September 22-24, 2023
Riverbend Retreat Center
Glen Rose texas, $60
Enjoy a fun and relaxing weekend away from UTA
Spend time with friends and connect with new people
Stay in a beautiful retreat center on the Brazos River
Worship God and hear practical Bible messages
Bonfires with smores, great food, fun group mixers
Free time to play, study, talk, or nap
Cost: Only $60 includes program & fun, travel, housing & five meals.
CARPOOL INFORMATION
MAP TO RIVERBEND (1232 Co Rd 411B, Glen Rose, TX 76043)
CARPOOL ACTIVITIES / SCAVENGER HUNT: Do these on the drive down. There will be prizes.
Meet at the BSM at 3pm Friday unless you indicated otherwise during registration. DON’T WORRY - We will assign passengers to cars after you arrive.
DRIVERS: We will contact you IF we need you to drive. If you don’t hear from Gary, we don’t need you to drive.
LEAVING LATE? You should be contacted personally on Thursday with details about your ride / passengers.
Girl’s Cabins: 9A, 11A
Guy’s Cabins: 9B, 11B
Staff Cabin: 11C & 11D
WHAT TO BRING
We will have cabins with bunk beds. Bring bedding (pillow, blanket / and/or sleeping bag)
Towel, extra clothes, CLOTHES YOU DON’T MIND GETTING DIRTY DURING SATURDAY REC, etc. Dress is casual. Bring a Bible and notebook, portable water bottle if you want.
CLICK HERE FOR FRIDAY CARPOOL SCAVENGER HUNT.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
3pm – Meet at BSM (414 S West St, Arlington)
3:30 – Depart BSM
5pm – Arrive at Riverbend @ unpack (See the map below)
Girl’s Cabins: 9A, 11A
Guy’s Cabins: 9B, 11B
Staff Cabin: 11C & 11D
Speaker & Musicians – Brazos
5:30 - Optional Activities
Pickle Ball @ Pickleball Courts
Nature Hike @ Cabin 12
Volleyball @ Sand Courts
7pm – Dinner @ Dining Hall
8pm – Friday Night Session 1 @ Chapel
10pm – The Big Event! @ Chapel
11pm – Bonfire & Snacks @ Rock Amphitheater
SATURDAY
8-8:45am-Breakfast-Dining Hall
9:30am-Saturday Morning Pre-Session - Chapel
10am – Time for Daily Devotional
10:30am - Saturday Morning Session 2
12:00pm – Lunch
1-3pm – Dodgeball, Gaga Ball, Indoor crafts/games, Volleyball
3pm – Free Time
5:00-5:45pm – Dinner @ Dining hall
7pm – Saturday Night Session 3 @ Chapel
9pm – Late night activity - Chapel
10pm – Bonfire & Snacks @ Rock Amphitheater
SUNDAY
8am – Sunrise Service @ Rock Amphitheater / Grab & Go” Breakfast (pastries, fruit, juice)
9am – Depart for home (Can leave sooner or later, depending on church plans.)