SummitRetreat2024

- - Believe It - - 

Life is long but ETERNITY is longer! What does God want me to do with my life on earth - does he have a specific calling for me or is there something much bigger at play. If there is something much bigger going on, then does what I believe really matter? Really matter? These questions and more will be explored during our 2024 Summit Retreat! 

october 4-6

Camp Hope - Hope, BC

2-days of fun with your friends as we eat great good, worship an awesome God and fellowship together.  


Activities for the weekend include:

Hanging out at the grand fire place, late night games, amazing food, great speaker, worship, hikes and so much more. This weekend is geared for you and your friends to just be friends - hang out and have fun together.  You might even make a new friend.  You will also have opportunities to get to know your Mentor Youth Leader - does it get any better? I think not! 


Come and join us for an amazing weekend. Summit Retreat is open to all those in Grade 9-12

(You will also meet some pretty amazing Redeemer University Reps) 

The details

We will leave Gateway Church (North parking lot) at 6:30 pm on Friday, October 4th and you will need to be pick up at Camp Hope on Sunday, October 6 by 12:30pm.  We will be traveling to Camp Hope by bus. 


We will be staying in Camp Hope's main lodge - 2 people per room.  You will need to bring your own bedding, pillow and toiletries. 


We will have 4 teaching/worship times together as an entire group. The theme for this years retreat is 'BELEIVE IT'. There will also be group building activities with the various mentor leaders. 


Cost for the entire weekend is only $100.00 per Summit youth.  All Summit youth and friends are invited to join the fun.  Registration deadline, September 27th.  

The Retreat Schedule

Here it is - the plan for the weekend.  Bring board games, card games etc to play with your friends. There will be plenty of 'down time' to just hang out.  


There are two hike options - gentle hike, steep hike. Both beautiful! 

The Room - hotel style with two beds and a private bath.  There will be two people per room.  Bedding provided. 


What Tournaments are there: Trivia, spike ball, bocci ball, Uno, story telling


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  • Speaker: PAstor Justin Carruthers

    Pastor Justin is excited to lead the Summit Retreat for students in grades 9-12! As the Lead Pastor of Gateway, he is passionate about guiding men and women, young and old, in their faith journey. Justin is married to his wonderful wife, Julie, and they have four kids who keep life lively and fun. When he’s not spending time with his family, Justin loves playing sports, diving into board games like Settlers and Dominion, and smoking meat. A dedicated hockey fan, he firmly believes that the Red Wings are better than the Canucks! Justin looks forward to a memorable retreat experience with all the participants!

  • Worship Leaders: Leah Dieleman

    I went to Abbotsford Christian and then attended BCIT for a year to study interior design! I currently work for an interior designer, but love to spend my free time playing music and doing worship for church!