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Middle School Surge Retreat

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Spiritual Growth + Shared Experiences

Students will be immersed in an incredible weekend of spiritual growth and shared experiences with peers at Surge. This retreat offers a unique opportunity to connect through worship, teaching, small groups, and fellowship. Strengthen your relationships, invite a friend, explore God’s word, and make memories at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in Orlando, FL. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey of faith, friendship, and fun.

When

January 17-20, 2025

Where

Floridays Resort, Orlando, FL

Perimeter Cost

$399

Registration

Deadline is November 25, or until retreat is full. Note: Retreat has limited space and usually fills up before the deadline to register. 

Retreat Details

Check in is at Perimeter on 12:15 pm on Friday, January 17. Students are expected to have already eaten or bring a packed lunch. We’ll return to Perimeter around 5 pm on Monday, January 20. The church will be locked for the holiday and we cannot enter to grab anything left behind. Please plan accordingly.

What's included?

  • 2-day Park Hopper tickets to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure
  • Lodging and transportation on charter buses
  • All meals except: Friday dinner (fast food), Saturday dinner (Universal), Sunday lunch or dinner (Universal – leader’s choice), and Monday lunch (fast food). Plan to bring approximately $50 – $70 extra for the four meals outlined above, snacks at the park, and optional spending money for souvenirs.
  • Surge Retreat swag item!

Is this a tech-free retreat?

Students are allowed to bring cell phones or other electronic devices but must keep up with them and use them appropriately. Students will not have a lot of time to play with electronics other than bus rides. All devices will be collected by chaperones at bedtime to ensure that students (and leaders) get a good night’s sleep. Parents are encouraged to set app limits as needed.

Note: Perimeter Church, Universal Studios or Floridays Resort is not responsible for any items that are lost or stolen during your stay with us. Please do not bring items of significant value.

Payment Details

The total amount owed for each student is due immediately upon registering online. If you need to apply for a scholarship, set up a payment plan, are full time staff or pay by check, do not proceed to the registration page. Email Maggie for instructions.

Do you offer scholarships?

A limited amount of scholarship funds are available to students who wish to attend the trip but are not able to due to financial constraints.Scholarship requests must be requested by registration close date in order to be considered. Please request Scholarship Assistance using this form. Once received, we will provide further instructions.

If you wish to bless another student by donating to our Retreat Scholarship Fund, please do so here. Any amount you are able to give is appreciated! Donations assist our ministry with providing more students the opportunity to attend our retreats. All donations are tax deductible.

What is the refund and cancellation policy?

Registration can be cancelled any time before registration closes for a full refund. After registration closes, refunds will be provided if we can fill the cancelled student’s spot.

My child has dietary restrictions.

If your student has any dietary restrictions, please plan to send them with supplementary food items.

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Leaders

If you are interested in being a leader for the Surge Retreat, please complete the Leader Interest Form. Please note that for this retreat, first priority is given to leaders based on the representation of students attending from their small groups. Leaders, encourage your students to register early!

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Schedule

Subject to change

Friday, January 17
11:30 am: Check-In Starts. Students should eat lunch prior to arrival, or bring a packed lunch.
12:15 pm: Depart from Perimeter
4:30 pm: Dinner on the Road (fast food – student’s expense)
9:00 pm: Arrive at Hotel
9:30 pm: Session 1
11:00 pm: Lights Out

Saturday, January 18
8:00 am:  Breakfast in the Hotel Rooms
8:30 am:  Bus pick-up for Universal
12:00 pm: Lunch at the Park (student’s expense)
6:00 pm: Group Dinner Off-site (covered in registration fee)
8:00 pm:  Bus pick-up Universal
9:00 pm:  Session 2
10:00 pm: Pool/Free Time
11:00 pm: Lights Out

Sunday, January 19
8:30 am:  Group breakfast in Meeting Room
9:00 am ​Announcements & Worship/Meeting Room
9:25 am: Personal Devotions
10:00 am: ​Bus pick-up for Universal Studios

Lunch and ​Dinner in the park (one meal at student’s expense)
8:00 pm: Bus pick-up at Universal Studios
9:00 pm: Session 3
10:00 pm: ​Small Group
10:20 pm: Free Time
11:00 pm: Lights Out

Monday, January 20
7:30 am: ​Breakfast in Hotel Rooms
8:00 am: ​Load bus and depart Hotel
12:00 pm: Lunch on the road (student’s expense)
5:00 pm: ​Estimated arrival at Perimeter. Students will call if time will be different.

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Packing List

  • Money (approx. $20) for 2 fast food meals on the road (Friday dinner and Monday lunch)
  • Money (approx. $30) for 2 meals at the park (Saturday dinner & Sunday lunch or dinner)

  • Money for snacks and souvenirs (optional)
  • Pillow and travel blanket (optional for bus ride)
  • Water Bottle (refillable)
  • Toiletries
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Warm jacket, Rain jacket/poncho and pants for potential cold weather and/or rain
  • Swimsuit/Trunks
  • Small bag/backpack to carry around the park
  • Cell phone, camera, etc. (optional)
  • Sunscreen, Sunglasses or hat
  • Pen and journal
Print the Schedule & Packing List

Important Info For Perimeter School Students

  • Students’ names must be on Middle School roster by the deadline (or January 6 if on the waiting list).
  • This will serve as the form for a pre-arranged absence with the school for a half day—nothing else is needed.
  • Students must be in school on Friday, January 17, and will be dismissed from classes at the end of fourth period.
  • Students must turn in all work in all classes: homework, project, essay, etc., due on January 17 before leaving after fourth period.
  • Students are responsible to make up work or tests and get notes for Friday after fourth period. (At the teacher’s discretion, a test may be taken before the student leaves.)
  • Luggage can be dropped in the rock wall pit at the Bricks before school.
  • Bookbags can be left in their locker, collected at check-in or brought on the trip.
  • Perimeter Church will be locked on Monday, so anything left behind on Friday, January 17 will not be accessible until Tuesday, January 21.