college & career retreat • couples’ conferences father/son

College & Career Retreat • Couples’ Conferences Father/Son Retreat • Labor Day Weekend Family Camp

Men’s Retreat • Senior Adult Conferences

Mission StatementUsing the unique benefits of Christian camping, we serve people by presenting the Truth of God with the love of God so lives can be changed to the glory of God.

On a cool, crisp, fall day the mountains of North Carolina offer beautiful views which change every few minutes. From the mist on the creek in the early morning to the reds and oranges of afternoon and to the golden yellows of evening, the fall season itself is one good reason to come to the mountains.

Here at The Wilds we have several more reasons to add to that one! Whether it’s admiring a powerful waterfall, talking with good friends at the Cool Beans Coffee Shoppe, browsing in the General Store, enjoying a delicious meal in the Dining Hall, or laughing at the rollicking Funtime in the Fireplace Room, it is hard to imagine a more idyllic getaway.

Add a round of miniature golf, a brisk game of volleyball, a glide through the colorful trees on the Land Trolley, a jaw-dropping descent from the 65-foot Giant Swing, or an eye-opening ride on our double zipline. These times with friends will be fondly remembered. Most importantly, there will always be practical and personal teaching in God’s Word from gifted Bible teachers. Each program in this brochure is designed to refresh the heart for God.

COLLEGE & CAREER RETREAT

Well Worth the Effort!Whether you are a college student or a single adult well on your career path, you will enjoy this retreat where you can choose adventure or leisure. This weekend will leave you refreshed as you head back to your busy life.

ANDREW HANEY v Andrew serves as the lead pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Andrew holds degrees from Northland Baptist Bible College and Detroit Theological Seminary. Prior to his

current position, he served as a singles’ pastor in Michigan and as the lead pastor at a church in Florida. Andrew and his wife, Vivian, have 5 children.

Accommodations Total Cost Lodge ............................................................................................... $140Duplex .............................................................................................. $120Sponsor* ............................................................................................ $125Minimum Grade ............................................................College Freshman

*Sponsors will be housed in the Inn, and linens will be provided. All accommodations for this retreat are multiple occupancy. You will be housed with other individuals.

Retreat TimesCheck-in: ................................................................5:00-7:00 p.m. FridayProgram begins: ..........................................7:30 p.m. Friday with supperProgram ends: ......................................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday after brunch

The nature and purpose of this conference precludes the attendance of infants and children. We do offer Family Camps that are fun for each member of the family.

A $25 registration fee must accompany your registration form. The balance is due upon arrival at camp. The registration fee is refundable or transferable only if we are notified of the cancellation 30 days before the program begins. Single occupancy rooms are not available for this conference except for married sponsor couples. Please refer to the accommodations section for a description of housing.

OCTOBER 29-31 FRIDAY-SUNDAY

$25REWARD! For every first-time camper you bring to The Wilds College & Career Retreat, you will receive a $25 deduction from your balance due at check-in. Please let us know in advance the name(s) of the individual(s) you are planning to bring.

Are you and your spouse looking for a change of pace, a relaxing weekend, fun activities, and delicious food? Come join us for a great weekend together!

SCOTT AND TAMMY PAULEY v Scott travels with his family in full-time evangelism. After graduating from The Crown College in Powell, Tennessee, Scott served at Temple Baptist Church (also in Powell) as the Director of Student

Ministries and then as an assistant to the pastor. He was the Vice President of Crown College for 11 years. The Pauleys have 3 children.

MARSH AND GRETCHEN FANT v Marsh serves in church consulting, church development, and church revitalization with Gospel Fellowship Association Missions. He owned a family business for 20 years and was the senior pastor of Harvest

Baptist Church in Rock Hill, South Carolina, for 21 years. Gretchen is a conference speaker, author, and a certified counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. The Fants have 5 children and 10 grandchildren.

JIM AND PAT BERG v Jim is a seminary faculty member at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. He has written books on Christian growth that are used worldwide. Jim is the executive director of Freedom That

Lasts, a ministry to those struggling with life-dominating sins, addictions, and hurtful events. He is a council member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, a certified biblical counselor, and a commissioned addiction biblical counselor. Pat is a frequent speaker at ladies’ retreats, a retired member of the BJU faculty, and a certified biblical counselor. The Bergs have 3 daughters and 11 grandchildren.

COUPLES’ CONFERENCESTake Time Together!

OCTOBER 7-9 THURSDAY-SATURDAY



Accommodations Cost Per CoupleLodge/Inn ........................................................................................ $290Duplex ............................................................................................. $250

Conference Times Thursday-Saturday Friday-SundayCheck-in: 5:00-7:00 p.m. ..............................Thursday............................FridayProgram begins: 7:30 p.m. .............. Thursday supper...............Friday supperProgram ends: 11:00 a.m. ........ Saturday after brunch....Sunday after brunch

Our Couples’ Conferences are for Biblically married husband/wife couples.

The nature and purpose of this conference precludes the attendance of infants and children. We do offer Family Camps that are fun for each member of the family.

A $50 registration fee must accompany your registration form. The balance is due upon arrival at camp. The registration fee is refundable or transferable only if we are notified of the cancellation 30 days before the program begins. Please refer to the accommodations section for a description of housing.

COUPLES’ CONFERENCE REWARD! For each new couple you bring as your guest to our two night Couples’ Conference, you can receive a $35 deduction from your balance due at check-in. Please let us know in advance the name(s) of the couple(s) you are planning to bring. Each new couple must be first-time campers to any adult program at The Wilds. You can save up to the total cost of your Couples’ Conference price. This offer is only available for the Couples’ Conference program.

$35

Get ready for Father/Son time! This retreat lets dads and lads enjoy The Snack, the Gameroom, the main Dining Hall for all meals, and the comfort of the Fireplace Room for all services. You’ll have a little more comfort and a lot more room to bring as many friends as you want!

TOM FULLER v Tom is the pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Easley, South Carolina. Pastor Fuller was in the midst of his second round with life-threatening cancer when he and his wife, Caren, were married. The Lord

has blessed them with nearly 30 years of marriage and further overruled the doctors’ expectations by giving them 5 children. Pastor Fuller’s greatest burden is to see the preaching and teaching of the Scripture transform lives for the glory of God.

Total Cost Per Individual Each Father ................................................................................................. $90 Sons (ages 19 and above) ................................................................... $90Younger Sons (ages 6-18) ................................................................... $40Grandfather ......................................................................................... $75

All accommodations for this retreat are in the Inn and Lodge, and linens are provided.

Retreat TimesCheck-in: ................................................................5:00-7:00 p.m. FridayProgram begins: ...........................................7:15 p.m. Friday with supperProgram ends: ........................................5:30 p.m. Saturday after supper

A $25 registration fee must accompany your registration form. The balance is due upon arrival at camp. The registration fee is refundable or transferable only if we are notified of the cancellation 30 days before the program begins.

FATHER/SON RETREAT

On the Right Trail!

OCTOBER 1-2 FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Need a special place for your family to spend time together? Come join us at the Labor Day Weekend Family Camp where each family member will find something enjoyable to do! Bring everyone and renew the focus of your entire family!

JONATHAN CRESSWELL v Jonathan is the pastor of Northside Baptist Church in North Charleston, South Carolina, where he has been since 2017. Prior to this he served in churches in Illinois, South Carolina, and Missouri. Jonathan

enjoys explaining and applying the Scriptures and seeing families growing in faithfulness to God’s Word. Jonathan and his wife, Olivia, have 5 children.

Total Cost Per Individual Lodge/Inn† Duplex Adults ............................................................... $140 ........................ $120Ages 3-18 ...........................................................$50 ......................... $50Ages 0-2 .............................................................$30 ..........................$30

†The Inn is for families of four or fewer.

Retreat TimesCheck-in: ................................................................5:00-7:00 p.m. FridayProgram begins: ..........................................7:30 p.m. Friday with supperProgram ends: ......................................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday after brunch


LABOR DAY WEEKEND FAMILY CAMP

Fun for Everyone!

SEPTEMBER 3-5 FRIDAY-SUNDAY

MEN’S RETREAT

Refresh and RechargeCome to the Men’s Retreat to refresh and recharge your spiritual life. You will enjoy time in God’s Word and learning more about Him. This retreat is for men age 15 and older.

ALTON BEAL | Alton is an evangelist and the president of Ambassador Baptist College (ABC) in Lattimore, North Carolina. He was born into a home with very little spiritual influence, but at the age of 10, he started riding a van to church

on a regular basis and came to know the Lord. He attended and graduated from ABC. He has served in various capacities at the college—ministry team, dormitory supervisor, and dean of men—for the past 25 years. Alton and his wife, Michelle, have 3 children.

Accommodations Total CostLodge/Inn ...........................................................................................$95Duplex ................................................................................................$85Minimum Age .........................................................................15 years old

All accommodations for this retreat are multiple occupancy. You will be housed with other individuals.

Retreat TimesCheck-in: ................................................................5:00-7:00 p.m. FridayProgram begins: ..........................................7:30 p.m. Friday with supperProgram ends: ........................................6:30 p.m. Saturday after supper

The nature and purpose of this retreat precludes the attendance of infants and children. We do offer Family Camps that are fun for each member of the family.


FEBRUARY 25-26, 2022 FRIDAY-SATURDAY

$10ATTENTION DADS!For each of your teenage sons who registers and attends the Men’s Retreat with you, you will receive a $10 deduction from your balance due at check-in. You can save up to the total cost of your retreat. Please let us know in advance the name(s) of those you are planning to bring.

New Date!

Join us as the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains explode into the brilliant colors of fall! We’ve designed a delightful time of relaxation, sight-seeing, and Bible teaching that will be a golden memory for senior adults.

RICK ARROWOOD v Rick serves part-time in two ministries. He is the president and director of Slavic Baptist Mission, a small mission board that focuses on training nationals in the Ukraine and seeing churches started throughout that

region of the world. He also serves on the Interim Pastoral Ministry Team with Gospel Fellowship Association. Prior to this, he served in pastoral ministry for over 40 years in Alabama, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana. He and his wife, Dolly, have 2 children and 7 grandchildren.

THOMAS ALVIS v Thomas is the pastor of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Powhatan, Virginia, where he has served since 2003. In full-time ministry for 40 years, Pastor Alvis is passionate about communicating God’s

Truth at home and abroad. He has been attending or bringing campers to The Wilds since the first summer in 1969! He and his wife, Alicia, have 5 children and 14 grandchildren.

LES OLLILA v Les is the director of Building Great Leaders, a ministry that emphasizes servant leadership to pastors, churches, colleges, and other Christian ministries both in the U.S. and overseas. He was a member of

Northland Baptist Bible College’s administration for nearly 30 years and is a nationally recognized seminar and conference speaker. Les and his wife, Charlene, have 3 children and 10 grandchildren.

SENIOR ADULT CONFERENCES

A Relaxing Conference!

OCTOBER 26-29 TUESDAY-FRIDAY

NOVEMBER 2-5 TUESDAY-FRIDAY

OCTOBER 19-22 TUESDAY-FRIDAY

Total Cost Per Individual$135 for double occupancy$155 for single occupancy

Conference TimesCheck-in: ............................................................ 3:00-5:30 p.m. TuesdayProgram begins: ...................................... 6:00 p.m. Tuesday with supperProgram ends: ....................................... 8:00 a.m. Friday after breakfast

A $50 registration fee must accompany your registration form. The balance is due upon arrival at camp. The registration fee is refundable or transferable only if we are notified of the cancellation 30 days before the program begins. Please refer to the accommodations section for a description of housing. Bed and bath linens are provided in all accommodations for this conference, including the Duplex Cabins.

ACCOMMODATIONSLodge: Comfortable hotel-style room in a wing of the main camp building. One queen-size bed and two sets of bunk beds. Private bath. One married couple, family, or multiple individuals per room. Accommodates up to six people. All linens provided.

Inn: Pleasant hotel-style room in a three-story building next to the Lakeside Center and 150 yards from the main Lodge. Most rooms are furnished with a queen-size bed and one set of bunk beds. Private bath. One married couple, family, or multiple individuals per room. Accommodates up to four people. All linens provided.

Duplex: Private double-unit cabin, three flights of stairs from the main Lodge. One queen-size bed and four sets of bunk beds. Private bath. One married couple, family, or multiple individuals per cabin. Accommodates up to ten people. Please bring bedding, pillows, and towels.

GENERAL INFORMATIONReser vat ions: Housing for each program may var y Accommodations are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis after the completed registration form and registration fee are received in our office. If the requested accommodation is full, we will confirm the next type of housing available (see accommodations section for details) and put you on standby for your first choice. You will receive a confirmation receipt.

What to bring: Bible, bedding, pillow, towels, toiletries, camera, casual clothes for informal services and recreation, and comfortable walking and activity shoes. Bedding, pillows, and towels are provided in the Lodge and Inn accommodations only, unless specific camp information indicates differently. Please note that an ATM is available on the campsite for your convenience.

Do not bring: Tobacco products or cigarettes of any kind, alcoholic beverages, TVs, guns, ammunition, or pets.

Casual dress is appropriate for the informal camp atmosphere.

Ladies/Girls Dress: Clothing should come at least to the top of the knee. Please no low necklines, narrow shoulder straps, tank tops, or skin-tight fashions. We suggest classy casual dress for evening and Sunday services. For water activities, please wear dark shirts and shorts over swimwear.

Men/Boys Dress: Clothing should come at least to the top of the knee. We suggest classy casual dress for evening and Sunday services. For water activities, please wear dark shirts and shorts/swim trunks.

By attending any camp program at The Wilds, campers authorize any photos or videos taken of them may be used for marketing purposes.

Lost and found: Lost items not requested within 30 days will be disposed of.

Meals: All meals are included in the price of the conferences. Those on special diets must bring their own necessary supplements that can be prepared in a microwave.

Airport arrivals: We provide transportation to and from the Asheville, NC, airport. For rates and availability, please call the camp office at (828) 884-7811 prior to booking your flight. Arrangements must be made at least one week in advance.

Late arrival: If your arrival is delayed, please call the camp office at (828) 884-7811 to hold your reservation. Meals can be held no later than one hour after the scheduled meal time.

Register Online @www.wilds.org/registerRegistration Form for Labor Day Weekend Family CampSeptember 3-5, 2021Rev./Dr./Mr.Mrs./Miss _______________________________________ DOB* _____________ *Collected for medical/legal purposes

Spouse’s Name ____________________________________ DOB ______________ (if attending)

Choice of NumberAccommodations of Campers Lodge/Inn Duplex

Lodge ____Adults ............................$140 ............................... $120 Inn ____Ages 3-18 .......................$50 .................................. $50 Duplex ____Ages 0-2 .........................$30 .................................. $30

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City ____________________________ State __________ Zip _______________If possible, we would like to be housed near _________________________________________________ The registration fee must accompany this form. The balance is due upon arrival at camp. To register online, go to www.wilds.org/register. Alternatively, you can fax or mail the form with your check or credit card information.

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Card Number ___________________________________ Exp. Date ____________Print name as it appears on card _____________________________________________________3-digit CVV Number _______________________ Billing Zip Code ________________Signature ___________________________________________________

Mail to: The Wilds • PO Box 509 • Taylors, SC 29687-0009Phone: (864) 331-3293 • Fax: (864) 331-3294

E-mail: [email protected] • Register Online: www.wilds.org/register

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Register Online @www.wilds.org/registerRegistration Form for The Wilds Fall 2021 Rev./Dr.Mr./Mrs./Miss __________________________________ DOB* _____________ *Collected for medical/legal purposes

Spouse’s Name _________________________________ DOB _____________ (if attending)Address _________________________________________________________City ____________________________ State _________ Zip _______________ Phone ________________________________________ Business Cell Home

E-mail Address ____________________________________________________Church Name _____________________________________________________City ____________________________ State _________ Zip _______________

Check the appropriate boxes and give the requested information. Give accommodation preference in the blank for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices.

Please indicate any hardship that would prohibit your staying in the Duplex Cabins because of the stairs:__________________________________________________________________________If possible, I/we would like to be housed with/near:_______________________________________________________________________

A registration fee must accompany this form (see specific camp information above). Registration fees are refundable or transferable only if we are notified of the cancellation 30 days before the program begins. To register online, go to www.wilds.org/register. Alternatively, you can fax or mail the form with your check or credit card information.

Charge registration fee Charge full amount

Card Number __________________________________ Exp. Date _____________Print name as it appears on card _____________________________________________________3-digit CVV Number _______________________ Billing Zip Code ________________Signature ___________________________________________________

Mail to: The Wilds • PO Box 509 • Taylors, SC 29687-0009Phone: (864) 331-3293 • Fax: (864) 331-3294

E-mail: [email protected] • Register Online: www.wilds.org/register

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College & Career Retreat Oct. 29-31 - Haney

_____ Lodge ................$140_____ Duplex ..............$120 _____ Sponsor .............$125(Minimum grade—College Freshman)Registration Fee .......... $25

Couples’ Conferences Oct. 7-9 (Th-Sat)-Pauley Oct. 15-17 (Fri-Sun)-Fant Oct. 22-24 (Fri-Sun)-Berg

_____ Lodge ............... $290_____ Inn ................... $290_____ Duplex ............. $250Registration Fee ........... $50

Senior Adult Conferences Oct. 19-22 - Arrowood Oct. 26-29 - Alvis Nov. 2-5 - Ollila

Single Occupancy Double Occupancy___ Lodge .... $155 ...... $135___ Inn ........ $155 ...... $135___ Duplex .. $N/A ....... $135Registration Fee .......... $50

Father/Son Retreat Oct. 1-2 - Fuller

Father ...................................................... $90Sons (ages 19 and above) .................$90 eachYounger Sons (ages 6-18) .................. $40 eachGrandfather ............................................ $75Total number of campers _________________

(Minimum age is 6 years old.)Registration Fee .......... $25

Name of child DOB_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Men’s Retreat Dec. 3-4 - Beal

_____ Lodge ......................................... $95_____ Inn ............................................. $95_____ Duplex ....................................... $85Total number of campers _________________

(Minimum age is 15 years old.)

Registration Fee .......... $25

Name of child DOB_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Since 1969, The Wilds Christian Camp and Conference Center has been serving the local church with a wide variety of camping programs. The camp, located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, is a stunning piece of God’s handiwork. From the serene, wooded trails to the majestic waterfalls, the Lord’s design is everywhere. In this setting we have seen thousands of campers of every age accept the Lord as Savior, surrender to His will, and dedicate themselves to His service. In 2009 The Wilds of New England began ministry operations at our campsite in Deering, New Hampshire. In this peaceful, rural setting we are experiencing steady growth in attendance at our summer camps as well as in our fall programs.

A natural outgrowth of our camp ministry is a music publication service that produces cantatas, CDs, a songbook, piano books, and choral books for men, ladies, and mixed groups. In addition to bringing Christ-honoring music into your church, home, or school, The Wilds has Bible study helps and a scripture memorization program for use in personal and group settings.

Based on the camp’s philosophy, CampsAbroad has been established as a missions arm of The Wilds. This ministry assists others in the formation and operation of Christian camp ministries around the world.

For more information about any of our camping programs, music publications, or other products from The Wilds, please contact the administrative office:

The Wilds Christian Association, Inc. PO Box 509 · Taylors, SC 29687-0009 Phone: (864) 268-4760 · Fax: (864) 292-0743 E-mail: [email protected]

Location: The Wilds is located near Rosman, North Carolina. If coming north on I-85, take Exit 1 (SC Route 11) at the Georgia-South Carolina border. After approximately 50 miles, turn left onto US 178. Four miles north of the North Carolina-South Carolina border, turn left onto Old Toxaway Road and follow the signs to the campsite.

From North Carolina on I-26, take Exit 40. Follow NC 280 West to US 64. Continue on US 64 West through Brevard to Frozen Creek Road (1.5 miles beyond the Route 178 Rosman turnoff) and turn left. Follow the signs for 5.5 miles to the camp.

Visit our website for more detailed directions. Many online maps and/or GPS systems do not give accurate directions.

Camp Location: Rosman, North Carolina

Camp Mailing Address: The Wilds 1000 Wilds Ridge Road · Brevard, NC 28712-7273 Phone: (828) 884-7811 · Fax: (828) 862-4813

Website: www.wilds.org

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