Living River has annual retreats in the Spring and Fall for elementary-age kids. 

Living River's Fall Elementary Retreat 2023 for children grades K-5:
November 9th (4-6 pm check-in, dinner included) - 11th (noon departure, including a sack lunch)

"...do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God."
Join us for games, canoeing, fishing, crafts, music, and lessons on Micah 6:8 led by Rev. Emily Frandsen.

Signup is available through your congregation or through the Living River office if you child is not currently attending a church. Please email office@livingriver.org if you need to register your child through Living River.

Stay tuned for dates and information about our Annual Spring You & Me Retreat. 

Some pictures from the Fall 2022 Elementary Retreat:

Each Fall and Spring, the Youth Council of the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley hosts a Youth Retreat!
Please reach out if you need more information about this Fall's Youth Retreat, Oct. 7-8.

Some pictures from the Fall 2022 Youth Retreat:

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

A couple of changes of clothes and underwear, socks, tennis shoes, pj’s, 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, or snacks (no food allowed in cabins).