Schedule
We will be creating a more detailed schedule, but below is a sample schedule to get an idea of our time together.
Day 1
1:30pm Depart South Tower for Cloud Camp
2:15pm Arrive at Cloud Camp, welcome tour
2:30pm Guided Hike (or other activity)
4:00pm Relaxation time
4:30pm Cooking & Cocktail Club
5:00pm Social Hour in The Lodge
6:00pm 4-Course Plated Dinner
8:00pm S’mores and dessert cocktails by the firepit, games in The Lodge
Day 2
6:30am Sunrise Coffee in The Lodge
7:00pm Breakfast in The Lodge
7:30am Yoga
10:30am Departures
Additional activities can include: Hiking, Horseshoes, Pickleball, Lawn Games, Crafts, Archery Instruction, Disc Golf, Hot Tubs, Bird Watching, Stargazing, Board Games, Mule Rides, Social Hours
Accommodations
Choose from the seven beautifully appointed rooms in the Main Lodge, in addition to 11 one- and two-bedroom guest cabins, and the unique Fire Tower Suite, each one showcasing rich furnishings and modern amenities along with private porches and spectacular views. The cabins, tucked amid pines and aspen trees with a pair of outdoor hut tubs located nearby, are just a short walk from the Main Lodge and overlook Pikes Peak, “America's Mountain,” the surrounding forest, Colorado's Front Range, and the plains to the east.
The 8,000-square-foot Main Lodge features a great room with two massive stone fireplaces. The lodge is decorated with Western-themed objects and art, including actor Kevin Costner's costume from the film “Dances with Wolves." The wraparound deck invites guests to kick back and relax and revel in the natural splendor of the stunning views around you.
Groups
To provide the best activities and learning environments for our children at all stages of their lives, we offer four age groups, based on where our children are in school when they arrive in September.
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Schedule
The GenNext schedule perfectly complements the main Gathering schedule, allowing adults to attend their selected sessions and classes while also giving families some free time together.
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Staff
Our pool of counselors is drawn from a selective, 8-month leadership training program for young Christian adults, called The Forge. They are vetted, trained, experienced, and eager to pour into the lives of the students. The leaders of GenNext have a wonderful history with the Forge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age do my kids have to be to attend the GenNext program?
We would love to have your fully potty-trained 3-year-olds and up. Our program is divided into four age groups with activities that are geared toward that age. Once they graduate high school, we would love for them to attend the adult conference with you.
What's the typical schedule each day for the Gennext program?
GenNext runs alongside the adult conference's timing but we do very different activities. From animal adventures to thrill rides and engaging speakers to water parks, we do it all while you enjoy the event at the hotel. We do take the students off-property to enjoy all the town has to offer.
Do my kids have to stay in the program all day long or can they come and go?
Since we leave the property, we prefer them to stay with us all day so they don't miss anything. However, you can work with the GenNext team if you would like them to return early or arrive late.
Will my kids be going through similar content as the adult conference?
We always attempt to add content from the adult conference into the GenNext program. Some years are we are able to add in more speakers and simulations while in other years we spend a larger portion out and about. For our older kids, we incorporate as many the young-adult-friendly authors and speakers as possible.
