
SPRING RETREAT
RUNNING THE RACE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything You Need to Know About Spring Retreat
Camper Drop Off & Pick Up:
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Camper Drop Off
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Check-in begins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Camp Ta-Ku-La in Chester, Texas.
Camper Pick up
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Campers must be picked up from campgrounds by 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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Sunday Morning Services will be held at camp at 10 am. Parents are welcome to attend services before picking up camper(s).
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Information:
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Spring Retreat is for all kids age 5th grade through 12th grade.
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Camp cost is $75 until January 2, 2026 -- $95 from January 3 - February 28, 2026 -- $115 from March 1 - March 18, 2026. Payment is due when you register for camp.
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Venmo: @Spring-Retreat (new account)
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Liability and Medical Release Form and Nurse’s Notes MUST be filled out by all camp participants and emailed to gospringretreat@gmail.com. If they are not emailed, the MUST be turned in at camper check-in.
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Cancellations: Please send an email to gospringretreat@gmail.com if you need to cancel your camper’s registration. A full refund will be issued if you cancel prior to March 20, 2026. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after this date.
Additional Information:​
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Please go to the Registration Table at camp to sign-in and be assigned to your cabin.
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If your child needs to leave camp early for previous engagements, please let us know before camp begins. Email us at gospringretreat@gmail.com, or call/text Jill at 409-719-1430.
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Parents: we will not let your children leave camp without contacting you first.
What to Bring to Camp?
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Bible
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Twin Size Bedding. (Fitted sheet, sheet, sleeping bag, blanket, etc.)
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Pillows
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Bath Linens
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Toiletries
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Modest clothing
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No tank tops or crop tops. Shorts need to be fingers length or longer for both male and female campers. Please respect this request.
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Running/ Athletic shoes
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Clothing for Sunday Morning Worship Service.
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THEME NIGHT: **COMING SOON** Kindly embrace modest attire for our theme night – avoid short shorts and midriff shirts. Opt for comfortable yet appropriate clothing for games and running. Thank you!
What NOT to bring to Camp!
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Immodest clothing: tank tops, short shorts, etc.
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Food and Drinks: We cover all meals for the campers, and open canteen will be available to each camper for snacks/ drinks free of charge.
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Cell Phone: We ask that campers not bring cell phones. If they must bring a cell phone, then the phone must remain in their car or their luggage and unused during Camp. We know every camper who is coming to Camp, and will notify the parents of any camper who does not arrive at Camp on Friday. Therefore, no news is good news. Calling home is reserved for emergencies only.
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No use of tobacco, any smoked substance, alcohol, or non-prescribed drugs, possession of weapons or abuse of camp facilities is permitted.
Contact Info/ Any Questions:
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Jarren Garrett: 409-749-0161
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Jathen Garrett: 409-749-9638
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Email: gospringretreat@gmail.com