This year’s middle and high school retreat will be a fun-filled day trip to Stronghold Camp and Conference Center in Oregon, Illinois! Our youth will join others from across the Presbytery for a day of connection, team building, and adventure on Saturday, November 8.
We’ll plan to leave around 9:00 am (exact time will be shared closer to the date) and return before midnight. We’ll carpool from church to the retreat and back home, with the possibility of drop-offs on the way for those who live west of church.
The cost this year is $25.00 per student, which includes lunch, dinner, and plenty of fun activities like archery, team-building challenges, and a bonfire to close out the day. The event is accessible, and scholarships are available—just reach out to Kelly Pearce to make arrangements.
✅ Deadline to register: October 17th
To attend, participants must complete all of the following:
RSVP to Kelly Pearce by email or text at kellyhpearce@gmail.com or 630-723-7938.
Complete the Stronghold Liability Waiver download here.
Complete the Youth Program Registration Form online here.
Submit payment of $25.00 per student (non-refundable). Payment may be made through the church’s giving page by selecting “Stronghold” from the dropdown, or by check payable to "FVPC" dropped off in the church office along with the printed waiver.
👉 Additional Chaperone Needed: We currently have one chaperone confirmed but will need at least one additional parent volunteer to help drive and join us for the day. If you would like to help, please email or text at kellyhpearce@gmail.com or 630-723-7938.
We can’t wait for this awesome day together—having fun and making great memories!
The Youth Ministry Team