Preteen Winter Camp: Faith-Filled Fun for Kids in Grades 4–6
Preteens are growing fast, asking big questions, and looking for where they belong. Our Christian preteen winter camp at Angeles Crest is designed to meet them right where they are.
Our Christ-centered, fully-programmed church preteen retreat gives students a chance to experience real connection with God, their leaders, and each other—while having a total blast in the mountains.
From high-energy worship and biblical teaching to ziplining, sledding, and late-night hot chocolate with friends, Angeles Crest makes winter church camp easy to lead and unforgettable to attend.
You Focus on Your Students.
We’ll Handle the Rest.
We know the energy, care, and creativity it takes to lead preteens—and we’ve got your back.
Our Christian winter retreat for preteens is intentionally designed so you don’t have to plan anything. We take care of the programming, meals, activities, and logistics. You simply bring your group and invest in meaningful time together.
Whether you’re leading a first-time camper or a seasoned 6th grader, you’ll get to show up, be present, and watch God move.
What’s Included in Preteen Winter Camp:
It’s a church preteen retreat designed to strengthen faith and create lasting memories.
Winter Preteen Camp 2026 Theme: Stay Warm
When cold weather hits, we bundle up—jackets, gloves, beanies, scarves—whatever it takes to stay warm on the outside. But Jesus calls us to stay warm on the inside, too. Not just in winter, but all year long.
This year, at Preteen Winter Camp, we’ll explore what it means to keep our faith alive, active, and burning with God’s love. Romans 12:11 says, “Stay excited about the Lord as you serve others.” In other words, don’t let your fire for Jesus burn out—keep it hot, fueled, and ready to warm the lives around you.
We can’t predict how cold it will be outside at camp, but we can prepare our hearts to carry the warmth of Jesus into a cold world. As students learn what it takes to STAY WARM, they’ll discover the spiritual tools they need to keep their faith strong—and to share that warmth with friends, family, and classmates back home.
Be praying for snow—and for God to remove any obstacles that would keep your students from experiencing the warmth of His presence in a powerful way. With sled runs, zip lines, climbing walls, archery tag, hatchet throwing, hot chocolate, cabin talks, great friends, and mountaintop moments with Jesus… Winter Camp is the perfect place to STAY WARM.
Activities might Include
preteen winter Camp Dates & How to Register
We offer two weekends of winter programming designed specifically for preteen church groups:
Meet our Preteen Program director
Keith Poletiek
Keith travels the nation sharing the Good News! He shares Jesus with his zany humor, memorable stories, life-lessons, and God’s Word to connect with and inspire people of all ages.
Keith is the founder of 316 Ministries and Project316, a national outreach ministry for youth which challenges young believers to take the salvation message found in John 3:16 to their world.
A Note to Preteen Leaders
Preteen Leaders – we’ve planned Winter Camp 2026 with you in mind. It is with great joy I get to share my own personal stories and life-lessons based in God’s Word to connect with and inspire pre-teens all while having a blast on the mountaintop. There’s only one thing you have to do… JUST SHOW UP!
Register Your preteens for Winter Camp
Just 90 minutes from Los Angeles
Select weekend retreats in February
Have questions? We’re here to help.
Reserve your spot now and give your students a winter experience they’ll never forget.
