9th-12th Grades will spend a week in New Braunfels at T Bar M Base Camp.
No classes for 7th or 8th grade!
Waver
All High School students going on Retreat must fill out the waiver here.
Retreat Facts
Departure for 11th & 12th Grades
Monday, September 1
6:40 am Arrive at MCA
7:00 am Departure
Eat breakfast before arriving at school.
Departure for 9th & 10th Grades
Tuesday, September 2
6:40 am Arrive at MCA
7:00 Departure
Eat breakfast before arriving at school.
Return to Midland
Friday, September 5 at approx. 4 pm
Activities
Staffed and Supervised: swimming pools
Free-Time: basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, pickleball, disc golf, bouldering, wiffleball, cornhole, yard games
Cost
Full-time students are paid for by the school. No refunds if your student does not attend.
Part-time and foundational students: $250 billed through FACTS
Dress Code
The MCA school dress code applies, so please dress appropriately. Girls swimsuits must be one piece with shorts; boys must wear a shirt with swim trunks
Do Not Bring
No cell phones, iPods, iPads, computers, etc. We recommend leaving them at home, or they will be collected prior to arrival at retreat. No alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, fireworks, weapons, etc.
Packing List
Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket, pillow
Toiletries: soap, towels, washcloth, shower shoes
Comfortable clothing (no crop tops)
Cooling towel (optional)
Shorts and T-shirts (no mid-drift shirts)
Jacket or sweatshirt
Insect repellent
Swimsuit (girls-one piece with shorts; boys-shirt with swim trunks)
Sunscreen
Bible, pen, notebook
Refillable water bottle
Flashlight
Camera (not cell phone)
Alarm clock (not cell phone)
Prescription Medications
** All prescription medications MUST BE turned in to the nurse by Friday, Aug 29. Medications should be in a labeled zip lock bag and must be turned in with the Medication Permission Form SIGNED by a doctor. The nurse will distribute all medications during Retreat. Contact Michelle Wolfmueller, [email protected] with any questions.