Location: Anne Hathaway Cottage, W2511 WI-23, Green Lake, WI 54941
Arrival: Friday, September 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Departure: Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM

Friday, September 12 – Ease In

• 4:00 PM – Whenever: Show Up & Settle In

  • Roll in, grab your cabin or lodge keys, and make yourself at home. Stroll by the lake or just chill.

• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM(ish): Dinner

  • Grab some food at the dining room whenever you’re hungry. It’s buffet-style, laid-back, and hearty.

  • Quick prayer to kick things off: “God, thanks for this time together.”

• Evening: Hangout Time

  • Optional campfire with some worship songs and a quick thought from Psalm 133:1 (“How good it is to be together!”).

  • Roast marshmallows, swap stories, or head to your cabin to relax.

Saturday, September 13 – Fish & Do Your Thing

• Morning – 8:00 AM(ish): Breakfast

  • Buffet’s open when you’re ready. Coffee, pancakes, whatever gets you going.

• 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Fishing Charter

  • Hop on a boat (booked with a local guide like Dennis Walker) to chase lake trout for dinner. Guides handle the gear; you just fish and have fun.

  • Not into fishing? Paddle a kayak, walk the shore, or nap by the lake—your call.

• Afternoon – 1:00 PM(ish): Lunch

  • Buffet’s ready when you are. Share fish tales or just eat and chill.

• Afternoon – Free Time: Bond Your Way

  • Pick what feels good:

    • Fish more, swim at Friendship Beach, or toss a ball around.

    • Wander trails, try mini-golf nearby, or rent a canoe from Shoreline Rentals.

    • Sit by the lake and talk about life or God.

  • No schedule, no rules—just do what brings you closer.

• 6:00 PM(ish): Lake Trout Dinner

  • Dig into the trout you caught (cooked up by GLCC staff) with some sides.

  • Optional quick word on Jesus feeding the disciples fish (John 21:12).

• Evening: Chill & Connect

  • Optional worship by the lake with a few songs and a thought from Proverbs 22:6 (“Raise ‘em right”).

  • Share a story if you want, or just relax under the stars.

Sunday, September 14 – Wrap It Up

• Morning – 8:00 AM(ish): Breakfast

  • Grab coffee and a muffin or whatever’s out. No rush.

• Morning – 9:00 AM(ish): Quiet Time or Worship

  • Optional short gathering with a song and a word on Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (passing faith along).

  • Or take a walk, pray by the lake, or just talk with your son.

• Morning ‘til Noon: Do What You Love

  • One last fish, swim, or hike—whatever feels right.

• Noon(ish): Lunch & Goodbyes

  • Grab a quick bite, pray together, and swap numbers if you want.

• By 2:00 PM: Head Out

  • Pack up and roll out when you’re ready.

Notes

• Ultra-Laid-Back Vibe: No pressure to follow the schedule. Skip what you want, join what feels good. It’s about you and your son.

• Fishing Charter: Booked with a local guide Norton 5th Generation Guide for lake trout. Fun, easy, and set for Saturday’s dinner.

• Recreation: Green Lake Conference Center has kayaks, canoes, a beach, and trails. Nearby mini-golf or biking routes are there if you want ‘em.

• Meals: Simple, buffet-style, ready when you are. Saturday dinner features your trout.

• Faith Moments: Short, optional times to sing, pray, or reflect, tying to God’s love and father-son bonds.