USA TEEN RETREAT
June 1-5, 2026
Come for adventure and connection in the summer of 2026!!
The Learning Brave Teen Retreat will be based around the theme of being brave and opening the door to living your best life.
This year we will focus on 3 topics;
1. Be Brave
2. Create Belonging
3. Go and Build
Be Brave: By bravely being authentic, we can do hard things!
Create Belonging: Create genuine connections that celebrate differences, enable mutual respect, and nurture personal growth.
Go & Build: Through service to others we can choose to lead and facilitate transformation for ourselves and others.
Come along for an incredible opportunity to develop leadership skills, build meaningful friendships, and challenge themselves in the wild beauty of the Colorado mountains!!
The Retreat leaders for this trip will be Ross and Skyler Gilbert, both have extensive experience working with youth.
Ross Gilbert is the head of the Leadership Department at Williamsburg Learning and a current Leadership and Japanese Mentor. He was awarded numerous mentoring awards through Williamsburg Learning 2019 - 2025. He has never regretted leaving corporate life 9 years ago to fulfill 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 US Teen Retreats and International Teen Tours since 2019.
Learning Brave will be joined by a number of excellent and qualified mentors from Williamsburg Academy.
Location:
Glacier View Ranch
8748 Overland Rd
Ward, CO 80481
Time:
June 1st - Arrive 1:00 pm MT
June 5th - Depart 12:00 noon MT
This retreat 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 starting 9th grade (from Aug 2026)
Cost - $750 USD
FREE REGISTRATION!!
(There are limited places - a waiting list will be created once we are full)
Registration closes April 1st 2026.
By registering with Learning Brave, you are committing to the following payment schedule;
*First payment - $350 (due - March 1st, 2026)
*Second payment - $400 (due - May 1st, 2026)
Get in quick and don't miss out!!
*It is required that all participants have their own domestic medical/travel insurance.
Our itinerary for the Teen Retreat will include:
Formal Dance
Dance Classes
Hiking and personal reflection
Personal development and leadership workshops
Rock Climbing
High Ropes Course
Archery
Night Games
Talent Night / Team skits and performances
Goose Chase (Amazing Race style activity)
Morning and evening connection with Teams
Journaling and solo time
Team building challenges
Structured and unstructured free time where youth can connect with each other
Mentors.
Participants will be placed in a team that is led by a Mentor. These groups will become like their family for the week. Each Mentor will been chosen because of their background working with teens, and also that 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 be on mattresses in cabins where they will need to provide all bedding (sheet and sleeping bag), pillows, and towels. There will be a clear separation of sleeping areas between male and female. As a requirement of the state of Colorado, a mentor will stay in each cabin to ensure compliance with the child care requirements.
Transportation.
Parents will need to arrange for transportation to and from the venue - Glacier View Ranch, Ward, CO.
(We will facilitate connecting families with others that are willing to ride share).
If you are flying from another state:
Please arrive at the Denver International Airport on June 1st by 11:00am Mountain Time.
Please leave from the Denver International Airport on June 5th after 5:00pm Mountain Time.
Learning Brave can help to co-ordinate transport between Denver International Airport and Glacier View Ranch for those travelling out of state. The approximate price is $80 - $100 and will be determined after final numbers.
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!
- Personal Leadership opportunities
- New friends!!
What's NOT Included:
- Transport to and from the Learning Brave Retreat venue.
- Health/Travel Insurance.
A detailed list of what to bring on the Learning Brave Teen Retreat 2026 will be sent out once registration is complete.
As part of our required documentation, we will provide a
Tour Participation Agreement and Medical Information
for the Learning Brave Teen Retreat 2026
This is a wonderful opportunity for friendship, connection and adventure.
