🎒 BASE+CAMP 2025 Info Sheet

Spring Break Mission Trip & Retreat

📅 March 19-23, 2025

📝 Overview

Get ready for an unforgettable Spring Break!

We’ll spend the first part of the week (BASE) serving local partner churches here in Springfield—making a real difference right where we live.

Then we’ll head out for some much-needed rest and adventure (CAMP) at Riverfront Campground on the Niangua River, where you can unwind, connect with friends, float the river, hike, and sit around the campfire.

💰 Bonus: Serve with us 2 out of 3 BASE days, and the CAMP portion is FREE ($50 savings)! Just submit your $50 deposit to reserve your spot.

🗓 Schedule At-A-Glance

Wednesday, Mar 19 – Service @ NorthBridge Church + Free Evening

Thursday, Mar 20 – Service @ Calvary Springfield & FBC Springfield

Friday, Mar 21 – Service @ The Way Church + Head to CAMP

Saturday, Mar 22 – Canoeing, Hiking, Relaxing @ Riverfront Campground

Sunday, Mar 23 – Breakfast & Head Home

🗓 BASE Projects

Wednesday, Mar 19 – Service @ NorthBridge Church (afternoon)

+Trimming Hedges outside

Thursday, Mar 20 – Service @ Calvary Springfield AM & FBC Springfield PM

Calvary Springfield (morning)

+Painting inside the church

FBC Springfield (afternoon)

+Painting inside the church

Friday, Mar 21 – Service @ The Way Church AM

The Way Church (morning)

+general cleanup inside and out

+light painting

🎒 Packing List

🛠 BASE: Service Project Essentials

Work clothes (OK to get dirty/painted)Long pants, T-shirts, work glovesClosed-toe shoes (boots/sturdy sneakers)Hat, sunscreen, reusable water bottleSafety glasses (if available), snacks

🏕 CAMP: Tent Camping & Retreat Essentials

Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping padCamping chair, flashlight/headlampWarm layers, rain jacket, swimsuitWater shoes, hiking shoes, daypackToiletries, bug spray, sunglasses, Bible/journalReusable dishes/utensils, personal snacks

🍴 Meals Provided:

Wed Lunch (Pizza)Thu Lunch (BSU)Fri/Sat/Sun meals @ CAMP(Friday lunch on your own)

⚡ Safety First: Guidelines for a Great Trip

We want everyone to have an awesome and safe experience.

Here’s how:

Buddy System: No wandering off solo—especially during hikes and on the river.

Respect the Water: Life jackets required during all floating/canoeing activities.

Campfire Safety: Keep a safe distance from the fire, and only adults manage it.

Health Awareness: Let a leader know if you feel unwell or get injured.

Weather Smart: Be prepared for spring weather—rain gear and layers are essential.

Respect the Space: Leave campsites and church properties cleaner than we found them.

🌟 Expectations:

Serve with Excellence: Let’s represent Christ well through hard work and good attitudes.

Be Flexible: Plans can change—go with the flow and keep a positive vibe.

Include Others: No one left out. Be intentional about welcoming new friends.

Stay Safe: Follow all guidelines for service sites, travel, and camping.

Unplug a Bit: This is your chance to disconnect and be present—take it!

📞 Emergency Contacts

Trip Leader: Chris Wilson (417) 425-0683

Assistant Leader: David Stone (561) 993-6040Riverfront Campground Office: (417) 532-7634

Nearest Medical Facility: Mercy Hospital Lebanon, MO – (417) 533-6100

💬 A Word for the Journey

"Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." —1 John 3:18

Spring Break can be a pause—or it can be a launch.This week, you have the chance to serve with your hands and from your heart. To step outside your normal routine and be part of something bigger. You’ll swing hammers, paddle rivers, hike trails—but more than that, you’ll build friendships, deepen your faith, and discover the rest that comes from stepping into God’s purpose.We’re going to work hard. We’re going to laugh hard. We’re going to rest well.

This is BASE+CAMP. Let’s go!