InterVarsity Christian Fellowship sponsors the International Winter Houseparty as a relaxed time of friendship in a family-like setting.
Activities may include:
Workshops, presentations, and discussions on American culture, traditions, and the Christian religion
An International New Year Celebration
Small group studies of the Bible
Winter Sauna
Hiking
Cross-country skiing, as weather permits
Ice skating, as weather permits
Relaxing by a warm fire
Reading a good book
Snacks, games, and crafts
An international meal (cooked by many of the Houseparty guests!)
Informal discussions about Jesus Christ and His teachings
Holiday celebrations
Visiting local tourist sites
What to bring:
Lots of warm casual clothing: sweaters, hat, gloves or mittens, outdoor boots, scarves, extra socks.
Items from your homeland to show others.
Musical instruments, if you play them.
Camera and film.
Cedar Campus is a comfortable place to spend the holidays. The Lodge and cabins are heated, and housing is assigned to fit the needs of families and individuals. Families will be housed together, and baby beds are available at no extra charge.
Meals are prepared for you and served family-style. If you have any specific dietary requirements or religious restrictions, please indicate those on the registration form. All on-site activities at the Houseparty are included in the cost: housing, sheets, towels, blankets, meals, snacks, and recreation activities and equipment.
Only shopping at nearby tourist sites is at additional expense. We encourage you to bring extra money for these trips or for books, T-shirts, and other items available at out General Store.
Travel Plans:
Cedar Campus will try to help arrange car or bus transportation for those who need a ride. If you are able to help others, your assistance will be greatly appreciated. If you need a ride, mark the box on the registration form and someone will call you to arrange a ride. If you have a special need, you may fill in the place on the form explaining your need.
Public Transport:
Daily bus service is available into St. Ignace, which is a 45 minute drive from Cedar Campus. Airports at Sault Ste. Marie (Michigan) and Pellston serve the Cedarville area. Travel arrangements may be made through your travel agent. If you take public transportation and need a ride to Cedar Campus, please call us or eMail us with your travel plans, or send them with your registration form. We will be happy to come get you at St. Ignace, Sault Ste. Marie, or Pellston.
Driving Directions:
Cedar Campus is located 42 miles northeast of the Mackinac Bridge on well-maintained paved highways. Roads are seldom a problem, even during the winter, because road crews remove snow and ice for travel. Take Interstate Highway 75 to exit #359. Go east on M-134 through Hessel (13 miles), through Cedarville (3 more miles) to the Cedar Campus entrance (6 more miles) on the right side of the road. Follow the camp road south for one mile to the Welcome Center.
