Middle School Fall Retreat

November 6 — 8

LOCATION
Calvin Center
13550 Woolsey Road, Hampton, GA 30228

COST
$175

KEYNOTE AND WORSHIP LEADER
Michael Sarvis
Associate Pastor
at Graham Presbyterian Church
in Graham, NC

MUSIC
Josh Pender & Friends 
from Decatur Presbyterian Church


TRIP MEETING
Monday, October 26
7:00 p.m.
On Zoom

PACKING LIST DOWNLOAD
SCHEDULE
WHAT TO BRING

ABOUT  THE  RETREAT

Get ready for the Presbytery Middle School Retreat at the Calvin Center! 

Spend the weekend diving into our theme: “YOUseful Faith”
Our faith isn’t just a bunch of old stories we hear at church. It’s alive, active, and useful in all that we do! This weekend, we’ll explore how our faith is useful in our own lives, useful to others, and useful in changing the world around us. 

This retreat is open to all youth currently in 6th–8th grade and promises a weekend filled with fun, faith, and new friendships.

FRIDAY
5:15 p.m. Arrive at the South Tower of RPC
5:30 p.m. Depart for Calvin Center
8:00 p.m. Big Group Session 1
9:45 p.m. Back Home Groups
11:00 p.m. Lights Out

SATURDAY
8:15 a.m.Breakfast
9:15 a.m. Big Group Session 2
10:30 a.m. Small Groups 1
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Big Group Session 3
1:15 p.m. Small Groups 2
2:30 p.m. Free Time & Snacks
Canoes, Arts & Crafts, Hiking, Archery, Disc It, Gaga Ball
5:15 p.m. Group Picture
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Small Groups 3
6:45 p.m. Big Group Session
7:45 p.m. Evening Activity
9:00 p.m. Bonfire & Vespers
9:45 p.m. Back Home Groups
11:00 p.m. Lights Out

SUNDAY
8:15 a.m. Breakfast and Move Out
9:00 a.m. Worship
10:30 a.m. Depart for RPC
12:30 p.m. Arrive at RPC

WHAT TO BRING


2026 PACKING LIST DOWNLOAD

Every student registered needs a medical form on file
Click link below to download forms.
Medical Form 
Allergy Care Plan
Asthma Action Plan

All Medication will be collected at check-in. Details will be shared at Trip Meeting.

CLOTHING
Dressing in layers helps you prepare for all kinds of temperatures inside and out. This is a camp in the woods. Please do not pack any favorite clothes or shoes that cannot get dirty.

  • Long Pants

  • PJ’s

  • T-shirts

  • Long-sleeved shirts

  • Underwear/socks

  • Raincoat

  • Warm Clothes: jackets, sweaters, hoodie

  • 1-2 pairs of sneakers (or good walking shoes)

  • Shower shoes (flip flops)

PERSONAL ITEMS

  • Bible

  • Bath towel & wash cloth

  • DEODORANT!

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste

  • Hairbrush

  • Soap & shampoo/conditioner

  • Pillow

  • Sleeping bag OR twin sheets & blanket

  • Water bottle labeled with your name

  • Flashlight

  • Watch (optional)

  • Stuffed animal or lovey (optional)

  • All Medication will be collected at check-in. Details will be shared at Trip Meeting.

 

PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME

  • Electronics

  • Apple Watch

  • Cell phone

  • Candy

  • Money

  • Knives, other weapons, or toys that look like weapons

  • Axe Body Spray

  • Prejudices

  • Negative attitudes

QUESTIONS?


Kerri Irwin
Director of Middle School Ministry
kerri@roswellpres.org

Rev. Victoria Robinson
Associate Pastor for Discipleship
victoria@roswellpres.org

Cole Sandridge
Assistant Director Youth Ministry
cole@roswellpres.org

Betsy Homer
Senior Director of Worship and Programs
betsy@roswellpres.org

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