2026 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 16-18. It includes multiple large group sessions with teaching, music, games, and more. This year’s Fall Retreat theme is NEW, inspired by Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” This weekend will challenge students to open their eyes, lean into truth, and come alive in Christ like never before

When is it?

October 16-18. 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?

$125
If financial assistance is needed please contact Michael Seager. 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.

2026-2027 Youth Min Emergency Information Form - fill this out once for 2026-2027 and you're good for the whole year. If you’re not sure if you have completed this for this year contact Michael Seager 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.
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