Details of the weekend

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COST

  • $90 per person
  • Registration closes February 7.
  • No late registration accepted after February 7, for real.
  • Make check payable to DIOCESE OF KALAMAZOO — with “THE PRESENCE’ in the memo.

WHERE

  • Sherman Lake YMCA, 6225 N 39th St, Augusta, MI 49012
  • Guys sleep at St. Ann Catholic Church, 12649 E D Ave. Augusta, MI 49012
  • Busses are provided to transport guys too and from St. Ann Church.
  • Address for YMCA is for mapping/direction purposes only. Any questions or comments are to be directed to The Presence Committee – thepresencekalamazoo@gmail.com.
  • Please do NOT call the YMCA with questions in regards to the retreat. Do NOT mail forms to the YMCA.

WHEN

  • 7:00 pm, Friday, February 22 through 1:00 pm, Sunday, February 24.
  • All students and chaperones are required to stay on the premises the entire retreat.
  • Students cannot leave the premises and re-enter under any circumstances.
  • Chaperones are required to stay with students the entire retreat, 7:00 pm Friday – 1:00 pm, Sunday. All day and all night.
  • No late arrivals such as; planning to arrive at 10:00 pm or arrive during the day on Saturday. Participants may not leave to attend another obligation and come back.

MEALS

  • Snack served at 10:00 pm Friday.
  • All Saturday meals will be provided.
  • Breakfast served Sunday.
  • Please list on the Medical Form any dietary requirements.

CLOSING MASS

  • Sunday – 11:00 am
  • Parents and families welcome!

CHECK-IN

  • Friday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • No late arrivals, except circumstances beyond our control: getting lost, car trouble, weather etc.
  • Balance must be paid in full and all required documents already submitted to The Presence before February 22.
  • Send a CHAPERONE to the registration desk to confirm attendees and pick up name tags.

SLEEP AREAS

  • Every group is required to have a chaperone(s) of the same gender.
  • Girls sleep at the YMCA in bunks/cabins. Bring bedding but NO cots or air mattress.
  • Boys will be transported to the St. Ann Church and sleep on the gym floor.
  • PLEASE tell your gentleman they are sleeping on floors. Bedding, mattresses, and pads are not provided. Gentleman should bring an air mattress (don’t forget batteries) or a cot.

SHOWERS

  • Girls have a full bathroom and shower in the bunkhouse.
  • Boys will use the Boys Shower House at the YMCA and will have access in the morning for showers.
  • Boys will be sleeping at St. Ann Church and will have access to restrooms but there are no showers at that facility.
  • Suggesting boys bring a small bag or cinch sack for toiletries & clothing for the shower. Once students return to YMCA for showers they will not be able to get back to the St. Ann Church

PACKING LIST

  • Sleeping bag
  • Pillow
  • BOYS ONLY Air mattress, batteries and pump or cot
  • Towel
  • Toiletries
  • Cinch Sack
  • Comfortable change of clothes
  • Kneeler pad/bleacher seat cushions
  • Rosary
  • Bathing suit for showers
  • The band will have items for sale and possible mini bookstore $.
  • All medications must be carried by the Group Leader or Chaperone.

ATTIRE

  • Please dress comfortably in indoor attire.
  • NEW Bring a coat! We will be going outside during transitions.
  • In general, we ask that participants dress in accordance with a general sense of Christian decency.
  • No spaghetti straps, short shorts or short skirts, please

CELL PHONES

  • Cell Phones or any other electronic devices are not allowed while program activities are in session.
  • Devices will be confiscated and returned at the end of the weekend if used during sessions.
  • The Presence is not responsible for any lost items.

MEDICATIONS

  • The Presence volunteers will NOT dispense medication during the retreat.
  • Chaperones are responsible to dispense medication to their students. Students may not carry medications per Diocesan policy.