Plans for the 2026 weekend retreat are in the works! 

What’s going to happen?
Fun things happen at a Jr. High retreat! Each year the retreat homes in on a faith-based question. Games, activities, music and worship will expand on the theme and there’ll be plenty of time to be with old and new friends. View a sample weekend schedule here!

Why do we have a Jr. High Retreat?
Because Jr. High Youth ask some really good questions… about God and life in general! This year’s question, “Who do you say that I am?”, is one Jesus asked his disciples and as people who identify as Christians, it’s a good question for us to spend some time talking about together.

Where do we sleep?
Participants sleep on the floor of the Sunday School rooms. We have sleeping rooms divided by gender and age, as well as a non-binary sleeping room option. Attendees bring sleeping bags and pillows, but also sometimes camping mats or air mattresses.

What do we eat?

We provide simple, healthy meals and snacks to meet all dietary needs. We rely on volunteers to prepare, serve, and clean-up all of our meals. If you’re interested in helping out for a meal, please contact Meredith Seaton at youth@diowestmo.org.

What should I bring?
The Event Packing List will help you out!

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