5th Grade Thrive Retreat

WHEN

April 21-23

April 21: Check-in at 6PM, Depart 6:45 PM from Perimeter Church

April 23: Arrive back at Perimeter at noon

 

WHERE?

Camp Glisson in Dahlonega, GA

COST

$180
Cost includes the fee for the retreat center, swag item, transportation, and 4 meals (all meals Saturday and Sunday breakfast)

REGISTRATION

Deadline: March 31

TRANSPORTATION

School buses

About The Retreat

The Thrive Retreat is an opportunity for leaders and 5th graders to spend a weekend together in worship, teaching, small groups, and fun activities. This is a very special retreat filled with fellowship and learning where students can escape for a weekend to beautiful Camp Glisson and dive into God’s Word as well as the lake! Camp Glisson has 400 acres of mountain forest, trails, ponds, a clearwater creek, and Cane Creek Falls. Your 5th grader will not want to miss this. Invite a friend and grab your spot today!

Payment Details

The total amount owed for each student is due immediately upon registering online. If you are a Perimeter School or Perimeter Church staff member and have not received a promo code, please email Sydney.

Scholarships are available to students who wish to attend the trip but are not able to due to financial constraints. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, set up a payment plan, or pay by check, do not proceed to the registration page. Email Sydney for instructions.

  • Schedule
     
    Friday, April 21

    6:00 PM: Check-in - Midtown Auditorium 
    6:45 PM: Depart for Camp Glisson - Midtown Auditorium 
    8:30 PM: Session One - Meeting Space
    10:00 PM: Small Group Discussion - Cabins 
    10:30 PM: Cabin Time - Cabins 
    11:00 PM: Lights Out - Cabins

    Saturday, April 22

    8:00 AM: Breakfast - Dining Hall
    8:45 AM: Session Two - Meeting Space
    9:45 AM: Small Group Discussion - Cabins/Outdoors 
    10:15 AM: Snack and Gym Time - Holland Activities Building 
    11:00 AM: Session Three - Meeting Space
    12:00 PM: Clean Cabin Competition - Cabins 
    12:30 PM: Lunch - Dining Hall 
    1:30 PM: Water Activities - Lake 
    3:30 PM: Zipline/Field Games - Field
    6:00 PM: Dinner - Dining Hall 
    7:00 PM: Session Four - Meeting Space
    8:15 PM: Small Group Discussion - Cabins 
    8:45 PM: Girl/Guy Talks - Meeting Spaces
    9:15 PM: Fire Pit Worship - Amphitheatre  
    10:00 PM: Small Groups - Cabins 
    11:00 PM: Lights Out - Cabins

    Sunday, April 23

    8:00 AM: Breakfast - Dining Hall
    8:45 AM: Session Five - Chapel 
    10:00 AM: Cabin Clean-up - Cabins 
    10:15 AM: Depart for Perimeter - Cabins 
    12:00 PM: Pick-up - Offices/Building C 

    * Approximate schedule only. Departure and arrival times are firm. However, all other scheduled times are subject to change

  • What to Bring
     
    • Sleeping bag or set of twin sheets and blanket 
    • Pillow 
    • Casual clothes for Saturday and Sunday 
    • Coat/jacket/sweatshirt for cool nights 
    • Toiletries 
    • Towel/wash cloth/extra towel for lake 
    • Flashlight 
    • Bathing suit (one-piece suit for girls)
    • Water shoes for lake and creek (must secure to foot like Chaco, Keen, or Teva)
    • Sunscreen
    • Bible 
    • Pen 
    • Snacks to share 
    • Spending money for store merchandise (optional) 
    • Only 1 suitcase/duffle bag per person
    • Please do NOT bring phones or portable electronics.
  • FAQs
     

    WHAT ARE THE ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE RETREAT? 
    Camp Glisson offers cabin and dormitory-style accommodations with a bathroom attached to each lodging area. Click here to see more lodging information.

    WHAT CAN’T MY 5TH GRADER BRING?
    Phones and portable electronics. We ask that you allow your student a true retreat experience by leaving his/her phone and other electronics at home. You will be provided with several contact numbers should you need to get in immediate contact with your student. You can also obtain the cell number of your student’s leader and/or parent chaperone. However, if you find it imperative to send your student with a phone, we will ask a leader or chaperone to hold it for your student. Students will not be permitted to carry their phones with them.

    WHAT TIME DO I NEED TO DROP OFF MY FIFTH GRADER ON FRIDAY, APRIL 21, FOR THE RETREAT? 
    6:00 PM. Please check-in at the Midtown Auditorium on the main floor of Building C. We will conduct a brief informational meeting and depart on buses for Camp Glisson promptly at 6:45 PM. Any fifth grader dropped off past 6:45 PM will need to find his/her own transportation to Camp Glisson.

    DOES MY FIFTH GRADER NEED TO EAT DINNER ON FRIDAY BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE RETREAT? 
    Yes. We will NOT stop for dinner en route to Camp Glisson.

    WHAT TIME DO I PICK UP MY FIFTH GRADER AFTER THE RETREAT? 
    We will return to the church at noon on Sunday. You can meet your fifth grader outside the Offices/Building C. 

    CAN MY FIFTH GRADER BRING FRIENDS WHO DO NOT ATTEND PERIMETER CHURCH AND/OR ARE NOT INVOLVED IN DISCIPLESHIP? 
    Yes. All fifth graders are welcome to attend. Please have the parents of your fifth grader's friend indicate your fifth grader's name in the "Friend of" field on the registration form to ensure they are grouped together. Please remember that space is limited! Register early to ensure your spot. 

    IF MY FIFTH GRADER HAS A CONFLICT AND CANNOT STAY FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND, CAN HE/SHE COME FOR PART OF THE WEEKEND? We really encourage parents to clear the calendar this weekend for their fifth grader so that he/she can enjoy the entire experience. However, if that is not possible, your fifth grader can come to any part of the weekend he/she can. It will be the parent's responsibility to transport their fifth grader to/from Camp Glisson if there are conflicts in the schedule that prohibit your student from staying the entire weekend. Please reach out to Sydney Wise if arrangements for late drop-off or early pick-up need to be made. There are no cost deductions for a student who only comes part of the weekend.