6th Grade Retreat!
Q: When is the retreat?
A: Saturday, Oct. 4 (7:15 am – 6:15 pm)
Q: Who’s all going?
A: All WDM 6th-grade PowerLife students are encouraged to attend! The 6th-grade PowerLife students from Hope Grimes will be joining us, too!
Q: Will leaders be going?
A: Yes, all our leaders are invited to attend (and can ride the buses, too!)
Q: Do I need to register?
A: NO, all students who registered for PowerLife are already signed up!
Q: Can students bring a friend?
A: Absolutely! Just email Emma Storm with the name of the friend who would like to join us!
Q: Where is this retreat?
A: Riverside Bible Camp (3001 Riverside Rd., Story City, IA)
Q: How will we get to camp?
A: Buses will be leaving from the Hope WDM circle drive on Saturday morning.
Q: When should students arrive?
A: Students need to arrive at Hope WDM by 7:15 am!
Q: Do students check in?
A: No, students can simply find their group in The Bridge (at the tables).
Q: Can parents come along?
A: You bet! Any parents who would like to join us are welcome!
Q: Purpose of this retreat?
A: During this retreat, students will focus on developing a stronger relationship with God while doing fun camp activities with students in their group. It’s all part of our theme, “We’re Better Together!”
Q: What’s on the schedule?
A: Each group will have a morning snack, attend opening worship, explore the challenge course, do a Bible verse scavenger hunt, have prayer time, eat lunch together, do team building activities, have free time to float in canoes, play fun games, or go exploring with their group! Students will also have an afternoon snack and then wrap things up with closing worship!
Q: What about food allergies?
A: Please let us know if your student has an allergy need! We are happy to help make accommodations as needed. Also, we’ll have a nurse joining us on the retreat to help anyone who might bring along medication or to assist with any medical needs that might come up while at camp.
Q: Need to bring anything?
A: Yes, their Bible and appropriate clothing (and shoes) for being outdoors! All snacks and meals are provided! The no-see-um bugs have been rough lately. The camp recommends having students wear long pants and shirts for better protection. It’s supposed to be windy so hopefully that will help!
Q: When will students return?
A: Buses return to Hope WDM just in time for the Saturday 5 pm service. We will all sit together in the Worship Center. Students will be dismissed after the service (6:15 pm).
Q: What if we have a conflict?
A: We know students have multiple (and important) commitments outside of PowerLife. So please pray about your decision! Ultimately, we will support whatever your family decides.
Q: Late drop off/Early pick up?
A: Please email Emma Storm to see what arrangements might be possible for your family.
Q: What if you can’t attend?
A: Please let us know if your student is unable to attend! We are planning on your student attending this retreat unless we hear otherwise.
If you have any additional questions, please email [email protected]