For an exhilarating, unique, and successful way to supplement your traditional indoor classroom activities with a completely-different curriculum that includes team building activities and encourages independent decision-making (all while in the…
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Why Choose Lancaster, PA for Your Next School Field Trip Destination?
School is back and you may be looking at planning for the 2015-16 school year. A great way for children to learn, explore and have fun, is to schedule some great school field trips. Lancaster, PA has a variety of options from building team skills…
Team Building Activities for Youth Groups
The middle school and teen years can be…well, challenging at best. Realistically, when we think back to our own adolescence, there’s likely a cringe-worthy moment or two. Perhaps the worst part about being a teen is that they…
Ideas for Youth Retreats at Refreshing Mountain
If you’ve ever planned an excursion for a group of young people, you know how important it is to schedule enough fun events to keep them interested for the duration of the retreat. A trip to the 80-acre Refreshing Mountain retreat and outdoor…
Family Activities for Teenagers
If you’re looking to have some good connection time with your teenage children, perhaps it’s time to arrange an outing to enjoy some family activities designed to test your skills while rebuilding relationships. Refreshing Mountain is an…
Refreshing Mountain Balloon Spotting Facebook Photo Contest
Did you know there’s a hot air ballon floating around Lancaster with Refreshing Mountain’s zipline logo on it? We recently partnered with several other advertisers to sponsor a new balloon that is operated by US Hot Air Balloons in…
Team Building Youth Retreat Activities
Kids today face a different, perhaps more challenging, landscape to grow up in. Technology has changed our culture (for better and worse); social pressures have taken on a life of their own, affecting younger and younger children. It’s no…
Got a Bucket List? Don’t Forget These Exciting Pennsylvania Attractions!
Everyone has a bucket list of adventurous activities they want to do in order to make the most of our time here on earth. Maybe you want to visit the Taj Mahal or go skiing in the Swiss Alps. These are certainly impressive adventures, however, you…
Introducing Nature Programs at Refreshing Mountain
Refreshing Mountain is blessed with a beautiful property complete with woods, a pond and open areas. It was only a matter of time before Nature Studies would join the other activity options offered to retreats, school groups, and families. The…
Refreshing Mountain Expands Family Outdoor Attractions in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
In order to continue offering unique, experiential programs to a wide array of visitors, Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center has increased its product offering with new activities and nature programs. Already known for its…