May 22-25, 2009
Memorial Day Weekend
registration closed
Retreat Speaker, Pastor Todd Augustine
Tentative Schedule
FRIDAY, MAY 22
Arrive at Grizzly Jack’s when you can. STARS Bus will leave from College Church at 5:30 p.m. Priority seating will be given to single moms. Eat before you come!
SATURDAY, MAY 23
9:00 A.M. Breakfast with STARS Families
Announcements and guides distributed
Family Time (all day)
5:30 P.M. Potluck Cookout with STARS Families at Starved Rock
8:30 P.M. Bonfire with S’mores
SUNDAY, MAY 24
10:15 A.M. Worship time together
11:30 A.M. Sunday Lunch with STARS Families
Family Time (all afternoon)
6:00 P.M. Parents Night Out (till 9 p.m.)
MONDAY, MAY 25
11:30 A.M. Lunch with STARS Families
Room check-out is at 11 a.m. but feel free to stay throughout the day; resort facilities are still available on the day of check-out.
You will receive a complete packet in the mail after you register (around May 1) with directions, exact accommodations, a final schedule, final amount due (including additional scholarship money), and resort information so you can plan your weekend.
3 nights accommodation in a log-cabin style villa or a hotel room, either on your own or shared with another family.
3 catered meals together with the STARS families, plus a Bring-Your-Own-Food cookout at Starved Rock. You’re free to do as you please for other meals—bring your own food, shop for food nearby or eat at the Grizzly Jack’s restaurant or those the nearby town of Utica has to offer.
Access to the resort’s amenities, which include (but are not limited to): indoor waterpark and amusement park, train rides, miniature golfing*
*First round free
Information about area attractions can be found on Grizzly Jack’s website.
What to bring:
Clothes for weather
much like ours
Bathing suits
Beach towels (all other linens
will be provided by Grizzly Jack’s)
Food (optional), for meals and snacks—all villas are equipped with full kitchens
Packet of information (you’ll receive in the mail before you leave)
What not to bring:
Work
Extended family!
Pets
Alcoholic Beverages
Click here to see a copy of the brochure.
Feel free to email Annie with any other questions.
registration closed