We are PUMPED about the retreat this weekend, and in spite of the colder weather, we are planning a fabulous time for all of you! (We may end up using the lodge for more of our time this year!) Please be sure to dress in layers and be prepared for some outdoor activities.
**Everyone is expected to participate in the retreat unless a prior conflict has been communicated with Mrs. Norris in advance.
WHO: RIO and FUENTE will arrive Friday evening to spend the night at the camp, ARROYO will arrive Saturday morning. This is a change from the original plan. Due to our numbers being up in these groups, there were not enough beds for everyone to spend the night this year.
WHAT: Mid-year retreat for team building and bonding opportunities. Similar to the fall retreat, this event is vital to the success of each group with our meeting time being so limited each week.
WHERE: Wall Doxey State Park in Holly Springs in the Group Cabins. (https://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/wall-doxey.aspx)
WHEN: January 12-13, optional extension to Jan 14. RIO and FUENTE will meet between 5:30 and 6:00 pm at the group camp on Friday evening. ARROYO will meet at the Lodge at 10:00 am on Saturday. We will finish at 4:30 pm on Saturday. (See below for optional extension for RIO/FUENTE)
Parents, please sign up here if you can help bring some drinks, snacks, roasting sticks, or camp fire wood: Snack-Miscellaneous Sign-Up
ARROYO: Meet at the Lodge at 10:00 am on Saturday. Dress warmly- we will have some outdoor activities. Bring your choir folder. Lunch will be provided for you.
RIO/FUENTE: Come to the dining hall to get your cabin number between 5:30/6:00 pm on Friday. Please eat before you come or bring your dinner with you. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Saturday.
There are 6 cabins that hold 12 students and 1 adult in each. Please sign up for the cabin you wish to stay in using this link: Cabin Sign-Up You can arrange to stay with some of your friends, but also consider signing up to stay with a few new people so you can make new friends!
***OPTIONAL: Last year after the retreat, many of you requested that we have a two night retreat this year. We have reserved the camp for a second night for those in Rio/Fuente who wish to stay and socialize longer. There will not be official planned activities for that time- campfire and games as you wish. The charge for the extra night, dinner and breakfast (Sunday) is $30 and will be due Tuesday at rehearsal. Please sign up using this link if you want to stay the extra night: Optional Extra Night Sign-Up
Here is a list of things to bring:
Sheets/blanket for a twin mattress OR a sleeping bag
Pillow & teddy bear 🙂
Toiletries
Towel/Washcloth
Flip flops/shower shoes
Clothes to sleep in
Clothes to play in
Clothes to stay warm in- we WILL have some outdoor activities…brrrr!
CoroRio binder
Ipod Dock with speakers?
Football, soccer ball, guitars, cards, games, etc.
Chair or blanket to sit by campfire
Flashlight