Come as friends // stay as family

2022 Summer Retreat at Cedar Christian Camp in Big Bear, CA. — July 29-31st ($200) - REREAT FULL, ALL REGISTRANTS WILL BE ADDED TO A WAITLIST

Calvary Friends & Family Hoodie - $35 available only at retreat check-in on July 29th (while supplies last)

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Everything you need to know to get ready for retreat all in one place!

Retreat Center information

We will be at Cedar Lake Christian Camp located in Big Bear which hosts us for our retreats year and year. It is a beautiful campus with amazing scenery, nice dorms, a large meeting hall, and it’s own private lake as the name suggests. The staff have proven to be kind, trust worthy, and very helpful to our students and leaders.

Retreat Address: 1100 Mill Creek Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Retreat hoodies will be available for $30

Retreat Theme: FRNDS & FMLY - The friends & family of Jesus

  • Speaker: Pastor Josh Terada

Featured major activities

  • Talent Show

  • Smores & campfire

  • Private lake time & canoeing

  • Room Wars: Challenges & tasks

  • Free time: Basketball, gaga ball, volleyball, Smash Bros. tournament,

  • Late night hike (optional)

  • Color wars (Colored water battle & colored powder run)

  • Friday Night, Saturday Morning, Saturday Evening, and Sunday morning worship & Bible study sessions

  • Dorm discussions & communion

Complimentary gifts

  • Retreat shirt

  • Bandanas

  • Sunglasses

  • Temporary tattoos

  • Silicon wristbands

Important dates & times

Wednesday, July 27th: Luggage drop-off in gym (9am-8:30pm - there will be colored ribbons to designate the guys and girls luggage. Also printed versions of the two required forms will be available.)

Friday, July 29th: Check in for retreat in gym (12pm - please arrive promptly, and parent or guardian is required to be present for the check-in process)

Sunday, July 31st: Return from retreat in gym (1:30-2:30pm - the time is an estimated range due to traffic. We will also stop off at the In-N-Out burger on Serfas Club in Corona for lunch. Students will be told to contact their parents when we are approximately an hour away from pick up. If a student does not have a phone, one of our leaders will provide them with theirs.)

Important documents

These two documents must be filled out and turned in a check-in.

Retreat Packing List

Attire:

  • Clothes for 3 days (temp will be around 80 degrees during

  • the day and 50 at night)

  • Jacket/Hoodie (for evening events)

  • White shirt and old shoes for watercolor wars (women make sure to bring something to wear underneath your shirt, e.g., tank top/undershirt/additional shirt).  

  • Attire for swimming (men & women are required to wear shirts & shorts/trurnks).

  • Pair of gym/hiking shoes (for various games or hiking)

  • Sunglasses

 Bedding:

  • Pillow

  • Sheet & blanket or sleeping bag

  • Mattress cover (optional)

Toiletries:

  • Shower Towel

  • Beach Towel

  • Shampoo/Conditioner

  • Soap/Body Wash

  • Deodorant

  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste

  • Sunscreen/Chapstick

Other:

  • Pen/pencil

  • Bible

  • Medication (if required)

  • Water Bottle

  • Flashlight

  • Spike ball (optional)

  • Frisbee (optional)

  • Volleyball (optional)

  • Football (optional)

  • Basketball (optional)

Spending money:

  • Money for lunch at In-N-Out on the way back

Frequently asked questions

  • Q: When will I know who’s in my car on the ride up and back?

    • A: Car assignments will be posted on the walls in the gym at check in.

  • Q: When will I know who is in my dorm room?

    • A: Room assignments will be posted on walls in the gym as well. If you made requests to have specific students or leaders in your room, you almost certainly will.

  • Q: I have food allergies can I get an adjusted menu?

    • A: Yes, please let Isaiah know as soon as possible so that we can make the proper arrangements with the retreat kitchen.

  • Q: I have medication I need to take, is that allowed?

    • A: Yes, bring it with you and pack it safely in your luggage. Our leaders are also able to help administer medication if needed upon request.

  • Q: What is the policy on cell phone use?

    • A: Phones are allowed at the retreat, however use is prohibited during worship and teaching times.

  • Q: As a parent, what is the best way to get in contact with the retreat leadership?

  • Q: Who are driving the students?

    • A: Our staff & pastors in our church vans, and trusted leaders and parents in their personal vehicles. The drive is about an hour and a half each way.

  • Q: Will there be retreat apparel available?

    • A: Each student will receive a complimentary retreat shirt, and there will be retreat hoodies available at check in for $35.

If you have any additional questions please contact Isaiah Thompson at Isaiah.Thompson@cc-ea.org