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Bible Study: Wednesdays 5:30-7:30
The summer, we'll be studying the word and learning to "Love Out Loud" as Christ instructs us to in 1 John 3:18. Afterwards, we'll head out to dinner. Students must bring their own money for dinner.
Mystery Nights: Sundays
Throughout the summer, we will have "Mystery Nights" on select Sundays where we will do a variety of fun activities! Youth & Parents will get 24 hour notice via text/social media with only necessary information such as: time, cost and what to bring/wear! See the calendar for select dates and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and/or join our texting service.
Breakfast Club: Friday Mornings
On select Friday mornings at 10:30 AM, we will meet at a neighborhood breakfast joint for fellowship and food! All youth are invited!
Youth Week: July 31-August 5, 2018
Rising 6th Graders-Seniors are invited to an action-packed week, with different activities each day! Stay tuned for more details!
**For information about our summer trips to Camp, Wilderness Trail and Mission Trip, see the Retreats tab!
If you haven't already filled out a Medical/Consent Form please download below and return to Kirby in the Youth Office or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
. Formmust be signed by parent/guardian.
2018 Medical Release Form
Summer 2018
Who: 6th-12th Graders
When: June 10-16th, 2018
Where: Clarkesville, Georgia
What: This summer, we will be serving with TEAMeffort Missions in the Northeast Georgia mountains in a community of numerous Hispanic families who are just trying to get by. During the day, our students will be able to reach out and minister to the families through home improvement and repair projects, and minister to the children in the community through outreach activities and by helping to improve their homes.
In the evenings, we will head back to our “base camp” at a Christian retreat center in the mountains. We will have time together as a group, worship & chapel, and free-time to take advantage of swimming, fishing, hiking trails, recreation fields and spending time together. We will have free half-day where we will explore the local area and a free full-day where we will be white-water rafting.
Cost: The cost is $300 including: lodging, transportation, meals at base camp, tools & site leadership, free day activities, evening programs. There will be 2 meals on the road, so please send your student with money for 2 meals. $80 deposit is due by 4/1. After 4/1, spots are subject to availability and there is an additional $10 late fee. Without the deposit, your student does not have a spot. Final balances are due 5/10.
Arrival/Departure: Youth should arrive at OUMC at 8:30 AM on Sunday, June 10th. We will be leaving Jacksonville at 9:00 AM. We will return to Jacksonville on Saturday, June 16th at 5:00 PM.
Sign up by clicking here!! Only a few spots left! Sign up and pay your deposit ASAP!
Mission Trip Packing List
Team Effort Permission Slip & Release
Whitewater Rafting Waiver
Retreat Center Waiver
Who: Rising 8th-Graduated 12th Graders.
When: July 5-12, 2018
Where: Troutdale, Virginia
What: A summer hiking trip in the Appalachian Mountains with Wilderness Trail. No experience necessary! Our students spend time at the Wilderness Trail property in fellowship, worship & games before heading out on a 5-day backpacking journey on the Appalachian Trail. WT believes that amazing things happen when you take people out of their comfort zone and place them in the beauty of God's creation. We have seen that incredible growth begins with first letting go. As we let go of the worries and thoughts of our daily lives we are then able to begin looking outward. For more information, go to http://www.wtrail.com/.
Cost: The cost is $305 including almost everything you need, such as: backpacking equipment (tent, pack, etc.), meals at the property, meals and some snacks while hiking, and a souvenir T-shirt. Students should bring money for two meals on the road. A $75 deposit is due by 6/3.
Arrival/Departure: Youth should arrive at OUMC at 8:30 AM on Thursday, July 5th. We will be leaving Jacksonville at 9:00 AM. We will return to Jacksonville on Thursday, July 12th at 5:00 PM.
Packing Party: Monday, July 2nd at 5:30 in the Youth Room.
Sign up by clicking here. Register and pay your deposit by June 3rd. Limited spots available!
Packing List
Consent Form
Who: Rising 6th-Graduated 12th Graders
When: Event 6- July 16-21, 2018
Where: Warren Willis Camp, Fruitland Park, FL
What: The camp experience is like no other! Imagine a week on Lake Griffin surrounded by your friends from home and all around the state. Combine this with powerful worship, challenging speakers, and meaningful discussion in small groups, a super fun team of counselors, a whole mess of fun activities, such as, ropes course, archery, tubing, sailing, swimming, gaga ball, canoeing, fishing, disc golf, ultimate frisbee, soccer, skating, arts and crafts and crazy games – then add the realization that we do all of this in an effort to get to know God and grow in our relationship with Him.
Cost: The cost is $420 including lodging, activities, transportation and meals while at camp. Students should bring additional money for one meal on the road.
Scholarships: Ortega UMC is offering scholarships to families with need for financial assistance. To apply, email Kirby at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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How to Register for Camp: Parents/Guardians must register their own youth for camp. The preferred method is online registration. This is the fastest and easiest way to register your child. Start by going to http://www.warrenwilliscamp.org/register and click “Register Now.” You will create an account and fill out the online form. Please be sure to select OVERNIGHT CAMP WEEK SIX. Select ORTEGA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH when choosing your group. $75 deposit is due at registration. Without the deposit, you WILL NOT HAVE A SPOT. After you have registered, please let Kirby Tyler know so she can arrange your transportation to and from camp!
For more information on the camp, go to http://warrenwilliscamp.org.
Camper Release Form
Packing List
Save The Date!
Youth Week: July 3-August 5, 2018
Rising 6th Graders-Seniors are invited to an action-packed week, with differnet activities each day! Stay tuned for more details!
Youth Sunday: August 5, 2018
If you haven't already filled out a Medical Release Form for 2018, please download below and return to Kirby in the Youth Office or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
. Form must be signed by parent/guardian before students can go on any trips.
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