Winter Retreat 2024

Posted by Matt Wiggins on
Registration is now open!

We’re trying something new this schoolyear: a winter retreat! On Friday February 9th we’ll head up to the mountains to visit Camp Grier, a beloved summer camp and retreat center just outside of the Pisgah National Forest where we’ll combine the favorite parts of our fall retreat with some wintry fun before returning to Davidson on Sunday the 11th.

While we’re there, we’ll have some of our favorite elements of Youth Group (meals together, big group, small groups, and games) plus some options for other stuff that we’ve never done before (horseback riding and mountain biking) and maybe some other fun like sledding and snowball fights (weather permitting). We’re still in the planning stages so keep tabs on this page for updates!

Confirmation families: confirmands planning on participating in the winter session of confirmation should plan on joining us for at least Saturday.

If you have any concerns about being able to pay for the Winter Retreat, please let Matt know! We do not want money to be an obstacle for any youth who would like to participate.

Details

  • Dates: February 9 to February 11
  • Theme: Our theme is Everything Everywhere a series about what to do when the stresses of life feel like a lot.
  • Departure: 6:30 pm behind the Congregation House (eat dinner before arriving)
  • Return: 12:00 pm behind the Congregation House
  • Cost: $130 (register before January 18th to save 15%!)
  • Leadership/Chaperones:
    • Small Group Leaders: Elyse Stevenson, Riley Beatty, William Lee, & more!
    • Logistics Genius: Emily Duncan
    • Saturday Big Groups Speaker: Brittany Bethel
    • Worship Leader: Sarah Allred
    • Youth Leader: Matt Wiggins
  • Activities:
    • Group games
    • Big groups (worship and singing, game, message)
    • Small group conversations
    • Meals together
    • Campfire
    • Adventure activities on Saturday afternoon:
      • Horseback riding on trails (some experience with horses recommended)
      • Horseback riding in the arena (great option for first time riders)
      • Mountain biking (open to all skill levels)
    • Morning electives: After morning big and small groups students will get to choose how they engage our theme:
      • Mindfulness & Prayer Exercises (guided reflections and prayer prompts to help you connect to God)
      • Music (sing or bring an instrument and learn a song with Sarah that you’ll lead in Sunday worship)
      • Solo Reflection (spend time alone with a reflection journal)
      • Visual Arts (use painting, drawing, and/or collage to create art to de-stress)
    • And more!
  • Forms: