What to Know
What to bring?
Here is a list of suggested items to pack:
| winter_retreat_packing_list.pdf |
** Special Notes:
1) Please bring an actual Bible - no phones, Kindles, etc. will be allowed at the Retreat. If your student doesn't have one, we will have a Bible for them!
2) Please bring snow clothes. If the weather is just right, we might have a game outside. (Don't worry! If it is too cold, we won't have outdoor activities.)
1) Please bring an actual Bible - no phones, Kindles, etc. will be allowed at the Retreat. If your student doesn't have one, we will have a Bible for them!
2) Please bring snow clothes. If the weather is just right, we might have a game outside. (Don't worry! If it is too cold, we won't have outdoor activities.)
What not to bring?
Please do not send any of the items below. All non-approved items will be confiscated at the discretion of the retreat directors and will be returned to parents at pick-up.
- No valuable items (jewelry, money, etc.)
- No electronics (Cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, laptops, game systems, etc.) Cameras are allowed.
- No cell phones! All students' cell phones will be held by leaders until the end of the week. If parents need to contact a student, please get the phone number of your child's leader at check-in or see the "Contact Us" page for Chloe Boucher's number.
- No revealing clothing: Please see the dress code below.
- No weapons, fireworks, drugs/alcohol or other items that may cause harm or danger (cause for immediate removal from retreat).
What to wear?
We believe the scriptures teach that a believer is to dress in such a way that attention is not drawn to the body (I Peter 3:1-4). The Word of God makes it clear that modesty must be the believer’s rule of thumb. Our purpose is to keep the total camping program in line with what we believe the Scriptures teach. Therefore, the following dress code will be enforced:
All clothing is to be modest in style and not draw attention to the body. The retreat reserves the right to define and enforce the meaning of the term “modest.”
Examples of Inappropriate Clothing:
All clothing is to be modest in style and not draw attention to the body. The retreat reserves the right to define and enforce the meaning of the term “modest.”
- Leggings may only be worn with something covering them, such as a long t-shirt or sweatshirt. If leggings are worn without a long enough shirt or sweatshirt, the student will be asked to change.
- ALL underwear MUST be covered by outerwear.
- Shorts of modest length – NO shorter than extended fingertips when standing.
Examples of Inappropriate Clothing:
- Suggestive clothing (e.g., see-thru styles, low-cut blouses, halter or spaghetti strap tanktops, or fashions with exposed mid-riffs)
- Sports bras with no cover up
- Tube tops
- Clothing/hats with objectionable slogans or pictures
What to eat?
Chautauqua has an awesome team who will prepare meals for your students. If your camper has a medically necessary dietary restriction, please note that in their Camper Registration. Feel free to contact us through the "Contact Us" page.
Chautauqua has an awesome team who will prepare meals for your students. If your camper has a medically necessary dietary restriction, please note that in their Camper Registration. Feel free to contact us through the "Contact Us" page.