Life at Catalyst
Life at Catalyst
Why Catalyst?
Why We Do Catalyst
Catalyst is about stepping away from the noise and distractions of campus life to refocus on what matters most. It’s a weekend to deepen your connection with God, gain clarity for the season ahead, and be equipped for the impact He is calling you to make.
It’s also a powerful opportunity to grow alongside others—building meaningful relationships, sharpening your leadership, and casting vision for what’s next. When we gather with purpose, faith becomes active, community grows stronger, and we leave ready to lead with confidence and intention.
Schedule
Below is the schedule—designed with a healthy balance of track time, Large Group, free time, and space to focus on your chapter and friendships.
What to Pack
What to Bring
CLOTHING:Check the Forecast! TOILETRIES:Soap, Towel, Washcloth, and other items. MONEY:For IFES offering ($50 suggested) and camp store purchases. WORSHIP & STUDY MATERIALS:Your Bible, notebook, musical instrument. MISC ITEMS:Flashlight, camera, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray.
What Camp Provides
BEDDING:Sheet set, Blanket, Pillow, Shower & Hand Towel FOOD:3 meals/day, plus snacks & beverages available for purchase during store hours! OUTDOOR RECREATION:Hiking, Disk Golf, Pickle Ball, Tennis, Basketball, Frisbee, Volleyball. INDOOR RECREATION:Indoor Rec Center, Basketball, Volleyball CAMP STORE & COFFEE SHOP:Available at various hours.
What NOT to Bring
All of your clothing. Check the weather pack accordingly ATV's, Jet Ski's, Scooters, Etc. Alcohol, Firearms, Fireworks, Controlled Substances No Pets: Except for certified service dogs, pets are not permitted on the grounds. Requests to bring a service dog must be made prior to arrival. Proof of certification may be requested.
Welcome to Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva Conference Center in Alexandria Minnesota has been a gathering place for renewal, learning, and spiritual growth for generations. It offers space to step away from the noise, breathe deeply, and engage fully — with God, with others, and with what matters most.
Surrounded by water, trees, and wide-open skies, it’s a setting that invites you to slow down and be present. Whether you’re walking the lakeshore at sunrise, worshiping in the chapel, or sharing meaningful conversations on a bench overlooking the water, the environment itself seems to create room for reflection and deeper faith.
It’s the kind of place where conversations go deeper, laughter comes easier, and God often meets people in powerful and personal ways — moments that stay with you long after you head home.
Recreation
Free time isn’t filler—it’s fuel.
We build recreation into the schedule because camp is meant to be lived, not just attended. Whether it’s the lake, the field, the court, the trails, or late-night laughs with friends, these moments matter. Joy, play, competition, and rest are part of how we experience God and build real community.
Some of the best conversations won’t happen in a session—they’ll happen on a dock, during a game, or walking back to your cabin. Free time gives space for friendships to deepen, walls to come down, and faith to become personal.
Camp should feel alive. And that includes running, resting, laughing, and making memories you’ll still be talking about months from now.
Pay Your Balance
If you haven’t paid your balance in full, please do so ahead of time as this will help expedite registration. You can log into your account at the link below and pay your balance.