Mystic Lake Middle School Retreat

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For 6th-9th grade youth

Enjoy playing games, Gaga ball, a challenge course, archery, wagon ride, nature hike, wilderness survival skills, campfire & s’mores!

October 16-18, 2026

REGISTRATION FEE: Sliding Scale $100-140 per person. This fee includes accommodations, meals and all activities led by
professional camp staff. We will be sleeping in heated cabins with attached bathrooms and showers.

Activities Include: a challenge course, wilderness survival skills, archery, nature hike, wagon ride, campfire songs, skits, s’mores, youth worship, games, laughter and fun.

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 9, 2026. Register online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-3esmIbEzta8N0G4d_LW1fI3Li6bFa4RJs4AC5N7JuNjYag/viewform

Scholarships: Since this event is organized by the participating churches there are no scholarship funds available. If you need financial assistance, please check with your home church. 

Please Note: We need one adult from each church for every 7 youth in attendance including at least one adult from each church with youth attending. 

Questions? Contact Stella Gorlin, stellauuaa@gmail.com or 734-904-5408 or Shannon Snideman shannon.snideman@bucmi.org 248-818-8174


Mystic Lake Camp Schedule

(tentative)

Friday

7:30 p.m. Check-in and Activities

9:00 Camp Staff Welcome

9:30 Icebreakers

10:00 UU Covenanting

11:00 Lights out in Cabins

Saturday

8:30 a.m. Breakfast

9:15 Con Bands

9:45 Group A – Challenge Course

Group B – Wilderness Survival

11:00 (Switch)

12:00 Break

12:30 p.m. Lunch

1:15 Con Bands

1:45 Group A – Bog Hike/Wagon Ride

Group B – Archery

3:00 (Switch)

4:15 Worship Planning

Free Choice: Arts/Crafts & Athletic Field

5:30 Break

6:00 Dinner

6:45 Con Bands 

7:15 Dutch Auction

8:00 Campfire and s’mores

8:30 The Legend of Bruno

9:15 UU Worship 

11:00 Lights out in Cabins 

Sunday

8:30 a.m. Breakfast/Pack up

9:30 UU Closing Ritual10:00 Departure


What to Bring

  • Sleeping Bag and small pillow
  • PJ’s or sleepwear
  • Towel, soap and shampoo
  • Toothbrush and paste
  • Deodorant
  • Water Bottle labeled with name
  • Flashlight
  • Small backpack fo holding items for use during the day
  • WARM CLOTHES – it is often cold and rainy and we will be outside 
    • Warm jacket
    • Extra shoes or boots
    • Hat and gloves
    • Raincoat or poncho
    • Extra socks
    • Extra sweatshirt or sweater
    • A plastic bag for wet clothes
  • Medications must include clear instructions for use and given to an accompanying adult

DO NOT BRING:

  • Electronics 
  • Cell Phones
  • Weapons – toy or real, including pocket knives
  • Food or beverages other than water 
  • Caffeine or tobacco products