SARW 

The Southern Annual Recreation Workshop (SARW) is designed for those interested in developing skills in recreation leadership, particularly in church-related settings.  Ministers, DCE’s, youth workers, children’s ministry coordnators, youth grades 10 – 12 in leadership roles, collegiates, and all other interested leaders are welcome to attend.  SARW is endorsed by the Annual Recreation Workshop of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) held in Montreat, N.C., each May.

Our '11 event begins with registration on Friday evening, February 25th at Bethelwoods Camp and Conference Center in York, South Carolina.  York is located about 25 miles from Charlotte, NC. The event will conclude at noon on Sunday, February 27th. The registration fee includes housing in cabin-style houses, meals, the Friday night event through Sunday worship, and tuition.

Special features included in SARW, in addition to the two, two-hour workshop sessions, are:

• Sunday morning programming where participants will rotate through four different mini classes incorporating movement and dance, music and creative arts, unique ways of exploring scripture and ideas for involving groups in the creative expression of prayers, poems, stories and worship liturgy.

• creative worship

• theme parties

• dancing

• a bonus Dutch Oven Cooking workshop

• music

• table games

• creative art and craft activities

• a country store and bookstore

• the SARW Auction

• and Fun! Fun! Fun! 

The workshop is designed so that every aspect of the event provides ideas and resources that you can take back home.  Your confirmation letter will include a map, additional event details and schedule, and a list of things to bring.  If you register on-line or include your e-mail address on your registration form, your confirmation will be sent via e-mail.

Conference costs, including room and board and all workshops $150. 

Deposit of $75 secures your space @ SARW only if your balance is paid by February 1st, 2011. 

Registrations received after February 1st must be accompanied by full payment. 

Register and pay by December 15th for a chance at a "washer" game. 

Payments are by check or on-line via Paypal.

For each new participant you bring to SARW, we will give you 25 blue light tickets, giving you chances for fabulous prizes at the SARW auction.

Special incentives for groups! Group Rates AVailable.....

Bring 5 and your 6^th person is only $75. That’s Half Price!!!!  AND if you bring 10, your 11^th is FREE!!!!

Groups must be paid for in one payment to qualify

Housing is in comfortable cabins with four bunks to a room. Youth and other persons on scholarships may be housed on upper bunks as part of the discounted price.

A limited number of work scholarships are available. Please note if you are interested in your mailable brochure or in on-line registration.