gospel centered. outdoor adventure themed. flexible. affordable. fun.
valley haven is the perfect place for your next summer youth retreat!
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!
Lodging:
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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:
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.
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:
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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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Summer Gospel Themes:
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:
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?
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
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?
Mission Opportunities:
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!
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:
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:
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
- 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.
Sample Days:
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.
Sample Days:
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