The WKND

January 16-19 @ EPBC

The WKND is an overnight weekend event at EPBC for students currently in 6th-12th grade! If you're familiar with a D-Now this is basically that! If you're not familiar, think summer camp at EPBC during the winter! There will be 4 primary worship sessions throughout the weekend that will feature biblical teaching, God-centered worship, and opportunities to respond to the gospel. The rest of the weekend will have a great deal of fun acitivites to give students a time to relax and take a break from the grind of the school year!

Register by December 29th to guarantee your spot and t-shirt!

Info on The WKND

Where is The WKND taking place? What are host homes?
The WKND will primarily take place at East Paris Baptist Church. Students will stay at host homes over night based on their age and gender (example: high school guys will have their own house). Host homes are homes owned by members of East Paris who have donated their homes to our students for the weekend. Each home will have at least 2-3 approved adult workers from East Paris. Decisions on where each group will stay will be made closer to the start date. All addresses and contact information will be given to parents at or before checkin. 
Who is the speaker and band?
Cameron Crow will be the session speaker during The WKND. He is the student pastor at FBC Farmersville in Farmersville, TX. He and his wife have written the Sprouting Discipleship book that many of our students went through over the summer.

The Trent Murray Band will be leading the music portion of the worship during The WKDN. The Trent Murray Band is based out of North Texas. Trent is the associate pastor of students & worship at FBC Iowa Park in Iowa Park, Texas.  Trent Murray has led at East Paris for Winter Retreat 2025 and Genesis Weekend 2023!
Tentative Daily Schedule
Friday (16th) – Eat Dinner BEFORE Arriving
6:30PM Registration & Checkin
7:00PM Presession (Explanation of The WKND & Hype Time) 
7:30PM Late Night // Group Activity // Dessert
8:30PM Host Homes
11:30PM Lights Out
11:30PM - 6:30AM QUIET HOURS
 
Saturday (18th)
8:30-9:00 AM Breakfast at Church 
9:30 AM Session 1
11:00 AM Small Group Discussion
12:15-12:45 PM Lunch
2:00-4:00pm Group Activity 
5:00-5:30 PM Dinner
6:00 PM Session 2
7:30 PM Small Group Discussion
9:00 PM Late Night Activity 
10:30 In Dorms
11:30 PM Lights Out
11:30PM - 6:30AM QUIET HOURS
 
Sunday (19th)
8:30-9:00 AM Breakfast at Church 
9:30 AM Session 3
11:00 AM Small Group Discussion
12:15-12:45 PM Lunch
2pm-4pm Group Activity
5:00-5:30 PM Dinner
6:00 PM Session 4
7:30 PM Small Group Discussion
9-10 PM Late Night Activity
10:30 In Dorms
11:30 PM Lights Out
11:30PM - 6:30AM QUIET HOURS
 
Monday
8:30-9:00 AM Breakfast at Church 
10:00 AM – GO HOME!
Cost?
The early registration price is $40. Price raises to $50 December 11th.

This includes every single thing that will take place over The WKND. No extra money is required during the event. Service/work opportunities will be available to your spot. Please contact thomas@eastparis.org for more info.

No refunds on payment or deposit will be available. 
Students 18 Years or Older
Students that are 18 years or older MUST complete a background check and sexual abuse awareness training that is required of all adults by East Paris and Texas State Law. This requires appx 1 hour of time to complete.

Please contact thomas@eastparis.org immediately. 

Forms

Registration
Medical & Transportation 2026

Students 18+ Years Old on or before January 19th

East Paris Baptist Church policy and Texas State Law requires all participants 18 years old or older to go through a background check and sexual abuse awareness training. This is a legal requirement! Any student 18 years or older that does not complete both steps before The WKND will be required to complete both before joining the group. Failure to complete both will result in the student being turned away. Please contact thomas@eastparis.org immediately if this applies to your student. 
Contact Thomas for BG Check & Ministry Safe

Rules for The WKND

Phone Policy
  • Student phones will be left in a secure place at East Paris overnight. 
  • Student phones will be limited throughout the days. 
  • All leaders will have phones at all times and that contact information will be given to parents. 
  • We want our students to be free from distractions and temptations so they can fully focus on God and not be worried about everything else in the world. Not having their phones will allow students to be fully present and have a time they’re separated from the worries of the world. 
Medication
All medication must be turned into adult leaders including ibuprofen, tylenol, etc. (which leader specified later).
Dress Code
  • Sleeveless shirts must be manufactured sleeveless (no customs). 
  • No clothing that reveals undergarments
  • No short shorts or skirts
  • No speedos or midriff-baring bathing suits
  • No clothing with questionable sayings, slogans, etc.
  • If you can’t wear it at school don’t wear it at camp.
  • If you have a question, ask! Guys ask Thomas, Girls ask Katie. 
Student Drivers
Students who drive their own vehicles will NOT be permitted to drive after checking in. Students with vehicles will be asked to turn in their keys. 
Other Rules
  • Students must stay in groups of 3 the entirety of The WKND.
  • No alarms may be set before 6am.
  • Students may NOT share the same bed or make a “Mega Bed” by pushing all their mattresses together. 
  • A student is never permitted to go through someone else’s belongings 
  • Students must follow any additional rules implemented during The WKND.
  • No PDA (Public Displays of Affection) –  The WKND is for you and Jesus, not you and who you’re dating. 
  • Breaking or repeated breaking of any of the rules may result in your students being sent home.

Packing List

What to bring
  • Bible and Pen
  • Clothes for 3 days
  • Deodorant
  • Sleeping Bag (students may sleep on floors so be prepared for that) 
  • Shower stuff
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush
  • Henway
  • Appropriate/modest bathing suit (no bikinis, no speedos) Girls check with Katie if you have questions; Guys check with Thomas if you have questions.
  • Camera (if wanted -- phones will be unavailable)
What not to bring
  • Tobacco
  • Drugs
  • Alcohol
  • Vape/vape accessories
  • Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives)
  • VR Headsets
  • Drones
  • Computer
  • iPad or other Electronic Tablets (there will be plenty of activities and things to do – tech is not necessary)
  • Fireworks, Water balloons, or any other “prank” item that you or your friends may find funny, awesome, or hilarious.
  • Clothing with questionable sayings, slogans, etc.
  • If you can’t take it to school you shouldn’t bring it to camp either.
  • Adult leaders reserve the right to search a students bag anytime during The WKND.