Every year students, freshmen through senior, gather at Lake Okoboji, 75 miles away, to spend a weekend early in the new school year forming relationships, laughing, relaxing, and enjoying the beautiful setting.

A worship team of students and a guest speaker move the weekend along according to the theme of that year's retreat. Along with inspirational messages and enthusiastic worship, there is plenty of time for group field games, crafts, volleyball tournaments, capture the flag, campfires and swimming.

The retreat begins Friday evening and concludes on Saturday evening. Participation is not mandatory, but highly encouraged.