June 24-28, 2024

Students will stay in Clemson University dorm rooms with one other Fuse student. Leaders will be in their own rooms in the same dorms.

Students will eat all meals in the dining hall at Clemson University. They offer a wide variety of foods to accommodate any preferences or allergies your student has.

 Imagine all 13 NewSpring campuses meeting together in one building. Then, throw in some epic games, new friends, and a week of memories. Practically, Gauntlet will consist of sessions with Bible teaching, powerful worship, small group time, activities, good food, and fun. We will have a 4-to-1 student-to-leader ratio because we care about students and want every student to have a fun and safe week.

Early Bird student pricing is $429 and will be available until March 6, so register quickly! Full-price tickets are $450 and will be available from March 7 to April 14. Registering more than one student? This year, we are offering a multi-student discount to 2+ students registered within the same family/household. Tickets cover students’ transportation, rooms, meals, resources, and all Gauntlet activities. If your student wants to purchase snacks or a souvenir from the Gauntlet Store, they’ll need some extra spending money.

Group Leader and Support Volunteer tickets are $100. Tickets cover volunteers’ transportation, rooms, meals, resources, and all Gauntlet activities. If you want to purchase snacks or a souvenir from the Gauntlet store, you’ll need some extra spending money.

Whatever the barrier, we’d love to talk about it and see if we can help. To apply for financial assistance, please fill out this form, and a campus staff member will be in touch!

No. After signing up for Gauntlet, your ticket is non-refundable and non-transferable. If you have any questions, please email gauntlet@newspring.cc.

Yes. Campus Safety travels to Gauntlet to ensure students' safety. We assign one volunteer leader to every four students. This leader has been background checked, interviewed, and trained. Your student's group leader will be with your student at all times.

Group Leaders serve the entire week of Gauntlet, June 24 -28. As a Group Leader, you will travel to and from Gauntlet with your campus, stay in dorms with students, eat in the dining hall with students, and engage in everyday activities with your group. Your primary role during this week will be to shepherd and care for the students in your group by leading group discussions, participating in worship, and leading the way in fun and energy. Group leaders must also feel confident in meeting the physical demands of the week (weather elements, hilly terrain, long-serving hours).

Gauntlet is only possible because we have incredible volunteers! You can apply here and begin the process.

All support volunteers will serve the entire week of Gauntlet (beginning the afternoon of Sunday, June 23, through the completion on Friday, June 28). They will stay in assigned Clemson University dormitory housing, eat meals in the campus dining halls, and feel confident in meeting the physical demands of the week (weather elements, hilly terrain, long-serving hours). Support Volunteers could serve in the following positions: Hospitality (Volunteer Headquarters, Dining), Fuse Zone, Got Questions?, Ministry Team, Creative, Communication, Gauntlet Store, Busing Team, Dorms, Entertainment Team (Free Time, Block Parties), Event Support (Environments, Facilities, Trash, etc).

Yes! Students who graduate high school in May 2024 can attend Gauntlet as seniors.

Not yet. To come to Gauntlet, students must have completed sixth grade. But we can’t wait to see you at Fuse in the summer!

We have an emergency phone line parents can call to contact their students. You will learn more about this at the parent meeting!

Our special needs ministry follows the same schedule as everyone who attends Gauntlet. The only difference is we have the flexibility and accommodations to meet our students' needs. Or, it might mean using a student guide designed for special needs during small group and quiet time.

In most cases, we have a 1-to-1 volunteer to student ratio. Depending on students' ages and needs, we sometimes place one volunteer with two students.

Safety volunteers are here to keep you safe so you can relax, lead students well, and have fun. Medics are part of the Safety Team and can help you with any illness or injury you can't resolve with a Band-Aid. If you feel unsafe for any reason or need a medic and can't safely get to one, call the Safety Hotline at (846) 501-2782. They'll get you the help you need.

Student medications are kept in the medic room closest to their dorm. If you’re staying on the west side of campus, head to the basement of Holmes Hall. If you’re staying on the east side of campus, your medic room is in Barnett Hall.

When students lose swag or other belongings, Got Questions is here to help! Use the Lost & Found form in Tools to report missing items. Got Questions is open daily during free time and block parties at Tiger Park.

Reach out to your dorm leader. (Click on your dorm under Locations to get their contact info.) Your dorm leader will help you get what you need so you and your students can focus on having fun.

Use the maintenance request form in Tools. This will help your dorm leader prioritize requests and coordinate with Clemson’s maintenance staff.

Every campus has a ministry team ready to care for you and your students. Call your campus ministry team anytime, day or night.

Care forms document the story God is writing in your students. By submitting a care form, you help your Fuse team continue shepherding that student long after Gauntlet ends. Here are some conversations that are helpful to document:

• Conversations that happen during ministry response time
• Prayer requests that come up during small group time that would carry over after Gauntlet (for example, my parents are fighting a lot, and I think they might divorce)
• Big decisions a student makes or milestones in their relationship with Jesus (for example, I think I heard God speak for the first time!)
• Situations where a student is in danger (This could include, but isn’t limited to, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, neglect, abuse, sexual assault, drug use, or pregnancy.)

If a student gets hurt or is involved in a disciplinary situation, you’ll need to submit an incident report. You'll also want to submit an incident report if a student confides in you about any of the following:

• abuse in the home (verbal, emotional, sexual, physical)
• rape/sexual assault or abuse
• self-harm or cutting
• suicidal thoughts/ideation
• eating disorders
• child porn
• drug use
• pregnancy (might be or is pregnant)

Baptism is one of the first steps of obedience in a believer's life. It's a way to publicly declare that your old life died with Christ, and now you are living for Him. It's also an opportunity for the church to welcome new believers into the family.

Remember, before signing a student up for baptism, we want to confirm the following:

• They have given their life to Jesus and understand what it means to be saved.
• They have not been baptized since asking Jesus into their life.

Once the student understands baptism and you've talked to their parents, you can sign them up for baptism using the baptism form in Tools.

First of all, don't panic. Find the nearest Safety Team member and let them know you're looking for a student. They'll help you find and reconnect with your student faster than you looking alone.

If you’re new to NewSpring, turn on your car flashers when you pull into the parking lot – our parking team will direct you to convenient parking just for you. Next, you’ll walk into the atrium, where friendly greeters will be waiting to answer any questions you may have and direct you to KidSpring if needed. Then, grab a beverage and make your way to the auditorium for the service. We can’t wait to have you!

Gatherings last about 80 minutes. We usually start by singing, then we’ll hear from a member of the teaching team. (Check out past sermons to get a sense of their teaching styles.) At the end of the gathering, we create space to respond to what we've heard by worshiping through song, praying for one another, taking believer’s communion, and bringing our tithes and offerings.

Most people dress casually, but you are welcome to wear whatever makes you comfortable.

In KidSpring, we teach kids about Jesus on their level in a safe, fun environment — but if you would prefer for your child to join your family in the service, they are welcome to do so! The Christmas Eve Candlelight Gathering will include the whole family and kids are welcome to join in the service.

Yes! Our 11:15am Christmas gatherings on the 22nd will have Spanish interpretation available at all locations. Stop by Guest Services at your campus to pick up headphones before the service begins.

Our Christmas at NewSpring weekend gatherings are a full service, with worship, preaching, and response time. KidSpring, our children’s ministry, is available for kids birth-5th grade. The Christmas Eve Candlelight Gathering on December 24 is an abbreviated service for the entire family in the same room! We’d love to have you at both services as we worship and celebrate.