Leader: A family who has volunteered at multiple family retreats in the past. They are responsible for running the weekend and are expected to have children in their attending party (i.e. this role cannot simply be a couple).
Host: A family who will act as the primary “camp counselors” to assist alongside the leaders. They act as the hands and feet of the retreat.
Caretaker: The “gap fillers” of the retreat. This role is primarily reserved for young couples with no/very young children, empty nesters, individuals, etc.
Guest: A family who has a child or multiple children affected by intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. There is no restriction on that child’s age.
| Retreat | Date (2026) | Leader Family | Host Family #1 | Host Family #2 | Caretaker | Guest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retreat A (BH2) *Returning guests only* | May 29-31 | APPLY | FULL | FULL | APPLY | Returning Guest Apply Here |
| Retreat B | June 5-7 | FULL | APPLY | APPLY | APPLY | FULL |
| Retreat C | June 12-14 | APPLY | APPLY | APPLY | APPLY | FULL |
| Retreat D | June 19-21 | FULL | FULL | FULL | APPLY | FULL |
| Retreat E | June 26-28 | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL |
| Retreat F | July 10-12 | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL |
| Retreat G | July 17-19 | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL |
| Retreat H | July 24-26 | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL |
| Retreat I | July 31-Aug 2 | FULL | FULL | FULL | APPLY | FULL |
| Retreat J | August 7-9 | APPLY | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL |
| Retreat K | August 28-30 | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | APPLY |
| Retreat L | September 11-13 | FULL | FULL | FULL | APPLY | APPLY |
| Retreat M | September 18-20 | APPLY | FULL | APPLY | APPLY | APPLY |
| Retreat N | September 25-27 | FULL | FULL | CCC APPLY | FULL | FULL |
| Retreat O | October 2-4 | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL |
| Retreat P | October 9-11 | APPLY | FULL | APPLY | FULL | FULL |
| Retreat Q (BH2) *Returning guests only* | October 16-18 | FULL | APPLY | APPLY | APPLY | Returning Guest Apply Here |
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