February 6-8, 2026

Grades 7 - 12

Side X Side is our winter youth retreat for students in grades 7-12. Those in the high school, face more and new challenges than ever before. Side X Side leadership will give them relevant, meaningful insights from God’s word to help them face the challenges of everyday life.

 

Ignacio “Nacho” Davalos

Nacho Davalos is the co-owner of 605 Threads and Things and also works with State Farm in Sioux Falls, SD, where he lives with his wife, Kaetlyn, and their two kids. Before moving back to South Dakota, he spent eight years in vocational ministry, including the last three years as the Youth Pastor at Hope Church in Minneapolis, MN. In his free time, you’ll probably find him hanging out with his family, playing pickleball, or on a basketball court from time to time. Nacho came to know Jesus when he was 18, and ever since then he’s had a huge passion to see students hear and respond to the gospel and step into their God-given gifts, living in the freedom only Christ gives. He would love to meet you and hear your story at Side x Side!

 

$100 PER STUDENT

$100 PER CHAPERONE

FINAL DAY FOR REGISTRATIONS IS JANUARY 26th, 2026 AT 11:59PM

(There will be no registrations allowed after this date)

—Event cost cover lodging, meals & speaker’s fees—

***Campers and chaperones reach out to your church leadership for your group hold code and registration link***

Exceptions to age group:

If there is any doubt which retreat the student should attend, consider sending them to the recommended age appropriate retreat. Much of the discussion and content in the older side X side retreat will be more challenging, require more focused attention, and more maturity.

 

Registration Begins: 5:30 PM in the Gym Classroom.

First Session for Side X Side Friday 8PM in Tabernacle

 Meals: Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Sunday: Breakfast

 

WE FOLLOW THE SAME PRINCIPALS AND GUIDELINES EXPECTED FOR YOUTH ATTENDING FLY CONVENTION.

Cell phone use; Zero tolerance policy; Clothing Guidelines. 

Find these online under Helpful Information at https://www.flyconvention.org/

Share with your youth prior to attendance at ARC events.

RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST:

  • Winter clothing including boots, hats and gloves/mittens. Snow pants recommended.

  • Clothing and personal care items.  Flashlight. Bible.

  • Bath Towel, hand towel, washcloth.  Camera or image capturing device.

  • Money for the Camp Store -Canteen.

  • Sleeping bag, pillow and fluffy stuffy toy or whatever will jam pack the youth van!

  • Ski or Snowboard equipment if your youth group is going to Trollhaugen.

  • Please remember that no snacks/foods or beverages should be eaten in sleeping areas, but may be kept in building lounge areas.

 

Got questions?  Contact Ruth by email: arccamps@arc-aflc.org or by phone @ 715-294-2877

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