Spring Break 2025

The student ministry has hosted a week of Spring Break events for the last 7 years. Each year, we provide students with opportunities to spend time with their friends and their church. Over these 7 years, one event has risen to the occasion as the most anticipated event of spring break—camping. The student ministry and our team of adult volunteers will travel to Oak Mountain State Park on Sunday after church on March 23 and return late in the morning/afternoon of March 26. These will be two days full of community, games, campfires, conversations, and food.

The cost: $30 (This covers camp fees, food, and supplies.)

Payments can be made in person or online.

Camping

Location: Oak Mountain State Park

200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124

Date: March 23-March 26

What will your student(s) need for camping?

• Backpack

• Shelter (Tent, Hammock, or Tarp, etc)

• Sleeping System (Sleeping Bag, blankets, pillow)

• Warm Clothes (It’ll be cold as night, ask Cooper)

• Hiking Clothes (Hat, sunglasses, etc., as needed)

• Closed Toed Shoes (for hiking)

• Water Bottle (because thirsty)

• Hygiene Items (Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Deodorant, Soap, Towel, etc)

• Flashlight (headlamp or handheld)

• External Battery Charger (obviously because Tiktok)

• SNACKS! (because hungry)

• Camp Chair (if desired)

• Friends (if you have any…?)

Optional:

• Fishing Gear

• Swimming Gear (it’s cold, but plan if you must)

• Sunscreen (because of Cancer)

Checklist of Things NOT to Bring:

Alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, fireworks, guns, or any kind of weapon.

Items that may be used for pranks such as water balloons, shaving cream, silly string, etc.

Other items to NOT bring:

• A Tude! (thank Cooper)

• Video Games (thank Cooper)

• Imaginary Friend(s) (thank Noah)

• Uncovered Belly Buttons (blame Riley)

• Two-Way Mirrors to other Dimensions (because Demogorgon)

• Homework (because. SPRING. BREAK!)

• Chicken Nuggets from any other place than McDonalds

In addition to camping on Wednesday, March 26 we will host a movie night at the church. This will take place during the regular scheduled service times. Doors will open at 5:00p and the movie will start at 5:30p. Dinner will be provided, but we encourage students to bring their own snacks because everyone has their own movie snack vibe.

Movie Night

Location: Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church

Date: March 26

Time: 5:00-7:30ish

Because of democracy, we will offer three movies to the heathens and they will fairly decide by whatever means possible (except death) which movie will be played. Examples of movies that will not be featured at Spring Break are:

• Boss Baby

• Also, any movie featuring belly buttons or feet.

• Sharknado (this includes the 2nd-6th movie)

• The 2000 film directed by Vic Sarin, Left Behind, starring Kirk Cameron

• The Remastered version of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (the original 1983 version is acceptable)

• Paranormal Activity (because spirits are scary; except the third person of the Trinity; the Holy one)

• The entire Frozen franchise (it's time to let it go....)

• Jumanji (because why would anyone read the instructions and still want to play that game)

Ultimate Frisbee

Location: Bud Newell Football Field

Date: March 27

Time: 5:00-7:30ish

We have organized the third annual Ultimate Frisbee tourney for Spring Break. I've heard a few more churches will be present and another installment of James Hosmer's Podcast will air.