February 6-8, 2027

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.

Pastor Adam Mccarlson

Adam serves as the Director for AFLC Youth Ministries and as Associate Pastor of Solid Rock Free Lutheran Church in Anoka MN. He is married to Emily, and they have 5 children. Adam enjoys cooking, board games, fishing, disc golf, writing music, and passing on the Faith.

$110 PER STUDENT

$110 PER CHAPERONE

FINAL DAY FOR REGISTRATION:

JANUARY 26th, 2027 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.