AIM Wilderness Spiritual Retreat 2026

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Are you at least 18 years old?

Yes, I am at least 18 years old No, I am under 18 years old and will not be registered without parental permission/a waiver

We will be at Rifle River Spruce Rustic Campground from Friday, August 7th at 7 PM until Sunday, August 9th at 11 AM. Remembering that it is a 2.5 hour drive from Ann Arbor, are you able to be present for that whole time?

Yes I plan to be there early. I'll be a little late, but I'll be there by 8 PM at the latest. No, I will either arrive later than 8 PM or need to miss some other portion of the time. Not sure yet

If you said no or not sure yet above, can you share more what part(s) you might need to miss?

What camping equipment do you need?

Tent Sleeping bag Sleeping mat/air mattress Dumb watch Flashlight of some kind I have everything I need to camp safely

What camping equipment do you have to share?

Tent Sleeping bag Sleeping pad/air mattress Dumb watch Flashlight of some kind I don't have any extra equipment to share

Do you have a State of Michigan Recreation Passport for the vehicle you plan to drive to the retreat for this year?

I do not have a vehicle Yes! No. No, but I plan to get one before the retreat. I don't know, can you help me figure that out?

How do you plan to get to the retreat? (Note: you need a current State of Michigan Recreation Passport to enter the park)

I need a ride to & from the retreat I am able to drive others to the retreat I am able to drive myself but not others to the retreat

Keeping in mind that the retreat starts at 7 PM on Friday and it is a 2.5 hour drive, when do you plan on leaving for the retreat?

For the purposes of figuring out rides, roughly where do you plan on leaving from? / Is there anyone you want to be in your car?

How much camping experience do you have? Please answer with a 0-10 scale. 0 = no experience, 10 = expert

How much wilderness/hiking experience do you have? Please answer with a 0-10 scale. 0 = no experience, 10 = expert

Briefly, how much experience do you have spending focused time alone with God?

Do you have any allergies or dietary concerns the trip leader should know about?

Do you regularly drink coffee or tea? If so, about how much?

Can you come to a pre-trip orientation meeting for less than an hour either before or after church on one of these two Sundays? (Check all that apply)

Sunday, July 19th at 9 AM Sunday, July 19th at 1 PM Sunday, August 2nd at 9 AM Sunday, August 2nd at 11:30 AM

What questions about the weekend do you have? Do you have any other comments you would like to share with the trip leader?

The cost for the retreat is $40. This does not include the cost of gas or any other costs to get to the retreat. $40

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Join us for the Aim Wilderness Spiritual Retreat 2026! This retreat is for men high school age and up and will go from the evening of Friday, August 7th to Sunday morning, August 9th at Rifle River Spruce Rustic Campground. This will be a rustic camping weekend with no electricity, no showers, and no phones. Saturday will be a day dedicated to silence and solitude. Saturday breakfast and dinner and Sunday breakfast will be provided. Some materials and guidance will also be provided to participants. We hope to experience God’s presence more powerfully, hear His voice more clearly, and develop a greater intimacy and connection with God by practicing silence and solitude in a wilderness setting. We will be sourcing any camping supplies you may need from our church family.

More information about schedule, packing lists, programming, etc. to be provided after you sign up!

The cost for the retreat is going to be $40.

There are limited spots available so be sure to sign up ASAP. Questions? Contact Chris McCurry at chris.mccurry@newlifea2.org // 734-353-9669

AIM Wilderness Spiritual Retreat 2026

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