What Are the Benefits of Overnight Youth Retreats? Overnight youth retreats can offer transformative experiences for spiritual growth, emotional support, and social development. Despite upfront costs, these immersive programs deliver high-impact…
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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Family Getaway in Pennsylvania This Summer
How to Make the Most of Your Family Getaway This Summer Planning a family getaway in Pennsylvania this summer? A vacation is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with the people you love mostâbut without a little structure, it can also become…
Year-Round Adventures in Pennsylvania at Refreshing Mountain
Experience Refreshing MountainâEvery Season of the Year Looking for unforgettable adventures in Pennsylvaniaâno matter the season? While many retreat centers close their gates during the off-season, Refreshing Mountain stays open all year long,…
Your Guide to Refreshing Mountain Group and Team Building Day Events
Why Choose Refreshing Mountain for Your Group Event? Planning a corporate outing or group team building event in Pennsylvania? Whether youâre organizing a youth retreat, school field trip, sports team day, or a corporate team-building experience,…
The Power of Christian Camp
 Everyone remembers their first youth camp experience. I was thirteen, sitting on our churchâs school bus, headed to none other than Refreshing Mountain. At the time, I was part of a youth group in Harrisburg, PA. As we got closer, our senses were…
5 Things to Do With Your Family This Weekend Near Refreshing Mountain
 Whether you are staying nearby and looking for some other family-friendly activities to do in the area or are on-site and experiencing a bit of cabin fever, it can be tough to decide what else to do with your group while staying close to your…
The Post-Retreat Child: Navigating the Emotional Aftermath of Church Camp
Your child has just returned from a life-changing week at church camp. Youâve been following along on social media, seeing pictures of them raising their hands in worship, huddled with friends in prayer, and seemingly having the time of their life….
How to Prepare for Your Outdoor Zipline Adventure
How to Prepare for Your Outdoor Zipline Adventure Feeling those pre-adventure jitters about your first ziplining experience? Weâve got your back! If youâre planning a zipline in Pennsylvania, hereâs what to bring and expect. Here are some…
You Asked, We Answered! Updated Edition
You Asked, We Answered! Updated Edition Weâre back with an updated version of You Asked, We Answered! We originally put this post together to create a one-stop guide for all your ziplining questions, and we wanted to make sure you had everything…
Experience Cozy Winter Cabin Camping in Lancaster This Year
Winter is the perfect time for rest, when the world seems to fall into a peaceful, serene quiet. Thereâs something magical about stepping outside and feeling the stillness as everything is blanketed in soft, white snow. Winter isnât a season of…