Fall Pringle Retreat
Join for a great time of adventure and fun.
Draft Schedule
Friday, November 18
Arrive and check-in
6:30 PM
Snacks, games, and free time
6:45 PM
Opening Circle
7:15 PM
Bed / Quiet
8:00 PM
Saturday, November 19
Breakfast
8:30 AM
Cereal, oatmeal, and fruit.
(We'll make sure coffee is on earlier :) )
Long walk
9:15 AM
We'll cross the road and walk along the former rail bed
Free time
11:15 AM
Lunch
12:00 PM
Soup, sandwiches, vegetables, etc.
Downtime
1:00 PM
Arts & crafts, reading, whittling, puzzles, games, etc
Camp games
2:30 PM
Big-movement games (eg. capture the flag, predator/prey, etc.)
Learning
4:00 PM
TBD
Supper
5:00 PM
Chili
Campfire and vespers
6:00 PM
Just like last night: campfire, stories, singing, snacks
Free time
6:45 PM
Bed / Quiet
8:00 PM
Retreat to our own quarters for rest and quiet
Sunday, November 20
Breakfast
8:00 AM
Waffles
Free time
Worship
10:30 AM
A short Eucharist/Communion service
Clean up
11:30 AM
Tidy and cleaning our own quarters
Lunch
12:00 PM
Soup and sandwiches
Check out and Depart
2:00 PM
And dreaming of when we can do it again....
FAQ
How do meals work?
We will take care of our own meals, prepared in the house-style kitchen (eg not a commercial kitchen), with a head chef plus many hands for each meal.
Please specify food restrictions at registration.
What do I need to bring?
Refer to the packing list below
How much does it cost?
We suggest a contribution of $100 per family.
(Much of the cost is subsidized.)
Packing list
Bedding (sleeping bags or sheets for twin mattresses)
Pillows
Clothing for a range of weather and activities
Sleepwear
Toiletries
Rain gear (plan to be outside if it's raining)
Shoes / boots
Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
Water bottle
Camera
Snacks (nut-free; meals are provided)
Books
Games
Musical instrument
Small hobbies (knitting, whittling, etc)
Watercraft (kayak, paddleboard, etc; but access only from adjacent provincial park)