2024 Middle School Fall Retreat
The Fall Retreat is a Mid-Atlantic multi-church retreat for students currently in grades 6-8 and is happening this upcoming October 18-20. It includes multiple large group sessions with teaching, music, games, and more. This year, the theme for the Fall Retreat is ABIDE. We’ll be taking an indepth look at what it means to ABIDE in Christ and Him ABIDE in us.
When is it?
October 18-20. Depart from DBC @ 3:30pm on Friday, Return to DBC @ 3:00pm-ish on Sunday
Who is it for?
All middle school students (6th-8th grade)
What does it cost?
$200
If financial assistance is needed please contact Mike Speer. We don’t want money to be the reason a student can’t attend.
You will need money for dinner on Friday on the way there (fast food - around $15). We eat lunch before we leave the camp so we won’t stop for a meal on the way back.
How do I register?
Step 1: Complete this registration form
Step 2: Fill out the following forms.
2024-2025 Youth Min Emergency Information Form - fill this out once for 2024-2025 and you're good for the whole year. If you’re not sure if you have completed this for this year contact Mike Speer and he will let you know.
DBC Event Permission Slip - you need this for every DBC Youth Trip. Please bring with you the day of departure.
CCC Liability Form (TBD) - you need this for the organization putting on the retreat.
North Bay Liability Form- This is required by the retreat center. You need one of these per middle school student. Please bring with you the day of departure.
What should I bring?
Please pack everything in one SMALL suitcase or SMALL duffel. We will NOT have space for multiple bags.
Clothes to play in and sleep in for 3 days two nights (including a sweatshirt or jacket and long pants)
Bible, notebook, and pen
Sleeping bag, pillow, and/or twin sheets for bunks
Towel
Personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap, etc.)
Insect repellent (optional)
Sun screen (optional)
What NOT to Pack
Handheld video games
Alcohol / drugs
Medication
Please be prepared to drop off all medication when you arrive on Friday.
Medication must be labeled with CLEAR instructions. Medication will be kept with our nurse at the nursing cabin.
Retreat Location:
North Bay Camp, 11 Horseshoe Point Lane North East, MD 21901
Middle School Schedule (this is from previous years so you have a picture of how it works - the activities are subject to change)
FRIDAY
6-7:00:00 PM Arrive at camp / dinner on your own
8:15 PM Group time
9:00 PM Main session
10:15 PM Bonfire / hot snack / free time
11:30 PM In cabins
12:00 AM Lights out
SATURDAY
7:30 AM Leader meeting
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Free time / activities
11:30 AM The Challenge
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Main session
3:00 PM Group time
3:30-6PM Group games / free time - Snack Shack open
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Main session
8:30 PM Group time
9:00 PM Night activity
10:30 PM Halloween dance party
11:30 PM In cabins
12:00 AM Lights out
SUNDAY
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Main session
10:30 AM Group time
11:00 AM Cabins & load up
11:30 AM Lunch - Sandy Hill & North Bay folks
12:00 PM Head Home