Turning Point Weekend | Venture Church

TURNING POINT WEEKEND

Turning Point Weekend is the annual fall retreat for Venture Students in 7th-12th grade. This weekend provides students with an opportunity to engage in worship, hear relevant teaching, meet new friends, and ultimately have a ton of fun! This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Turning Point Weekend, which began in 1999! There are some special surprises in store this year to help us celebrate this milestone moment in our ministry, and we want your student to be a part!

Turning Point Weekend is taking place from Friday, November 8 through Sunday, November 10, 2024. TPW will take place at Camp Shelby, located off of HWY 49 in Hattiesburg. Registration opens Sunday, September 15.


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Turning Point Weekend is for students who are currently in 7th - 12th grade. The programming and activities of TPW are specifically designed for students in 7th-12th grade, so 6th graders will not be in attendance. We love having 6th graders as part of the MVMNT each week, and we hope that they look forward to joining us at TPW in the next school year when they enter 7th grade.
This year, we are offering an early-bird registration cost of $100 until Monday, October 21. After this date, the total cost of TPW goes up to $125. The overall cost of Turning Point Weekend includes all meals, housing, transportation, and activities.
A $25 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your student’s registration for Turning Point Weekend.
Payment for Turning Point Weekend is due in full by Sunday, November 3.
Registration will officially close on Sunday, October 27.
Yes, financial assistance is available based on need! We want every student to be a part of Turning Point Weekend, regardless of financial status. Please reach out to your Campus Student Pastor if you are in need of financial assistance.
Due to the purchasing of supplies and reserving transportation and housing, after Sunday, October 20, we will only be able to offer a 50% refund for any cancellations. On Sunday, October 27, no refunds will be given for any cancellations. Please contact us if you have an emergency situation.
In order to ensure the safety of your student and help our team keep track of how many students are coming and going throughout the weekend, we will only allow students to be dropped off or picked up during meal times throughout the weekend. There will be a check-in location for any student being picked up or dropped off located in the parking lot directly outside of the Camp Shelby South Gate entrance.

  • Saturday - Breakfast @ 7:30 a.m.
  • Saturday - Lunch @ 11:30 a.m.
  • Saturday - Dinner @ 5:00 p.m.

  • There will be NO Friday night late bus bringing students to TPW this year. We ask that students who are unable to make the Friday night check-in time arrive during breakfast on Saturday morning.
    For the safety of all of our students, prescription medications of any kind will not be allowed to be self-administered by students at Turning Point Weekend. We will have registered nurses and medical personnel on-site throughout the duration of the weekend to distribute prescription medications. All prescription medications must be labeled with full name, dosage amount and schedule, and be turned in to staff and/or medical personnel. We also ask that you specify what medications your child must take, as well as any other pertinent medical concerns at the time of registration. First Aid Kits will be available throughout the weekend to provide students with non-prescription medication for any needs that might arise.
    Follow the registration link on this page to sign up to be a leader at TPW. All leaders are required to pass a background check and attend a leader training (dates to be determined) prior to attending Turning Point Weekend. The cost for leaders to attend is $35 if registered prior to Sunday, October 20. After this date, the leader cost will go up to $55. This cost includes lodging, food, and transportation for the duration of the weekend.

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