Operation Bootcamp
Old Mill Point October 8-11, 2026
Operation Bootcamp is a weekend military family retreat experience specifically designed for military families – from all branches of military services and statuses. This retreat strives to validate military families’ experiences they have faced and continue to face during the uniqueness of military life. This shared experience is sure to strengthen existing bonds, as well as begin new friendships with others in various phases of military life - active duty and veterans alike!
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON! Save the date! Mark your calendars!
Guest Speaker: Spencer Fusselman
Dr. Spencer R. Fusselman has dedicated his life to forging the "holistic warrior," blending rigorous military standards, elite martial arts mastery, and unwavering biblical discipleship.
His military career began in 2010 as an enlisted Infantryman, with assignments as the Lead Guard for the Continental Color Guard (The Old Guard), a RECON Assistant Team Leader for the 1st BN, 14th Infantry Regiment in Hawaii, and a Heavy Weapons Section Leader. In 2017, he commissioned into the Chaplain Corps, transitioning his focus to the spiritual resilience of the force until his separation. Dr. Fusselman drew upon his Army Combatives training and over 27 years of martial arts experience to found Shinja Kenpo Karate and the Iron Lotus Martial Arts Association. As a 7th-degree black belt (Shihan) and three-time Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee, he developed a revolutionary martial arts system rooted in biomechanics to train the mind as intensely as the body.
Currently serving as the Assistant Pastor at Christian Fellowship Church in Los Lunas, New Mexico, Dr. Fusselman’s passion is raising up the next generation of Christian warriors, by utilizing the framework of military discipline and martial arts to teach profound biblical discipleship, empowering believers to be spiritually grounded, mentally sharp, and physically prepared to answer their calling.
Program Itinerary
Schedule
Thursday
- Arrival/Registration: 2-6 PM
- Dinner
- Orientation/Introductions for Families
Friday-Saturday
- Breakfast - Coffee shop open
- Main Session (Nursery & Children's Programming Included)
- Breakout Sessions
- Lunch
- Free-time
- Store/Coffee Shop Open - 2-4 PM
- Military Games
- Sailboat Rides
- Fall-themed activities/crafts
- Dinner
- Evening Game
- Snacks/Fellowship
Sunday
- Light Breakfast
- Main Session
- Brunch
- Departure - 11:30 AM
Housing Information
OBC is underwritten by generous business and personal donations and is offered at no charge to military families.
DEPOSIT: $100/Family is required with each registration and will be fully refunded upon arrival/check-in. This deposit is not transferable and non-refundable upon cancellation.
Weekend value for a family of 4 - $1,365.00
Housing Options
- Family Cabin - sleeps 6-11
- Cabin Guest - sleeps 2-4
- Lodge Room - sleeps 4-8
- Point Cabin - sleeps up to 8 (families & singles)
See Facilities descriptions for specific accommodation info. First-come, first-served. Cedar Bay reserves the right to finalize housing arrangements according to event attendees' needs.
