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6:00 Doors Open – Kellogg Hall

7:00     Music – Rec Ctr

7:15     Welcome & Prayer

7:30     Chaperone Review – Meeting Room

8:15     Break

8:25     Music – Rec Ctr

8:45 pm – 10:00 pm CONFESSION

8:35 Exposition and Talk with
Sr. Helena Burns

9:45 Small Groups

10:15 Snack

10:45 Bus Ready to Pick Up BOYS – Kellogg Hall

12:00 Everyone Settled In

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.

• Make your due date at least one week before the drop dead due date of February 7. We can not accept applications after February 7. We must receive all registrations on or before February 7.
• Keep copies of all the registration forms.

• Make check payable to Diocese of Kalamazoo — with ‘THE PRESENCE’ in the memo

• Send all forms together with payment to:

Diocese of Kalamazoo – THE PRESENCE
215 North Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

• The correct adult to student ratio: 8 total students = 2 adults. Every additional 8 students add 1 adult. 
• If you are bringing both male and female students, you must bring male and female chaperones. 
• The Presence Committee will not secure chaperones for your group. If you connect with another group for the purpose of sharing chaperones, then you merge as a group. All the forms and fees should be mailed under ONE group name. Upon arrival to the retreat, everyone in your group (a merged group is ONE group) must be in attendance before entering the retreat. 
• Last-minute cancellations will not have their registration fee refunded. If a student cancels after your group has registered, you can fill that spot with another student. Email thepresencekalamazoo@gmail.com to make the change. 
• A fine (at least $100) will be issued to the Group if any one person in the group damages property.

NEW NEW NEW

• As the GROUP LEADER, you are responsible to submit the Adult Chaperone Verification Form. The Group Leader must secure the signature of the Collaborative/Parish Safe Environment Coordinator verifying each adult chaperone. See the attached form. Please email us if you any questions because this is a must. thepresencekalamazoo@gmail.com. 
• If you have questions, please do not call the YMCA or the Diocese office(s). Our expert volunteer team is ready to answer your questions and make the retreat experience phenomenal, simply contact the team at thepresencekalamazoo@gmail.com.