Weeklong Retreats
Our flagship offering is a respite for families living through childhood cancer, who we call our Retreat Families. We exist to provide you with a week of deep rest, relational connection, great laughter, and palpable kindness. Each week is designed to bring your family rest, joy, restoration, and hope in more than just a cure, but a hope in God.
2024 Retreat Schedule
RETREAT 1 | March 10-16
Location: Florida Panhandle
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RETREAT 2: March 31-April 6
Location: Florida Panhandle
RETREAT 3: March 31-April 6
Location: Florida Panhandle
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RETREAT 4: May 26-June 1
Location: Florida Panhandle
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RETREAT 5: June 2-8
Location: St. Simons, GA
Single Parent Retreat
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RETREAT 6: June 2-8
Location: Florida Panhandle
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RETREAT 7: June 9-15
Location: St. Simons, GA
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RETREAT 8: June 9-15
Location: Florida Panhandle
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RETREAT 9: June 16-22
Location: St. Simons, GA
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RETREAT 10: June 16-22
Location: Florida Panhandle
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RETREAT 11: June 23-29
Location: St. Simons, GA
RETREAT 12: June 23-29
Location: Florida Panhandle
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RETREAT 13: June 30-July 6
Location: Emerald Isle, NC
Military Family Retreat
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RETREAT 14: June 30-July 6
Location: Florida Panhandle
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RETREAT 15: July 7-13
Location: Emerald Isle, NC
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RETREAT 16: July 7-13
Location: Florida Panhandle
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RETREAT 17: July 14-20
Location: Emerald Isle, NC
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RETREAT 18: July 14-20
Location: Florida Panhandle
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RETREAT 19: July 21-27
Location: Emerald Isle, NC
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RETREAT 20: July 21-27
Location: Florida Panhandle
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RETREAT 21: September 22-28
Location: Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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Learn more now about our Retreat Family Requirements and Frequently Asked Questions.
Sunrise Bereavement Retreat
Learn more about our Sunrise Retreat for bereaved families here.
SUNRISE | September 23-28, 2024
Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Interested in Weekend Retreats
Weekend Retreats are offered year-round in
communities across the country. View our upcoming Weekend Retreat
schedule and learn more below.
Seaside Retreat Activites
Common Ground
Common Ground is a safe place for parents to connect with other parents living through a cancer diagnosis for their children. While volunteers take care of their children in Flip Flop, each morning parents of children on treatment get time away together to build community and share their stories with other parents who understand.
COMMON GROUND
Flip Flop
This is a time for fun in the sun with all volunteer and Retreat Family kids! Flip Flop happens every day when Retreat Family parents go to Common Ground. All of the kids are separated into groups to make life-long friends, go swimming, play games, and make memories!
FLIP FLOP
PNO
During the Unbirthday Party, Retreat Family parents, parents to children on treatment, get to have the evening out to spend time together over dinner and reconnect like they haven't in a long time. Everything is taken care of for them to enjoy their evening out together!
PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
UnBirthday
During Parents' Night Out, all Family Partners and kids have a HUGE UnBirthday party to celebrate every child on that retreat! There is dancing, streamers, cupcakes, pizza, games, balloons, and more!
UNBIRTHDAY PARTY
Moms & Dads Only
Both Retreat Moms and Retreat Dads have a special time during a retreat to bond together and enjoy each other's company. Dads get together one night to test their poker skills over beef jerky and root beer. We also have a special afternoon just for Retreat Family moms with a catered lunch, gifts, and some surprises to show our appreciation for all they do.
MOMS & DADS ONLY
Beach Picnic
Everyone gathers on the beach one night for dinner by the ocean. Retreat Families and volunteers get to spend time together and enjoy a relaxing picnic in the sand. Retreat Families also have the opportunity to get family photos by the water!