Joni & Friends Family Retreat
Mission Springs
3553 Castro Valley Blvd., Suite A
Castro Valley, CA 94546

Jun 9 - Jun 13, 2008
Jul 12 - Jul 16, 2008
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People often say “This is what Heaven must be like…” It’s a week where you can let your hair down and receive rest, encouragement and spiritual refreshment. You will have the opportunity to meet other families and individuals that may be going through the same season of life as you are. Hope will be restored…and you will leave knowing that God does have the perfect plans for you and your family.
 
We can share with you until you are blue in the face about how Family Retreat is so unique from other camps that serve people with disabilities, but you really have to experience it to fully understand how this camp impact lives…and that life, will be yours. We guarantee it!!
Families:
  • “It helps us remember God can use us just as we are! We don’t have to be “normal.”
  • “It’s our annual place of encouragement and renewal. It feels so good to be “normal” for 5 days and have the help and support we need!”
Short Term Missionaries:
  • “Amazing. Unbelievable. Incredible. Unforgettable. Life changing! I could not put into words how much I experienced, learned and changed.”
  • “I liked that I could serve God completely. I was able to help a family in need. The exposure to disabilities is helpful for me to take home.”
Amenities Activities
  • Private cabin style lodging for all families
    • Each cabin has beds, bathroom, stand up shower, beds, dresser, closet area
  • Both private and dormitory style lodging available for Short Term Missionaries
*Note: Mission Springs is not fully accessible.
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  • Small group discussions
  • Pastoral teaching and praise and worship
  • Time to get to know new families and reconnect with returning ones
  • Couple’s and Adult dinners
  • Swimming pool & water activities
  • 2 playgrounds (nursery & outdoor)
  • Basketball court, volleyball and other outdoor activities
  • Square dancing
  • Varies from season to season: horseback riding, climbing wall, arts & crafts, hikes
Family Prices Volunteer Opportunities
$400 base price for individual
$200 for each additional family member
$200 for a *personal care attendant (PCA): if PCA is in same housing unit as family $400 for a *personal care attendant (PCA): if PCA is NOT in same housing unit as family		 We welcome anyone who loves Jesus and wants to serve Him by serving our families. We currently are looking for the following types of volunteers:
  • Needs to be 16 yrs and older. If younger, please contact the SF Bay Area office directly.
  • Accepts “Mother/Child” or “Father/Child” teams upon personal interview conducted by the SF Bay Area office. Child needs to be at least 12 years and older.
  • Anyone who loves Jesus and is willing to carry a food tray, push a wheelchair, listen and be a friend.
  • Team player and flexible!
  • Great opportunities for: Special Education teachers, Instructional Assts, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, COTAs, RNs, Drs and other medical professionals
  • People fluent in ASL
  • Send your church youth groups, small groups, etc. Come for the week OR help at a one time special event!
  • Serve by donating much needed items for camp: office supplies, snacks, bottled water, items for welcome baskets, etc.
Volunteer Pricing Contact Us
$400 per person 3553 Castro Valley Blvd., Suite A
Castro Valley, CA 94546

Cheryl Birmingham, Program Manager
T: 510-727-8845
F: 510-247-1241
cbirmingham@joniandfriends.org