Teen Girls: "Love Your
Surroundings" Local Camp
Evergreen and Genesee, CO
Pre-trip orientation
A local pre-trip
gathering will be held prior to the start of each retreat in order for
participants and their parents to meet the HealthQuest staff and to learn the
vision and guiding principles on which the company was founded. The purpose of
the meeting is to create an atmosphere of caring, mutual respect, personal
growth, and humor. Activities will included socialization games, setting group
norms, discussing Challenge by Choice agreements, goal setting, and addressing
last minute questions or concerns. We hope this will help individuals focus
awareness on personal goals; increase commitment to the group; and create
excitement and momentum for personal growth in the days to come.
Retreat
Each morning of the
retreat will begin with the practice of Yoga or basic Tai Chi in order to
increase awareness and generate energy. A healthy breakfast will be served as
we check-in and discuss the day’s activities. Each day will include a new
outdoor adventure as we challenge ourselves through a ropes course, an inspiring
hike, bike ride, or Rockclimbing. In the afternoon we will allow space for solo
or group reflection and open the imagination through arts and crafts. Following
dinner the group will gather for a motivational workshop personalized to each
group’s needs, interests and goals. Retire to a cozy room with a distinct
feeling of accomplishment and peace after an invigorating day.
Closing
Although we will
include the opportunity to discuss our experiences throughout the entire trip,
additional time at the end of the retreat will be allowed for further
reflection. During closing we will revisit important events and celebrate the
individual and group goals that were met. Preparing for lofe back home will
help to ensure that the growth generated during the retreat can be applied to
everyday challenges. Each group will reconnect within a month to participate in
a daylong community project together.
Sample Itinerary for 3-Day Retreat
Pre-trip Orientation: (Held
In Evergreen)
Introductions
Ice-Breaking Activity
Setting Group Norms
Discussion of “Challenge by
Choice” adventure philosophy
Address fears and concerns
Day One:
9:00 a.m. Arrive at Visocky
Residence and get settled
9:00-10:00 Socialization and Team
Building Activities
10:00-11:00 Yoga
11:00-5:00 Hike, talk about Leave
No Trace Environmental Ethics, Lunch, and Sense of Place Activities
5:00-6:00 Free Time
6:00 Dinner (Blindfolded)
6:45-8:45 Healthy Self Workshop
8:45-10:00 Starlight Hike and
Activities
10:30 Lights Out
Day Two:
7:00-8:00 a.m. Partner Yoga
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Arrive at Genesee Outdoor
Center
9:00-9:30 Socialization Activities
9:30-11:30 Low Ropes Course
11:30 Lunch
12:00-3:00 High Ropes Course
3:00-4:00 Processing Activity
4:00-6:00 Set up Camp, Free time
6:00 Cookout
6:45-8:45 Body Awareness Workshop
8:45-9:15 Circle Massage
9:30-10:00 Starlight Hike and
Dance Off
Day Three:
7:00-8:00 Partner Yoga
8:00 Breakfast, Pack-up Camp
9:30-12:30 Mountain Biking
12:30 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Hike, Solo Time
3:00-4:00 Jewelry Making
4:00-6:00 Transfer Guidance,
Closing, and “Nail Polish Ceremony”
6:00 Depart for Home
