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Tilikum-Sponsored Retreats

A World away… yet so close to home

Tilikum’s retreat programs emphasize times of spiritual and relational renewal, bound within the framework of community. Whether fishing with your son, baking bread with your daughter, or racing a canoe together across the lake, the setting, the people, and the presence of God create an ideal opportunity to experience life side by side.

All family retreats begin with dinner Friday and conclude after lunch on Sunday.* Price includes overnight accommodations, six meals and all program activities.

* Labor Day Family Camp departs Monday

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Private family accommodations in a comfortable country, retreat center setting. Discount pricing available for Northridge tent site.

Family Programs		2008
Mother/Daughter		May 9-11
Father/Daughter		(June 6-8 or 27-29)
Father/Son Fishing		June 13-15
Single Parent Family Camp		July 18-20
Family Camp		Aug.29-Sept.1

Adult Ministries

Women's Conference		May 16-18
Elderhostel
Challenge Course

Family Programs

Mother/Daughter Retreat May9-11
Speaker- Diane Schukar
Cost: $118 ages 10-adult; $82 ages 5-9

Mothers and daughters are invited to take time out and retreat together in a relaxing, country setting. Highlights include teaching and relationship-building sessions, singing and worship, campfire, hayride, crafts, and challenge course activities along with plenty of time to simply be together, mother and daughter. This retreat is a wonderful opportunity to walk upon common ground while celebrating your differences and exploring God’s design for your lives.


Father/Son & Father/Daughter Retreat June 13-15, June 6-8 respectively
Speaker- Father Son Paul Casey
Speaker- Father Daughter Steve Fawver
Cost: $118 ages 10-adult; $82 ages 5-9

Year after year, dads return with their sons and daughters to experience a weekend set apart. Each retreat is designed for fathers to share new experiences with their children, learn and laugh together. Dynamic speaking and worship sessions will give participants new tools to enhance their relationships with each other as well as with Christ. Choose to spend your time taking in the many and varied activity options or simply napping in the June sunshine. A fishing tournament and instruction, along with campfire, building crafts, swimming and canoeing,archery, and challenge course activities are regular weekend highlights. We want you to walk away with wonderful memories, as well as a renewed sense of purpose and perspective on your relationships


Family Camp Aug. 29-Sept. 1
Cost: Ages 13-Adult $160; ages 6-12 $85; ages 0-5 $50

Step out of daily life and experience an unforgettable Labor Day weekend as a family at Tilikum. Enjoy traditional camp activities including swimming, boating, campfires, singing, archery and more before the end of summer and the return of routines. No matter what age, family members will benefit from time together without the hassle of cooking, cleaning, or keeping a schedule. Time will be set aside for age-specific activities including: adult workshops, children’s games, arts & crafts, and family bonding activities.

Single Parent Family Camp July 18-20
Speaker- Welby O'Brien
Cost: Ages 13-Adult $100; ages 6-12 $65; ages 0-5 $38


Note: The Retreat Center is now full for Single Parent Family Camp. Northridge or personal tent camping space is still available.

Single parent families face many unique challenges. Among these challenges is finding time to relax and enjoy each other — without carving time out to cook, clean, and wash dishes. This weekend retreat provides an atmosphere and setting in which families can share, play and relax together in a non-threatening, less stressful and beautiful environment. In addition to family related activities, adult sessions will specifically address your needs as a single parent, and children will have the opportunity to attend special programming with our trained and dynamic summer staff. Other traditional camp activities such as fishing, canoeing, campfires, hiking and swimming will be available.

Adult Ministries

Women’s Conference May 16-18, 2008
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Tilikum’s annual women’s conference is an opportunity for women from varying walks of life to come together in a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere away from life’s busyness and distraction. The weekend is designed to enlighten your spirit, encourage your personal growth, and provide opportunities to laugh and have fun. It’s a chance to immerse yourself in God’s Word and be uplifted by worshipful music. You can invest time in precious friendships both old and new and leave refreshed in body, mind and spirit. A main speaker is not scheduled, but a guided Bible study is available to be done as an individual or in small groups throughout the weekend. Worship sessions are scheduled to gather corporately and sing, share, and pray within community.

The retreat weekend begins with dinner on Friday and concludes Sunday. Accommodations, meeting and dining space are located in our comfortable retreat center. Price includes overnight accommodations(double occupancy), linen service, five meals, and all program activities.