Breakaway Winter Camp at Johnston Woods Retreat Center

Breakaway Winter Camp
For children aged 8-12
Dates: January 17-20, 2025
Location: Johnston Woods (McDonald, TN)

Campers will experience super fun games, team building activities, outdoor adventures, minute-to-win-it contests with prizes, faith-focused activities, worship, and more. Other amenities include game room, movie night, choice time activities, hot cocoa and nutritious meals.

Want to sponsor a child to attend winter camp? $165 will provide a full scholarship.

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Winter Camp Address:

Johston Woods Retreat Center
298 Brymer Creek Rd
McDonald, TN 37353

Benefits of Breakaway Winter Camps:

It is action-packed fun, healthy recreational activity
Promotes social wellness, community engagement
Develops constructive relationships with adults and peers
Shapes character and team building aptitude
Builds resilience in youth facing adversity
Enhances a child’s capacity to respond well to challenges
Participants gain positive affirmation, social edification
Boosts self-esteem and self-confidence
Fosters spiritual enrichment, faith-building activities
Encourages positive artistic and creative expression
Stretches a child’s conflict resolution skills
Celebrates honor and respect for others
Champions unity
Empowers lives; makes youth RESILIENT… communities STRONGER

Absolutely beautiful place! Very helpful, kind, and friendly people.
—Brenna

A place to complete my dreams… From the beginning, I felt very welcome.
—Manuel

Testimonies

“A wonderful ministry that serves children here and abroad. I first met the founder, Jimmy Larche, when he came to visit my church during mission conference. Since then I have served at Breakaway’s summer camp for trauma-impacted kids, as well as the sports in ministry in Dominican Republic. Jimmy has a powerful testimony that drives him to reach out with the love of God to kids who are struggling like he once was.”

Tyler

“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Breakaway Outreach. My father was incarcerated and I was sent into foster care. I started camp as a tiny little camper and now I get to serve as camp nurse! I graduated from Lee University with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am currently working as a Nursery and Postpartum Nurse. Breakaway Outreach is exactly what it sounds like. It’s an outreach of family and community that all come together because we truly care about God’s children.”

Lacey

“This camp has been wonderful. You have helped me to find Jesus, the Lord. I have let Jesus into my heart. You have so many amazing people here and you have given me so much hope. God has given us all a chance to know and love each other. Thank you so much and I hope that I can keep coming back to camp.”

Maya

“Before the first year at camp, it was the lowest part of my life. I had lost my mother and sister in a tragic car wreck. I was being bullied at school and was planning to commit suicide when I received an invitation with a scholarship to attend Breakaway camp. I decided to put off the suicide plan and attend camp. It was the best decision I ever made. I gave my life to Jesus at camp and then Breakaway helped me get involved with a local church. My life still has ups and downs but I know now that God has me no matter what.”