FALL RETREAT 2011

We invite you to a weekend retreat September 30 to October 2, 2011 at Camp Brookwoods on scenic Lake Winnipesauke.

It will be a weekend to deepen our friendships as we study the bible, have fun, worship, relax, eat s'mores, pray and encounter Christ together. The last chance to register is September 26, 2011.

Speaker: Rick James

Rick is a Graduate from Syracuse University. Before going into ministry he worked as a writer and art director at the advertising agency Y&R, in New York City. Rick has his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and has been on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ for 23 years. Previously a Regional Director for the Mid-Atlantic, he currently serves as Publisher of Crupress and is responsible for writing and producing ministry resources for the Campus Ministry. He is the author of several books including Jesus Without Religion (IVP, 2007), and A Million Ways to Die (Cook, 2010). 

Rick lives in West Chester, PA, with his wife Katie and their three children Avery (22), Whitney (20), and Will (18).


Fall retreat 2011

Accommodations: We'll be staying in cabins at beautiful Camp Brookwoods on Lake Winnipesauke. Each cabin is equipped with bunk beds and showers.

Packing List: Bring sleeping bag (or twin sheets and a blanket) and pillow, casual and athletic clothes, a swim suit, towel, toiletries, warm clothes for evening, Bible, notebook, pen.

Meals: Be sure to eat dinner before you arrive on Friday night. Meals at the retreat include Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch.

Transportation: Buses will be provided for people who need transportation to Camp Brookwoods. Pick-up times:
Friday 5:00 pm BU - at Marsh Chapel
Friday 5:00 pm Harvard - Johnston Gate (Massachusetts Ave)

For those who will be driving from Boston, Click here for Google directions. (603) 875-3600. www.brookwoods.org

Cost: The cost of the retreat is $140, $99 if you register and pay in full by Sept. 23, 2011.
Please pay a minimum $25 deposit to register, and bring the rest to the retreat. Scholarships are definitely available, so if you want to go, we will make sure you can! Fill out the scholarship application and email it to courtney.meijers@uscm.org.

After Registration:
Five important items to make sure of before setting off for the retreat:
1) If your transportation arrangements change, then it is critical that you email courtney.meijers@uscm.org as soon as possible. We don't want to lose you! :-)
2) If you requested a scholarship, please fill out the application above.
3) Please check (made out to "Campus Crusade for Christ") for the remainder of the registration fee with you to the retreat.
4) Please fill out a liability release form and bring it with you to the retreat. If you are under 18, please have your parents sign it first and then send it to you.
5) Get ready to have a blast! See you there.

  • To find the juicy details and register online, click here

  • To fill out a liability release form: click either 18 or over, or under 18 (for parent or legal guardian). Bring it with you to the retreat.

  • After registering, download a scholarship application by clicking here. We want you to come, so don't let cost be an issue!