Moms & Daughters Retreat

Weekend Theme 2023: Rising Sun

Psalm 113:2-3 “Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time on and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” 

We are all called Children of God. As the name bearers of God that means something and we were created to worship and praise God’s name! There are a variety of different ways we can worship and praise God. Through sharing our stories and what God has done in and through us. By serving each other and those around us. And by singing songs of praise or diving into the words of the Bible. During this retreat we’ll be exploring our identity as God’s children and what it looks like to worship God ourselves and together as a family.  

Prices

GBC (air conditioned, private hotel-style rooms with linens provided):

• Adult: $274
• Child: $241

Camp (no linens provided)

• Adult: $197
• Child: $164

*Camp housing is shared dorm style bunk rooms with a shared bathroom. If you and your family would prefer to have exclusive housing, we encourage you to register for a Geneva Bay Center room or contact our registrar for additional exceptions.

Commuter (no lodging, discounts do not apply)

• Adult: $164
• Child: $142

Prices above reflect the per person cost for Moms and Daughters Retreat including five meals (Friday dinner – Sunday breakfast), all programming, two workshops (with the exception of workshops with additional cost), and lodging for two nights (with the exception of commuters).

Discounts

Early Registration – Register and pay in full by March 31 and each person saves $15

Share a Room –  (Geneva Bay Center Only) Share a room with another adult and child and each person saves $15

Bring-A-Friend –  Bring a adult and child who have never attended Moms & Daughters and each person (the new and returning ones) saves $15

Scholarship

We never want cost to be the reason someone cannot attend a camp event. If you need some extra assistance, please complete our Scholarship form today.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing. A non-refundable deposit of $30 per person is due at the time of registration. Remaining balance must be paid in full by April 28, two weeks prior to the start of the retreat. Cancellations received more than two weeks before the event will receive a full refund minus the non-refundable deposit of $30 per person. Cancellations less than two weeks before the event are not eligible for a refund. 

Medical cancellations at any time (including for COVID-19 exposure or illness or a related concern), will result in a full refund minus a $30 processing fee. Alternatively, you may transfer your deposit and fees to a summer program for 2023.

In the event of a retreat cancellation by Covenant Harbor, all registered participants will be eligible to transfer all payments to a summer program for 2023, receive a full refund, or turn their payments into a donation.

This retreat exists to love kids and share Jesus in an environment that connects and equips moms, too. We do this through a program that deepens relationships through biblical teaching, worship, and bonding activities that moms and daughters can take back home for continued growth.

Check-In Information
Check-in will be from 4:00-6:00pm. Follow the prompting of our staff through our drive-through check-in service!

Packing List

• Weather appropriate clothes
• Bible
• Toiletries
• Bedding & Towels (provided in Geneva Bay Center)

Check out our full Moms and Daughters Packing List.

Dietary Needs
A significant number of guests have unique dietary needs that can be easily accommodated. Our main dining facility is completely nut-free, as is our primary camp store. Please indicate any specific camper needs on your online registration and/or notify our registrar (camp@covenantharbor.org) at least 3 weeks in advance so that we may fully accommodate your family.

Available Technology
While camp is an important time to get away from many routines of life, we understand that connection with the outside world is still important. Several common spaces around camp offer wireless internet access, and most cell phone providers offer excellent signal strength.

Workshops for Moms & Daughters 2023 

Morning Workshops: 

Climbing Tower and Zipline ($0): How high can you climb? If you make it to the top of our 45 foot wall, you can zoom back to the ground on the zip line! For daughters 2nd grade and up.

Cupcake Decorating ($10): Try your hand at decorating a few cupcakes together. Color some frosting, fill a piping bag and give it a go. The best part is the cupcakes are yours to enjoy, take home or even share. Great for all with a sweet tooth.

Flower Arranging ($15): Do you have an artists eye? Build a bouquet of fresh flowers, great for Mother’s Day. All ages welcome.

STEM ($0): Together you will learn more about how things work and get to try out a few different experiments and see what happens!  This is great for 1st grade and up!

Service Project ($0): Jump in and help with a volunteer project around camp. Take some time out of your retreat and serve together. Great for all ages and abilities.

Target Sports ($0): Learn, practice, or perfect your target skills. Try your hand at a box and arrow or even hatchet throwing. No prior experience required. For daughters 1st grade and up.

Watercolor Painting ($0): Let’s paint together! Be guided in some beautiful canvas paintings. You’ll learn some simple techniques that will lead you to an end result you’ll be proud to hang in your home/room. Perfect for daughters 3rd grade and up.

Yoga ($0): Center yourself and stretch it out. Attend a guided gentle yoga session lead by a professional instructor. Deep breathe and relax your mind for a while. Great for all ages.

We’ll do our own thing ($0): Lake Geneva has so many great shops and other things to do! Make this retreat what you need and enjoy some unstructured time together.

Afternoon Workshops: 

Build a Birdhouse ($10): Grab some wood, a hammer and each other. Build a new home for a bird back home. No tool belt required! Great for kids 2nd grade and up.

Great Camp Bake Off ($10): As a team, take on a technical challenge Bake Off style, race against the clock, and as always, beware of a soggy bottom.

Gone Fishing ($0): Hop aboard the pontoon with our captain and spend the afternoon fishing in Lake Geneva. Great for all ages.

Flower Arranging ($15): Do you have an artists eye? Build a bouquet of fresh flowers, great for Mother’s Day. All ages welcome.

High Ropes ($0): For all you adventurous moms and daughters, climb and explore the multiple path, high ropes course. You are sure to find a few bonding moments along the way. For daughters in 3rd grade and up.

Jewelry Making ($10): Enjoy creating your own accessories to take home. Learn simple techniques using a variety of supplies and easy-to-use tools. This workshop is customizable for all ages.

STEM ($0): Together you will learn more about how things work and get to try out a few different experiments and see what happens!  This is great for 1st grade and up!

Service Project ($0): Jump in and help with a volunteer project around camp. Take some time out of your retreat and serve together. Great for all ages and abilities.

Target Sports ($0): Learn, practice, or perfect your target skills. Try your hand at a box and arrow or even hatchet throwing. No prior experience required. For daughters 1st grade and up.

We’ll do our own thing ($0): Lake Geneva has so many great shops and other things to do! Make this retreat what you need and enjoy some unstructured time together.

Our speaker for Moms and Daughters will be Jessica Boggs!

Jessica Boggs has served the Evangelical Covenant Church of Princeton, Illinois since 2017. She was Coordinator of Children’s Discipleship until 2020, when she was called to serve as Pastor of Faith Formation. She and her husband, Derek, are blessed with three children: Levi, Eve, and Olive. Jessica is the daughter and granddaughter of Jesus-following women and men, whose examples she is grateful to follow.

Covenant Harbor’s number one priority continues to be the health and safety of our campers and guests. As Moms and Daughters gets closer, we will make specific decisions on how to lower risk, particularly on Covid-19 exposure, for participants and staff.

Schedule for 2023:

Friday:

-Check-in – check-in will be from 4:00-6:00pm. Follow the prompting of our staff through our drive-through check-in service.

-Move into your cabin, enjoy some camp activities and explore Lake Geneva

-Dinner

-Session

-Camp fire

Saturday:

-Breakfast

-Session

-Workshops – choose from your favorites through our online registration

-Lunch

-Workshops – choose from your favorites through our online registration

-Free Time

-Dinner

-Session

Sunday:

-Session

-Mother’s Day Brunch

-Departure