Frequently Asked Questions and Help

• • How do I get more information about the weekend? Topic:email
    Contact the MidWinter Advance staff through our online contact system: Contact Us
  • How can I register for a weekend? Topic:signup,sign-up,registration
    Begin by pre-registering your group (beginning 06/01/2026) through the MidWinter Advance Group/Church Pre-Registration Sign-Up form.
    OR
    You can contact the MidWinter Advance Registrar through our online contact system.
  • What should I bring?
    Bible, Notebook, Bedding*, Towels*, Personal items, and Warm clothing. Be prepared for cold weather!

    *These items will be provided, but you may feel better bringing your own.

    Topic:bring,items,pack,cold,bed,camp
  • How do I get to the MidWinter Advance? Topic:location,map,directions,where,located
    The MidWinter Advance takes place at:
    Sandy Cove
    60 Sandy Cove Road, North East, MD 21901
    Click here to see the map.
  • When are the Signed Registration forms due? Topic:student,counselor
    Your signed 2027 MidWinter Advance Registration forms are due upon arrival, at check-in.
  • How much does the weekend cost? Topic:spots,weekend,cost,money,amount,price,payment,balance,check
    The MidWinter Advance 2027 per registrant cost is:
    June 1 - July 31: Early Bird Registration $200
    August 1 - November 15: Standard Registration $225
    No late registrations will be accepted after November 15, 2026
    (A non-refundable $75.00 per registrant deposit is required to hold each spot.)
  • How do we reserve spots for a MidWinter Advance weekend? Topic:interest
    Securing reservations for your group is as simple as filling out our Online Group/Church Pre-Registration Sign-Up form and paying your deposit.
    Upon receipt, we will send you an email confirming your group's registration. (You can always contact the Registrar, directly, through our online contact system.)
  • Can my group attend more than one MidWinter Advance weekend? Topic:interest
    Yes! Simply secure your group's reservation by filling out the Online Group/Church Pre-Registration Sign-Up form for EACH weekend you would like to attend.
    OR
    You can contact the MidWinter Advance Registrar through our online contact system: Contact Us
  • When is my final payment due? Topic:cost,money,amount,price,payment,balance,check
    Your final payment due date will be communicated by the Registrar.
  • How can I order MidWinter Advance weekend merchandise?
    When available, MidWinter Advance Theme T-Shirts can be pre-ordered HERE.
    Other merchandise may be purchased on your weekend.
    A list of merchandise for the weekend can be found in the Forms and Documents section.
    
  • What is the schedule for the MidWinter Advance weekend? Topic:times
    The schedule of times and events can be found under the Weekends menu item, under Schedule
  • Where can I watch the live stream?
    When available (see Weekend Schedule), live and/or recorded videos will be available via the MidWinter Advance Facebook page.Topic:live,stream,watch,video,facebook,livestream,streaming,online
  • When does the MidWinter Advance weekend take place? Topic:dates,times
    The MWA-2027 dates are:
    Weekend 1: 1/15/2027-1/17/2027
    
  • How do I order MidWinter Advance Theme T-Shirts? Topic:tshirt
    When available, MWA Theme T-Shirts can be pre-ordered HERE.
  • Cancellation/Change to Registration Topic:cancel,registration,add,subtract,change
    Please review the summary of our registration policy found HERE or contact the Registrar
  • Help! I still can't find what I'm looking for! Topic:help,other,?
    Contact us through our online contact system: Contact Us