Fall Retreat

Each fall theSWITCH heads south to Ottawa for a weekend away from the cares of this world. Wow, wouldn’t that be nice? We do get away–but what we get away from is our routine, our distractions, our schedules and our devices. It is a change of pace that allows us to focus better on God. We literally retreat in order to see God in a new way, from a different perspective.

What do we do while on retreat? We play games, we build and strengthen relationships, we learn about Christ, we eat, we try to get some sleep…it’s pretty much the best weekend the students will have all year!

Below are the details for this year’s Fall Retreat.

When: October 25-27

Where: Camp Chippewa

2577 Idaho Road
Ottawa, KS | 66067
(785) 242-6797

Departure: 5:30pm Friday from FBC

Return: By 12:00pm Sunday (before end of 2nd service)

Cost: $65 by Sept. 22, $70 after Sept. 22, $80 after Oct. 13

• Checks made out to FBC
• Pay with credit card (AND register) via
  https://gardnerfbc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/292573

Forms: 

• Fall Retreat Info Sheet
• Fall Retreat Release
• Fall Retreat Registration Form

What to bring:

• Bible & Pen
• Sleeping bag or bedding for twin-sized bed
• Pillow
• Personal grooming items/toiletries
• Appropriate clothing for the weather/time of year
• Towel

What NOT to bring:

• Illegal items  (Alcohol, tobacco, drugs etc.)
• Cell phones, iPods or other electronic devices.
• Pets  (including dogs, cats, penguins, aquatic life, or fowl)
• Cooking equipment (not needed!)
• Guns, knives, fire works (or other weapons)