We’re thrilled to spend a weekend away with 7th-8th graders! This retreat is an awesome opportunity for students to grow closer to Jesus, deepen their faith, and form lasting friendships—all while creating unforgettable memories. 

Details

Departure: Registration will start at 5pm on Friday, October 11. Please enter through the front doors facing 3rd St. If your child needs to bring medications, please have them packed separately as we will have a staff member at retreat to administer medications. We will provide dinner at the church at 5:00p before loading the buses at 5:45p. Cedar Rapids School buses will be taking us to and from Camp Bear Creek in Wyoming, IA. 
Return: We’ll return to Veritas Church on Sunday, October 13, around 12:30pm.
Cost: $130/person

What to Expect

• Worship sessions
• Bible teaching
• Connection group time
• Laugh-out-loud games
• Plenty of chances to make lifelong memories
• Meals will be provided for Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast

What to Pack

• Bible
• Notebook & pen/pencil
• Pillow, blanket/sleeping bag/twin-size bedding
• Toiletries
• Towel
• Clothes (including some extra layers for late-night games)
• Water bottle

What to Maybe Pack:

• Snacks (NO NUTS)
• Small games
• Camera
• Bugspray 

What NOT to Pack:

• Phones (It's highly encouraged to not bring phones or commit to not being on them unless it's an emergency. All leaders will have phones that kids can use to call if needed and our staff can be contacted any time in case of emergency. If your child has to bring their phone, they will only be allowed to use it to call a parent. If it's seen being used for other reasons, it will be taken by leaders and stored safely.)
• Bad attitude
• Video games
• Weapons
• Snacks you aren't willing to share with Ian
• Drugs/alcohol/anything else that would get you arrested

Detailed Schedule

Friday:

5:00P Arrive at Veritas 
6:00p Leave Veritas 
7:00P Arrive at Camp
7:30P Session 1
8:30P Connection Group
9:30P Late Night Activity
10:30P Bed

Saturday:

8:30A Breakfast
9:30A Small Group Bible Time
10:00A Session 2
11:00A Connection Groups
12:00P Lunch
1:00P Group Activity
2:00P Breakout
2:45P Connection Groups
3:30P Free Time
6:00P Session 3
5:00P Dinner
7:00P Connection Group 
8:00P Late Night Activity
10:30P Bed

Sunday:

8:30A Breakfast
9:30A Small Group Bible Time
10:00A Session 4
11:30A Leave
12:30P Pick Up at Veritas