Fall and Winter Retreats at Gretna Glen

Check out this list of upcoming retreats and events at Gretna Glen:

Free Youth Group Nights
November 20th, January 15th, February 19th, March 18th, April 15th
5:30pm-8:00pm
At Gretna Glen we are committed to supporting the ministry that is already active in your church. We have been searching for a way to provide consistent support to the youth programs, and those who lead the programs, in the area churches throughout the year. We have decided to invite you and your youth to Gretna Glen the third Sunday of the month throughout the school year for a fun evening of programming, fun, and food! Best of all, each night will be FREE for all!

Children’s Winter Blast Overnight
December 2nd, 7pm -3rd, 7pm    
Grades: 1-6             Cost: $40      
Join us at Gretna Glen for 24 hours of winter fun! We’ll have a Christmas Countdown as we learn about the people who sought out the baby Jesus. Get ready for a fun overnight event of storytelling, crafts, games, winter fun and food!        

Youth Winter Blast
January 6th, 7pm -8th, 2pm
Grades: 6-12                      Cost: $85  
Come out to Gretna Glen for a great weekend of winter fun! Come learn how we are called to be full time followers of Jesus. Don’t miss this weekend of fun, crafts, games, high ropes, fellowship and food!

United Methodist Confirmation Camp
March 23rd-25th and April 12th -14th
Confirmation classes by Church                 Cost: $90
The weekend is focused on the five vows of affirmation- prayer, witness, gifts, service, and presence. Each vow comes alive as confirmands participate in hands on activities, discussions, and reflections that help draw parallels between confirmation and a life of faith.

Children's Spring Blast Overnight
March 30th – 31st
Grades: 1-6                         Cost: $40
Come for 24 hours of spring fun! Get rid of your winter cabin fever by getting back into nature! We will spend time studying the renewing nature all around us at camp, making friends, playing games and having fun! Children's Spring Blast overnight is an opportunity for children to experience a bite sized version of camp. Children from 1st - 6th grades will get to play games, craft, sing, and explore in Bible Discovery groups.

Spring Work Day
April 28, 2012
Spring Fun and Work Weekend is a great opportunity for families, youth groups, or individuals to work together on service projects. Opportunities include cleanup, construction, landscaping, and other projects around camp. All meals are provided.

Spring Fling Senior Adult Day
May 8, 2012                        Cost: $20
Spring Fling is planned just for adults, with exceptional programs, snacks, a hot lunch, bingo, crafts, and an opportunity to stroll around camp to observe nature, birds, or spring wildflowers! Join us for a spring day filled with fun activities, special entertainment, and sharing laughter with friends.

Open House
June 2, 2012
Join us at camp as we open our doors to share about all we have to offer! Visit Gretna Glen from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for Tours, Games, Cookout, Boating, Fishing and more!.

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