Retreats

The fifth and sixth grade retreat is designed to give students an accurate understanding of how God views them so they can start to lay a foundation of faith in their lives. This should in turn impact the way they interact with others. The retreat offers them a chance to build community at the beginning of the school year outside the walls of Wesleyan and to build confidence in their individual identity as children of God.

The seventh and eighth grade retreat focuses on guiding students towards a deeper understanding of their personal relationship with God so they can positively impact the middle school as leaders.

During the freshman retreat, students are challenged to understand that God desires a personal relationship with them. They are taught that being a Christian is not just knowing about God, but rather knowing him personally. The retreat also exists to bond the class of which nearly 25 percent are new students and to establish new friendships.

During the senior trip, students are challenged to build their increasingly independent lives around the solid foundation of Christ. They are encouraged to explore issues of faith, friendships, and coming freedom through the lens of past, present, and future. The hope is that the trip facilitates a final bonding experience for the class as part of the senior celebration and graduation.

The purpose of the ski retreat is to create a space for high school students to relax, laugh, have fun, try a new activity, and get to know their peers and chaperones. Nightly devotions bring the focus back to Jesus and remind students that there is enjoyment found in Him and His creation.