Dates
July 10th-12th, 2026
Registration
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Through Nov 30, 2025
REGULAR REGISTRATION
Nov 30, 2025 – July
EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING
Adult: $150
Couple: $275
Family of 4 (Max 2 Adults 13+): $350
Additional Child (12 & under): $75
Additional Child (13 – 21): $100
College Student: $125
Senior (60+): $125
Hotel
Great Wolf Lodge
1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031
Check-in: 4 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Reserve Your Room Today
Hotel Reservation Link
Hotel Reservation Phone: 1-844-485-9653
Reservation Block Code: 2026JOHN
When reserving, the 1st night will be charged immediately and the remainder will be charged upon check-in
Reservation/Cancellation Deadline: June 10, 2026
Call Anjolina Lopez (847) 416-3201 to cancel
Rooms available in the Block
Family Suite (Sleeps 6) $227 daily
Includes up to 6 Bands with Unlimited Water Park and Attractions
2 Queen Beds, Full Sofa Sleeper
Grizzly Bear 2 Bedroom Suite (Sleeps 8) $580 daily
Includes up to 8 Bands with Unlimited Water Park and Attractions
1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, Full Sofa Sleeper
Parking Discount $10 Daily
As part of the contract, the hotel will be providing all groups with Unlimited Attractions wristbands
These attractions include: Unlimited Rock Wall, Ropes Course, Mini Golf, and Bowling
Food
The hotel restaurants begin opening at 7 AM, with the last restaurant closing at 10:30 PM. Meals are not included with your stay.
Family Dues will be used to provide dinner on Saturday night and Sunday brunch after church service.
Airports
Chicago, IL
O’Hare International Airport (33 miles away)
Midway International Airport (55 miles away)
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (42 miles away)
Reunion Timeline
Friday, July 10, 2026
- Noon – 11 PM: Check-in, T-shirt Pickup, Meet & Greet (Please Check into the Hotel FIRST)
- Free Night: Have fun! (Meals On Your Own at Hotel or local restaurant of choice)
Saturday
- 8 AM – 5 PM: Free Time (Breakfast/Lunch On Your Own at Hotel or local restaurant of choice)
- Water Park Day passes are available for families not staying at Great Wolf Lodge
- 8 AM – 5 PM: Dining Room (hospitality) available for games and conversations prior to dinner events
- 7-11 PM: Family Buffet Dinner (Provided), Family Entertainment, and Dancing
- Activities Coordinator: Jamie Harris
Sunday
- 6-9 AM: Breakfast (On Your Own at Hotel or local restaurant of choice)
- 9:30-11:30 AM: Family Worship Experience
- Worship Coordinators: Danielle Epting and Sydney Epting
- 12-2 PM: Brunch Buffet Meal (Provided)
- 2-4 PM: Family Meeting
Attractions
Great Wolf Attractions
Discover what else Gurnee has to offer!
2027 Reunion Information
Location
Washington, D.C.
Chairs
Danielle Epting, Jessica Epting, Jeffery Epting Jr., and Zephia Sims