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gospel centered. outdoor adventure themed. flexible. affordable. fun.
valley haven is the perfect place for your next summer youth retreat!

YOUTH RETREATS AT VALLEY HAVEN

BRING YOUR YOUTH GROUP TO VALLEY HAVEN FOR YOUR SUMMER OR WEEKEND RETREAT!
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Lodging:

Each of our campers lodges in one of our log cabins. We have 2 separate large cabins that are used for separate genders and an additional third cabin (the Holly House) that can be used for additional sleeping space.

Our lodge includes 4 beds that leaders or kitchen staff will often use as well. Each cabin is two stories and sleeps 30 - 35. Each floor has its own bathroom with showers, etc. There are 4 showers per cabin.

​Our Summer Camps can provide beds for 78 with options for additional sleeping arrangements if your group exceeds this size. Cabins are heated and cooled!
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Meals:

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Valley Haven Summer Camps are held at the Lodge and Cabin Retreat Center which includes a commercial grade kitchen. Many summer camps require that campers purchase a meal plan which can cost between $20-$25 extra per day.

As an affordable option that allows you to cater to your groups particular food needs and wants, we provide a commercial kitchen for groups to prepare meals however they desire. This allows you to keep costs dramatically lower, arrange meal times as you see fit, and plan your menu according to your group's needs.

​Our kitchen has a gas convention oven, commercial stove top with two lower ovens. We have serving tables in the dining room and hot wells. A large double door commercial refrigerator and 2 large freezers are provided along with all the items you would need for food prep: cutting boards, pots, pans and trays, etc. We also offer a large kitchen space and additional large pantry for food storage. 

Activities:

Valley Haven Camp and Retreat Center is located on 175 acres of gorgeous mountainous land on the outskirts of Hickory. We prioritize relationship building activities and offer tons of options for your group to play, build community and enjoy Jesus together! 
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  • Swimming/Water Games: Our spring fed pool includes 2 water slides, fountains, basketball, rope swings, grilling station and sound system & a firepit for night swims.  
  • Game Room: Our game room includes ping pong, foosball, full court basketball, cornhole, pool, and 2 carpet ball tables. The game room steps out onto a large, gorgeous deck overlooking Camp Creek, complete with rocking chairs so you can relax while the kids play!
  • MultiPurpose Turf Court: Set up like a professional "indoor style" soccer court, except outdoors. This professional grade turf court is great for soccer, football, dodgeball, tag, kickball and team games of all kinds!
  • GaGa Pit: We have a top notch Gaga Pit that kids of all ages love using to play this exciting game of dodgeball! 
  • Sand Volleyball: Enjoy our sand volleyball court right next to the pool in the game field!  
  • Boating: We have several paddle boats and kayaks to use in our pond. 
  • Hayrides: Our wagon seats 25 people and is pulled by our tractor through fields, over bridges and out into pastures to enjoy fire flies at night! 
  • Fishing: Our pond is stocked full of fish. We do ask that you primarily do catch and release. 
  • In Ground Trampolines: Hours of entertainment and laughter await! These trampolines offer a safe and shaded option.
  • Trail Hiking: We have a view miles of trails through woods and fields with mountain, creek and pond views!
  • Field Games: We have 2 LARGE fields perfect for capture the flag, tag, kickball, or messy games!
  • Soccer: Field 2 has two soccer goals and a nice large space for some great soccer games.
  • Volleyball: Our volleyball net is located in Big Field 1. 
  • Movie Night: We have two buildings with projectors that can be used to show a movie on the "Big Screen!"
  • FirePit: Our state of the art covered fire pit is perfect for s'mores and campfire hangouts each night! 
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Summer Gospel Themes: 

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Our summer camps are an awesome opportunity to encourage your group in the Gospel. We have TWO options available for your group to hear Gospel centered messages throughout their summer camp.

YOUR SPEAKERS:
Many groups have a youth pastor or special speakers they would like to have share throughout the week. You are absolutely welcome to use your own speakers and leaders to share the messages for the week. We're happy to help facilitate a smooth sharing experience for your speakers! 

USE VALLEY HAVEN'S SPEAKER:
Each Summer, we prayerfully develop a weekly Gospel-themed series of messages to share with your youth group.
​These messages are designed to be: 
  • Gospel Centered
  • Jesus focused
  • Biblical 
  • Applicable for youth
Messages are shared by our Executive Director, Nate Horne. Please contact him by email ([email protected]), Facebook, or at 704-942-1440 to discuss options for your Summer Camp week and the messages that could be shared with your group. Nate has a background in pastoral ministry (particularly youth ministry) and received his Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2010. He is passionate about sharing the Good News of the Gospel relationally with people of all ages.

​Our hope and prayer is that your youth will grow in their understanding and experience of the amazing love that God has poured out to us through Jesus! You can learn more about Nate on our About Us page.

SAMPLE MESSAGES FROM RECENT SUMMER CAMPS:
WHAT ARE YOU THIRSTY FOR?
: John 4:1-18 - Jesus makes a radical offer to the woman at the well and to each of us... to "quench our thirst" here. But what does that mean? What are the wells in our lives that we return to over and over again to try to quench our thirsts? How can we actually experience the amazing promise made here?  
BEING THE REAL YOU: Colossians 3:1-11 - We are truly new creations in Christ. We are no longer slaves to our old selves and wells. But we can be tempted by the flesh to return to them instead of the Gospel for approval. How does understanding that our lives are "hidden in Christ" help us to rest in the grace of God and walk as the new creation we truly are?  

CALL VALLEY HAVEN AT 704-942-1440 TO ASK QUESTIONS, CHECK DATES OR SCHEDULE A TOUR! ​OR YOU CAN CLICK OUR "BOOK YOUR RETREAT" BOX TO SUBMIT AN EMAIL REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Book Your Retreat Now!

Mission Opportunities:

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As a Christian non-profit, Valley Haven serves over 6,000 people each year. Our hope and prayer is that each person that comes on our property experiences the beauty of the grace held out to us in the Gospel. One of our core values is affordability and our dream is to make a retreat experience available to any and all. We minister to marriages, exhausted ministers, families going through difficulties, worn out every day folks, dozens of churches and hundreds of kids each year.

​We rely heavily on volunteer efforts to make this ministry possible at such a low cost. Many of our groups do 1 or more mornings of Mission work at the camp during their time here as well. We have projects for all ages and love working alongside the campers! Please let us know if you'd like to add a Mission focus to your trip so we can talk through some different options! Thanks!

Cost Structure:

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We offer simple, affordable rates that are designed to make Gospel centered retreats possible for everyone. 
Minimum Number of Nights: We ask that each group commit to at least 2 nights, but most groups commit to a week. 
Minimum Number of Beds: We ask that you commit to bringing at least 30 (campers and chaperones/leaders combined). However, we will always try to accommodate each groups as we are able! Call if you have questions about your numbers.
Cost per person: $28 per person / per night. NO EXTRA FEES! 
Includes:
  • Lodging
  • Kitchen facilities for meal preparation 
  • Messages and pastoral care assistance 
  • 175 acres full of activities
  • Meeting space
Additional Costs: We do not charge any additional costs. However, you will need to factor in the following when developing your retreat budget:
  • Camper Cost ($28 per person / per night)
  • Food and paper good supplies for meals. We recommend bulk purchases of items like lasagna, pizza, spaghetti, etc to feed hungry kids and keep costs low!
  • Gas and Transportation

Easy Planning:

Questions? That's why we're here!
Feeling overwhelmed? Don't! We'll help you get started!
First time planning a Summer Camp? No worries! Our Camp Director, Nate, is a former youth pastor who brought his youth group out to Valley Haven for years and loves helping others plan a meaningful and fun week. Nate is available any time to talk with you over the phone, tour you through the property, help you calculate a Summer Camp budget, or give you some great ideas for fun, Gospel-Centered camp weeks that have worked well in the past.
Call Today! 704-942-1440. 

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