HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT
November 14-16
During our three days together, high school students will set aside distractions, meet new friends, grow deeper in spiritual disciplines, and most importantly experience the presence of God in a dynamic way. See down below for more information. We can't wait to see you at Shocco Springs!
We have reached full capacity for High School Retreat 2025!
MORE LIKE JESUS
1 John 2:6
“Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.”
GENERAL PACKING LIST
- Bible & Notes/Journal
- Motion Wars Attire (Team breakdown below)
- Sunday clothes (All students will be attending a church service at a campus on Sunday)
- Reusable water bottle
- Snacks
- Extra blanket (bed sheets & one pillow will be provided)
- Toiletries (Shampoo, conditioner, soap etc...)
- Bath Towel (Towels will not be provided)
- Raincoat/umbrella/jacket
FAQ's
Throughout the weekend, students will experience powerful worship, hear messages from God’s Word, and participate in small groups and breakout sessions that focus on building spiritual disciplines. They’ll also enjoy fun activities like Motion Wars (a high-energy competition) and free-time recreation.
- Round-trip transportation with your campus
- 2 nights at Shocco Springs
- All meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast)
- Three Main Sessions – Worship and a Message
- Small Groups and Breakouts
- High-energy competitions and games
- High School Retreat Crewneck
Within the retreat registration, you can indicate if your student has any allergies or dietary restrictions. Allergy-friendly meals will be provided throughout the entire retreat.
We encourage students to attend the full retreat experience. If you anticipate a conflict, please contact your campus student director to discuss options.
For the safety of all students, we require everyone to ride campus-provided transportation. This helps us keep accurate attendance and ensures all students are accounted for during travel.
Connect with your local student director about opportunities to serve.
We will have a dedicated Safety Team and Medical Team onsite to handle any needs that may arise throughout the retreat.
Students will not have access to phones during retreat so they can fully engage without distraction. Parents will receive updates through a campus-specific Parent GroupMe and through our Highlands 74000 text messaging.
MOTION WARS TEAMS
Red Rodeo:
Grants Mill
Green G-Force:
Riverchase
Yellow Hive:
Greystone & Auburn
Blue Wave:
Montgomery, Gadsden, Shoals & Newnan
Black Hawks:
Alabaster, Tuscaloosa, Demopolis, & Opelika
White Frost:
Grandview, Southwest & Huntsville
Purple Reign:
Madison, Woodlawn, Troy & Daphne
Gold Rush:
Fultondale, Oxford, Columbus & Sylacauga
SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION
For safety purposes, all students will ride the provided transportation from the campus. Please reach out to your student director at your campus as soon as possible if you have any scheduling conflicts due to athletics, extracurriculars, or other commitments.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
We want every student to attend regardless of finances. If cost is a concern, please email scholarships@churchofthehighlands.com or text "HSRScholarship" to 74000 to learn more about scholarship opportunities.
