Campus Retreat

You are invited to join students and other staff & faculty for a renewing and refreshing weekend at Okoboji September 23-25.     

$25 Early Bird ... $30 Regular

Prices go up September 9

Register until September 19

Transportation: Vans will leave at 6:30pm on Friday and return by 12:30pm on Sunday. You are welcome to drive your own vehicles if that is more convenient.   

Location: We’ll be at the Presbyterian Camp of Okoboji. Accommodations for faculty and staff (and families) will be in the Lakeshore Center (hotel style rooms), where our main sessions will be held. Most students will be in cabins.  www.lakeshorecenteratokoboji.org 

Food:  Eat before you come on Friday night. Other meals will be provided (mostly making our own to save $). Feel free to bring snacks or anything for your own particular dietary needs. 

Program: Erick Whigham will be leading our main sessions. Erick is a 2006 Northwestern graduate who is a co-lead pastor at Citylight Church in Council Bluffs. Erick is passionate about the mission of Matthew 28 to multiple disciples. There will also be smaller breakout sessions, worship, small groups, conversation, solitude time, a campfire, and recreation. 

Recreation: Saturday afternoon, there will be time to join in trust & team building games at the camp, spend time on the lake, walk (or ride if you bring your own bikes) on the trails, hang out at Arnold’s Park, or relax in the giant swings or hammocks at the camp.    

Family members: Family members are welcome. The registration form will ask for information about them.   

Cost: Early Bird special through Sept 9: $25. Sept 10-16: $30. Cost covers transportation, lodging and meals.   

Questions: Contact Kristin Brouwer or student coordinators Abigail Blok and Emily Berggren 

Register using the link below and dropping your payment off to Campus Ministry Dropbox (by the bookcase) in Ramaker.   

REGISTRATION