Retreats

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BLOOD & WATER RETREAT - SOLD OUT
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2025 Spring Retreat FAQ's
- Who can participate? All 9th-12th Grade Teens
- Who will be participating?
  - St. Michael the Archangel Life Teen
  - St. Michael the Archangel En Sus Manos
  - St. Thomas Aquinas Life Teen
- Where is the retreat being held?
  - At Life Teen's Camp Hidden Lake in Dahlonega, GA
- What does the cost for the 'Blood & Water' retreat include?
  - The cost of $250 includes lodging for 3 days/2 nights, all food, transportation, and t-shirt.
- Where will the teens be sleeping?
  - Teens will be sleeping in dorm style rooms, separated by gender. Adult Chaperones will be staying in separate rooms.
- What time does the retreat start?
  - Teens must arrive at the family center by 4:45 pm, to start loading the charter bus.
  - Retreat starts at 7:45 pm on Friday, April 25, 2025.
- What time does the retreat end?
  - We will depart Camp Hidden Lake at 1:00 pm and head to back to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. There will be no Life Night on April 27th.
- Cancellations?
  - Please contact Life Teen Director Daisy Olaya.
- Does my teen need to bring any additional money?
  - If they would like to. All meals and activities are covered by the cost of the retreat, but there is a camp store. If your teen would like to purchase anything (clothing, books, snacks, etc.), then they will need to bring money to do so.
- What not to bring?
  - All electronics must be left in the cabin for retreat sessions. Drugs, alcohol, and all other illegal substances are forbidden. If found, the authorities will be contacted first, then followed by the parents/guardians second, who will be asked to pick up the teen immediately.
- What if my teen has a food allergy?
  - Please contact the youth ministry office as soon as possible and we will make every effort to accommodate your teen as best as we can.
- What if my teen has to arrive late or leave early?
  - No problem! Make sure that you inform the Life Teen staff ahead of time. Teens must be dropped off or picked up by an adult driver (over 21).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Finances should never come in the way of participating in our events. Please contact Daisy Olaya for scholarship information at [email protected]