Youth Group Retreats
Give Your Youth a Positive Retreat Experience to Remember
Great programming. Stunning grounds. Space built for real conversations about faith and life. Sugar Creek exists for meaningful youth group experiences that inspire connections to the ongoing life and ministry of your home church.
And your camp program team is here to help!
At Sugar Creek you build Custom Retreats your way, to match your goals, at your time.
It’s easy. Pick your dates any month of the year. Need help? Contact us to speak with our experienced Retreat Program professionals to help design a perfect schedule, meaningful activities, and fun adventures with you – for your crew.
Or choose an adventurous, faith-filled weekend below for an annual “plug-and-play” success story in Youth Ministry.
Upcoming Youth Group Retreats
Your youth ministry adventure starts here.
2026 Weekend Programs: "Come to the Table"
Cost includes lodging, delicious meals, energetic camp staff, welcoming facilities, and unforgettable activities. Campers and Chaperones may enroll online with their church group. One Chaperone can come free for every 8 campers of each gender.
1-Day Retreats run Saturday 10 am – 7 pm
2-Day Retreats run Friday 7 pm – Saturday 7 pm
Cost: $50 for 1-day retreat, $75 for 2-day retreat
Pretzels and Prayers: Elementary Youth Retreat
November 1, 2026 (Grades 1 - 5)
Join us for a fun-filled day of faith, friendship, and adventure designed for students in grades 1–5. Through games, activities, crafts, and meaningful conversations, kids will grow in their faith while connecting with others in a welcoming camp community. Come enjoy a day of laughter, learning, and plenty of pretzels!
Confirmation Youth Retreat
March 5-6, 2027 (Grades 6 - 10)
This Confirmation Retreat offers students a chance to deepen their faith while exploring God’s promises and their important place in your church. Through fun & engaging lessons, group activities, worship, and fellowship, youth will strengthen their relationship with God and each other, building their sense of ownership of the life and ministry of their home church community.
Youth Horse Retreats
Looking for a unique and enriching way to fulfill your homeschool physical education requirements? Sugar Creek Bible Camp’s horse programs offer a safe and exciting experience where students not only develop physical skills like balance, coordination, and strength through horseback riding but also build confidence, responsibility, and social connections. The programs provide a welcoming community where homeschoolers can learn alongside peers, fostering teamwork and communication in a supportive, faith-centered environment.
Homeschool Horse Retreat (Ages 10-14, and 14-18)
(Dates TBA)
Young horse enthusiasts will experience a unique retreat combining faith, friendship, and hands-on time with horses. Participants will learn about horse care, build confidence, enjoy outdoor adventures, and grow together in a welcoming camp community.
Looking for a place to recharge, reconnect, and be inspired? Whether it’s Youth Group, Confirmation, Family Camp, Council Retreats, or a Family Reunion, Sugar Creek is here for you. For 60+ years, local churches have built this space as a gift—modern cabins, ready-to-go activities, and God’s great outdoors. Come and see. Book your lodge, cabin, or village today—or call for a free tour!
Build Your Own Retreat
Frequently Asked Questions
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Youth group retreats work best when the environment does some of the heavy lifting. When you bring your group to Sugar Creek, the land itself invites reflection. The campfire naturally starts the conversation. The distance from home — and from devices — creates the space for something real.
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Flexible lodging for groups of all sizes — rustic cabins to modern lodge rooms
Meals served family-style in the Manna Center dining lodge
Meeting rooms and worship spaces with AV
Campfire pits and outdoor gathering spaces
Access to 660 acres of hiking, exploration, and outdoor activities
Optional facilitated programming and speaker packages available
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Weekend retreats (Friday–Sunday) are the most popular format, and we offer them year-round. But your retreat doesn't have to be a weekend — we work with groups on custom schedules, single-day visits, and everything in between.
Want structured programming? We can provide it. Want to run your own curriculum? That works too.
Book Your Youth Retreat Now
Retreat dates fill fast. Contact us early to secure your preferred dates