USA TEEN RETREAT, MAY 22-26
Come for adventure and connection in the Summer of 2023!!
The Learning Brave Teen Retreat will be based around the theme of being brave and opening the door to living your best life. To do this we will focus on 3 things;
Connection, Growth and Leadership.
- Connection: Connecting with yourself, your goals and aspirations, and then reaching outwardly and connecting with those around us and appreciating the differences and uniqueness we have.
- Growth: Understanding what you value most in life, and creating goals and habits that will enable your own personal growth and development.
- Leadership: Recognising your own unique talents and abilities, and then choosing to use those abilities for the betterment of others.
Come along for some incredible connection!!
Make some new friends,
try some new experiences,
and learn together about becoming brave.
The Retreat leaders for this trip will be Ross and Skyler Gilbert, both have extensive experience working with youth.
Ross Gilbert is the Headmaster of Williamsburg Academy. He is also a Leadership Mentor and was awarded top youth mentor for Williamsburg Learning in 2019 - 2021. He has never regretted leaving corporate life 6 years ago to fulfil his dream of living intentionally and working in a meaningful capacity with youth.
Skyler Gilbert is the founder of Learning Brave LLC, the mother of 5 children, a writer, artist, and adventure planner.
Both Ross and Skyler have lived and traveled all over the world with their family of 7. They are passionate about helping youth have meaningful experiences full of friendship and connection. Together they have been running successful Teen Retreats and International Teen Tours since 2019.
Learning Brave will organise bus transport between SLC Airport and Camp Kiesel for those traveling from out of state.
Price approx $50 return.
Flights need to arrive before 11am May 22nd
Flights need to depart after 4pm May 26th.
Mentors will be present for airport pick up and drop-off.
**Please note - we will be unable to accomodate unaccompanied minor services for airlines. Please confirm with your airline age requirements.
Learning Brave Teen Retreat - Camp Kiesel
15510 Causey Dr, Huntsville, UT 84317, United States (30 mins east of Ogden UT)
Monday, May 22nd - Arrive at 1 pm MT
Friday, May 26th - Leave at 12 pm MT
This tour is FULL BOARD!! You don't need to worry about anything, just come along for the experience of a lifetime and have everything provided by us!
All food, accommodation and activities included.
Participants must be 14 - 18 years of age, or completed 8th grade.
Cost - $700
*First payment - registration deposit $250
*Second payment - (due 30 days prior to retreat start date) $450
Get in quick and don't miss out!!
*It is required that all participants have their own medical/travel insurance.
Our itinerary for the Summer Youth Adventures will include:
Campfire games and activities
Tough Mudder Obstacle Course
Hiking
Personal development and leadership workshops
Movie Night
Dance...and some dance lessons!!
Team Building Activities
Talent Night / Team skits and performances
Goose Chase (Amazing Race style activity)
Service
Morning and Evening connection with Team
Journaling, creative visualisation
Morning Yoga, Meditation, or exercise classes
Artistic workshops
Structured and unstructured free time where youth can connect with each other
Mentors.
Participants will be placed in a team of 10-12 students that is led by a Mentor. These groups will become like their family for the week. Each Mentor has been chosen because of their background working with Teens, and their lives exemplify the values and principles of Learning Brave. Ross Gilbert as Retreat Director will oversee all aspects of the Teen Retreat and a designated First Aid Certified staff member will be on site at all times.
Accommodation.
Accommodation will predominantly be on mattresses in cabins (each cabin sleeps 8 students) where they will need to provide all bedding (sheet and sleeping bag), pillows, and towels. Some students will be invited to camp in some tents depending on final numbers just to help spread things out. If you would like to camp please notify us at learningbrave@gmail.com . There will be a clear separation of sleeping areas between male and female and staff sleeping arrangements will be made to help with this separation and allow adequate monitoring.
Transportation.
Parents will need to arrange for transportation to and from the venue (we will facilitate connecting families with others that are willing to ride share).
Learning Brave will organise bus transport between SLC Airport and Camp Kiesel for those traveling from out of state.Price approx $50 return.
Flights need to arrive before 11am May 22nd
Flights need to depart after 4pm May 26th.
Mentors will be present for airport pick up and drop-off.
**Please note - we will be unable to accomodate unaccompanied minor services for airlines. Please confirm with your airline age requirements.
What's Included:
-All meals and snacks from arrival to departure.
- Accommodation.
- Experienced and fun mentors for various activities.
- ALL activities!!
- One Learning Brave T-shirt
- Plenty of laughs and epic moments!
- New friends!!
What's NOT Included:
- Transport to and from the Learning Brave Summer venue
- Health/Travel Insurance.
A detailed list of what to bring on the Learning Brave Teen Adventure 2023 will be sent out once registration is complete.
Once registration is open, we will update our
Tour Participation Agreement and Medical Information
for the Learning Brave Teen Retreat 2022
This is a wonderful opportunity for friendship, connection and adventure.
**Covid 19 update**
This tour is designed to bring youth together, and as such, we will be socializing in close proximity. Masks will only be required when mandated by state law for use in public places. The wearing of masks inside any tour accommodation will not be required and is optional. Learning Brave LLC will work to ensure the comfort and health of tour participants but will not be held responsible for any Covid 19 cases that arise during the tour. It is expected that tour participants will only attend if they are in good health and experiencing no Covid symptoms.
It is essential for participants to have travel and medical insurance against any potential delays, medical emergencies or cancellations.