Fall Middle School & High School Retreat
Join us November 6-8 for the NWWA/SWWA Synod Fall Retreat. We will be at Black Diamond Camp with a theme of “Faith: The Final Frontier.” The cost is $175 per person if you register during early registration.
Retreat Overview
Theme: Faith: The Final Frontier - We will explore stories that invite us to think about our faith journeys through things unknown. We will also wonder about how God is showing up for us in today’s world. Where will you find God during the retreat?
Registration - $175 per person if registration is complete by October 7th. Then $225 per person beginning October 8th. We recognize that this cost may be more than some can pay. We encourage you to subsidize the price from your congregation if you are able. If you are in need of further financial assistance, please email the NWWA Children and Youth Committee at cyflutheransnw@gmail.com.
Our current capacity is 140 total participants. If we reach 140 participants, we will create a waitlist and communicate this with the congregation directly. We will work with the camp to make more spots available and provide updates to the congregations.
This is a collaboratively led retreat. Over the course of the weekend you will hear from a variety of youth leaders and volunteers as they share in leadership of the retreat. From large group leaders to musicians to small group leaders to game organizers, we are so grateful to all the leaders who make this weekend possible. If you would like to share your gifts, please email the leadership team at cyflutheransnw@gmail.com.
Leadership and Communication - Doug Johnson, Becky Cole, Kendyll Mathiason, Ingelaurie Lisher and Meghan Moor. Questions? Email us at cyflutheransnw@gmail.com
Important Information - The 2026 Synod Fall Youth Retreat requires that all participants follow the rules set by the camp and any partnering groups/locations. We ask that leaders make sure their youth understand these rules and work to keep all participants in line with these rules and guidelines.
Registration is now open for the retreat!
Who is Invited? The retreat is open for middle and high school youth in grades 6-12. All registrations must be made with a congregational youth group. The adult chaperone(s) must be 21+ and we ask, again, that congregations limit adult chaperones to your congregation’s minimum policy. Adult chaperones may not bring their own children under the designated age for this event.
Program Cost
The cost is $175 per person if registration is complete by October 7th. $225 per person beginning October 8th. This cost covers food (4 total meals on Saturday and Sunday morning), lodging, programming, and a retreat t-shirt. (Congregations are responsible for their own transportation and transportation costs.)
Registration Policies
- 100% payment is due by check within 2 weeks of your registration to reserve your spots.
- There is no charge to change names on a registration.
- Early Registration ends on Wednesday, October 7th. All registration closes on October 21, 2025.
- Each congregation/participant will be required to complete a waiver from Black Diamond Camp. These will be emailed to leaders after registration.
- You are responsible for your own medical forms, release forms, etc. as per your congregations policy.
To Register
- The adult leader from each church group registers their group online at: https://forms.gle/WzHPCF1HyGCcF5eB6
- Final Registration closes October 21, 2026 at 4pm. You will be required to enter information for each student and adult who plan to attend. Specific information needed can be found with an asterisk on the individual registration form. You do not need to turn in paper registration forms.
- E-mail a copy of your completed background check form for all adults in your group to cyflutheransnw@gmail.com.
- Upon registration you will receive an adult background check for adults that will be sent to Becky Cole.
- Payment: You must pay-in-full with a check within 2 weeks to hold your spots (no credit cards). Make a check out to “Northwest Washington Synod” with “Synod Fall Youth Retreat, Name of your congregation” in the memo to: Northwest Washington Synod, 5519 Phinney Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103
Housing:
Lodging will be in “hotel-style” rooms with four bunk beds to a room, sleeping 8 total people. Each room has its own shower and bathroom with additional bathrooms located in the building. Each congregation will be given housing assignments. Depending on the size of your group, your group may be sharing a room with one or more congregations. Adults will share rooms in the same way as youth. Each room will be single-gendered.
Please reach out to cyflutheransnw@gmail.com with any special housing needs/requests after completing group registration.
Medical Release and Covenant of Conduct Forms
Be sure to list any special needs (medical, dietary, etc.) in your online registration. When you come to Black Diamond Camp, you must bring any and all forms required by your church regarding health insurance, liability, permissions, etc. The forms provided by the Synod Fall Youth Retreat qualify.
The Covenant of Conduct forms the group’s “contract” for the event. Please make sure your youth and accompanying adults understand the expectations required of them while participating.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please email cyflutheransnw@gmail.com.
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