Create a Retreat Schedule to Stay on Track
- What time are we allowed to be on site, and what time do we need to be off-site?
- When are our assigned meal times?
- What activities are available at the retreat center and what times are those activities available?
- How many sessions/talks/meetings do we need to fit in?
- How much free time do we want to give?
- What do our evenings look like? Do we want to do ziplining, a campfire, or have some snacks, or do a private pool party, etc.? What options does the retreat center have for the evenings?
- Does our schedule correlate with the retreat center’s schedule?
Sample Retreat Schedule
FRIDAY, March 2nd
7:00 PM Whole group arrives at RM & unpacks.
7:30 PM Meetup – Bring Bible/Notebook (Meeting Room)
7:40 PM Large Group Gym Game (Reserved till 8:30)
8:15 PM SESSION 1 (Meeting Room)
Name Game
8:30 PM Worship
Message
Small Group Breakout Discussion
Team Reveals
Team Game
10:00 PM Campfire/Smores (weather permitting) has to be done by 11 PM.
11:15 PM Leader Meeting
11:30 PM Cabin/Showers
11:50 PM Cabin Time
12:45 AM Lights Out: Quiet Hours are from 11 PM to 7 AM and all activities must be moved indoors by that time. By midnight, everyone needs to be in their lodging area for the night.
SATURDAY, March 3rd
7:30 AM Breakfast (Dressed for zipline)
8:15 AM SESSION 2 (AM Devotions) – Bring Bible/Notebook (Meeting Room)
Quick Team Point Game (Noodle Game?)
Worship/Quick Message & Devotions
9:00 AM ZipLine Adventure Course
11:00 AM Free Time
11:45 AM Lunch
12:30 PM Group Picture by Gaga pit (play Gaga)
1:00 PM Gym (Tournament Games for Team Points?)
3:00 PM Pedal Carts (20 ppl) and Archery (16 ppl)
4:00 PM Free Time/Camp Store, Cabin, Game in Meeting Room
5:00 PM Dinner
6:00 PM SESSION 3 – Bring Bible/Notebook (Meeting Room)
Human Tic Tac Toe, Message, and Small Group Breakout.
9:00 PM Snack provided by Refreshing Mountain (Cookies and Milk)
10:00 PM Free Time
Options – Outdoor Bball, Gaga, Meeting Room Game or movie, Gym (10-11)
11:30 PM Cabin/Showers/Begin packing process!
12:45 AM Lights Out: Quiet Hours are from 11 PM to 7 MA and all activities must be moved indoors by that time. By midnight, everyone needs to be in their Lodging area for the night.
SUNDAY, March 4th
8:00 AM Cabin Cleanup: Checkout of lodging areas and move luggage to cars, or bus, (or to a pavilion if arriving later for pickup).
9:00 AM Breakfast
9:45 AM SESSION 4 – Bring Bible/Notebook (Meeting Room)
4 Person Mixer:______________
Message
Worship Moment/Personal Reflection
Small Group Breakout & Snacks
10:45 AM Begin Cleanup and packing meeting room
11:15 AM Departure
Plan your retreat
Having a schedule is a great tool to help create a seamless event. If you are planning your next retreat, Refreshing Mountain Adventure Center might be the perfect place for you and your group and be sure to use your schedule to it’s fullest potential! Contact us today for information on hosting your event.