Calling all students in grades 9-12! Join us from January 16-18, 2026 for a weekend you won’t forget!
Winter Retreat is a spiritually impactful weekend for high school students and their leaders. This event is a stake-in-the-ground moment for our students as they pursue their walk with God. We are so excited for students in 9th-12th grade to have a weekend away to grow deeper in their relationship with God and grow together with one another as we pursue our life in Christ.
In Luke 15, Jesus reveals the heart of God through stories of a searching shepherd, a pursuing woman, and a gracious father. Throughout the weekend, messages will uncover a Savior who seeks the lost, a grace that welcomes the broken home, a warning against pride that blinds us, and the freedom of living as true sons and daughters. No Longer Lost invites us to see that, no matter how far we’ve wandered, the Father’s love is greater still.
Registration
January 16-18, 2026
North East, MD
The cost to attend this year’s Fall Retreat is $175. Calvary is willing and able to provide retreat scholarships. For more information, email Whitney Albright.
Important Forms
Every student must submit a completed medical release form before the retreat.
2025 Recap
Want a glimpse into what happens at the Winter Retreat? Check out last year’s recap to find out!
Speaker
Pastor Beau Eckert regularly preaches God’s Word and leads the staff of Calvary Church. He is privileged to be a part of the work God is doing to change lives through the ministry of the gospel in the context of the local church. Born and raised in Lancaster, PA, Beau graduated from Hempfield High School (1993) and Franklin & Marshall College (1997), where he was both a football and baseball standout. After graduating from F&M, he served on the mission field in Zambia and Malawi for six months.
His heart for ministry led him to seminary training at Columbia International University (CIU), in Columbia, SC, where he earned a Master of Divinity (2002). Upon graduating from CIU, he began serving as the Pastor of College, Young Adults, and Sports Ministry at Calvary Church. In 2011, Beau became the fifth Senior Pastor of Calvary Church. In 2016, he received his Doctor of Ministry degree from the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. Beau met his wife, Erika (a native Costa Rican), while in seminary at CIU. They were married in 2001 and have four daughters—Ana, Mary, Sara, and Julia. In his free time, Beau enjoys playing tennis and golf and spending time with his family.
Merch
A Winter Retreat branded hoodie and bracelet are included in the registration cost. Hats will also be available to purchase at-cost, and can be added at registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration for the Winter Retreat includes transportation to/from the retreat, all activities, meals, a Winter Retreat student booklet, and a Winter Retreat hoodie.
Transportation is included! Students arrive for check-in the evening of the retreat. Students will ride together with their Student Group on a coach bus to and from the retreat, with their leader. (See schedule for dates and time.)
Yes! There will be free time with lots of activities for students to enjoy! There is a gym, high ropes course, rope swing, zip line, and hang-out spaces.
What to bring:
- Clothes for the weekend (it will be cold!), a coat/sweatshirt, and extras in case you get muddy
- A pillow & sleeping bag
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, soap, and shampoo
- Bible & pen
- Water bottle
- Flashlight
What to leave at home:
- Smart phones and all other tech
- Aerosol cans, fireworks, lighters
- Knives
- Drugs, vape, alcohol, or tobacco products (any students found with these will be sent home immediately)
Spending money is optional. We will have merch available for purchase, and the camp cafe will be open during free time.
Yes! Calvary is willing and able to provide retreat scholarships. For more information, email Whitney Albright before registering for the retreat./
Medication must be turned in to the nurse at registration. Please fill out the med form and place medication in a labeled zip-lock bag. For safety reasons, students may not keep prescription or over-the-counter medication with them.
All items should be clearly marked with the student’s name on them. Calvary Church is not responsible for the loss and/or theft of personal items.
Any items left behind at the retreat site will be held for two weeks in the CSM office, after which they will be donated or thrown away.