Greetings everyone!

We are so excited for the retreat this weekend! It is going to be absolutely AMAZING! Below are some reminders and information - let me know if you have any questions!

Transportation

  • Bus leaves OLG parking lot at 6PM - Hilary Sheppers will be checking our youth onto the bus.

  • PLEASE make sure they have eaten dinner. There will be snacks available throughout the retreat.

  • The bus will leave Camp Victory on Sunday at 4PM. We should arrive at OLG no later than 5:30PM


WHAT TO BRING

  • Bedding 1 pillow/pillowcase

  • 1 set of twin bed sheets and a blanket, or sleeping bag

  • 1 laundry bag for soiled clothes

  • Clothing Pajamas/sleepwear

  • 1pair of jeans/sweatpants

  • 1sweatshirts or a jacket for evenings

  • 3 pairs of shoes:

    • tennis/athletic shoes for camp activities and hikes

    • flip flops only for the shower

    • slippers for inside the cabin

  • Adequate shorts/pants for the length of stay

  • Enough t-shirts or other comfortable shirts for the length of stay

  • 3-4 pairs of socks

  • Toiletries

    • 1 towel Comb or hairbrush Soap/shampoo/ deodorant

    • Toothbrush/toothpaste

    • Other needed personal hygiene products

  • Optional Books or travel size games for cabin time

  • Inexpensive camera marked with full name

  • Hat/bandanna/sunglasses

  • Flashlight

  • Medication: If participants have medication to be administered during the length of their stay please follow the following instructions, this includes all inhalers, pills and/or vitamins. We need all medication to be held and administered by our designated health care staff. Even if your child administers the medication on their own, we need to store it in a secure location for safety purposes of all participants.

    • Bring the medication in original container, which includes the label.

    • Place the medication container in a Ziploc Bag, labeled with the following information

      • Youth’s first & last name

      • Dosage

      • When to take

      • At check-in on Friday, provide the medication to staff at the registration process.

      • Unused medication will be returned to the participants at check-out on Sunday.

  • Any personal prayer items - ex. journal, Bible, Rosary, etc.

  • Weather depending we could have an opportunity to go snow tubing OR do a ropes course- please pack gear for both!

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

  • Do not bring knives, fireworks, expensive jewelry or cameras, markers of any kind, food, gum, spray cans (including shaving cream and silly string), pocket cash, or pets to the retreat.

  • Please do not send expensive clothing. We prefer comfortable, casual clothes because activities may cause stains.

  • Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and firearms are prohibited and will result in the participant’s immediate dismissal from the retreat.

  • The retreat is in a natural environment, designed for young people to get a break from the pressures of the world. Please help us enforce the policy of no electronics--hand held video games, radios, MP3 players, iPods, cellular phones, pagers, DVD players, etc. Cell phone reception and access to wireless internet can be spotty at times.

  • Please make sure that all items sent to retreat are free of offensive logos, illegal substances or inappropriate messages.

  • Please call to obtain permission before bringing any personal sports equipment.


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