What To Bring: (The majority of these items are strongly suggested for this trip)
o A Large Backpack for Hiking
o Refillable Water bottle
o A sleeping bag and blanket. (It may be cold)
o A Tent (If you don’t have a tent please let us know or find a buddy who’s bringing one)
o A Jacket or coat for evenings and early morning
o Rain coat in case of rain
o Hiking Shoes/Boots or Comfortable shoes for hiking
o A Change of clothing (In case you get muddy or wet)
o Fishing Gear (If you want to fish)
o Toiletries (Tooth Brush & Deodorant. There is a bath house if you so chose to use it)
o Snacks (Protein Bars, Trail mix, mixed nuts, etc.)
What Not To Pack
x Fire works
x Fire Arms
x Tabaco Products
x Alcohol
Retreat Outline
· We will Arrive at church between 3:30pm – 4:00pm on Friday Nov 3rd
· We will depart Mission at 4:00pm
· We will Travel to Crowder’s Mt.
· We will hike to and set up camp and have dinner
· The next day will be hiking, fishing and hanging out
· Sunday we will wake up, we will have a devotion and breakfast.
· We plan to return to Mission Church by 1pm on Sunday Nov 5th
Trip Facts:
· We will have to hike 1.1 miles from the parking lot to the camp site
· Dress warmly and according to the weather.
· Each camper is responsible for carrying their own gear and belonging
· The more you can fit in one backpack the better.
· Those with fewer belongings will be asked to assist their fellow campers and staff to carry items for cooking.
· Our hiking trip on Saturday will be approx. 4.3 miles. Fishing group will hike approx. 2miles to the lake. After lunch and resting the group together will hike 2 miles to the Pinnacle of Crowder’s Mt. So, approx. 8 miles that day.
· Fishing is catch and release only.
· There is a bathhouse near our campsite.
Any questions or comments or concerns contact Thomas Childers at or 704-438-1236