We hope you are looking forward to your Northern Pines experience. Cabin Leaders have an important job to do and you'll have a great time too!

Please confirm your participation by filling out the form below.

Bus Riders Information

TO GREEN LAKE:

The bus will leave the Twin Cities at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2025 (Week 1). PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE 8:15 A.M.

FROM GREEN LAKE:

The bus will return to the Twin Cities on Saturday, August 2, 2025 (Week 2) at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Each passenger is limited to ONE suitcase and one sleeping bag and a carry-on. DO NOT BRING TWO SUITCASES, as there won’t be enough room. There will also be one stop at a fast food place. You will need money for this.

If you have any problems, questions, or an emergency please call:

Julie Jaderston (847) 707-1732

Parking Lot Directions:

From the West – take 494 toward the Hubert Humphrey or terminal 2. Take the 34th Ave exit (turns into Old Shakopee Road) take a right or go south and follow this around the corner past the condos and the HealthPartners building. Take a right on 30th and another quick right into the parking lot.

From the East – take 494 to Bloomington. Take the 34th Ave exit (turns into Old Shakopee Road) take a right or go south. The road turns right and follow this past the condos and the HealthPartners building. Take a right on 30th and another quick right into the parking lot.

From the South – take Cedar Ave north and take the Killebrew Drive exit. Drive past the Mall of America, past Whirly Ball and the Keller Farms on your right. Take a left on 30th Ave and the parking lot is on the right.

From the North of Mpls – take 35W south to 494. Take the 494 east exit, toward the airport. Take the 34th Ave exit (turns into Old Shakopee Road) take a right or go south and follow this around the corner past the condos and the HealthPartners building. Take a right on 30th and another quick right into the parking lot.

From the North of St. Paul – Take 35E south to 494. Take 494 west toward the airport. Take the 34th Ave exit (turns into Old Shakopee Road) take a right or go south and follow this around the corner past the condos and the HealthPartners building. Take a right on 30th and another quick right into the parking lot.

Bus Riders Information

(We will email this info to you as well.)

Dear Wilderness Cabin Leader,

I hope you are looking forward to your Northern Pines experience. Cabin Leader’s have an important job to do and you'll have a great time too!

Some Important Items:

1. Cabin Leaders will be lodged in the Wilderness Cabins. Bring your own bedding and towels.

2. Ear buds are okay for the long bus ride but you will be asked NOT to use them while you are serving in the Wilderness.

3. Arrival time at Green Lake Conference Center, Green Lake WI, is on SUNDAY at 2:30pm. You will have a time of orientation.

4. The BUS will leave at 8:30am on Sunday. Please plan to arrive by 8:15am!! Bus riders information is below. There will be a lunch stop each trip. Bring money for your meal.

5. Make sure you bring spending money for snacks, crafts, etc. while you are at camp.

6. Your mailing address at Northern Pines will be:

“Name” – Northern Pines, Wilderness Program
Green Lake Conference Center
W2511 State Road 23
Green Lake, WI 54941

7. If you have any questions, the best way to contact us is through email jjaderston@npines.org

 

Thank you again for serving as a Cabin Leader at Northern Pines this summer!

In Christ,
Julie Jaderston

Items to Pack:

Bible, notebook, pen/pencil

Flashlight

Tennis Shoes

Athletic wear

Shorts (no short-shorts!)

Shirts (no midriff showing!)

Jeans

Sweatshirt

Swimsuit (no bikinis) & beach towel

Pillow

Sleeping Bag

Personal Items

There will be rules for cell phones!