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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Join us for a scavenger hunt through the streets of Austin – teams will jump in a car (driven by an adult chaperone), work together to decipher clues and follow leads that will take you to different sites in the city. The weekend will include games, an inspirational speaker, all-day road rally with photo ops, meeting new friends, hang time and Sunday School.
WHO: 7th-12th grade Christian Scientists and your friends of all faiths
WHEN:
Arrive on Friday, September 28 at 7:00pm, after dinner
Depart on Sunday, September 30 at 1:00pm (from 1st Church of Christ, Scientist – Austin)
WHERE:
Drop off at Hostelling International – Austin
2200 South Lakeshore Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
Pick up at 1st Church of Christ, Scientist – Austin
1309 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78701
TRANSPORTATION:
Teens are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event, unless flying.
- If flying
Arrival: Friday, September 28: Fly into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) between 3:00-5:00 pm Central Time
Departure: Sunday, September 30: Leave Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) after 4:00 pm Central Time
A shuttle will be provided to and from the airport. - If driving
Arrival: Friday, September 28: Arrive at Hostelling International – Austin at 7:00 pm (be sure to eat dinner before you arrive)
Departure: Sunday, September 30: From 1st Church of Christ, Scientist – Austin at 1:00 pm
COST:
$80 – 7th – 12th graders and your friends
$10 Discount – Bring a friend new to DB and you both receive $10 off!
TEEN FINANCIAL AID:
Please don’t let the cost keep you from attending. If you need to apply for financial aid, you will have the opportunity to do so during your registration. Financial awards can be up to 1/2 of the registration fee and additional aid is available for those flying to the event, up to $150. If there is additional aid needed to attend the weekend, please contact us – we do not want finances to prevent you from attending.
If the financial aid amount you’ve been granted does not meet your financial needs for this event and you choose to cancel your registration, you need to notify DiscoveryBound Outreach within 48 hours of being notified of the amount granted. If cancelling, you will be refunded your deposit with the exception of a $20 cancellation fee. After the 48 hours, if you need to cancel for any reason, you will need to return any financial aid amount you received towards travel costs.
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds, less a $40 cancellation fee, will be given to participants cancelling by August 31, 2018. No refunds will be given after August 31.
WEEKEND & REGISTRATION QUESTIONS:
If you have questions regarding the registration process, please email Krista Capp or call 303.814.3500, Monday thru Friday 8am – 4:30pm Cemtral Time.
REGISTRATION CLOSES: Friday, September 21, 2018
– Outreach Teen Participant
Questions? Email or call 888.416.7348 x138
