Work & Grow Weekend
April 25-28, 2024
|Saranac Village, Saranac Lake, NY
Young Life Ontario’s
Time & Location
April 25-28, 2024
Saranac Village, Saranac Lake, NY
About the event
General Information
Join us for a weekend dedicated to spiritual growth and service as we work together to prepare Saranac Village for summer camp!There are all kinds of jobs that need to get done to open up this beautiful camp for the season. From landscape and property maintenance, to painting, electrical work, carpentry, getting merchandise ready in the store, help in the kitchen, and more.The gift of our time this weekend equals about 220 regular work days for Saranac’s property staff and provides them with a huge jump start for a busy summer.It's also a ton of FUN, a time to be together, to enjoy some quality Young Life entertainment, and to spend time learning and being encouraged spiritually.
Cost
The cost for the weekend is $25.00 and includes all meals, supplies, accommodations, and a t-shirt!
Location
Saranac Village
4014 New York 30, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Saranac Village is located in Upstate New York, a 5-6 hour drive from the GTA. You will be responsible to get yourself to Saranac. For carpooling arrangements, please speak to your local area staff person.
TIPS FOR CROSSING THE BORDER
- Have all passports open and ready to present to the guard upon arrival
- If the guard should ask where you are going, answer with: "Saranac Lake for a retreat at the Young Life Camp there (Saranac Village)". Please avoid saying "Work & Grow".
- If the guard should ask if you paid, answer with: "Yes".
- If they ask what you will be doing, answer with: "Community building, learning, spiritual growth, etc." We ask that you please refrain from saying you will be working.
Further Details
Arrival & Departure
Please plan to arrive at Saranac Village no earlier than 7:00pm on Thursday, April 25. If you plan to come on Friday, please do your best to arrive by/before noon.
We will leave Saranac on Sunday, April 28 after lunch. Please do your best to plan around this timeline, in order to avoid late arrival/early departure.
Special Skills
If you have specific trade skills that would be helpful, please let us know when you register so we can coordinate with Saranac to ensure we’re using your skills in the most effective ways possible!
Packing List
- Passport *please check expiry date
- Work clothes & shoes (rain gear is a good idea!)
- Warm clothes & shoes for cooler evenings
- Water Bottle
- Swimsuit (the hot tub might be open!)
- Money for the Saranac Store/Snack Shop
- Bible, notebook, pen