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University & College Retreats

Getting everyone on the same page is tough. Off-site freshman orientation helps incoming students learn about each other and your school before they tackle the big transition of class work. Volunteer orientation can be hectic, but hosting it at a retreat center clears the air for that big service project that you have planned. Retreat facilities should be insulated and casual, so that everyone feels at ease and can get focused on working together.

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Retreat Central was the best idea we had all year. We got away, our ideas were fresh, and we came away excited.

Ideas for College Orientation Retreats and Leadership Retreats

  • Remember that everyone is new! Icebreakers are a fun way to ease nerves and introduce everyone.
  • Bring a Polaroid camera and make sure the retreat facility has a color photo printer. Have everyone create their own "Facebook" to take home with them—that way names and faces are easier to remember later.

What Camps Can Offer

Retreat Central properties offer all-inclusive complete packages that are affordable:

  • Lodging (different types of accommodations)
  • All meals
  • Recreational activities
  • Team building
  • Ropes course
  • Grand halls
  • Outdoor event space, including amphitheatres
  • Wireless Internet access
  • No gratuity or service fees
  • Program expertise
  • Recreational activities (available at most camps)
  • Basketball
  • Tennis
  • Swimming pool
  • Lake front water activities
  • Sports fields
  • Frisbee golf
  • Hiking

Our properties can arrange for any kind of entertainment, music, golf outings, and other activities.