Family Activities
Teen Activities
Women's Activities
Sunday Schedule
Family Activities
All activities have been independently planned by different members of the Boise Fellowship and are not necessarily the only activities available. If you are looking for something different than what you see on this website, please ask around to see if anything else has been organically organized (or organize something yourself).
Friday
WELCOME SOCIAL
Friday, August 29th at 6:30 pm
Fuller Park
3761 W. Park Creek Dr.
Meridian, Idaho
BYO dinner, drinks, chairs, and blankets.
Alcohol and smoking are not permitted.
We have reserved two pavilions:
Walt Casey Shelter
Gladys Ingram Shelter
Activities include volleyball, kickball, and visiting.
Saturday
MIDDAY MEETUP
Saturday, August 30th from 2:00-4:00 pm
Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park
Kleiner Memorial Parkway
Meridian, Idaho
BYO picnic, chairs, pop-ups, etc.
Alcohol and smoking are not permitted.
Look for the blue pop-up tent near the splash pad. It will have balloons attached so it will be easy to spot.
Mini water bottles and juice boxes will be provided. Bring your own snacks. There are multiple food options available within minutes of this location (including The Boise Co-op, which has healthier food options for anyone on a limited diet).
Activities include a playground, splash pad, disc golf, and bike & walking paths, as well as visiting.
YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL
Saturday, August 30th
Food Prep at 5:30 pm
Dinner at 6:00 pm
Redd Home
2647 N. Tanglerose Pl., Eagle, ID
This event is for those 18+ who consider themselves a young adult (infants of young couples are welcome). Activities include dinner (tacos), sacrament, and games.
Feel free to bring some of your favorite drinks to share! This is a dry event. No alcohol, please.
Click here to RSVP or contribute to the dinner and sacrament.
ADULT “HAPPY” HOUR SOCIAL
Saturday, August 30th at 7:00 pm
Mike & Kimberly Thompson Home
4790 Rivercove Place
Garden City, Idaho
Bring an appetizer to share and whatever beverage makes you “Happy." Water and some soda will be provided.
The Thompson home is along the Boise River. Bring chairs. They'll have a fire pit, corn hole, a puzzle, and a game table set up.
Parking: As you come into the neighborhood off of Riverside Drive, there is a pond with a public parking lot right before the home (simply walk the path to the first house). There is additional street parking on Strawberry Glenn, as well as in the Rivercove cul-de-sac and in their driveway.
There are plenty of food options really close: Walmart, Albertsons, and Fred Meyer, as well as an array of restaurants.
Sunday
“OPEN YARD” GATHERING
Sunday, August 31st from 4-9 pm
Larsen Backyard
8070 Mid Ct., Middleton, ID
Bring something to share. Suggestions include: chicken or a side from the deli, sub sandwiches, a pizza, tacos, 7-layer dip and tortilla chips, etc. (we don’t need 20 bags of chips). The kitchen will be available if you need to prep anything.
We will have a few cases of cold bottled water. Bring whatever other beverages you’re interested in. Bring those outdoor chairs along, as well. We will be outside, and it will be hot, but we do have ample shade.
Teen Activities
Meet up with other teens for a filling meal before we head out for a fun-filled day of camaraderie and adventure as we plunge into the famous Idaho whitewater! Following an afternoon on the river, we’ll gather back together for dinner and an evening of good music and dancing, as we enjoy the long sunsets that Boise is known for! (Teens-only events.)
TEEN BRUNCH
Saturday, August 30th at 10:30 am
Reed & Lori Larsen’s Backyard
8070 Mid Ct, Middleton, ID 83644
Brunch Menu:
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Pancakes
Fruit Salad
Gatorade/Water
$5 per person
An RSVP is necessary so we know how much food to provide.
If you have ANY food restrictions (gluten, dairy, keto, etc), you MUST include that information on the registration form so we can determine if modifications can be made.
Parking is extremely limited so we encourage parents to drop off and pick up their teens instead of having them drive themselves.
REGISTRATION CLOSED — NO SPACE AVAILABLE
PAYETTE RIVER RAFTING
Saturday, August 30th at 12:00 pm
We will depart from our brunch location promptly at noon and carpool to Banks, Idaho, where we will embark on a 3-hour guided rafting trip down the Payette River with Bear River Rafting Co. Each raft will include an experienced rafting guide and an adult chaperone. You'll find sandy beaches and great swimming holes on the main fork of the Payette River, and you’ll also get a taste of rafting that famous Idaho whitewater. Teens of all ages will enjoy this activity!
Please wear clothing that can get wet and shoes that strap to the feet (no flip flops). Life vests and helmets will be provided by Bear River Rafting Co. Bring sunscreen, water, and your own snacks (please note that we are offering brunch and dinner for the teens, but there is no lunch).
$72 per person
Payment will be arranged after you register. Your spot IS NOT RESERVED UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE.
If you will be joining us for the river float, there is a mandatory liability waiver. Click Here to complete the liability waiver.
The Teens will be returned to Reed & Lori Larsen's house following the rafting and can be picked up there. We expect that will be between 5:00 and 5:30 pm.
TEEN DINNER
Saturday, August 30th at 6:30 pm
NEW LOCATION!
Fuller Park
3761 W Park Creek Dr, Meridian, ID 83642
Dinner Menu:
Taco Bar (tacos, nachos, salad)
Sweet Pork
Shredded Chicken
Seasoned Ground Beef
Lemonade
$8 per person
An RSVP is necessary so we know how much food to provide.
If you have ANY food restrictions (gluten, dairy, keto, etc), you MUST include that information on the registration form so we can determine if modifications can be made.
TEEN GAME NIGHT
Saturday, August 30th 7:00 - 9:00 pm
NEW LOCATION!
Fuller Park
3761 W Park Creek Dr, Meridian, ID 83642
All teens welcome.
Light refreshments will be served.
There will be space to hang out and there will be some organized outdoor games. Dress according to the weather.
Please plan to pick up your teens no later than 9:00 pm as the park will close at dusk.
Women's Activities
A CONVERSATION
Refined by Experience
Gathering lessons—not to decide, but to understand and improve.
Saturday, August 30th from 11am to 1pm
Paramount Community Center
5695 N Fox Run Way, Meridian, Idaho
We invite all interested women to come participate in the discussion. In order for the organizers to collect information about things that went right, as well as things that could have been done better in former councils, we need your feedback. If you have conducted a council, participated in a council, or if you are a man whose conduct has been called into question for a council, you can click the button below to share your experiences with the organizers. The organizers will collect that information and then share those insights (without specifics) in the hope that we can all learn from past women’s councils and be better prepared moving forward. This is a simple conversation, and nothing will be voted on.
Sunday Schedule
Conference Session
Sunday, August 31st at 9:00 am
College of Idaho Jewett Auditorium (indoors)
2112 Cleveland Blvd.
Caldwell, ID 83605
Speakers: Denver and Stephanie Snuffer
This session will be live-streamed.
Sacrament Session
Sunday, August 31st at 12:30 pm
College of Idaho Quadrangle (outdoors)
2112 Cleveland Blvd.
Caldwell, ID 83605
This will be an outdoor event, so bring your own blankets and chairs, and plan accordingly.
Please provide your own emblems for your family (bread, wine/grape juice, and cups). We will have corkscrews available for use. Please remember that Idaho State Law strictly prohibits minors (under 21) from partaking of sacramental wine.
Answers to Common Questions
- What is the purpose of this conference?
It is our hope that we can share a relaxing weekend of fellowship, community, and learning together as we rejoice over the great things that are happening in our day. We have purposely kept this conference loosely structured so that you can make and explore new connections with fellow believers, spend time with those you already know, and plan activities that YOU want to do. We hope you will enjoy some time outdoors in fellowship, instead of inside on hard chairs for hours on end.
- Will more Scripture additions be presented for a vote?
At this time, it appears all of the voting was completed at the Spring conferences, and we are not anticipating additional votes.
- Will there be an opportunity for me to speak?
Yes! You are free to speak to and visit with any you can convince to listen to you while you are fellowshipping with fellow believers!
- What ages are welcome for the teen activities?
It seems self-evident, but “teens” are welcome. If your child is still a pre-teen, then check back next year. If your child is now an adult, kindly suggest that they find a group of young adults to plan activities with.
- How will transportation work for the teen float trip?
Teens should be dropped off to Reed and Lori Larsen’s home no later than 11:45 am on Saturday, August 30th (see address and information above). Adult chaperones will then carpool the teens to Banks, Idaho (about 1 hour away) and carpool the teens back to the Larsen home when the float is complete. It is expected that the group will arrive back between 5:00 & 5:30 pm. Your teen will be able to contact you via phone or text message as soon as we arrive back in the valley to arrange for pick-up. The route to Banks is a twisty mountain road, so teens will not be permitted to drive themselves.
- Can I be a chaperone for the teen float trip?
Yes, we are still looking for some parents to help chaperone the float trip. This would include: driving the teens (the more seats, the better) to Banks, floating the river (cost is $72/person, including chaperones), and driving teens back down the mountain. We are also looking for parents who are willing to just help drive (not float). If you are interested in helping, please indicate that on your child’s Teen Activity Registration.
- Is there anything planned for the teens as an alternative to floating the river?
Yes, they are welcome to join in the midday meet-up at the park with their families!
- I would like to contribute financially to the conference. How can I help?
We have tried to keep this conference really simple, and as such, we are not needing donations at this time. If you have extra funds to help with this, we would suggest you reach out to those in your fellowship community who may need help coming to the conference.
- I would like to attend but can’t afford it. Can you help?
We are not in a position at this time to help anyone attend the conference. We suggest you ask your fellowship if they are able to help you.
