Youth Retreat 2025

"Building Healthy Relationships"

Dates: July 11–13, 2025
Location: Hume New England, Monterey, MA
Ages: 15 and up

Space is limited — sign up early!

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🔥 About the Retreat

Youth Retreat 2025 is a summer weekend designed for young people ages 15+ to grow in their faith, connect with others, and be refreshed in God's presence. This year's focus is on Building Healthy Relationships — with God, with others, and with yourself.


Set in the peaceful surroundings of Hume New England, this retreat includes worship, powerful messages, small groups, fun activities, and time to reset away from everyday distractions.

📅 Weekend Schedule

Friday – July 11

5:00 PM
Check-in
6:30 PM
Dinner
7:30 PM
Opening Service & Guest Q&A in Bethel
9:00 PM
Ice Breaker
10:00 PM
Quiet Hours
11:00 PM
Buildings Close

Saturday – July 12

7:00 AM
Morning Devotions/Prayer in Great Room
8:00 AM
Breakfast
10:00 AM
Morning Service in Bethel
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Outdoor Activities (pool/lake & volleyball)
4:00 PM
Mens/Ladies Group (Ladies in lodge; men in Bethel)
5:30 PM
Dinner
7:00 PM
Evening Service in Bethel
9:00 PM
Bonfire/S'mores & Fellowship
10:00 PM
Bible Jeopardy/Kahoot
11:00 PM
Buildings Close

Sunday – July 13

7:00 AM
Morning Devotions/Prayer in Great Room
8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:30 AM
Check-out of rooms
10:00 AM
Service in Bethel
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Group Picture
2:00 PM
Leave Camp

🎒 What to Bring

Essential Items

  • Bible and notebook
  • Sleeping bag OR warm blanket, bed sheet, and pillow (bed size is twin)
  • Flashlight
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Water bottle (please write name on the bottle)
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, deodorant
  • Towel for pool (please write name on towel)
  • Towel for everyday use (write name on towel)
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
  • Extra cash ($40-60) for coffee, gift shops, and extra activities

Clothing for 3 Days (Fri-Sun)

  • T-shirts, shorts, capris, casual pants
  • Clothing for church (casual)
  • Warm sweatshirt/pants
  • Sneakers and socks
  • Flip flops
  • Swimsuit (preferably one-piece or t-shirt w/shorts required if two-piece)

🚫 What NOT to Bring

All alcohol, tobacco, smoking, vaping, cannabis, illegal drugs, gambling, drones, and pets strictly forbidden anywhere on Hume grounds and within rooms and facilities ($350 cleaning fee p/room affected will be the sole responsibility of violator)

** BOLC is not responsible for any lost gadgets, money, clothing, etc. **

🏷️ Pricing

Cost Includes Lodging + Meals

Members:
$175
Non-Members:
$220

Last Day to Register: MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025

Registration closes when spots fill.

Payment received AFTER May 12 will be subject to full cost of $220

Payment is due upon submission of application. Space and registration is NOT confirmed until payment is received and Hume registration forms are submitted. Please allow 24-48 hours to receive Hume forms.

🎯 Camp Expectations

All guests are expected to follow retreat rules for the safety and comfort of the entire group. Please be respectful of leaders, schedule, and quiet hours.

🏕️ Camp Rules

All Campers Must:

  • Attend all scheduled worship services and be on time
  • Dress appropriately and modestly
  • Stay in gender-specific rooms (no boys in girls' rooms and vice versa)
  • Keep quiet hours: 10:00 PM outdoors / 11:00 PM indoors
  • Follow all activity & safety instructions
  • Clean up after themselves and respect camp property

Prohibited at Camp:

Cell phone use during services Alcohol, vaping, cigarettes, or drugs Inappropriate attire Coffee/tea inside the worship hall Drones, weapons, pets Loud behavior or breaking quiet hours

Campers who do not follow the rules may be asked to leave the retreat.

📝 Registration Info

Registration opens April 7, 2025. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

1

Fill out the registration form

2

Submit payment

3

Receive confirmation by email/text

If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to one of our youth leaders:

Payment received AFTER May 12 will be subject to full cost of $220

Payment is due upon submission of application. Space and registration is NOT confirmed until payment is received and Hume registration forms are submitted. Please allow 24-48 hours to receive Hume forms.

Register Now