To: Grace Youth, Parents & Chaperones

From: Tim & Corinne Goode, Grace UMYF Ski Trip chaperone
RE: Afton Alps Ski Trip 2015 (Hastings, MN)
Friday, Jan. 15 Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016
We will leave from the Grace United Methodist Church parking lot on Friday (January 15 th). All those
attending need to be in the west parking lot (by the playground) at 4:30 p.m. to begin loading the bus on
Cottage Grove. Please be on time or early!!!!
Itinerary
Friday P.M.
4:30
6:30 (ish)
9:30
11:00

Load bus / leave ASAP

Supper break at Clear Lake exit / 45 minute stop
Arrive at Hastings United Methodist Church / settle in / share circle
Lights out

Saturday
6:00 AM
7:00
8:30
5:00 PM
6:30 (ish)
9:00
10:00
11:00

Up and at em / dress for the slopes / load bus by 6:50

Breakfast at Perkins
Arrive at Afton Alps
First bus returns to church
Enjoy hot meal at church prepared by the chaperones (no charge for this meal)
Second bus returns to church
Sharing / devotions / wind-down time
Lights out

Sunday
6:00 AM
7:00
8:30
3:00 pm
5:00 (ish)
8:30 (ish))

Up and at em / dress for slopes / CLEAN CHURCH / load bus by 6:50 (provided church is cleaned
and all assigned chores completed NO ONE BOARDS BUS until work is done
Breakfast at Perkins
Arrive at Afton Alps
Load bus for return trip home
Supper break at Clear Lake exit / 45 minute stop
Return to Grace parking lot

Packing / What to Bring

We have space under the bus for our gear. Remember: We will only be gone two nights. Make sure to
include a sleeping bag and pillow because we will be sleeping on the floor at the Hastings United Methodist
church.
Also, a completed Code of Conduct form and Medical form must also be on file with Grace. You cannot go
on the trip if we do not have these essential forms.

Packing List
List of all medications you take and a note from parents about medicines
Sleeping bag & pillow
Air mattress or cot (if you have/need one)
A water bottle
Towel & toiletries (We will not have access to showers, but sinks can work wonders)
Warm clothing (heavy socks, gloves/mittens, ski pants, hat/headband, etc.- bring extras to change
and dry wet ones)
Sunblock
Money for six on-your-own meals (suggested amount $60)
Money for ski or snowboard and helmet rental ($68 for 2 days) * * * Note: MUST HAVE AN ID
CARD TO RENT SNOWBOARDS * * *
Optional Items
Ski Goggles (recommended)
Reading materials, music, journal, cards, games, etc.
Snack foods (You are responsible for storage)
Sack dinner for Friday night (or bring money for fast food at our stop at the Clear Lake exit)
Back pack to bring on the bus for those items you might need on the bus ride
Food
On Friday evening, we will stop for fast food, but you may bring a sack dinner to save money. We will eat
breakfast at Perkins on Saturday & Sunday. Please remember that it is polite to leave a tip at this
restaurant. (We have a long-standing friendship with the waitresses at this Perkins. They do their very best
to get our large group fed promptly, which helps us get to the slopes sooner. The best way to show our
appreciation for their quick and friendly service is with a 15%-20% tip!!!) Saturday and Sunday lunches will
be at the ski chalet. Expect to spend $6-$8 for a burger and fries. You may also want to bring extra money
for drinks throughout the day. Saturday evening we will have a meal lovingly prepared by the chaperones
(and youth volunteers???). This meal does not cost you anything. Please do not order any food for
delivery Saturday night. Sunday evening we will stop at a fast food restaurant on our way back to Des
Moines.
Time to Ski
Youth who have not skied before must take lessons with a ski instructor at Afton Alps. Arden Borgen is
Graces resident ski instructor as well. He and several chaperones will continue to tutor all beginning skiers
(or those wanting advice). We have chaperones attending who will keep an eye out for the youth on the
slopes and in the chalet. Everyone skis with a buddy. No one skis alone. All youth are required to check
in at regular intervals (every couple of hours) with the chaperones in the chalet.

Expectations
Please remember that you are representing not only Grace United Methodist Church, but also a group of
Christian youth and most of all yourself. It is hoped that all participants at this event will value and treat
each other with respect and dignity as children of God. All participants are expected to:
- Regard others as sisters and brothers in Christ
- Be sensitive to hurtful language, behavior and attitudes; do not practice them!
- Prohibit the presence of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and other controlled substances
- Respect the privacy and property of others
- Dress appropriately at all times, especially during our overnight at Hastings
- Arrive promptly and participate fully in the weekends events
Sunday Night Arrival Time (Important Parent Info) Sunday evening we should return to the Grace parking lot around 8:30 PM, but in order to avoid parentless
youth or long waits in the parking lot for parents coming to pick up their youth, we will communicate with all
families concerning our time of arrival. When we are one hour outside of Des Moines, we will contact
everyone or youth with cell phones will contact their parents.
Please also note the contact numbers for Afton Alps and Hastings United Methodist Church are at the
bottom of this sheet.
Contact Information:
(Chaperones)
Tim Goode
641.751.0280
Corinne Goode -515.210.4430
Nathan DeLange
515.577.0190

Afton Alps
6600 Peller Avenue South
Hastings, Minnesota 55033
1-800-328-1328
651-436-5245
Hastings United Methodist Church
615 15th Street West
Hastings, Minnesota 55033
651-437-4398