Park at 6 p.m. (YMCA Estes Park, 2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO)
2) Arrive at DiscoveryBound Office by 4 p.m. to carpool (5201 S Quebec St. Greenwood Village, CO)
Departure on Sunday, Nov. 10:
Pick-Up at Asher House Boulder at 12:30 p.m.
If flying:
Arrival at Denver International Airport (DEN) on Friday, Nov. 8 between 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Departure at DEN between 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10.
* DB airport shuttle to YMCA and from Asher House will be provided.
Questions: Email [email protected] or call 303.779.3000 ext. 138
This event is generously underwritten by the Asher Student Foundation.
Who is Sam Sensor, your workshop facilitator? Check out his website!
Weekend Schedule (Tentative)
| Friday, November 8 1:00-4:00 pm Arrive to Denver International Airport 4:15-6:00 pm Load the vans and drive to the YMCA Estes Park 6:00 pm Arrive at YMCA & Settle into rooms 6:30 pm Dinner 7:30 pm Welcome, introductions, DB video, and overview 8:30 pm Evening campfire 9:30 pm Quiet time with bunkmates 10:30 pm Lights out
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If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to be in touch. We look forward to seeing you there!
– Outreach Teen Participant
Questions? Email or call 888.416.7348 x138
