Living River's 2026 Fall
Elementary Retreat- Nov. 13-15

This retreat is great for first-time or experienced campers.
Campers spend their time unplugged doing all the fun camp things from making bracelets to gaga ball to fishing!

​K-5th Grade
Nov. 13th, 6:00 pm - 15th, 11:00 am
Registration Deadline: Nov. 6th
$130 per camper, $90 per adult

If your camper is affiliated with a PC(USA) congregation, please signup to attend with the pastor or children's ministry director of that church as well as fill out the camper/ adult registration forms below. Payment is coordinated through your congregation. 

If your camper(s) are not affiliated with a PC(USA) congregation, they are still very welcome to attend the Fall Elementary Retreat! Fill out the registration form below and email [email protected] to make sure we know your camper is planning to come and to coordinate payment. 

Email [email protected] with any questions.
We look forward to seeing your camper soon! 

Camper Registration Form: ​https://form.jotform.com/262745662230153
Adult Registration Form: ​https://form.jotform.com/262745582098166

Pictures from the 2025 Fall Elementary Retreat:

Each Spring, the Youth Council of the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley hosts a Youth Retreat!

Please email [email protected] if you'd like more information about opportunities for your youth to connect with other Central Alabama youth throughout the year or to connect with a Presbyterian (USA) church near you.

Pictures from the 2026 Youth Retreat:

What should my child or youth bring for retreats at Living River?

A couple of changes of clothes and underwear, long sleeve shirt or jacket for colder mornings and evenings, socks, tennis shoes, pjs, sleeping bag (or twin sheets and a blanket), pillow, towel, wash cloth, water bottle, toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant, brush/comb, tooth brush, tooth paste, etc.), bug spray, sunscreen, “lovey,” book or card games, plastic bag for wet clothes coming home. 

Please do not bring- electronic devices, cell phones (for nonadult campers), or snacks (no food allowed in cabins).