Dec. 23 to Dec. 28, 2025
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Join us from December 23th-28th at the Champion Mill Conference Center in Hamilton, Ohio
Get Ready! Winter Family Weekend 2025 Starts Next Week!
This year's theme is "Fueled by Faith!" We're building on the amazing foundation of past years to create our most exciting and well-rounded Winter Family Weekend yet. We've listened to your feedback and are designing a weekend packed with opportunities for Faith, Fellowship, and Fun!
The 2025 Winter Family Weekend Brochure is Here!
Get ready for an action-packed weekend in Hamilton! The official WFW 2025 Event Brochure is now available for download. This is your essential guide to navigating the weekend, featuring:
Daily Schedules: Never miss a game, dance, or seminar.
Seminar Topics: Full descriptions of our sessions and speakers.
Facility Maps: Find your way around the courts and meeting rooms easily.
Activity Details: Everything you need to know about the Carnival, Teen Dance, and more.
Click the link now to view or download the PDF to your device
Housing
Hotel Options
We have partnered with two excellent hotels to accommodate all those who register. More details are provided upon completion of registration:
1. The Warehouse Hotel
Note: Unfortunately, the Warehouse Hotel is Completely booked. If you would like to call and be added to the waitlist, please call this number: (513) 273-8300. There are still plenty of rooms available at The Marriott and its only a three minute drive.
The Room Rate is $90 a night
2. The Marriott
For guests planning to stay 3 nights or less, please book with the Courtyard by Marriott.
The Room Rate is $104 a night
Schedule
Winter Family Weekend 2025
Schedule & Room Assignments
This year's theme, "Fueled by Faith," is energetic, positive, and directly ties into the dual nature of the Winter Family Weekend: being physically fueled for sports and spiritually fueled for our Christian walk. The seminar schedule is designed to provide attendees with the spiritual "fuel" they need, from deep biblical knowledge to practical tools for daily life.
Venue & Room Assignments
- Hamilton Ballroom (Main Hub): Music Jam (Tuesday), Teen Dance (Wednesday), Family Carnival (Thursday), Friday Hymn Sing, Sabbath Seminars, Sabbath Services, Family Dance (Saturday).
- Hamilton Ballroom Pre-Function Space (Welcome Hub): Drop-in & Dessert (Tuesday), Visual Arts Expo, Information Table, ABC Table.
- Mill 1 Gymnasium (Dinner & Sports Hub): Premier Community Dinner (Friday), Sabbath Fellowship Breakfast (Saturday), All Sports, Children's Drop-in Play Area & Preteen P.E. Activity (Wed/Thurs).
- Riverside Ballroom (Presentation & Game Hub): Seminars (Wed, Thurs), Board Game Lounge & Cornhole (Wed, Thurs, & Sat), Captains' Meeting (Volleyball - Tuesday).
- Butler Ballroom: Captains' Meeting (Pickleball - Tuesday), Jelly Live! (Wednesday).
- Waterfront Hall (Social & Welcome Hub): Sports Welcome & Team Meet-up (Tuesday), YA Social & Speakeasy (Wednesday).
- Mueller, Miami & Monument Rooms (Activity Hubs): Special Occasion Dress Boutique (Mueller), Youth Instruction (All three), Captains' Meeting (Basketball - Monument).
Event Schedule
Tuesday, Dec. 23
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Hotel Check-in Begins | Hotel Lobby |
| 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM | Drop-in & Dessert | Hamilton Ballroom Pre-Function Space |
| 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM | Visual Arts Expo (running concurrently) | Hamilton Ballroom Pre-Function Space |
| 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Sports Welcome & Team Meet-up | Waterfront Hall |
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Music Jam | Hamilton Ballroom |
| 8:30 PM | Captains' Meetings • Volleyball • Basketball • Pickleball | • Riverside Ballroom • Monument Room • Butler Ballroom |
Wednesday, Dec. 24
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | Sports (Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 9:00 AM | Teen Basketball Skills Clinic | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 9:30 AM - 3:15 PM | Seminars: The Fuel of God's Word | Riverside Ballroom |
| 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Children's Drop-in Play Area (Parent Supervised) | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | P.E. Class (Ages 11-13)* | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | P.E. Class (Ages 9-10)* | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | P.E. Class (Ages 7-8)* | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | P.E. Class (Ages 5-6)* | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Preteen Basketball (Ages 5-13)** | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Board Game Lounge | Riverside Ballroom |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Nail Boutique | Mueller Room |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Jelly's Dance Party! | Butler Ballroom |
| 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM | Teen Dance & Ice Cream Sundae Bar | Hamilton Ballroom |
| 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM | Young Adult Social & Speakeasy | Waterfront Hall |
Thursday, Dec. 25
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | Sports (Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball) | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 9:30 AM - 3:15 PM | Seminars: Fueled for Life | Riverside Ballroom |
| 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Children's Drop-in Play Area (Parent Supervised) | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | P.E. Class (Ages 11-13)* | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | P.E. Class (Ages 9-10)* | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | P.E. Class (Ages 7-8)* | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Dress Drop-Off | Mueller Room |
| 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | P.E. Class (Ages 5-6)* | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Preteen Basketball (Ages 5-13)** | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Special Occasion Dress Boutique | Mueller Room |
| 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Board Game Lounge | Riverside Ballroom |
| 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Family Carnival | Hamilton Ballroom |
Friday, Dec. 26
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | Sports Finals & Championships | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Friday Night Family Banquet | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Friday Night Hymn Sing | Hamilton Ballroom |
Saturday, Dec. 27 (Sabbath)
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Sabbath Fellowship Breakfast | Mill 1 Gymnasium |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Youth Instruction | Mueller, Miami & Monument Rooms |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Seminars: Fueling Our Relationship | Hamilton Ballroom |
| 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Sabbath Services | Hamilton Ballroom |
| 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Board Game Lounge | Riverside Ballroom |
| 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Family Dance | Hamilton Ballroom |
Sunday, Dec. 28
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | Hotel Check-out | Hotel Lobby |
*P.E. Class (Ages 5-13)
Please Note:
- Children under age 5 will not be permitted to participate, so please do not bring younger siblings.
Parental Responsibilities:
- This is not a daycare for parents playing sports.
- Parents must sign children in and out promptly to help us stay on schedule.
- You are responsible for your child before and after class.
**Preteen Basketball (Ages 5-13)
Please Note:
- No advance sign-up is required to participate.
Parental Responsibilities:
- For safety and scheduling reasons, we do need to follow the same procedures as our other organized children's classes.
- Sign-In/Out is required. We will ask that parents sign their children in and out at the court they'll be on so we can ensure everyone is accounted for.
- Please be prompt. We ask that you drop off your child promptly at 3:30 PM and pick them up promptly at 5:00 PM.
Event Maps and Times
Dining
This year, we're excited to offer our most comprehensive meal and snack offerings ever, based directly on your feedback!
On-Site Dining Schedule (Hydraulic Bar, Forklift & Palate + Concessions)
Tuesday, Dec 23
- Forklift & Palate: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Hydraulic Bar: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday, Dec 24
- Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Forklift & Palate)
- Sports Concessions: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Mill 1 Gym)
- Hydraulic Bar: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday, Dec 25
- Sports Concessions: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Mill 1 Gym)
- Hydraulic Bar: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Forklift & Palate: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, Dec 26
- Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Forklift & Palate)
- Sports Concessions: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Mill 1 Gym)
- Forklift & Palate: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday, Dec 27 (Sabbath)
- Hydraulic Bar: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday, Dec 28
- Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Forklift & Palate)
We also have a complete list of all nearby restaurants and what days they are open. Click here to view
Website:
Champion Mill Conference Center
Address:
600 N B St, Hamilton, OH 45013
Confirmed Sabbath Events
The following locations for our primary Sabbath events are confirmed:
Hamilton Ballroom
- Friday Night Hymn Sing
- Sabbath Morning Seminars
- Sabbath Services
- Sermon by UCG President, Mr. John Elliott
Parking Map
Lot 1: Parking for the Spooky Nook Sports Champion sports complex, outdoor turf, tournaments (enter off Rhea Ave.)
Lot 2: Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio patients
Lot 3: Fitness Center members and Warehouse Hotel guests only
Lot 5: Champion Mill Conference Center event, retail and restaurant parking
Lot 6: Champion Mill Conference Center event, retail and restaurant parking, Lot 1 overflow parking
Additional overflow parking can be found across the Great Miami River on N. MLK Blvd./US 27.